Day Calendar

Free English classes - Start anytime - All are welcome!

Children will practice the six pre-reading skills needed to enable them to be ready to read. They will listen to stories, sing songs, and do hands on activities to enable them to have a fun learning experience!

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

Free English classes from September 10 through November 15. Class times depends on student's English level. The kid's program is not available during the week. 

Free weekday English classes, Monday through Thursday, from August 27 through November 15. 

Clases gratuitas de inglés de entre semana, lunes a jueves, desde el 27 de agosto hasta 15 de noviembre. 

Make an appointment with library staff to learn the computer skills you've been missing. You can sign up at the information desk or call us at 214-670-7646.

The Center for Children and Families at the University of Texas at Dallas invites parents with children ages 0-3 to participate in the Juega Conmigo (Play with Me) program.

Business English classes for English language learners, focusing on the job search, interviewing and advancing your career.

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under. ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

 Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn. Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Having trouble navigating your smartphone? Need help downloading our Overdrive app? Need a quick refresher on using your email? Then come on in! No registration necessary!

Is living with diabetes difficult? We can help!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

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

Free English classes - Start anytime - All are welcome!

Toddlers and Parents practice skills needed to be ready to read. Listen to stories, sing stongs, jump around and play. Suggested Ages: 18 months - 3 years old. 

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment. 

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Tummy time and getting your baby moving can be such a challenge.  Come join the J Baby team to learn - and put into action - useful tips about engaging your baby in gross motor activities.  Learn about the ways that fun gross motor

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the 1st floor Penthouse at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.

Learn to crochet or knit with staff!  All learners and levels welcome.  Aprende a tejer a ganchillo o tejer!  Todos los estudiantes y niveles son bienvenidos.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

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Marty Van Kleeck stars as the indomitable Molly Ivins. Often described as a modern-day Mark Twain, Ivins was a newspaper columnist and a best-selling author.

Join the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie.

Enjoy a movie and refreshment every Thursday afternoon. Titles suitable for teens and adults. Snacks & refreshments provided by the Oak Lawn Library Friends. 

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.  

Come join our Mah Jongg players! Have fun playing and make new friends along the way! 

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.

Children 0 to 18 are invited to get a free after school snack Monda through Thursday at 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Black Box Theater. This service is provided by Equal Heart.

Business English classes for English language learners, focusing on the job search, interviewing and advancing your career.

Classes are free. Everyone is welcome. Start anytime!

Have fun in the library with Math Games.

Join us for an exciting storytime that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts for children two to five years old. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Kids, 5 to 11 years old, come play literacy games with us. If desired, you can also read with a librarian or adult volunteer.

Makerspace features High and Low Tech projects. Areas also provided for playing games and chilling with friends. 

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.

Free afterschool meals for children up to 18 years old. Meals must be consumed in the room they are served. 

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 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 us for experiments, projects, music, and games that will teach you science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics! 

Test your creativity with LEGOs! Work by yourself or in small groups and make the best themed Lego creation! Recommended ages: 4-14 years old

Bilingual Short Stories and Spanish Grammar Review

We will meet every Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

We will read short stories in Spanish (with English translation) and cover different topics of Spanish grammar.

Join us after school for Crafternoon!  Express your creative side Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's from 4:15 to 5:15. Children of all ages are welcome. 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday - 4:15 p.m.
 

SMART Club @ the Creek is an afterschool program at the Prairie Creek Branch Library that will help children with school work, self-confidence, and skills! 

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.

Afterschool Activities with Project Still I Rise

Kids and their families explore their creativity as our crafty librarians help you create an exciting hands-on craft project.

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

Kids are invited to join us after school for fun activities which can include crafts, games, or creative play.

Join us and have fun playing board games!

Join us for a different hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activity every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month. 

Do you sing like Beyonce or just sing out of tune?  Join us either way!

Have fun singing your favorite songs with family and friends.  

Appropriate for all ages. 

Join us at the library for a fun, family movie night. Free and open to the public. Bring your friends!

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, Ext. 391.

Hey, all you performers out there! Join us on the 4th floor in the Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space for the rebirth of Central's Open Mic Night!

Learn fun and interesting ways to incorporate DNA technology into your genealogy! Attendees will have the opportunity to review Standards for DNA Genealogical Research.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Auditorium at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Classroom at the White Rock Hills Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

The Innocent by David Baldacci

Author Speak Event: Rochelle Grant

Join us and learn American Sign Language. Program includes practicing sign language, games, and socializing without words.

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library.

A Journey to Your Good Health. 

Gain and Perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis. Inspire health and confidence.