Week Calendar

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 17, 2026. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Step into the ballet world of Cinderella. Performed by Ballet North Texas, learn about all things ballet as the dancers read Cinderella.

Join us for an exciting and informative educational visit from the heroes of the Dallas Fire Rescue!

Imagination Playground

Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!

Representatives from Girl Scouts Inc. will come present a financial literacy themed program for school age children.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Today we will be joined by the Dallas Museum of Art! Come make your very own creative masterpiece!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Or Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! We will celebrate all things Irish with crafts and coloring, games and music.

A representative from Cedar Hill State Park will come to the library to engage with the audience and present information about the different animals that live within the state park. 

Enjoy painting and watching your art glow with friends. All supplies are provided.

Can't make it to the museum? Let the museum come to you!

Come and enjoy a special summer steam program with a visit from the Perot Tech Truck!

Fun for the whole family with this one of a kind experience!

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Attention young trainers! Join us on March 21st from 1PM to 3PM on the 2nd floor in the Kahn Pavilion for the Central Library Pokémon Club. This event is open to kids, teens and their families.

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Wiggle into science with a stretchy, squishy good time! Kids will explore the world of polymers—long chains of molecules that can stretch, bend, and form fun textures—through hands-on experiments.

Get ready to soar! In this hands-on STEM program, participants will learn how wind works and why it makes kites fly.

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Come meet and learn about different live animals with the Creature Teacher! 

Dallas Fire and Rescue is coming to MLK to teach us about Fire Safety! Sneak a peek at the inside of a real-life firetruck and learn what it takes to be a Firefighter in this fun and informative show-and-tell event. 

Squeeze, squish, and stretch!

 Kids will create their own squishy sensory stress ball. 

This is a hands-on craft that's satisfying to make and even more fun to play with!

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Spend the afternoon at the library tinkering with technology! Staff will guide participants through hands-on experiences that are both educational and fun for the whole family.

Let’s Get Ready to Rock…with a Homemade Guitar!

Unleash your child’s inner rock star with this fun, easy-to-make homemade guitar! 

Build, stack, and brick by brick rise to the challenge! Kids will take on a fun LEGO challenge where imagination meets problem-solving and creativity clicks into place.

In this special hands-on art program, local artist Natalia Padilla from Dsgn For Us visits to teach kids the art of drawing!

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Celebrate Spring Break in style with a free visit from the YMCA Game Truck!  The YMCA Game Truck is an Esports gaming center on the go.

Going up, up, up with creativity! Inspired by Netflix’s #1 movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, this program lets participants design character-themed keychains using markers and shrinkable sheets.

Become an Energy Explorer this spring break!

We'll be using a variety of activities and experiments to answer questions like, "What is energy?" and, "Where does energy come from?"

Level up your vacation with the ultimate gaming experience. Play with old friends or meet new ones on the big screen. All experience levels welcome.

Come celebrate America 250 with an American Girl Doll Mystery Event

Meet some historical American Girl dolls based on the characters' cause, the beliefs they stood for, and what their corresponding books are about.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Come have fun, build something incredible, and let your imagination run wild at the Lego Lab!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Explore the world around you through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 

This month we will learn about camouflage. Why do some creatures hide in plain sight and how do they do it?

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Flex your engineering skills and creative muscles with building bricks! Each month will have a different theme.

All supplies provided. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Spend some time learning with us!

This week we will be making Finger Paint Trees! 

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel after school with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. 

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Do you enjoy playing mobile games?  If so, great! The Dallas Public Library has the program for you.  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming.  During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday  from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Get ready to blast off with our balloon rocket program an exciting, hands-on activity where kids become young scientists and engineers!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every week after school on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun filled Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math activity!

Make a colorful beaded butterfly in this craft!

Step into a world where imagination meets innovation! 

SNAILS?! Ewwwwwwww! Snails are slimy and weird! They are also cool to watch, and they help keep our environment healthy.  We’ll read a funny book about snails, do a snail craft, and meet a live Texas snail!

It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday  from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

 📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff.  📚

Explore music and sounds in this STEM activity!

Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!

Accept the Challenge!

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Today we will be joined by the Dallas Museum of Art! Come make your very own creative masterpiece!

Calling all gamers!

Do you enjoy playing mobile games?  If so, great the Dallas Public Library has the program for you.  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming.  During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.

Unleash the Power of Reading!

Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!

All participants must be registered individually. 

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

March's Book: Dandy By Ame Dyckman