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

Make an appointment with library staff to learn the computer skills you've been missing. You can sign up at the information desk or call us at 214-670-7646.

Weekday English classes from June 4 through July 12, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. A kids program is available for children (ages 4-12 years old) of registered English students for the 10:00 am class only.

Storytime at Kaleidoscope Preschool

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

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

The Center for Children and Families at the University of Texas at Dallas invites parents with children ages 0-3 to participate in the Juega Conmigo (Play with Me) program.

Learn to code using MIT’s Scratch program! Open to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders of any skill level. Must be able to attend each day. Please register in advance.

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. 

Learn how to use the computer in very basic terms, from turning the computer on, to sending emails, to closing down properly, and much more.

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.

Come to Kleberg-Rylie Library for our fun interactive read-aloud each week  for ages 2-4!

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.

 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

Sparky puppet is a 30 minute program for children grades Pre K-2^nd and talk about the importance of smoke alarms, crawl low under smoke, escape plan, calling 911, and stop, drop, and roll.

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

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Enjoy a free nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program.

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

Discover the musical world that animals create, from the hissing cockroach to the croaking frog with "Rockin' It Wild Style." Cindi Cavallini will guarantee that you have a ROCKING good time at your library!

Join us for a free, fun and easy computer class.  Let us help you build basic computer skills  - we are here for your device advice and questions! Different topics will be covered each week or by request. 

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day this summer for fun and educational activities! Create a craft you can take home.

Children and Teens come and enoy an art and music workshop with one of our community artists Ms. Sandra Gipson.

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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Children and teens, please join us Monday through Friday, all summer long, for a free lunch presented by Equal Heart.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

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

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Service Program. 

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Refuel during the summer 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.

Free classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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

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

Teens learn how to film a web series using professional film equipment in partnership with AUME Motion Arts and Storytellers Without Borders. Sponsored by the Knight Foundation. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

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

Refuel 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.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Meet Dallas firefighters//paramedics and see the equipment they use to keep our neighborhoods safe!

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

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

Do you want to get support to help keep your kids healthy, but need some help with the application for SNAP and other services?

Join us for an hour of fun and exciting hands-on science activities! Best for kindergarteners through fifth graders.

Hungry for s’mores? Stop by the library to build your own solar oven and then use it to warm up a tasty treat! Tinker with foil and cardboard, cook with marshmallows and chocolate, and hear about alternative energy sources.

Join Reading Ambassador and Fox 4 News Anchor Clarice Tinsley for a special storytime.

Increase your student’s reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.

Registration opens May 7th.

Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies!  Students entering 2nd through 5th grade will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-ono-one reading sessions.  Registration opens May 7th. Seats are limited.

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Come in from the heat, relax and enjoy a family-friendly movie.

Refuel 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.

Recarga tus energías con Nutrición

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

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. 

Learn to crochet or knit with staff!  All learners and levels welcome.  Aprende a tejer a ganchillo o tejer!  Todos los estudiantes y niveles son bienvenidos.

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.

Remember the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf?  Well your family can come and build 3 houses (Lego man sized) and see if any can withstand all the hot air of the big bad wolf!

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

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

Come and learn about the art of Kings in Ghana and what they wore and the meaning of the crown symbols of Ghananian kings.

Let’s practice speaking English. 
Free Conversation Class.  All levels welcome. 
Grupo de conversación casual.  Todos son bienvenidos.

Come to the Youth Discovery Center every day this summer for fun and educational activities! Enjoy a live, interactive musical performance with Doc Gibbs. Sponsored by Friends of Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Foundation.

From June 15 - July 8, Dallas Children's Theater will present the play, How I Became A Pirate (based on Melinda Long's book of the same name)...

Increase your student’s reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Join other students entering 2^nd through 5^th grade for fun literacy based activities and games. Registration opens May 7th.

Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy board and card games!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

 Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Students will learn theater basics, games and techniques that are used towards creating scenes and plays.  Free t-shirt and certificate of completion for students that attend!

Enjoy a movie and refreshment every Thursday afternoon. Titles suitable for teens and adults. Snacks & refreshments provided by the Oak Lawn Library Friends. 

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

Children 1-18 years old are invited to enjoy a free lunch provided through the USDA/TDA Summer Food Service Program and local sponsor Equal Heart. 

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Snacks are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Bocadillo de Verano para niños

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.

Young Aspiring Leaders Program (YAL) is a Good Manners, Etiquette, and Social Emotional Learning Program - Youth ages 5-18. Helping youth build character, confidence and courtesy.

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

This program will Introduce learners to the physical reactions, polymer science, and the environmental benefits of superabsorbents. Learn about changes in states of matter (from liquid to solid), cross-link long chains of molecules, and

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

Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Register for Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center.  

GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call the Wilkinson Center at 214-821-6380, ext. 391. 

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. 

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

For more information contact Cornbread Hustle directly: ht

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

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.