Day Calendar

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

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.

Dance and sing with the music by talented musical duo Narwhals and Waterfalls. There will be music, a book reading, and a plethora of musical instruments to get your groove with.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

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

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

Give life to the community.  Donate blood today.

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Spanish storytime!

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

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.  

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

Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Tuesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Recommended for ages 3 and up with a caregiver.

The first Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will hold office hours for aspiring poets in the city of Dallas! These sessions are designed to help Dallas poets work on individual poems and to eventually create a poetry manuscript.

Keyboard practice, Mouse practice, Browser practice, Search Engine practice, and managing windows practice.

TIME AND DATE:

Classes will be hosted Wednesday from 12PM - 1PM

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career. 

The Eclipse Craft: Galaxy Slime program is a creative and educational children's program that celebrates the wonder of solar the eclipse and the mysteries of the cosmos through the exciting world of galaxy slime-making.

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Movie Wednesday!
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, we will have a movie screening for all teens, tweens, and school-age kids starting at 3 p.m. The movie changes every month!
All films will be rated G or PG. 

Do you have what it takes to win at Dominoes, Uno, Connect 4, and other games? Join the HELP Desk team every Wednesday at 3pm for Game Day. 

Kids and teens will be provided with a quiet, relaxed environment in which to complete homework and school assignments for at least an hour each week. Library staff will be on hand to assist and answer questions as needed.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

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 Education PV. 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 Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on.  The craft will be out all week after school.

Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.

Crafty Kids this month will feature a fun craft in preparation for the Eclipse on October 14.

Take home what you make. All supplies provided.  

Supplies purchased by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Learn the latest line dances while maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your mind, body, and soul.

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.

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.

Crafternoons every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library!    

Get ready to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse with a handmade pinhole camera!

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the keyboard class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from October 11th through December 20th. 

Waxing vs Waning- Who will it be next?! Learn the lunar phases with a fun Moon Phase Spinner and get ready for the Annular Solar Eclipse!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Wednesday after school from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun circle of reading with kids your age!

Provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.

These sessions will be open play with no instructors.

You must bring your own set.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

The Texas Bluebonnet Award is a children’s choice literary award for Texas children (grades 3 - 6) to vote for their favorite title from the 20 nominated. If they read 5, they will vote for their favorite at their school in January.

Calling all gamers!

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

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.

Let's make our own city! This week will be making businesses, shops, and restaurants. Join us to create a town of your own that will be displayed in the library!

Kick off spooky season by making parachutes for monsters! All materials will be supplied!

Empieza la temporada terrorífica haciendo paracaídas para monstruos. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.

For October we are creating Jack-o-Lanterns using foam cut-out shapes. We will embellish them as well with other craft supplies to create fun decorations. 

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the October 11th through December 20th.

Fall music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Who says science experiments are only for kids? Participate in fun STEM activities and challenges for adults straight from the Perot Tech Truck Team!

This Program Made Possible by The Perot Museum of Nature and Science. 

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we would like to invite you and your friends to make your own "Mal de Ojo Bracelet" to protect you and your loved ones from the Evil Eye. 

Challenge one another or our staff and see who comes out on top! From 4:30 to 6:30, we will have our X-Box and Playstation 5 Available for teens to come and meet, chat, play, and challenge fellow gamers!

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. 

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday or the 4th Thursday of each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This program is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

Practice your English speaking skills at the library.