Week Calendar

In the midst of this unprecedented year, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

We're taking storytime out of the library! Tune in for songs and stories on-site from a special location around Dallas.

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

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.

Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Dressing for Interview Success

You've secured that important interview but you don't know what to wear?

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.

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.  

Take a deep dive into genealogy research! Get a perspective of two groups whose beliefs forced them to migrate across the country.

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.  

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.  

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!

This is online only

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader? Then you'll love this book club!

This month we will be reading

"Beautiful Nightmare" by: Johnna B.

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Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

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.

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.

 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

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.

Session 2: Planning for Retirement

It's never too early to start planning for retirement!

And we're back!

Greetings adventurers!

Welcome guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! 

Shhh... In the last moments of the day, developing a child's early literacy skills is still crucial.