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Free English 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.
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, by appointment only. Fridays are bilingual.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Join AIDS Walk South Dallas every 3rd Thursday for a conversation with providers and consumers to explore effective ways to improve the South Dallas community and the quality of life for people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Lunch will be provided.
Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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?
Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your projects and materials for a "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie. All skill levels are welcome!
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.
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.
Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.
It's adventure time!
Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.
Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?
Calling all adventurers! Join us for an introduction to the world Dungeons and Dragons! No experience? No dice? No problem!
Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we are making the perfect creepy crawly decor for spooky season. This is an easy craft that makes a big impact!
Step into the eerie and enchanting world of "Coraline" this spooky season! Craft a doll that’s as delightfully creepy as the ones in the film.
Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. This month's movie is Pan's Labyrinth (2006).
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-
Skyline Cinema Presents: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
October 17 is Black Poetry Day!
In this Spotlight event, we will showcase black American poets and their works, from Maya Angelou to Langston Hughes to you! We will learn from the greats and develop our own prose and poetry pieces.
Have a throwback to childhood and paint inside the lines (or outside- we're getting creative here) in this adult painting workshop!
Do you love a good mystery?
Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?
Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.
Relax and Color is an hour of calm and creativity just for adults at the library. Come unwind, decompress from daily stressors, and enjoy a relaxing session of coloring in a peaceful environment.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.
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.
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.
Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.
Horror Icons Trading Card Art: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 50th Anniversary Edition
Unleash your inner artist and celebrate horror history at our "Horror Icons Trading Card Art: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 50th Anniversary Edition" event!
A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is always open.
Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.
Lakewood Library Friends Present: An Evening with Dave Lieber (and Don Meredith)
With his new book Dandy Don Meredith: The First Dallas Cowboy recently on the bookshelves, the Dallas Morning News watchdog Dave Lieber is the hottest ticket is town! Aaaand, he will be gracing the humble abode of
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.