Be a character from folk tales, picture books, or poetry!

Join Talewsie for science and storytelling for the whole family!

In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

The Central Library is hosting a new writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Saturday from 10:00am - noon for our weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

RAYO Planning, an urban planning nonprofit will be present to facilitate a fun and interactive exercise that centers memories and values by using doodads and knick knacks to build your ideal neighborhood

Celebrate Pride Month with us at our Community Closet & Rainbow Market! We will have locally donated gender affirming clothing and accessories for members of the community to try on and take home.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Join us in celebration of Pride Month and participate in a Pride themed book swap! Bring a book to swap and take a new read home. Some titles available will be Adult and YA fiction and nonfiction.

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

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

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

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

DIY: Make your own marbled mug using a water dip method!

Supplies are limited to the first 15 attendees.

Celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, by making a confetti popper! Juneteenth is an annual American holiday on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas. 

Make a special gift to give to your dad.

Program provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Presenter Sam Kiechnick will talk all about moths. Insects are a crucial part of the diet of most birds at some time in their lives. In this program, learn about one of the most important groups of insects for birds.

Meet award-winning, children's author, Nancy Churnin for the first event in our Jane Pak Memorial Author Series.

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Preston Royal Library

The Dallas History & Archives Division, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents' Association, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood:

Free English classes.

Start anytime. All are welcome!

Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Get your game on in the YMCA Tech Hub! The Luxury Limo-Style Mobile Game Theater on wheels features 7 Widescreen High-Definition TVs, Laser Light Show and Multiplayer Gaming Excitement!

Swords, sorcery, and shenanigans: we're playing D&D at the library!

This 5th edition one-session adventure is perfect for beginners looking to get comfortable with the rules as well as returning players seeking an open table.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in this special Father's Day storytime. Fathers are encouraged to bring their children to hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

Cool yourself off with a Juneteenth-themed fan! Decorate your own fan just in time for Juneteenth Celebrations! All the festive fun without the hot summer heat!

Free classes. Start anytime! All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Join in with a work in progress or just an idea you're ready to put to paper.

Celebrate Juneteenth and the history of Dallas' Tenth Street neighborhood with a live performance of "A Free Man Cries for the Future," an original play written by Iv Amenti that describes the joys and struggles of a family fro

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

We have partnered with a local ukulelist to perform a modern tribute concert of TOP 40 pop music including works by Sara Bareilles, Bruno Mars and The Interrupters to name a few. It will be an eclectic afternoon of musical fun!

Come create a patriotic rag wreath to display just in time for July 4th! In this craft, you will knot together pieces of felt to make a custom piece of decor.

Limited to 12 adults. Registration is required.

Build and paint a birdhouse with your family at this Saturday craft! All materials available while supplies last. 

This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends.

Join us for a painting class with local artist VET! VET has an extensive history of leading art classes of all kinds, from painting to jewelry making. Sign up to join us for this "Tropical" themed painting class. 

Greetings and salutations, patrons of the arts.

The Dallas Public Library is proud to announce a Dungeons and Dragons actual play show inspired by the works of William Shakespeare!

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Thomas Acebo will again lead our Dungeons & Dragons every second Saturday and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch movies based on some great movies!

All movies are rated G or PG, and you can call or stop by the library for Titles.

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios' grand conclusion to twenty-two films, "Avengers: Endgame

We are hosting family activities that have been picked out by the teens of the White Rock Hills Community! 

Human rights activist and author Ernest McMillan to present and discuss his new book, Standing: One Man’s Journey Through the Turbulent ‘60s

Book synopsis

Join the Nasher Sculpture Center as we decorate stones in remembrance of community members who shaped the history of the Tenth Street Historic District Freedman's Town neighborhood.

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

Effortlessly tousled hair? Yes, please! Turns out, the secret ingredient (known to beach lovers everywhere) has always been sea salt. You can get that just-been-to-the-beach look anywhere, anytime with this homemade, DIY sea salt spray.

Celebrate Freedom Day by making a personalized button. Choose from graphics, motivational messages, or create your own design, while supplies last. 

Come make a DIY father's day craft personalized by you.

Supplies provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading-

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Description:

Visit the Skyline branch every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm for an afternoon of free Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

Crafternoons are rewed for the summer with a sunny summertime theme! Every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

Adults and Seniors, visit the Kleberg Rylie branch Saturday, June 17th from 2:00-3:00pm for a free craft making circus cookie pillow!

Teens 12 and up, visit the Pleasant Grove branch Saturday, June 17th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm for a no-sew do it yourself fashion workshop with artist Rhianna Mack!

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and macrame.

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

Cool off with us this summer by painting a seascape with us!
Local artist Alex Cely will lead you step by step through this painting. 

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

Amine fans, the Audelia Road Branch, and Dallas Anime Meetup have partnered to provide a book-club style meeting where attendees discuss an anime series with questions and trivia. Each month will feature a new topic or Anime.

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

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

"Critters On Canvas" is the perfect program for the artist who loves to draw. You will meet two exciting animals that love to model.