Event List

red and yellow lion dancing for crowd of people.

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

Community Events

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”― Margaret Cho

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

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“The power of visibility can never be underestimated.”― Margaret Cho

FAFSA Info Session

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Teen (ages 13-17)

Are you applying to college? FAFSA will be your best friend! Learn about all the things you can qualify for in this special info session for our graduating friends.

Hosted by Dallas County Community College Financial Aid Office.

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

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Are you applying to college? FAFSA will be your best friend! Learn about all the things you can qualify for in this special info session for our graduating friends.

Hosted by Dallas County Community College Financial Aid Office.

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day

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 remainder of 2025 calend

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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 remainder of 2025 calend

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day

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 remainder of 2025 calend

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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 remainder of 2025 calend

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Parents Advocating for Student Excellence

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

This program will help you:

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

This program will help you:

Spanish 101: Beginner Level

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Crime Watchers Neighborhood Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Mobile Food Pantry

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area at White Rock Hills Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

In partnership with Catholic Charities, we will have a mobile food pantry for any to get!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

In partnership with Catholic Charities, we will have a mobile food pantry for any to get!

Friends of the Library Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

The Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library meet each month to discuss how they can best support their neighborhood library.

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

The Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library meet each month to discuss how they can best support their neighborhood library.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Department of Sanitation Pop-Up

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Join representatives from the City of Dallas Department of Sanitation as they provide information about the department’s services and programs. Visit

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Join representatives from the City of Dallas Department of Sanitation as they provide information about the department’s services and programs. Visit

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Community Exchange (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.

Friends of the Preston Royal Library

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do for the Preston Royal Library.

Hope to see you there!

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Want to be involved in your local library? Friends of the Preston Royal Library meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn about the many exciting things that they support and do for the Preston Royal Library.

Hope to see you there!

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Saturday Stitchery

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Kleberg-Rylie - In Library at Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Cancelled

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Joint Runoff Election, Early Voting

All Day 5/27 - 6/3

Highland Hills - Auditorium at Highland Hills Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

June 7, 2025 – Joint Runoff Election

Early Voting

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

June 7, 2025 – Joint Runoff Election

Early Voting

05/27/2025 @ 8:00am to 05/30/2025 @ 5:00pm

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Early voting open for the Dallas County Joint and Special Runoff Election

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Early voting open for the Dallas County Joint and Special Runoff Election

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Spanish 101: Beginner Level

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

¡Hola, amigos! Kickstart your Spanish-learning journey in this fun and interactive beginner-level class.

Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Program Type:

Community & City Engagement

Age Group:

Adult (18+)

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

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