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The Remembering Black Dallas, Inc.’s 10 year anniversary exhibit highlights the organization’s achievements and honors the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. George E. Keaton, Jr.

Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. - Celebrating a Legacy: 10 Year Anniversary Exhibit

All Day 12/1 - 6/30
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

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

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

Ultimate Library Quest!

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Details to come!

Contact Dania R. with any questions.

Cancelled
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Details to come!

Contact Dania R. with any questions.

Early Voting

All Day 4/20 - 4/28
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early voting for the Dallas County Joint and Special Election.

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

Early voting for the Dallas County Joint and Special Election.

Early Voting ( Joint & Special Election)

All Day 4/20 - 4/28
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

Early Voting Dates:

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

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

Early Voting Dates:

women in a kitchen wearing a pink shirt holding an apple and pink water jug in front of a laptop

Nutrition with Whitney

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Over four sessions, learn about diabetes and the importance of blood sugar control while demystifying nutrition and gaining practical tips for every day life. 
 
April 22: Understanding Diabetes, Key Labs, a
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Over four sessions, learn about diabetes and the importance of blood sugar control while demystifying nutrition and gaining practical tips for every day life. 
 
April 22: Understanding Diabetes, Key Labs, a
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What Happens Next Book Club: Part 2

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you enjoy reading mysteries, playing detective, and guessing the endings, this is the book club for you! This book club meets twice a month and for the second meeting we will finish the rest of the book.

GED Class

GED en español en línea

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Le invitamos a participar en clases gratuitas en línea de preparación para el examen GED en español: lun., mar., miérc., juev.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Le invitamos a participar en clases gratuitas en línea de preparación para el examen GED en español: lun., mar., miérc., juev.

Guitar Lessons for Beginners icon with a picture of a guitar as the background and a description of the event.

Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Strum up some fun at the library! Join our beginner guitar lessons, where you'll learn the basics of chords, rhythm, and more. Beginner Guitar lessons for Ages 12 and up.  Check our calendar for dates and times.

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

Strum up some fun at the library! Join our beginner guitar lessons, where you'll learn the basics of chords, rhythm, and more. Beginner Guitar lessons for Ages 12 and up.  Check our calendar for dates and times.

Book Club

Preston Royal Discussion Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

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

📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖

Joint & Special Election - Early Voting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

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

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

A warm coffee mug invites you to the program.

Senior Coffee & Conversation

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online Programs
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

In My Shoes

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dallas West - Lobby at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Seeking volunteers for their organization.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Seeking volunteers for their organization.

English Language Class cover graphic featuring a student raising their hand and being called on

English Language Learning

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning 

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning 

Career Launch Pad

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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. 

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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. 

Public Notary

Notary

Thursday, April 23, 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, April 23, 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.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Library: Computer Classes

Career LaunchPad

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

Baby Basics Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmarks - In Library at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - In Library
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

toddler reading a book

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years 

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

Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years 

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool 

Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar 

storytime

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pleasant Grove - Children's Area at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

Children crafting

Mini Makers

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Little hands, big creativity! Preschoolers and caregivers will enjoy fun art projects using paint, paper, and more, with something new to make each session.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Little hands, big creativity! Preschoolers and caregivers will enjoy fun art projects using paint, paper, and more, with something new to make each session.

man in western wear playing banjo in front of a wood paneled wall

Bluegrass Open Jam

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Meet other bluegrass musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Bluegrass musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other bluegrass musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Bluegrass musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in.