Day Calendar

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org

Come celebrate the many talented artists who work at Central Library!

This exhibit features a variety of works by 19 artists, ranging in mediums from sculpture to fiber to jewelry and more. 

This is a 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents.

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.

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

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.

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. 

Learn and practice yoga with Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Younger participants are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat.

• 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.

Enjoy a musical adventure with Ms. Paige of Narwhals and Waterfalls. Have fun, dance, and sing along to songs that are perfect for baby and caregivers alike. 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!

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.

Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Join us for board games at the library! Bring your friends for a fun-filled day of classic and new board games.

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

Navigating Mental Health with NAMI, Parkland Health, and Be Natural Music Therapy & Wellness | Dallas Public Library Join us for a dynamic conversation with mental health professionals, music therapists, and community members.

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.

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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?

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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

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.

At Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas), we are dedicated to strengthening our community through comprehensive workforce development initiatives.

Celebrate the spirit of America by creating your own red, white and blue Patriotic Pinwheel! This easy and fun activity is perfect for everyone—whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart.

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

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

Dallas Arboretum Presents: Pepper Palooza! Participants will discover the life cycle of a pepper and the science of spiciness. 

Let creativity spark and colors burst with a Fourth of July celebration that’s a blast! Kids will create dazzling firework prints using fun painting techniques to capture the spirit of Independence Day.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

It's adventure time!

Dallas Aquatics will be here to give a presentation on pool and swim safety for kids and parents!

Learn important skills to keep your loved ones safe this summer!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm for free Science, Math, Reading or Technology based entertainment!

Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

How do you solve a magic triangle? Exercise your brain with this logic puzzle. Magic Triangles use simple addition.

Utilizing worn and withdrawn books, we will have a walkthrough of how to make paper roses.

Each patron will have 15 minutes to write a short script/scene based on the rubric and template provided by the program lead.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Calling all gamers!

Hexbugs are little motorized "creatures" that move around kinda like... a bug! In this engineering STEM activity, design a maze for Hexbugs to complete. Then we'll race the Hexbugs to see which one is the fastest!

Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Hooked on creativity? Get ready to stitch things up in a cozy two-part crochet series just for teens! Learn the basics—from holding the hook to mastering simple stitches—and start creating fun, beginner-friendly pieces.

🚀Explore Outer Space🔭

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Do you enjoy playing video games?  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to play Games such as: Roblox, Mario Run, Sonic and much more!

Bring your own project to Crochet & Create where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, share ideas, and create something beautiful.

Knitters are welcome!

Hang out and play some of your favorite Switch games.

This program was generously funded by the Renner Frankford Library Friends.

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

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

Get answers to all your questions and advice for all your problems from the mysterious Magic 8 Ball! Make your own Magic 8 Ball with custom answers to satisfy every query.

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. 

Rediscover your love of books in this exciting book-matching game for adults!

Step into a cinematic time machine! Every first Friday of the month, embark on a journey through the golden age of film. Film enthusiasts are invited to relish iconic movies, discover timeless stories, and engage in lively discussions.

• 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.

Its Camp Week and tonight is for the adults. Luckily there will be no shenanigans that will lead us to be tracked down by vengeful campers. Instead, we will be watching the Cult Classic, "Friday the 13th" and making friendship bracelets.

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

Pucker up and make your own lip scrub! 

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Branch Friends.

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.

Learn more about practical ways to use washi tape, a decorative adhesive made from traditional Japanese paper and natural fibers like bamboo, hemp or the bark of mulberry and gampi trees or the bark of the mitsumata shrub.