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Friday, May 8, 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

PRLF Book Sale

Preston Royal Library Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 8, 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!

Zonta Club of Dallas

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Monthly meeting of the Zonta Club of Dallas

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Zonta Club of Dallas

group of people walking together

Walking Club

Saturday, May 9, 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.

A woman in a white button-down shirt holding an infant

Mother's Day Festival

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Courtyard at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

We’re excited to invite you to a special Community Event at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library in partnership with Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Courtyard
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re excited to invite you to a special Community Event at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library in partnership with Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary!

colorful yarn

Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, May 9, 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.

Mother's Day Cards and Craft, Saturday May 8, 1 to 2 PM

Mother's Day Cards & Craft

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)

Stop by the library to celebrate the moms in your life. We have supplies to make your own card, and learn to how to make flowers out of pipe cleaners. Build a token of your gratitude to gift to the mother figure in your life.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stop by the library to celebrate the moms in your life. We have supplies to make your own card, and learn to how to make flowers out of pipe cleaners. Build a token of your gratitude to gift to the mother figure in your life.

women meditating casually

Monday Meditations

Monday, May 11, 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.

Flyer advertising application assistance for social services with contact information for Christine Ramos

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

Parkland will lead a monthly educational session focused on diabetes prevention and management. During each session, you will learn about risk factors, healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, physical activity, and strategies for monitoring and managing diabetes.

Parkland: Let's Talk Diabetes

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Parkland will lead a monthly educational session focused on diabetes prevention and management.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Parkland will lead a monthly educational session focused on diabetes prevention and management.

coffee and crosswords

Coffee & Crosswords

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

Public Notary

Notary

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Public Notary

Notary

Thursday, May 14, 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

Free Government Application Assistance/Asistencia Gratuita para Solicitudes Gubernamentales

Thursday, May 14, 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.

flyer

Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Outdoor Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Hop onto the Carter BloodCare blood bus to make a difference in your community by donating blood! Donors will receive a free gift while supplies last!

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

Hop onto the Carter BloodCare blood bus to make a difference in your community by donating blood! Donors will receive a free gift while supplies last!

Connected Dallas

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
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.

2026 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day 5/15 - 5/18
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

Flyer advertising application assistance for social services with contact information for Christine Ramos

NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services

Friday, May 15, 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.

Public Notary

Notary

Friday, May 15, 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

group of people walking together

Walking Club

Saturday, May 16, 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.

people browsing stacks of books

ARLF Book Sale!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Audelia Road Library Friends are holding their long-awaited Book Sale!

Find treasures at bargain prices!

If you are a member of the ARLF you can begin shopping at 9 a.m.

 

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

Audelia Road Library Friends are holding their long-awaited Book Sale!

Find treasures at bargain prices!

If you are a member of the ARLF you can begin shopping at 9 a.m.

 

colorful yarn

Stitchin' Saturdays

Saturday, May 16, 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.

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Forest Green - Outdoor Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Family

Experience the variety of services your city offers up-close by taking a look at their trucks!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Experience the variety of services your city offers up-close by taking a look at their trucks!

Program flyer

20 Years of Service: A Celebration of Community and Culture

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Celebrate our 20th year of community and service at our current location on E. Kiest Blvd.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate our 20th year of community and service at our current location on E. Kiest Blvd.