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

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. 

Are you aging into Medicare and have questions? Scott Teagle of Four-Square Benefits will be here to teach you all that you need to know.

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.

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. 

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

• 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.

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

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more. 

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

Event Details

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.

Enjoy an entertaining look at those plants that are dangerous, deadly, illegal, and invasive courtesy of Kevin Burns from Dallas County Master Gardeners.

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

Calling all sewers, knitters, quilters, and embroiders! Come to our Sew and Tell with your latest project as we share tips and ideas. Beginners welcome!

Learn the basics of foam block printing with this easy craft. Make your design in the foam and learn how to roll out printing ink, and create your inked design on art paper!

All supplies will be provided.

Do you want to learn how to take professional photography photos?  Come to our photography class at Lancaster-Kiest where we will have a professional teach you all the skills you will need to learn.

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

Adult "Art Class" is our new recurring art program which will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about pinch pots.

Delve into the enchantment of winter and uncover the lore of the season!

As our first installation of the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, we are partnering with Maria Pacheco of Core Power Yoga to provide a healthy and relaxing medium for patrons to improve their overall health and wellness.

Have a button that has come loose? A rip in your jeans that needs a repair? Or looking to know how to add a little flare to your clothes? Learn basic hand sewing stitches for all of this and more in this life skills class.

Create your design on metal sheets. Learn how to do simple metal embossing and make your design into a hangable ornament or decorative embellishment! All supplies will be provided. 

• 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.

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!

The MLK Book Club is a space to share, connect and learn through a selected book.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

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

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

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. 

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

Whether you are picking up a hook for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, this afternoon is all about relaxing and getting creative! All ages are welcomed.

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Life in Motion by Misty Copeland

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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!  

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

To celebrate National Thesaurus Day, how about some friendly competition? With a thesaurus in front of you, a timer ticking away, and a definition looking for it's word... do you have what it takes? Guaranteed to get some laughs.