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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Arcadia Park Branch

Bachman Lake Branch

Dallas West Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Lakewood Branch

Lochwood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

North Oak Cliff Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Polk-Wisdom Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Preston Royal Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Online Programs

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Central Library - Study Room 8 (6th Floor)

Arcadia Park - In Library

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Bachman Lake - In Library

Dallas West - Auditorium

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Forest Green - Classroom 2

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Fretz Park - In Library

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Highland Hills - Auditorium

Highland Hills - Classroom A

Highland Hills - Classroom B

Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Pleasant Grove - In Library

Pleasant Grove - Study Room A

Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B

Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Prairie Creek - Computer Area

Prairie Creek - Lobby

Preston Royal - Exhibit Space

Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

White Rock Hills - Classroom A

White Rock Hills - Classroom B

White Rock Hills - Lobby

Vickery Park - Computer Area

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Vickery Park - Conference Room C

No room assigned

All Day

Voting

All Day

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Voting

Election Day

All Day

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Community Puzzle

11/01/2023 @ 10:00am–11/09/2023 @ 5:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch

Room: Preston Royal - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Join us in building a community jigsaw puzzle at the Preston Royal Library.

Jigsaw puzzles can improve short-term memory, relieve stress, and help you make new friends! Sit for a few minutes or a few hours; place 2 pieces or 200!

Annual Backpack Challenge Collection Drive

All Day 9/29–11/8

Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Help keep our homeless neighbors warm this winter. Dallas Public Library is collecting warm winter supplies and adult backpacks. Work with family and friends to fill packs with adult gender neutral items or collect supplies.

7:00am

Voting - Election Day

7:00am–7:00pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

7:15am

7:30am

7:45am

8:00am

8:15am

8:30am

8:45am

9:00am

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

9:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Cancelled

Prism Health North Texas

9:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Lobby

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

9:15am

9:30am

Study Hall

9:30am–5:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

Enjoy quiet study hours with others in our classroom!

9:45am

10:00am

Job Search Assistance and More

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Study Room 8 (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more.

English Language Learning - Basic

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Sisters in Stitches

10:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Computer Help

10:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup!

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists. All skill levels are welcome!

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

10:15am

10:30am

Em)powerment Pop-Up Provided by CARDBoard Project / Dallas Innovation Alliance

10:30am–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Event Details:

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

Computer Basics

10:30am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

- Learn to type and use a mouse

- Getting Started on a Computer

10:45am

11:00am

Computer Basics: How to research

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us on the 6th floor of the Central Library every Tuesday starting September 12th from 11:00am - Noon for an in-person Computer Basics Class!

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud

11:00am–4:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Dallas Lace Society

11:00am–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!

Workforce Solutions

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Lobby

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more.

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

GED en español

12:00pm–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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.

American Mahjong

12:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)

1:00pm–1:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

GED Class

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

English Language Learning

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning (Clases de inglés)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Study Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase

GED Class

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch

Room: Polk-Wisdom - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

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

1:15pm

1:30pm

Cancelled

CitySquare Health Navigators

1:30pm–4:30pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type:

Event Details:

CitySquare Health Navigators will be at the Vickery Park Branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays to offer free same-day application assistance or at a later date with a scheduled appointment.

1:45pm

2:00pm

Beginning Guitar Class

2:00pm–2:45pm

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

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.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

Knit Wits

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Knitting, companionship, gossip, oh my!!!

Bring your yarn and your needles to our weekly meet-up at the Lakewood Branch Library for some knitting fun.

One On One with JP - Computer Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

Computer Help

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tech Tuesday: 1x1 Tech & Homework Help

3:00pm–5:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Computer Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology

Event Details:

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help!

You must register with staff for a spot.

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

4:00pm

4:15pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:00pm

DIY Aromatherapy Stress Balls (for veterans)

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

There is just something so comforting about squeezing a stress ball. But it’s even better when that squishy stress ball smells like calming essential oils!

5:15pm

5:30pm

5:45pm

6:00pm

Acting Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Event Details:

Participants of all ages will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.

GED Class

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

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

GED Class

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Silent Book Club North Dallas

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature,

Registration Required

Event Details:

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

6:15pm

6:30pm

Society of Financial Awareness Workshop Series - Social Security Explained (English)

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

SOFA, The Society for Financial Awareness is a non-profit, Public Benefit Corporation whose mission is to end financial illiteracy across America, one community at a time.

DPL Plan Estratégio Reuniones Comunitarias

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español

Event Details:

Escuche sobre las posibles prioridades de servicio y mejoras de las instalaciones que le esperan a la Dallas Public Library. Haga preguntas y brinde comentarios sobre los objetivos estratégicos de la biblioteca para el futuro.

DPL Plan Estratégio Reuniones Comunitarias

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español

Event Details:

DPL Plan Estratégio Reuniones Comunitarias

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español

Event Details:

DPL Plan Estratégio Reuniones Comunitarias

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: Online Programs

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español

Registration Required

Event Details:

Escuche sobre las posibles prioridades de servicio y mejoras de las instalaciones que le esperan en Dallas Public Library. Haga preguntas y brinde comentarios sobre los objetivos estratégicos de la biblioteca para el futuro.

6:45pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

7:30pm

7:45pm

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