VIP allows citizens to have an active part in combating crime in their patrol area.

Addictive Books is DPL's monthly book club taking place at Union Coffee. We meet the last Saturday of every month for coffee and discussion. This month's book club book is Ordinary girls: a memoir by Jaquira Diaz.

Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Las clases son todos los Sábados.

Community Tax Centers is a Foundation Communities program that returns millions of dollars to the local economy by helping families take better control of their finances.

There are Oceans of Possibilities with more than 240,000 known species of animals. This summer, you can come explore a different endangered animal while creating a sea themed craft.

Do you need help with using the computer?  Are the basics of technology mind-boggling to you? 
Visit the Arcadia Park Library Saturday mornings to help find the answers to all your technology problems.

The Dallas Young Makers Club (DYM) is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas committed to helping students age 8-18 expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things.

If you've ever looked at a plant and wondered if it was edible, this is the class for you! 

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Do you love June Bugs?
It's the season for June bugs in Texas and we're combining our love for June and bugs to make our own little June Love Bug. 

Get inspired to make, create, tinker and learn. Explore each floor of the library and interact with various providers of science, art, engineering and technology.

Presented in collaboration with Big Thought/Dallas City of Learning.

From the Noname Books website:

Come to the library and learns how to turn your backyard garden into a colorful art display .One painted rock at a time!

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

Ven a compartir su voz y canta sus canciones favoritas. Escoge entre sus artistas favoritas incluyendo Tigres de Norte, Vicente Fernández, Selena y más.

So, you've planted some Basil. Now what?
Visit us at Arcadia Park to receive a pot, soil, and basil seeds plus great tips to help your basil grow and thrive!
(Supplies are limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.)

Escape the heat and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen! This month's selection is - Coco

Made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Come on an adventure to the islands of Hawai'i through music, stories, and dance. Learn a hula dance and the music of the ukulele with master storyteller Dorayne Breedlove.

Hello teen thespians! 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every other Saturday this summer at 2pm for fun theatre workshops from local actor and artist, Jiles King!

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving.

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every other Saturday.  

Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!

All plants and supplies provided.

This program is sponsored by the Lochwood Library Friends.

This class will teach you how to do the research to find funding for your nonprofit.

This class will teach you how to do the research to find funding for your nonprofit.

Escape the heat and enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen! This month's selection is - Bee Movie!

Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged. 

Come watch cool movies in the first floor Auditorium as part of our Summer Saturdays at Central programming!

Movie Schedule (films and times subject to change*):

Recital for Sweet Sounds Guitar and Keyboard students will now be on Saturday, August 20th and include the Sweet Sounds Summer Music students for guitar, ukulele, violin and keyboard!

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Come with us as we explore the history of African Drumming.

Join us Saturdays to learn basic knitting! 

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Amine fans, the Audelia Road Branch, and Dallas Anime Meetup have partnered to provide a book-club style meeting where attendees discuss a chosen anime series and end the day with questions and trivia.

Come and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk-Wisdom Branch.

Have you always wanted to dance, but never had the right time, place, or opportunity? Are you looking to find a pleasant date night activity for yourself and your significant other?

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.