Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family. 

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

All the world's a stage and now you can be one of the players on it! Learn Shakespearian acting techniques from the experts at Bare Bones Shakespeare.

Join us for cafecito and a morning lecture to better understand digital cameras and photography basics. Begin your professional photography career with us, or learn more alongside your community in this unique workshop experience.

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch, Saturday, July 8th from 10:00am to Noon for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

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

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

This class is a continuation of "Basic Computer Classes/Clases básicas de computadora."

In this class students will continue practicing their basic computer skills but will also begin to focus on working with specific computer programs

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

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

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. Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Learn practical hand sewing skills including blind stitching holes, blanket stitch and sewing on buttons and zippers. Test those skills as you complete the monthly project.

Want to learn to use a sewing machine? 

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Come learn about and interact with some amazing animals from a skilled creature teacher!

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

Lights, camera, puppet!

Experience a live performance using puppetry and theatre for storytelling like never before!

Mix custom bath salts in a charming glass jar with a cork top. Scented salts, dried botanicals, and gift tags will be provided. Perfect for a gift or to display.

No registration necessary!

Free English classes.

Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

We have partnered with local organization Sahaja Yoga Meditation to provide our patrons with a guided meditation. 

Join Talewsie for science and storytelling for the whole family!

In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind!

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

Get a taste of the renaissance fair without leaving Dallas! Celebrate all thing Elizabethan with a healthy dose of the Bard.

Amate Paper Art is an ancient form of folk art in Mexico with a rich past and an unclear future. You can learn more about the process of Amate Paper Art and create a beautiful design of your own.

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch for a free public performance of the play, "Juana Ines: The Child Who Loved to Read " by the Cara Mia Theatre on Saturday, July 8th from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.

Is the summer heat getting to you? Come cool off and destress with the calm and relaxing art that is making your own mini terrarium. 

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

This is an informational session hosted by the current City of Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquin Zihuatanejo.

The Side Hustle University Program will provide library patrons with an introduction to how to launch a Side Hustle while working a job. 

Create your own decorative vase! Glue on embellishment, print out a fun design using our Cricut, or just paint on your decorations and designs! Make it your own and make it a wonderfully original vase!

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-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.

Make DIY pillows with your family at this Saturday craft! All materials available while supplies last. 

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon* here at the library!

*Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Greetings and salutations, patrons of the arts.

The Dallas Public Library is proud to announce a Dungeons and Dragons actual play show inspired by the works of William Shakespeare!

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

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!  

Looking for a crafty Saturday afternoon?
Bring the family and work with local artist Sal Barron who will lead a workshop for aspiring artists!

To make a mask or not make a mask- that is the question! Celebrate Shakespeare by creating your very own masquerade mask, while supplies last. 

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library for a summer twist to our crafts! 

While supplies last. 

Kids and teens! Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, July 8th from 2:00-3:00pm and enjoy a free play hour with lego!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Get creative with us this summer and create your very own faux stained glass window ornament. 
Use it to brighten up your kitchen or give it as a gift.

We'll see you there!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 people.

Go Green with Timberglen!

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Adults and Seniors, visit the Prairie Creek branch Saturday, July 8th from 3:00-4:00pm for a free craft making circus cookie pillows!

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.