Day Calendar

Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!! 

Free one-on-one homework help in all subjects for students in 5th through 10th grades! Call 214-670-6445 or stop by the library to make an appointment.

SCORE provides free small business coaching

An exploration of art. Come create art, learn about artist and careers while developing a portfolio! Open to 6th and 7th graders and FREE! Join us Saturdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and/or June 2nd at 10am.

Are you interested in getting around Dallas on a bike but aren’t sure where to start? Do you want to know how to safely and confidently find the best routes and ride with traffic? Get the knowledge you need to take to the streets!

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Chief on the Beat at Frank Guisick Elementary School!

A bilingual storytime for children ages 6 and under featuring music, movement, and songs! Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Una hora de cuento bilingue para niños menores de 6 años, con musica, movimiento, canciones y arte!

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Classes are open to the public.

Join us a for a special storytime with local author Jaclyn Amend and her childrens book Goodnight Lakewood!  

Join the Spanish language class for adults. Myra Gil is a local Spanish and bilingual educator.

Bring your latest mystery book read to discuss. Enjoy some coffee and some snacks, as well! 

You Will Learn….

Turning Your Heart to Your Ancestors

Growing Your Family Tree - FamilySearch (free account)

Preserving Your Memories - Photos & Stories (how to upload to your FamilySearch out)

Mr. Phil, the Song and Dance Man, will charm and delight the family with classic stories, contemporary tales, traditional nursery rhymes and a few tunes from his ukulele.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Join us at Fretz Park the first and third Saturday of each month for a different science-technology-engineering-math craft, experiment, or project!  For children ages 5 and up and their parents or caregivers.

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area. 

Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Do you want to help a student improve their reading over the Summer?  Volunteer to be a Summer Book Buddy!

Mejorar sus habilidades de escucha y conversar, gana mas confianza y practique su inglés en un ambiente de grupo casual. 

Aprenda sobre su comunidad y habla sobre temas que son importantes para usted. 

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, by appointment 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.

SCORE provides free small business coaching

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Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

  Participate in various activities while having fun.  Join us on Saturdays for a good time!

Stop by for 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.

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

Join us for a story and craft activity in the children's area every Saturday!

Teen Service Learning

Do you love to color? Do you want to try something new? Join us for our Color Me Calm program for adults. We will provide you with colored pencils, markers and coloring pages; or you can bring your own.

Kids, do you like making crafts? Join us and create something special on a Saturday afternoon. Bring your friends and get crafty!

How do you design a bridge and make sure it can support weight? Kids will learn about the different types of bridges and build their own, using only drinking straws and tape - then test it to see how much weight it will support.

In partnership with the DISD office of Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction, the Dallas Public Library offers a an engaging class for 8th grade students who have been referred as a result of being at-risk for truant behavior.

Case studies and group discussions focusing on research areas unique to African American genealogy research such as 1870 brick wall challenges and slave research.
 

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them and about 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.

Saturday is Crafty Day at the Forest Green Branch.  Come on in and make crafts with us every Saturday!

Movis is to be determined.

Create your own magical fairy garden with Ms. Barbara!  All supplies will be provided.  Registration is required!  Call the Lochwood Branch Library at 214-670-8403. 

Having questions about certain technologies? Let us help you! You will have an one hour appointment with one of our helpful, professional staff memebers! 

Must register at least 24 hours in advance.

Stewpot Art Program special guest artists will instruct a short art class and speak about their artwork with a small reception to follow. Their art can be viewed on display at the North Oak Cliff Branch through the end of May.

Want to make new friends and build decks while testing your skills against others?   Bring your cards, video games, or laptop.  FREE Wi -Fi.

Looking for something free and fun to do?  Join us every Saturday in May as we create works of art, play games, and much more!

Craft n Creations: This class is a DIY décor project class; I will be teaching you new techniques and help build your creative skills in a fun and engaging environment. We will provide all of the materials!

Become the speaker and leader you want to be.  People who communicate effectively get ahead in life.  Are you ready to achieve your full potential?

Shine up your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie to your old favorites! Come as a group, pair, or ready-to-mingle single and make new friends at the Dallas West Branch's Spring Dances.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Join our knitting group for an afternoon of great fun - members discuss patterns and share ideas. Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of thread-work is welcome.

Let’s get together and play! Everything from card games to the Wii, A chance to hang out in the library and have fun!  Games along with snacks and drinks, what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Earn houirs with your friends in our Teen Service Learning model.  Students must complete a combination of learning hours and action hours.  Action hours can be completed in the Library or at home.

Come play games at the library!

Join us for activities involving science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  

Best for ages 6 and up!

 Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month for an after school program to have group viewings of classic works in anime, samplings of new and old releases, and movie nights featuring pieces by director