English language and work skills class for adults

Children will practice the six pre-reading skills needed to enable them to be ready to read. They will listen to stories, sing songs, and do hands on activities to enable them to have a fun learning experience!

Schedule an appointment today with library staff for help filling out job applications, resume and cover letter writing, and locating job opportunities online.  

English language and work skills class for adults

First day and registration on February 10. Free English classes from February 10 through April 28, except for March 31. Class times depends on student's English level.

First day and registration on February 10. Free English classes from February 10 through April 28, except for February 19. Class times depends on student's English level.

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under. ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

 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

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

Dallas Public Library will partner with the AARP program to offer free, in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

We will have a brief presentation on Surrealism before we play with drawing and create our own art work.

Join us for another Career Series...

IMPROVE YOUR  INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Learn how to answer interview questions and how to prepare for your next job interview.

**Open to the Community**

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday or Thursday, by appointment only.

Join the Dallas Police Department at the Fretz Park Branch Library to get a demonstration of a DPD squad car! Children will be invited to get up close and personal with a squad car, sit in it, even sound the siren! 

Hey Kids!  Join us for a day of building - using various materials, including wooden blocks, foam blocks, and other household items to build bridges, buildings, and whatever your imagination comes up with.  The Library will supply the ma

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

AARP Tax Aide offers FREE in-person tax assistance through trained volunteers.  Assistance is geared toward people with low-to-moderate income, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance

Tax season is here and AARP is providing FREE tax assistance at the Martin Luther King Branch on a first come first served basis. Contact the library for more information.

Join members of the Skillman Southwestern Library staff for a fun chair workout. All ages and skill levels welcome

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Join us for a special Story Hour at Skyline library! A Dallas Police officer will stop by to read some of their favorite books to the audience.

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

Free tax help

FREE income tax assistance by AARP volunteers Please bring last year's filed IRS forms, plus a photo ID, your Social Security number, W-2s, 1099, and any other current tax information to fill in your form.

Tummy time and getting your baby moving can be such a challenge.  Come join the J Baby team to learn - and put into action - useful tips about engaging your baby in gross motor activities.  Learn about the ways that fun gross motor

Guess WHOOOOO’S coming to the library?! Blackland Prairie Raptor Center!

Free English classes covering practical needs like banking, housing, and shopping.

Use your imagination to create high flying kites! 

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the 1st floor Penthouse at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas provides one-on-one job seeking assistance at the Timberglen Branch Library every week. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching, and interview training.

Come learn how to use the computer, internet, and the many social media apps.  Upcominig classes include Microsoft Office, Social Media Basics, and Email.  This event is sponsored by Equal Heart.  

Needing help with computer and technology issues? Join us each week for a hands-on technology class for adults.

Make a marshmallow shooter or pom pom popper, and then, try it out through a variety of games and challenges.

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day during Spring Break for fun and educational activities! Enjoy a children's movie with your family.

Do you need something to do over Spring Break? Visit the library and play board games, make crafts, listen to stories, or watch a movie. Every day will be something different.  Kids of all ages and families welcome!

Enjoy a  movie every Thursday afternoon with your family. 

Join the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie.

Thursday:   Activity- Balloon Cup Shooter, Movie- Home Alone 3 .   Join us at Prairie Creek Library for a fun time!!

Every week, we bring our office to you by hosting outreach hours in neighborhoods all over our District to make our services more accessible.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Visit with the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue to learn safety tips at the library during Spring Break! 

March 13 -Child Safety with the Dallas Police Department

Join us for some fun with the Wii or Board Games.  We have Mario Racing, Wii Sports Resort, and many other games for you to play with friends old and new!

THe Creature Teacher is bringing animals to the Timberglen Library for a fun and educational afternoon!

Come and join the fun of Creative Technology Explorations with the Perot Truck of Nature and Science

This is a STEM/STEAM based makers  afterschool program for school-aged children.

2018 Career Youth Career Workshops

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Sherlock Gnomes from the upcoming movie Sherlock Gnomes opening March 23rd will take a brief break from solving mysteries and fighting crime to visit Bookmarks. He will make his appearance during Preschool Palooza which begins at 4pm.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Spring into S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).  Sharpen your math skills with our St. Patrick's Day Number Hunt! Be the first to fill your pot of gold by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

The Highland Hills Branch Library and community partners present afterschool activities for youth and teens.  The activities embrace the arts and literature through dance, games of strategy and creative expressions.

Join us for an exciting storytime that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) concepts for children two to five years old. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join us for a fun afternoon crafting session.

Test your creativity with LEGOs! Work by yourself or in small groups and make the best themed Lego creation! Recommended ages: 4-14 years old

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

The Nasher Sculpture Center presents a special after-school craft time for kids and their families. Get your creative gears going and learn more about the Nasher!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Learn about this painting technique that uses small dots of color to form an image, and then create your own masterpiece. Recommended for kindergarten and up.

Route360 works with individuals to define what they need from their technical education, and matches this vision to what employers are looking for, so they can obtain a job that improves their economic opportunity. 

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Clases de GED en Español patrocinado por Atmos Energy / GED classes in Spanish funded by Atmos Energy. 

Cornbread Hustle provides inspirational speakers and hosts practice for pitching small businesses to investors.

For more information contact Cornbread Hustle directly: http://www.cor

Learn fun and interesting ways to incorporate DNA technology into your genealogy! Attendees will have the opportunity to review Standards for DNA Genealogical Research.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Join us in the Auditorium at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. You can register in class, and no ID is required. 

Sixkill by Rober B. Parker

Join us and learn American Sign Language. Program includes practicing sign language, games, and socializing without words. Program sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library Friends.

Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library.

A Journey to your good health. 

Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis. Inspire health and confidence.