Week Calendar

In this era of social distancing, 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.

Find Job Opportunities or Resume Help, and interview skills With Eric from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

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. 

Discover Latinx Contributions to the arts through this creative kit. You’ll learn about the life and styles of prominent Latinx Painters of the past and up-and-coming artists while creating a unique piece inspired by their style.

Join Dallas Public Library at the FREE Saturday daytime DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace fills Klyde Warren Park with a family vibe through main stage performances, food, fun, and vendors uniting the communi

Meet with the Novel Discussion Book Club on the last Wednesday of every month!

This month's book is Barkskins, by Annie Proulx:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

The bugs of Texas are upon us, all the live-long day! For real, y'all - Texas has more kinds of insects than any other state.

Straight from Abuela's recipe book, these meals will make your mouth water.
Directamente del recetario de Abuela, estas comidas te harán la boca agua.

This program is available online only.

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

Grab a brew and join Dallas Public Library at Pegasus City Brewery on Saturday Oct 2., we'll be pairing books with their beers.

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

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1pm as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

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.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month we W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy's Folklorico Dancers to perform at Arcadia Park! This showcase will take place outdoors, so dress for the weather.

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.  

Part 1 of the “A to Z Proposal Writing and Grant Research“ series will teach you how to develop and write your proposal.  Tanya Allen, a proposal writer with more than 28 years of experience, will offer a beginning level overview of the grant

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.  

Chaufa de Mariscos & Pescado a lo Macho

Have you ever wanted to visit Peru but never had the 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.  

Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Tuesday and Saturday!

All ages and abilities are welcomed! 

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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.

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 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, on the 4th floor, Saturdays at 3pm. 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.

Feel the beat with Zumba Kids! Instructors from Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico will keep you moving!

Sponsored by the Atmos Energy

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, play Gartic Phone!

Gamers Unite!

So much more than Nacho Libre! What started off small in the 1930s in Mexico, Lucha Libre (or freestyle wrestling) has gained in popularity!

Come and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary!

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.

Crafternoon is a monthly series where your imagination and creativity are unleashed with crafts and fun!
A  new craft every month! This is an outdoor event, please keep social distancing in mind; masks are recommended. 

It's not just mambo and samba!

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.

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.

Greetings adventurers!