Week Calendar

Join Dallas Public Library at the State Fair of Texas on Indigenous Peoples' Day Oct. 11. We'll be giving away free books, crafts, prizes, and more! Don't forget to come and see us!

In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

Librarians will meet you in the dog park to hangout with your dogs and read a story or two. Join us for Waggin' Tales, story time for dogs! 

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

Get your little artist learning and creating. Each Little Studio will introduce a famous artist and their work through books, songs, and an art activity aimed at building fine motor skills. Suggested ages: 3-6 years. 

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.

Celebrate Family History Month with the Dallas Public Library, Dallas Genealogical Society and the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical soci

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. 

Celebrate National Fossil Day with this creative kit.

Celebrate Pumpkin Day with the Dallas Farmers Market and Dallas Public Library. Brush up on your painting skills, take home a painting kit, attend our storytime and take a free book from the DPL Book Bike.

Spread out your blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and movement outside the library.

For ages 6 and under.

Spread out your blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and movement outside the library. This program will be presented in English and Spanish. 

For ages 6 and under.

Lights, sirens and safety!

Lights, sirens and safety!

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

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

Tune in for a monthly presentation from local nature experts of the nonprofit North Texas Master Naturalists.

Turtle Day at the Library is a fun and interactive event where we come together to celebrate our reptilian friend, the turtle. Join us to learn more about the local varieties of turtles in Dallas and meet a few rescued box turtles.

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.

John Watts, world-class entomologist running the butterfly house at the beautiful Texas Discovery Gardens, teaches us all about the most famous of all butterflies and their annual migration phenomenon.

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. 

Learn and hear about the history that led up to independence!

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 1 p.m. 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.

Come celebrate the history of West Dallas with local artist Jennifer Wester.

Greetings Anime Fans!

Celebrate National Fossil Day with this creative kit.

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.  

Aging Well at Home

Part 2 of the "A to Z Proposal Writing and Grant Research" series will teach you how to do the research to find funding for your program. This class will offer an introduction to basic funding sources for your programs.

If you need to register to vote, we are here for you! Registrars from Prims Health North Texas will be presiding over a voter registration booth in the Oak Lawn Branch Library Lobby for anyone to come and register to vote! 

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! 

(Materials not provided)

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 p.m. 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.

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.

Are all bats blind? Could one get stuck in your hair? Debunk myths with live bats from NorCal Bats: Rescue & Education!

Sponsored by 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.

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. 

Are you and plants "mint" to be or do you need to freshen up your skills? Pop into this program, pretty up a pot, plop in some soil and seeds, and wait for your pungent plant to pop up!

Celebrate National Fossil Day with a trip back in time to when Mammoths and other Ice Age creatures roamed the Earth!

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.

What does the city do with our waste? Learn why its important to protect our water and DOO your part by picking up after your pets!

Presented by Dallas Environmental Quality & Sustainability

Are you and plants "mint" to be or do you need to freshen up your skills? Pop into this program, pretty up a pot, plop in some soil and seeds, and wait for your pungent plant to pop up!

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. 

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.

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

All ages and abilities welcomed!

(Materials not provided)

The White Rock Hills Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month and is welcome to any and all lovers of literature. 

Here at Geek Central we are all about the Spooky Season!

Join Dallas Public Library at Main St. Garden on Friday Oct 15., for their showing of Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13).