Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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

Come and enjoy our preschool story time at the Paul Dunbar Lancaster Kiest Library inside our kids area!

Basic introduction to Shakespeare and his work. This program will be divided into 4 series:

June 13th: Intro and Insults

June 27th: Comedies

July 11th: Tragedies and Roman Plays

July 25th: Problem Plays.

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

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more. 

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. 

Space is limited to 25 children and their adults.

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.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

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

*All Storytime's in a week are the same*

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

Library staff is available to provide one-on-one instruction on the following topics:

 - Learn to type and use a mouse

 - Getting Started on a Computer

 - Internet for Beginners

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Tuesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am for a special Science, Math, Art, Reading, or Technology based entertainment!

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

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

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.

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

You will need to make an appointment with CTC first, then they will meet you at our branch.

469.490.2144

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Learn computer and laptop basics! Bring your device if you want to learn how to use it or we teach you basics on our public computers or chromebooks.

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every day this summer from noon - 12:45pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

It’s that time of year again! People are spending more time outside, and in their yards, and so are the critters.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education Potential Verified. 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 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Play a game of American Mahjong with others!

Receive free HIV testing, COVID-19 testing, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) education, and questions answered by Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) unit. Located outside of the J.

Free summer meals provided for kids ages 0-18.

Meals sponsored by

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

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

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

We are going to make our own pinball machine! Say what?!? Yep, you will explore the science of force and motion while creating your own pinball game.

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

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your

Grow a garden in a CD case and watch your seeds sprout and grow!

This Program Made Possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

Did you know that you can learn about coding without using technology? Well you can!

Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday at the Lochwood Branch Library!

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

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Join us for this fun and casual class to practice speaking English in a group setting.

Registration is not required. Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged.

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.

Do you need help applying for Medicare, SNAP, or Medicaid?  No need to travel far to get help.

Obi provides workshops in Afro dance from the beginner through advanced levels. These workshops encourage participants to develop a lifelong relationship with Afro music, dance, and culture.

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.

We are going to make our pinball machine! Say what?!? Yep, you will explore the science of force and motion while creating your own pinball game. Bring your creativity, warm up your fingers, and be ready to flick your flippers.

Come on in and play a while! Games for the Switch, board games, card games and more!

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

Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. 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 Education Potential Verified. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

This program, led by local artist, Natalia Padilla, encourages students to create art using only paper, scissors, and glue, enhancing creativity and improving fine motor skills.

Participants will be introduced to:

Let’s explore the science of sound as you create your very own rock band of recyclables! By making simple adjustments to the instruments, you can raise or lower their pitch and make different kinds of sounds. 

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar or Keyboard

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

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

Join us for a fun Movie Matinee this summer! We will be showing exciting kids movies, and feature a few activities for kids and families to do. 
 

Today's Movie: Minions

Laying on the grass, watching the fireworks is such a magical time.

You can recreate it with this salt painting project. Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July!

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

Bring your friends to the library for a night of fun party games! Games include What Do You Meme, The Blockbuster Game, Tell Me Without Telling Me, 5 Second Rule and Urban Trivia.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

Come join us for a Spanish Class for beginners.  We will learn grammar and vocabulary and will also learn about music, art, culture and current events in the Spanish speaking world.