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Branches

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Arcadia Park Branch

Bachman Lake Branch

Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Dallas West Branch

Forest Green Branch

Fretz Park Branch

Grauwyler Park Branch

Hampton-Illinois Branch

Lochwood Branch

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mountain Creek Branch

North Oak Cliff Branch

Park Forest Branch

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

Pleasant Grove Branch

Prairie Creek Branch

Renner Frankford Branch

Skyline Branch

Timberglen Branch

White Rock Hills Branch

Vickery Park Branch

Community Events

Rooms

Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)

Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)

Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)

Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Arcadia Park - In Library

Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Dallas West - Auditorium

Dallas West - Classroom 1

Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Forest Green - Study Room A

Fretz Park - Classroom 2

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2

Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Mountain Creek - Lawn Area

Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area

Mountain Creek - Study Room

North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

North Oak Cliff - In Library

Park Forest - Auditorium

Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Prairie Creek - Classroom 1

Prairie Creek - Study Room 1

Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Renner-Frankford - In Library

Skyline - Children's Area

Timberglen - Auditorium

Timberglen - Classroom

White Rock Hills - Auditorium

White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Vickery Park - Classroom 2

No room assigned

All Day

Book Character Shadow Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/21–1/28

Family

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Help the book characters find their shadows! They're hiding all around the library. Can you find them all?

There are two scavenger hunts:

1. Picture Book Characters
2. Chapter Book Characters

Martin Luther King Jr Day Art Exhibit

All Day 1/20–1/24

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Lisa Kilolo Todd Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Exhibit

Event Details:

Enjoy art by friends, neighbors, and the South Dallas community that represents Martin Luther King Jr. You can also enter your artwork to display it. Contact MartinLutherKingJr@dallas.gov to submit your artwork.

8:30am

Walking Club

8:30am–9:30am

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

8:45am

9:00am

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

9:00am–1:00pm

Adult (18+)

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.

Compliment Day

9:00am–4:00pm

Family

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

You are awesome and we are happy to see you visiting the library! Today is National Compliment Day. In the spirit of the day, we'll have a bowl for you to add or take compliments as you need.

9:15am

9:30am

Community Blood Drive

9:30am–1:45pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Registration Required

Event Details:

Be a real lifesaver! Carter BloodCare will be on-site for a Community Blood Drive, offering adults the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a single donation.

English Language Learning

9:30am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

English Language Learning

9:30am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

9:45am

10:00am

Cozy Camp

10:00am–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Officially enter your Grandma Era with a program celebrating all your favorite cozy, crafty hobbies.

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Study Room A

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+)

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development

Event Details:

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library.

Free Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - In Library

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

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

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Leather Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

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!

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch

Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 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.

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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

Event Details:

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

Morning Movies: The Long Walk

10:00am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy an early movie to start your day!

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

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

Addictive Books at Union

10:00am–11:00am

Adult (18+)

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn.

10:15am

10:30am

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

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:

English Language Learning

Genealogical Best Practices Group

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

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!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

10:30am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

Stitchin' Saturdays

10:30am–1:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

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

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

10:45am

11:00am

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

History of Hula and Tahitian Dance with Grace Hula

11:00am–11:30am

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center

Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Dance and learn the history of hula and Tahitian dance with professional dancers that will give a colorful, musical, exciting, and informative performance.

Saturday STEAM: Six Snowflakes Challenge

11:00am–12:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch

Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

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

Event Details:

Add lines and shapes to make as many unique and symmetrical snowflake designs as you can.

11:15am

11:30am

Stuffed Animal Hospital

11:30am–1:00pm

School Age (ages 6-12)

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Children's Area

Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Event Details:

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair? If so, bring your furry or not-so-furry friend to our walk-in clinic staffed with ESTs (Emergency Stuffing Technicians) so they can try and mend your stuffed animals for you.

English Conversation Class

11:30am–12:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Conversation

11:45am

12:00pm

12:15pm

12:30pm

12:45pm

Family Fun Saturday: Box Car "Drive-In"

12:45pm–3:30pm

Family

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch

Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

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

Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

This month we're headed to the drive-in theater! Sort of...

1:00pm

Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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:

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

Jigsaw Puzzle Day

1:00pm–3:30pm

Family

Registration Required

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

Compete to be the Dallas Public Library's Puzzle Champion!

Gather 3-4 friends and test your skills at our 90-minute speed puzzling competition.

🌟 Explore the Senses! 🌟

1:00pm–2:00pm

Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch

Room: Dallas West - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Looking for a fun, interactive way to support your child’s development? Join us for a free sensory play session—filled with hands-on stations that build motor skills, early literacy, and more!

Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm

Adult (18+)

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:

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

Arte y Cultura / Art & Culture: Lizeth Prieto

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

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:

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura a través de su arte en esta serie de talleres de arte. Conozca ...

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

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+)

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+)

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: English Language Learning

Event Details:

English Language Learning

1:15pm

1:30pm

Cancer Prevention 101 with UT Southwestern

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch

Room: Arcadia Park - In Library

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Español

Event Details:

UT Southwestern 'Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center', will present an informational session on cancer prevention for adults.

1:45pm

2:00pm

AI Tools for Jobseekers

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology

Event Details:

Heard of AI? Already started using it? We'll go over how to use this tool as a jobseeker: discussing limitations, establishing guidelines for critical use, and answering questions you may have.

Disney Sing-Along

2:00pm–3:30pm

Family

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch

Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium

Age Group: Family

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

Event Details:

Let your voice go and sing to your heart’s content! Families are invited to a magical Disney sing-along filled with beloved songs, joyful memories, and plenty of movie-themed fun.

Homebuyers Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

The Homebuyers Workshop will guide participants through the homeownership process. Topics will include:

Vision Boarding Your 2026

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch

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

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

As we settle into 2026, we invite you to come set your intentions for the year via vision board!

Connecting Dallas: The DART Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Adult (18+)

Program Type: Community & City Engagement

Event Details:

Join us at the library for a special DART Workshop where community members can learn about upcoming route changes, explore the convenience of GoLink services, and get help signing up for DART passes—all in one place!

2:15pm

2:30pm

2:45pm

3:00pm

English Conversation Class

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adult (18+)

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch

Room: Timberglen - Classroom

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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