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 2024 calend

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.

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

Addictive Books at Union: Ghost Town by Kevin Chen

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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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.

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 Launch Pad

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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. 

 

Saturday Stitchery

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

Technology and Marketing for Small Businesses

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement, Technology
Event Details:

Come learn more about the use of YouTube, Skillshare, and other easily accessible resources to promote and market your own small business idea!

 

 

Creative Writing Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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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 Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

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. 

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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.

Community Gardening: 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!

Freedom to Read Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read by learning about the right to read and literacy education in Dallas. Reading is fundamental to democracy and early literacy is essential to lifelong success, which is why having the right to read is so important.

Freedom to Read Day

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate your freedom to read by learning about the right to read and literacy education in Dallas. Reading is fundamental to democracy and early literacy is essential to lifelong success, which is why having the right to read is so important.

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. 

English Language Class

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!

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. 

Cancelled

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: 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: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
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: 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. 

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. 

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
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. 

Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
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. 

Career Launch Pad : Computer Basics

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Computer Tutor

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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.

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. 

Citizenship Class

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Free Book Swap

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you looking to weed through your personal library? Too many books on your physical TBR making you feel guilty about not getting to them? Are you a mood reader no longer interested in the same books you purchased years ago? 

Vinyl Record Swap

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an avid vinyl collector? Do you have a stack of records waiting to find a new home? Join us for an afternoon of music, community, and vinyl swapping!

Cancelled

English Language Learning

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
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

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study 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. 

Fiber Arts Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like-minded (soon-to-be) friends!

Art in the Style of... Yayoi Kusama

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for another exciting art adventure with Art in the Style of..., our monthly hands-on art history program at the Oak Lawn Branch Library!

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:

Art for everyone!

This month we will be... 

Be Your Own Artist: Fall Embroidery

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Autumn has arrived at Fretz Park, and what better time to start a new hobby!

Explore embroidery with fun Fall patterns to celebrate the changing of the seasons!

Dallas College Info Table

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Representative from Dallas College will be available to answer any questions about admissions, enrollment and financial aid. 

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 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.

Cancelled

Movie Saturdays

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 fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

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

Sewing 101 - Make Your Own Tote Bag

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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:

Learn basic sewing skills including how to thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and sew straight stitches. After practicing these techniques you will construct your own tote bag to take home at the end of class.

Acoustic Open Jam

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

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.

TableTop Time

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages have a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.

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.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Event Details:

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. 

 

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

Cancelled

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

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

Reading Divas Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

Description

Cancelled

True Crime Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you!  

African American Genealogical Interest Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom B (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Party for the Recently Deceased: A Beetlejuice-Themed Soirée

7:00pm–10:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - East Side Floor Area (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:


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