Day Calendar

See Letter Press Concert Posters from the 1970s featuring prominent Black Dallas musicians and DJs.

The posters come from the 4th Floor Archives!

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

Trained VITA VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

Trained VITA VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

🎶Move to the beat and learn about music while learning about rhythm in this fun class!🎶

This class includes

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!

Let your love grow here at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library this Valentine's Day season!

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Start your Saturday mornings off right at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Dance to your favorite songs and listen to a read-aloud story from our presenters.  It’s fun for the whole family! 

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

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.

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

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

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

This month we are celebrating Black History Month at our Family Day. We will be joined by The Bandan Koro Experience to give a small West African Drum and Percussion workshop from 11:00 - 1:00.

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 4, 2025. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

• 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.

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

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. 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. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Want to celebrate love, friendship, and everything in-between? Join us to make fabric garlands using embroidery techniques to celebrate Valentines Day! Great for beginner sewists, crafters, dates, and more!

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

"Ebony Shakes" a theatrical performance by Urban Arts Collective, reimagines classic scenes from Shakespeare's plays, featuring Black and Brown actors who breathe new life into the characters with a contemporary twist!

Description: Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library with expert yoga instructor Shelia Bower.

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

Event Details

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

Create your own personalized beaded bracelet to take home with a variety of beads and bead strands provided by the library. 

In this beginners workshop, students will learn about leather tools, types of leather and hand stitching. Students should walk away with completed leather pieces at the end of each class to take home!

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

In this fun family activity participants will learn creative techniques exploring the art of marbling, using different colors and patterns to create unique designs.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Create and discover new STEAM technology in our makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.!

Learn how to:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

This program was formed for those who want to push themselves to successfully speak when it comes to having anxiety with any form of public speaking.

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!  

Aprenda diferentes habilidades para la vida que van desde el cuidado de las plantas tropicales hasta como crear un presupuesto personal en esta serie de talleres mensuales.

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

When you visit a Toastmasters club as a guest, there’s no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. Every club is unique; visit as many clubs as you would like to find the right fit for you!

Get your hands dirty (in the best way) and tap into your inner artist! 🌱 Spend a fun and creative hour painting terra cotta planters inspired by springtime blooms, fresh starts, and that oh-so-satisfying spring cleaning vibe.

Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create, and have fun!

This month is Dot Mandalas! We will use dot painting techniques to create mandalas in a second pattern.

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

• 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.

Make your own glass heart earrings for February for yourself or for a loved one. Instruction and supplies will be provided!

Columnist and author Dave Lieber will speak about his new book, "Dandy Don Meredith: The First Dallas Cowboy." This is the first full-length biography about the legendary former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Don Meredith, who became a popular broadc

Craft a colorful garland that will catch the light of the sun using coffee filters and watercolor paints. Hang your garland at home to capture the spirit of Valentine’s Day. 

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.

Kick off Super Bowl season with a hands-on game-changer! Families will dive into the science of catapults to build their own mini-launchers, then test their skills in an interactive game.

🌱Waste less Water! 💧

During the Dallas County Master Gardener Presentation, Water Wise Gardening, you will learn 7 practices to make your own garden more water-conscious. 

Ever wanted to know how to take better photos on your smartphone? All you need is your Android or iPhone and space on your phone to take some pictures.

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

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!