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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Arcadia Park Branch

Audelia Road Branch

Forest Green Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Lakewood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)

Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)

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

Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Forest Green - Entryway

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Lakewood - Auditorium

Lakewood - Exhibit Space

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area

Mountain Creek - Study Room

Park Forest - Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Timberglen - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

No room assigned

All Day

EXHIBIT - Tatyana Alanis Solo Exhibition "OLD FRIENDS"

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 9:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Square One Gallery (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Event Details:

Come and view Tatyana Alanis' solo exhibition "Old Friends"!

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 9/2–11/15

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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

All Day 9/4–10/18

Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Hispanic and Latinx community's history and achievements.

9:00am

Big Heart Theater Performances!

9:00am–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Big Heart theater presents "El Camino to Redemption" performance. A musical journey about lowriders, the WNBA, and figuring out how to do the right thing.

This will be open to the community!

First Showing 11:30 a.m.

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

9:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: GED

Event Details:

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

9:15am

9:30am

English Language Learning

9:30am–11:00am

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:

English Language Learning

9:45am

10:00am

Potted Planting

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Outdoor Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Lakewood Library Friends Annual June Leftwich Community Book Sale - FINAL DAY

10:00am–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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.

Jewelry Class for Seniors

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Seniors

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fun, moderate paced class for Seniors to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for themselves or gifts. This FREE class is 1 ½ hours with all supplies included.

10:15am

10:30am

Bridging the Atlantic: German DNA for American Genealogists - German Genealogy Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Many people residing in Germany don't participate in DNA testing which makes it more difficult to find DNA matches actually in Germany. This month's featured speaker Sabine Akabayov will address differences in DNA genealogy between U.S.

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.

10:45am

11:00am

Language Exchange/ Intercambio de Idiomas

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch

Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxed and friendly language exchange! Adults can practice their English conversation skills through fun, casual chats. No textbooks, no tests just real talk with real people.

11:15am

11:30am

11:45am

12:00pm

Twilight Day Party

12:00pm–2:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Hang on tight, spider monkey, and celebrate Bella Swan’s birthday at the Forest Green Branch Library.

12:15pm

12:30pm

Guided Meditation with Brad Underwood

12:30pm–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover simple meditation techniques that can help you relax, refocus, and bring more peace into your everyday life. Take a deep breath it’s time to unwind and recharge!

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 - Community Showcase (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.

Preserving your Family Archives

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - O’Hara Hall (7th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stacks of old photos. Mounds of loose paper. That one vase that belonged to your great aunt Winifred.

Dallas Lace Society

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Entryway

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & 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, Español, Seniors

Event Details:

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Level Up: Vida y Más! - Container Gardening / Jardinería en macetas

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: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español

Event Details:

Construyendo habilidades para la vida en comunidad, en inglés y español. / Building life skills together, in English and Spanish.

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is a 5-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–3:30pm

Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Event Details:

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.

English Language Learning

1:00pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

Acrylic Painting 101

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. We will work together to create our own renditions of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

1:15pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:00pm

Cancelled

Botanical DIY: Lip Balm

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to make lip balm using fun, botanical mix-ins. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Casual K-Pop

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Karaoke your favorite songs, get crafty with top-loaders, and taste test a variety of Korean snacks.

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

English Conversation Class

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.

3:15pm

3:30pm

3:45pm

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