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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

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Highland Hills Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lakewood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

North Oak Cliff Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Rooms

Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Dallas West - Classroom 1

Forest Green - In Library

Fretz Park - In Library

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Highland Hills - Auditorium

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lakewood - Auditorium

Lakewood - Exhibit Space

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Mountain Creek - Study Room

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Park Forest - Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

All Day

2nd Annual Central Staff Art Exhibition

07/06/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

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.

Exhibit - Friends of the Dallas Public Library 1950-2025: Celebrating 75 Years

All Day 2/21–10/27

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

An exhibit celebrating the support the Friends of the Dallas Public Library have provided the library for the past 75 years!

Exhibit - The Beauty of South Dallas

All Day 6/1–12/1

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kenneth B. Jonsson Gallery (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Event Details:

The Beauty of South Dallas captures the rapid change of a historical neighborhood due to socio-economic shifts and documents South Dallas for future residents, visionaries, and developers.

Inward Progression: Art Exhibition by Professor Keith Williams and His Students

All Day 7/5–8/31

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Exhibit Space

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Keith Williams teaches art at the Richland Campas of the Dallas Community College District.

2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2025 calend

9:30am

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

9:30am–10:30am

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

9:45am

10:00am

Cancelled

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Career Launch Pad

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 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.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

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

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

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

10:15am

10:30am

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

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:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

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.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

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.

Yarn Arts

10:30am–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

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

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

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

10:45am

11:00am

Cancelled

Stitch Club - Knitting and Crochet

11:00am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and join the Stich Club and work on your crochet and knit projects! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our group offers hands-on guidance, project ideas, and a chance to connect with fellow knitters and crocheters!

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm

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:

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

Adult Craft: Book Nook

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Perfect for book lovers, craft enthusiasts, and miniature collectors, this DIY kit offers a rewarding hands-on experience that celebrates the magic of books and storytelling.

First Time Homebuyers Workshop

11:00am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you find buying home Daunting? Don't worry the Dallas Public Library has you covered. Visit our home buyers workshop to learn everything you need to know about buying a home.

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock

Job Skills Class

11:00am–12:00pm

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:

Event Details

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

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

55+ Club Paint & Plant

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

English Conversation Class

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Practice your English and have a conversation with library staff!

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

1:00pm

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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.

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

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: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors

Event Details:

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

Vida en Español: Medicare

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Español

Event Details:

In this monthly library series, learn life skills ranging from caring for tropical house plants to creating a budget. This month, learn about Medicare with Alma Rodriguez, an independent insurance broker with AV Tower Insurance.

DFW Bookmakers Workshop: Latin Fabric Journals

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch

Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all Bookworms and craft enthusiasts! DFW Bookmakers is hosting a class for anyone who wants to give their favorite books a stylish makeover.

Cancelled

Citizenship Class

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

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

El Central Toastmasters

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

Art is for Everyone

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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

This month is Watercolor Painting! Learn the different techniques and take home a beautiful piece of art.

English Language Learning

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

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

Leather Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

Experience the art of leather crafting with expert artisan Jesus Serrato. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about traditional leatherworking techniques, including cutting, stamping, and assembling leather pieces.

1:15pm

1:30pm

Foam Block Printing

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of foam block printing with this easy craft. Create your design on the foam, learn how to spread printing ink, and create your inked design on art paper. Ages 18+

All materials will be provided.

1:45pm

2:00pm

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

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.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

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