Day Calendar

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

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.  

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

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

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

This Computer Basics class will focus on the fundamental skills of using the computer. Designed for beginners, this informative course provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

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.

Revel in the honor and showmanship of the medieval knights of yore! Knights take a pledge to be chivalrous in every aspect of their lives. They must be strong, agile and pure of heart.

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

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

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

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

We will explore how to say the names of things in English and Spanish, then share some playtime.  

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 Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Get ready for an introduction to paint pouring! Paint pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas.

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Ready to exercise your brain?  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our puzzle challenge series.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.

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.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

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

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. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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.

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

Lights, camera, action! Ready to capture the best version of yourself? Dive into the world of photography with an easy-to-follow introduction to the basics.

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

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly. 

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 1-18. 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.

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

Visit us at Vickery Park for Steam Programming, a program designed for school-age children to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We can't wait to see you at Vickery Park!

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.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

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

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

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.

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

The Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library meet each month to discuss how they can best support their neighborhood library. 

Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.

Come together with fellow writers to breathe life into stories from the news, each in our own unique voice! Respond to a prompt and share your work in a fun, supportive environment. No prior reservation is necessary.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Spanish language learners are welcome.

"Drink if your book was written in the last decade." We are turning our current and recent reads into a drinking game, with Lir-er-ally Buzzed the drinking game for bookworms.

Families are invited to Lakewood Branch Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun - in our PJs!

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is...