Ready to work towards obtaining your GED? Free GED Preparation Classes provided by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, please call 214-821-6380 x 390

Orientations offered every Tuesday at 9:00a and 5:45p - enroll and test onsite. 

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.

Storytime at Kaleidoscope Preschool

Free English classes to learn and practice English to help you speak with your child’s teachers and school staff.

Math Tutoring for W.W. Samuel High School Students.

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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:

“The Art of Storytelling” inspires the participants with stories, instruments, songs, theater (story-play) poetry, dance, and circle-partner-line-ring games.

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.

Get up close with over 30 reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as the library welcomes Creepy Critters to the Fretz Park Branch! This program is great for all ages.

Ollimpaxqui means “Joyful Movement” in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs.

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.

Basic computer class for adults.

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

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 to learn and practice English to help you speak with your child’s teachers and school staff.

SPCA Booth

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

Learn how to make your own beats with renowned Dallas producer Da Dreak! 

Sponsored by: The Friends of the Dallas Library, The Dallas Foundation, and Epsilon. 

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.

Find out about ecosystems and create your own by putting together a terrarium.

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

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.  

Miniature horses in the library! Enjoy petting, combing, and walking miniature horses.  Program sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and  The Dallas Foundation.

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

Learn all about owls, and explore the digestive system of an owl by dissecting owl pellets.

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

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 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

This program is a mixture of invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles that will focus on body coverings. From camouflage to protection, each animals' body covering serves a special purpose and we will discover exactly what that is. Feel yo

Free English classes to learn and practice English to help you speak with your child’s teachers and school staff.

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.

Join us to make your very own origami animals that you can turn into art or give as gifts.

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.

Binary is for computers, right? Not necessarily. Find out as you can put a message or your name in a necklace or bracelet.

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 join us for the opportunity to create your own book or Zine With Ofelia FazGarza. A book made by hand is the perfect meeting place for artistic expression and emerging literacy.

Zookeeper Belinda Henry brings a variety of different animals and provides information about where they live, what they eat and other fun facts. Sponsored by the Skillman Southwestern Library Friends.

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

Love taking selfies? Then come and make your own unique selfie props. The library will provide all the supplies needed.

Come learn the basics of yoga in a fun and engaging way with Yogees Yoga 4 Kids! Bring your yoga mat if you have one!

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Renner Frankford Brach Library.

Enjoy a live storytelling performance of "The Princess and the Pea"! Sponsored by the Friends of Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Foundation.

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.

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

Join us as we explore artworks from The Power of Gold: Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana and make our own golden crowns inspired by what we discover!

The library is getting WILD! Wild Things Zoo Safari is coming to the library and bringing along a group of real, live, wild animals. What will you get to see?

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.

Speak with the staff of Congressman Marc Veasey and voice your opinions and concerns. 

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

Free English classes to learn and practice English to help you speak with your child’s teachers and school staff.

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.

Even the littlest learners can learn the basics of computer programming. They will learn about the life cycle of bees and then using the Beebots, they will be introduced to basic logic, critical thinking, reading and map coordinates.

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

Come to the College Student and Young Professional book club. Pick out a wrapped book based on keywords before the event and we will talk about them on the 19th. Choices are across all genres, both fiction and non-fiction. 

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. 

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

Heartbreak Hotel by Jonathan Kellerman

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