Event List

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join us for board games at the library! Bring your friends for a fun-filled day of classic and new board games.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sessions aim to include a ‘question of the day’ that holds cultural/educational relevance to the activities of the day.

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17) 

Perk up the mind and pour on the fun! Sip on a warm cup of coffee while piecing together puzzles and sharing friendly conversation.

Spice up your moves at the library! Join us for Latin-inspired dance classes featuring Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Merengue, and more. No experience needed just bring your energy and get ready to dance! No partner needed.💃🕺

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

Take advantage of this quiet, kid-free space to wrap and organize gifts for the holiday season.

Enjoy some Marvel films to close out the year!

9:30 a.m. - Thunderbolts*

11:30 a.m. - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

1:30 p.m. - Captain America: Brave New World

Play in a sensory-friendly way!

English Language Learning 

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Chris Howell Foundation, 6th Annual Christmas Food Distribution & Toy Giveaway.

Pre-registration required to receive toys, while supplies last. Register at chrishowellfoundation.org.

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Guide your toddler or preschooler through various fine motor and early literacy activities that will help prepare them for school.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.