Day Calendar

Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

Enjoy a free movie with other Seniors from the local community 
 

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. 

• 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.

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

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

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

Get ready for a night at the movies as we craft popcorn out of cotton balls!

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: 16 months - 3 years

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

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

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

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles 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 a fun-filled adventure where tiny hands bring big ideas to life! Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.

Enjoy this classic card game and make new friends!

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

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

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. 

Led by CAP artist Ofelia Faz, learn to make a pin and brooch at this Jewelry making workshop! 

This program is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

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

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.

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

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

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

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.

Experiece the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

It's adventure time!

Spend some time crafting with us in our monthly Spring Children's Crafts Series!

This month we are making Perler Bead Snakes!

Join us at the library to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating your very own unity bracelet! Use colorful beads to represent themes of hope, strength, and love as we honor Dr. King’s legacy. 

Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere in places such as Antartica, Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. Penguins spend about half of their lives on land and half of their lives in the water.

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.

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

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.

Calling all gamers!

Do you love dinosaurs? Learn all about the spike-y, plate-covered Stegosaurus and make your own Stegosaurus craft to take home with you! 

🚀Explore Outerpace🔭

Come celebrate A.A. Milne's birthday, the author of the lovable Winnie the Pooh, and join us for an afternoon of Winnie the Pooh themed crafting fun.

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic technology skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

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!

Refuel 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.

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

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.

Step into the world of Martin Luther King Jr. and get inspired by his vision of equality and dreams for a brighter future. Learn about the incredible impact of MLK Jr. and express your own hopes and goals through a creative collage.

Can't make it to the museum? Let the museum come to you!

Come and enjoy a special after-school steam program with a visit from the Perot Tech Truck!

Fun for the whole family with this one of a kind experience!

Calling all adventurers!  Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons!  No experience?  No dice?  No problem!

Teens will watercolor their own masterpieces to display in our branch art show!

Kids will watercolor their own masterpieces to display in our branch art show!

Ever wondered what is like to fly a drone?   Here is your chance visit the Lancaster-Kiest Branch to learn the basics of flying drones.

Enjoy peace and relaxation?

Relax and socialize while coloring! Think coloring is just for kids? Think again! Adults can reap mental health benefits from coloring such as mindfulness, destressing and embracing the imperfect. 

Need a little extra help with your homework? Let us help!

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!

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.

The most exciting time of the football season is practically here! And we are cheering with all the team spirit as we watch this classic from the 90s. 

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

Get a second opinion on your resume and have a professional photo taken.  

Do you love a good mystery?

Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?

Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.

Free GED preparation 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. 

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

Lakewood Branch Library welcomes Master Gardener Nancy Wilson presenting on Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Planting a Pollinator Garden. Growing a pollinator garden is fun, beautiful and good for nature.

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.

A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is always open.

• 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.

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

Want to be involved in your local library? We are having a special November meeting to accommodate the holidays! Learn about the many exciting things they support and do for the Preston Royal Library.

Hope to see you there!

Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Test your anime knowledge at our trivia night! Do you know more about Demon Slayer and One Piece than our staff? Find out and leave with some free mangas and graphic novels for your collection!

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.

In our second installation of our Mindfulness and Meditation Series, patrons will have the opportunity to relax while engaging their creative side.

We are excited to welcome Amy Kelly, cohost of the Time to Write podcast and owner of Lone Star Literary Life, for a presentation on how to get through every aspiring writer's nemesis- the dreaded writer's block! 

Meeting

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