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Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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.
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Receive free one-on-one computer help. Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more. Bring your questions and we will help you solve them.
Come stay warm in a relaxing place. Learn about technology, ask for help, get a library card, read, use a computer, play games or simply use the resources we have for you. Visit us!
A focused English class on specific topics such as work, school, finances and citizenship.
Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!
Creative Space open hours are a time when spaces will be open for customers to walk-in and use equipment on a first come/first serve basis.
Schedule an appointment for a personal technology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library.
Preschool Story time
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old
Registration is not required.
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.
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.
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A time for kids 5 & under and their parents, grandparents or caregivers to promote early literacy skills while playing, singing, reading, writing and talking with other parents and children.
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
For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.
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.
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, by appointment only.
The Dallasite Yogis is a recurring yoga class which, under the instruction of Jarrett Chatman, will give participants the opportunity to learn simple but meaningful meditation tools to improve energy levels, heighten one’s ability to focus, and 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.
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
Come into the library to learn how to use your mobile devices with eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other resources the library offers.
Having trouble finding time away from loved ones to get their holiday gifts wrapped? Do you need a time and a place to get away, to get it all done?
We have a solution for you!
Free English classes. Start today. All are welcome!
Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Tummy time and getting your baby moving can be such a challenge. Learn from the J Baby team - and put into action - useful tips about engaging your baby in gross motor activities. Learn about the ways that fun gross moto
This is a small group violin lesson which meets weekly and is open to anyone interested. Violins are available to use during lessons.
Let’s practice speaking English.
Free Conversation Class. All levels welcome.
Grupo de conversación casual. Todos son bienvenidos.
Learn how your new device can enhance your life. You can watch videos, play games, download books, make on online purchases and much more. Contact the library in advance to make an appointment for one on one assistance.
A focused English class on specific topics such as work, school, finances and citizenship.
Classes are free. Start today. All are welcome!
As the winter chill creeps in, you'll find warmth and seasonal cheer at the Central Library Auditorium while watching classic holiday movies!
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.
Mah Jongg players unite! Have fun playing and make some new friends along the way.
Learning through exploring and creating some colorful rainbow test tubes for students.
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.
Elementary aged children are invited to participate in different arts and crafts activities.
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18.
Come for the Afterschool meals and stay for the crafts! Crafts and activities for preschoolers to teens in the Auditorium every school day from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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.
It's a surprise! Come and make some holiday crafts. Recommended for ages 6-11
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.
Speaking is the hardest part of learning a new language, so practice somewhere supportive and safe. Chat with a bilingual librarian in a relaxed conversational setting, either one-on-one or with a small group.
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.
Studyroom
Kids are invited to join us after school for fun activities which can include crafts, games, or creative play.
By APPOINTMENT ONLY
Schedule a one to one computer training session. Learn the basics of how to use a computer. Contact the library today and ask for JP to schedule an appointment!
Get sorted into your House, play Quidditch, and cast spells from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 4:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week in the Auditorium on the following days!
Make a holiday snowman out of marshmallows and other treats!
Full STEAM ahead, future tinkers! Come learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through fun, hands-on activities!
Courtesy of UTD's Science and Engineering Education Center.
Subject: Brain Builders
Join us for a different hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activity with a special Star War Theme.
Have fun singing holiday tunes with family and friends.
Appropriate for all ages.
GED classes are offered by the Wilkinson Center. For more information, call 214-821-6380, Ext. 391.
The last Open Mic at Central for the decade is also this year's special holiday edition! That means all the traditional end-of-year stuff like Hanukkah songs, Kwanzaa songs--and Christmas songs, too--all are welcome.
Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided meditation once a week at the North Oak Cliff Library. Beginners always welcome.
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.
Learn fun and interesting ways to incorporate DNA technology into your genealogy!
Origami enthusiasts, this is the place for you! This monthly meeting will connect you with fellow origami lovers, provide opportunities for charitable projects, and include demonstrations of new designs to try.
Welcome to Night at Geek Central. This month our theme will be X-Men!
Come explore and identify potential clients, competitors, and opportunities using the databases that the Dallas Public Library provides both on-site and on the Internet for busy entrepreneurs.
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
Practicing Tai Chi is a journey to your good health which encourages confidence. Gain and perfect strength, balance, stamina, and mindfulness. Relieve pain, stress, and arthritis.