Day Calendar

Bharatanatyam, the most widely practiced form of Indian Classical dances in the world, is considered to be over 2000 years old from South India.

Work on your current project with a group of your brothers and sisters in stitching!

Pre-register for the Mayor's Back to School Fair held on August 2 at Fair Park. The free event provides schoolchildren and their families with school supplies and other back-to-school essentials necessary to return to school ready and equippe

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!

Fun, FREE, hands on workshops for kids ages 8-18. Choose your track:

Best Practices Special Interest Group for Genealogists

Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Diviértete con películas para niños en un ambiente familiar.

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Guide your child on their journey to literacy through interactive play.

Early Literacy puzzles, games, and sensory tools provided to stimulate critical thinking, foster imagination, and strengthen fine motor skills.

Learn about circuits and how electricity moves while making a light up greeting card. Sponsored by The Dallas Foundation and Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Space is limited to 30 kids. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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.

Bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read to our tail wagging dogs.

Help the library make shelter blankets for the those in need.  All yarn and hooks are provided, but donations are always appreciated!  Instructions for blankets are provided, for old hat and new comers.

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

Do you like to dance?

The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library has a fun, exciting dance class just for you! 

Learn about a variety of different animals, what they eat and where they live in this fun interactive show. Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends. All ages. 

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

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

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Easy, do-it-yourself crafts inspired by Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." 

Is the fear of public speaking keeping you from discovering your full potential?  Let Toastmasters Help!

The Storytellers Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:15 - 2:00pm. 

Children of all ages are invited to join us one Saturday a month to sit down and read to one of the dogs. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the ski

Join us for our third annual Nature Expo, a gathering of community organizations and others interested in facets of the natural world that is all around us.  There will be informational tables, exhibits of live animals, and more.

Join us for Bharatnatyam Dance, a performance of Asian Indian Classical dance in the Bharatnatyam style with vibrant native costumes and dazzling jewelry set to original recorded music.  Bharatnatyam Dance is supported in part by the City of

Join us for a painting class where we will learn the basics of acrylic painting. All levels of painters are welcome.

Registration required. Limited to 15 painters. Please register online or in-person.

Learn about artists, get inspired, and create your own artwork. 

Nancy who?  Channel your inner intrepid teen detective to solve the puzzling case of the possibly pilfering professor.  Work with a team of fellow detectives to see if you can crack the case in time. 

Create this beautiful Sunflowers painting through step-by-step instructions and guidance from a professional artist. All materials will be provided. No previous skill required.

An African Drum and Dance Ensemble, under the direction of founder, Tony Browne. The name “Bandan Koro” means “under the tree”.

Come join us Saturday afternoons at 2 pm to explore arts, crafts, and STEM subjects here in the library!  From paper crafts to baking soda volcanos, there's no telling what we might be doing.  Good for all ages

Join us in the children's area to watch a movie. All movies will be G or PG. You are welcome to bring treats to eat during the movie.

Second in our Escape Room Summer Series event

Join the library staff and express yourself through painting with the help of our Artist in Residence. We will have the supplies, you bring the creativity. For adults 18+

Come hear some Black Fairy Tales told by the amazing Rolanda Brigham.

All ages are wecome! 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Join the fun.  Learn  or practice  Spanish words and phrases through songs, games and crafts.  

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?

Come by for free piano lessons!

¡Ven para clases de piano gratis!

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.

The book selection for the month of July is The Leavers by Lisa Ko.

Join the Dallas History and Archives Division for “Into the Archives with Karen Blumenthal” in the O’Hara Hall, Central Library.  Karen Blumenthal will illuminate the resources at our archive by using her own experience in researching a book

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

Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story writer. Four of his plays are classics and his best short stories are highly regarded. America's Chekhov is Raymond Carter.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for some fun with the Wii. We have Mario Racing, Wii Sport Resort, and many other games for you to play with friends old and new!