Week Calendar

Calling all Dallas Teens! Do you have what it takes to be the next Teen Rap Battle Superstar? Now’s the time to find out.  Dallas Public Library Teen Rap Battle is back and all virtual for 2021! Submit a 1 minute video featuring your o...

Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing. Register for the Reading Ready program and receive a complimentary kit each month, for five months to help you and your child practice these early literac...

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight Asian Pacific American Heritage!    May 8 at 2 p.m.- Addressing Hate Crimes Against Asians- Brought to you by the City ...

In the midst of this unprecedented year, community connections between one another have become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Tuesday morning at 9:00 am on Zoom to share stories, jokes...

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under. This program is available online only. Registration is required. Details on how to participate will be emailed the day of ...

We're taking storytime out of the library! Tune in for songs and stories on-site from a special location around Dallas. This time we'll be coming to you live from the Dallas Heritage Village This program is virtual only and intended for ...

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor   This program is available online only. ...

Encourage babies and toddlers to use signs to communicate through songs and play! Participants will learn American Sign Language (ASL) for words and ideas important to babies and tots. This program is available online only. Registration is require...

Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing. Register for the Reading Ready program and receive a complimentary kit each month, for five months to help you and your child practice these early literac...

Take a break pull out those Legos, listen to a fun story and then... Let your creativity shine! Build a Lego creation based on the story. You will have time to talk and share your creations. See what other Lego builders come up with. This progr...

Dallas Public Library is celebrating Mother's Day early this year! Spend your lunch hour with the Reverend Dr. Irie L. Session, local artist Jennifer Wester, and Reverend Winner Laws as we discuss motherhood and poetry. Reverend Dr. Irie L. S...

Tired, Stressed, Anxious?  We're here for you.  Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice Yoga with Jarrett Chatman of Dallasite Yogis and meditation with Sahaja Yoga.  Fridays never felt s...

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals. It is open to those interested in understanding the structure of music on a deeper level. This program is a...

Dressing for Interview Success You've secured that important interview but you don't know what to wear?   Many of us know that the way you present yourself during an interview can make a big difference in your ability to get a second int...

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays. We will be learning  elements of music such as chord...

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is r...

Take a deep dive into genealogy research! Get a perspective of two groups whose beliefs forced them to migrate across the country. DPL Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins will discuss the push-pull factors of migration, the patterns, and genealogy ...

Learn how to read music, understand cord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is re...

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is r...

Do you love Twitter? Are you interested in volunteering? You're in luck! Dallas Public Library has launched Twitter Chats, where you you can participate in the chat and also earn volunteer hours! The chats will be held on Dallas Public Library's...

This is online only Join the discussion of racism against Asians in the past and present, in addition to historical xenophobia and racism against Asians and the rise in hate crimes against Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a partne...

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Acercate despues de la escuela para una nutriciona...

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 3 pm as we play together some fun and challenging pieces. The program will teach students  techniques beyond the basics of pl...

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Acercate despues de la escuela para una nutriciona...

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Acercate despues de la escuela para una nutriciona...

Starting Kindergarten can be scary for parents and children! Build confidence, school readiness, and social emotional skills with six weeks of sessions to prepare your child to succeed. Each week will include a story, songs, learning games or othe...

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Acercate despues de la escuela para una nutriciona...

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violin ava...

Are you an Urban Fiction reader? Then you'll love this book club! This month we will be reading "Beautiful Nightmare" by: Johnna B. Description: Raven loves the night life, chasing women and her next high. Men and women fall under her spe...

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes. Taught by DPL's Music Librarian Andrew Anderson, this class aims to open up areas of knowing and listening to music that will help you enjoy (or appreciate, at...

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own. This week, we're playing Ultimate Werewolf! This is a fun, dramatic roleplaying game where players try to figure out who is ...

Spend the afternoon with a relaxing yoga workout designed just for kids! Heather from Yogees, Yoga 4 Kids will guide kids through a routine to help wind down before dinner. This program is online only! Registration required for interaction. D...

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

 A watershed is not a structure or a building. Yet, we all live in one! Explore what makes up a watershed and why it depends on us. Presented by Dallas Environmental Quality and Sustainability This program is available online only. Registr...

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

Session 2: Planning for Retirement It's never too early to start planning for retirement! Your choices will look different in every stage of your life, so put those goal-setting skills to work, and take specific action based on what you want out o...

And we're back! The next meeting of the Dallas Public Library's Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Club will be on Thursday, May 6th at 6:00 pm. The aim of this club is to be open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy wo...

Greetings adventurers! Every first Friday, Geek Central goes on a campaign to save innocent villages, slay dangerous monsters, and have a grand time journeying with friends (new and old). These sessions are one-shot Dungeons and Dragons (5e) adven...

Welcome guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!  In May we travel off the beaten path with Semi Queer by Anne Balay, a fascinating look inside the lives of gay, trans, and Black truck drivers. You're welcome to read the whole book, but we'l...

Shhh... In the last moments of the day, developing a child's early literacy skills is still crucial. Wind down with books, songs, and fingerplays that get in those last minutes of learning and will hopefully set the pace of calm and quiet f...