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2026 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day 5/1 - 5/4
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Notary

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Election Day

All Day
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Election day voting for the Dallas County Joint and Special Election. Voting hours are from 7a.m. to 7p.m.

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Election day voting for the Dallas County Joint and Special Election. Voting hours are from 7a.m. to 7p.m.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Walking Club

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Jane's Walk: Martin Luther King Branch Library to the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
This Jane’s Walk will take us from the Martin Luther King Branch Library to the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House as we explore the stories that shaped South Dallas.
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
This Jane’s Walk will take us from the Martin Luther King Branch Library to the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House as we explore the stories that shaped South Dallas.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

This event is in the "Family" group

Pet EXPO

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Looking to learn more about the health and wellness for pets of all kinds? Animal lovers and experts unite at our first expo for all things domestic pets! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to learn more about the health and wellness for pets of all kinds? Animal lovers and experts unite at our first expo for all things domestic pets! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prairie Creek - Auditorium at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement, Español
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant performance by Mitotilztli Yaoyollohtli, fun crafts, and much more. It’s a day full of color, tradition, and a fun-filled family experience.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant performance by Mitotilztli Yaoyollohtli, fun crafts, and much more. It’s a day full of color, tradition, and a fun-filled family experience.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Monday Meditations

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Kind Clinic Mobile Testing Van

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas West - Parking Lot at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Through the Kind Clinic Mobile Testing Program, community members can access education, resources, and full-panel STI testing, including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hep C as needed at our mobile van.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Parking Lot
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Through the Kind Clinic Mobile Testing Program, community members can access education, resources, and full-panel STI testing, including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hep C as needed at our mobile van.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Circle of Friends

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

All Special Ability Adults are welcome to join the group. A space to play board games, dance, sing, read, write, solve puzzles, and offer time to socialize with other friends and meet their families/caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Special Ability Adults are welcome to join the group. A space to play board games, dance, sing, read, write, solve puzzles, and offer time to socialize with other friends and meet their families/caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

This event is in the "Family" group

National Lemonade Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - In Library at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Lemon juice, sugar, and water create Lemonade!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Lemon juice, sugar, and water create Lemonade!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Citizenship Class

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
  • Free Citizenship preparation classes.
  • Pre-registration required.
  • Register by sending an email to edu@lohimmigration.org
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
  • Free Citizenship preparation classes.
  • Pre-registration required.
  • Register by sending an email to edu@lohimmigration.org
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Coffee & Crosswords

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Creek - In Library at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Perk up your mind while you perk up your morning! Sip coffee, spark conversation, and give the brain a fun workout with puzzles, riddles, logic challenges, and brain teasers.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Perk up your mind while you perk up your morning! Sip coffee, spark conversation, and give the brain a fun workout with puzzles, riddles, logic challenges, and brain teasers.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Notary

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Notary

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Free Government Application Assistance/Asistencia Gratuita para Solicitudes Gubernamentales

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need assistance applying for government benefits?
Trained, bilingual assistants from the Community Council of Greater Dallas are available to help you complete applications for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and more.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Need assistance applying for government benefits?
Trained, bilingual assistants from the Community Council of Greater Dallas are available to help you complete applications for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and more.

This event is in the "Family" group

Preston Royal Library Friends Book Sale

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Great deals! Great books! Great way to support the Dallas Public Library!

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Great deals! Great books! Great way to support the Dallas Public Library!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Connected Dallas

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Clear Path Texas: Statewide Expunction Project

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
White Rock Hills - In Library at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Meet with representatives of the Statewide Expunction Project to learn about free advice and representation on criminal record clearing (expunction & nondisclosure) for qualifying individuals.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with representatives of the Statewide Expunction Project to learn about free advice and representation on criminal record clearing (expunction & nondisclosure) for qualifying individuals.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Before You File: Info From The USPTO

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us as the USPTO explains what you will need before registering your IP.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom Riga (C) (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as the USPTO explains what you will need before registering your IP.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Conference Room 2 (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.