Week Calendar

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

Have you always wanted to make your own music, but don't know where to start?

Join our workshop and let out your creativity!

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.

Have you always wanted to make your own music, but don't know where to start?

Join our workshop and let out your creativity!

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

Move, dance and sing to a variety of music. Music and movement activities are essential building block for a child’s developing brain. Add to your child’s brain food each day as you sing, sway, and swing into literacy. 

Are you struggling trying to find your freedmen ancestors prior to 1870? Learn how to get past those brick walls with an introduction to the Freedmen's Bureau record collection.

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

Celebrate summer and reading with Eric Nadel! The Voice of the Texas Rangers will read books and answer questions about his career and his home team. 

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Take a tour of Dallas neighborhoods and learn more about what makes Dallas special.

JUANA INÉS: LA NIÑA QUE AMABA LEER

Experience the Freedmen's Bureau records during this interactive, hands-on two hour workshop with guest speaker Shamele Jordan. Learn tools and strategies, interact in state breakouts, and deepen your research to find the enslaved.

Did you know that some common plants can be harmful to your pets? Kerri Slifka, Curator of Nutrition for the Dallas Zoo will let you know about plants to look out for in you yard, your house, and even some foods.

The air we breathe directly affects our health.  Breathing air pollution can lead to a wide variety of diseases and health conditions that can impact the quality of our lives and even shorten our lives.  Join us for a presentation from R

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.

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

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.

JUANA INÉS: THE CHILD WHO LOVED TO READ - 

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

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.  

It's summertime and the weather is perfect for spending time outside. We take a look through our binoculars at some beautiful birds while learning some new bird songs along the way!

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.  

Get up and move with the Grace Hula Dance Company! Experience live Hula performances and the history behind the dance!

Ever wonder how your friend, classmate, or co-worker puts together those PowerPoint Presentations?  This class will teach you the basics of creating a PowerPoint Presentation, including:

Experience the musical heritage of the Aztec Empire!

The Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company explores the history of the Aztec Empire through music and dance. Feel the beat with some Aztec drumming and follow along in a friendship dance!

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Calling all High School Juniors! Stressed out about writing those College Entrance Essays? Worry no more when you attend a free College Essay Workshop with our Partner Stand Out for College.

Launched in the summer of 2019 by Chicago rapper Noname, the book club picks two titles a month to discuss both online and in-person in discussion groups around the country.

Flores + Límites

Por medio del teñido de textiles con flores, aprenderemos acerca de los límites personales.

Do you like stuff?

Well then have we got the program for you!

The time has come for our finalists to battle it out LIVE to be named Dallas Teen Rap Royalty. 

Finalists must survive the rounds to reach the Grand Prize. 

Learn about history in the form of a question. Join as we play Jeopardy for trivia and fun. June is PRIDE Month and this game show will be about the LGBTQ+ History.

Like a good wine, we'll pair you with folks that match your tastes- taste in books that is! That's right, we're going to use your reading interests to find friends for you to discuss your favorite reads with. But it doesn't stop there!