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Friends of the Dallas Public Library 1950-2025: Celebrating 75 Years

Exhibit - Friends of the Dallas Public Library 1950-2025: Celebrating 75 Years

All Day 2/21 - 10/31
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

An exhibit celebrating the support the Friends of the Dallas Public Library have provided the library for the past 75 years!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

An exhibit celebrating the support the Friends of the Dallas Public Library have provided the library for the past 75 years!

The Beauty of South Dallas, photograph titled Mr. Johnson by Nitashia Johnson

Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas

All Day 6/1 - 12/1
Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit
Event Details:

The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers. 

Inward Progression: Art Exhibition by Professor Keith Williams and His Students

All Day 7/5 - 8/31
Lakewood - Exhibit Space at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Keith Williams teaches art at the Richland Campas of the Dallas Community College District. 

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Keith Williams teaches art at the Richland Campas of the Dallas Community College District. 

Central Library Staff Art Exhibition, June 12- July 31st 4th Floor Showcases

2nd Annual Central Staff Art Exhibition

07/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Come celebrate the many talented artists who work at Central Library!

This exhibit features a variety of works by 19 artists, ranging in mediums from sculpture to fiber to jewelry and more. 

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Come celebrate the many talented artists who work at Central Library!

This exhibit features a variety of works by 19 artists, ranging in mediums from sculpture to fiber to jewelry and more. 

Scavenger Hunt Week: Shark Week

All Day 7/7 - 7/19
Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Once you've found them all, stop by the information desk for a special prize!

Little Detectives Logo

Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/8 - 7/12
Skillman Southwestern - In Library at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Do your best to find them all and learn the library better.

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt at the library! Each month, explore the nooks and crannies of the library to uncover the hidden pictures! Do your best to find them all and learn the library better.

Computer Assistance

One on One - Computer Assistance

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Computer Area at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Career Launchpad & One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Renner-Frankford - In Library at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

Roleplay Read Along

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

We will be hosting a Roleplay Read Along! This week in keeping with our Sports theme, we will teach participants the methods that actors use to bring a story to life. Kids will choose a character from the book and act out their character.

Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We will be hosting a Roleplay Read Along! This week in keeping with our Sports theme, we will teach participants the methods that actors use to bring a story to life. Kids will choose a character from the book and act out their character.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Oak Lawn - Lobby at Oak Lawn Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will be tabling and discussing their free services to the Oak Lawn Community. Office # 469-694-225824/7 Message Line: 855-548-8457

Oak Lawn - Lobby
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will be tabling and discussing their free services to the Oak Lawn Community. 

Office # 469-694-2258

24/7 Message Line: 855-548-8457

jewelry making supplies

Jewelry Making 101 Series

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Spark some creativity and shine bright in a two-part jewelry-making series designed just for teens! Learn the basics of crafting custom pieces using beads, wire, and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind accessories.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark some creativity and shine bright in a two-part jewelry-making series designed just for teens! Learn the basics of crafting custom pieces using beads, wire, and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind accessories.

number navigators

Number Navigators

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

➕➖ Navigate Number Challenges ✖️➗

Registration Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

➕➖ Navigate Number Challenges ✖️➗

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

STEM for Kids

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

 

 

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

 

 

 

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Kid's Movie of the Week

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
A pixelated knight stands in a video game world with a glowing gem in front of them

Game Day!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Calling all gamers!

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Drones

Come Fly With Us!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Ever wondered what is it like to fly a drone?  Here is your chance visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to learn the basics of flying drones.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wondered what is it like to fly a drone?  Here is your chance visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to learn the basics of flying drones.

Octopants

Story & Craft: Octopants

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

A story time for big kids, with crafts! Perfect for ages 5-8.

July's Book: Octopants  By: Suzy Senior

 

 

 

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

A story time for big kids, with crafts! Perfect for ages 5-8.

July's Book: Octopants  By: Suzy Senior

 

 

 

music

Swan Strings Guitar

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Henri Matisse Inspired Weaving Workshop

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to weave on a frame loom to create your own unique Henri Matisse inspired piece of woven art in this supportive and collaborative weaving class, led by Linda Disosway.

 

Space is limited. Registration is Required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to weave on a frame loom to create your own unique Henri Matisse inspired piece of woven art in this supportive and collaborative weaving class, led by Linda Disosway.

 

Space is limited. Registration is Required.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

flyer

DIY Wreck-This-Journal

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Inspired by Wreck This Journal by Kerri Smith, we will be making our own journal prompts! 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Inspired by Wreck This Journal by Kerri Smith, we will be making our own journal prompts!