Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.

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.

Do you know what to do when a disaster strikes? Fire? Tornado? Flood?

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

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

Join us for a 3 session education series this summer. Come hear from expert speakers and get tips to improve your family’s health and wellness.

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes and songs to stimulate infants with our new friend Ms. Joley! Suggested ages: 0-18 months

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

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

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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

No tech skills? No problem!

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.

Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

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

469.490.2144

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every day this summer from 12:00 - 12:45 pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. 

Free summer meals provided for kids ages 0-18.

Sponsored by 

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.

Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños

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.

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.

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

In celebration of International Rock Day on July 13, we put together a whole week of movies featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 

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.

 Choo Choo the magical train conductor who loves trains and books will take the audience on a "magical journey." He will bring "magical" toys that we will play with.  This will bring lots of fun, laughter, audience partici

Hula dancers from the Grace Hula Dance Company will come and give a traditional Hula dance with audience participation. Enjoy Hawaiian and Island themes, and Hawaiian craft activities, including a DIY lei station, while supplies last. 

Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm for free Science, Math, Art, Reading or Technology based entertainment!

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.

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch, Thursday, July 13th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm for a jewelry class lead by local artist, Motcy Designs!

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

Join us to decorate your own suncatcher to display in your home window.

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

Learn about the plant cycle and then make a real life grassy friend that requires regular haircuts. You can style away like a hairdresser and try out new styles.

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!

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!

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

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

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, job applications, creating a resume, device issues and more.

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.

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

Wish to donate and save a life? Join Carter BloodCare in the parking lot of the Oak Lawn Library. As a thank you, donors will receive a free beach towel, while supplies last!

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.

Learn about jellyfish and how they move around with this Oceaniac-themed discovery bottle. Today's craft will use recycled items to make a jellyfish in a bottle.

Create your own beautiful rainbow circle with a handful of Skittles and water!

Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club!

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

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

Bring the whole family out to the library for some creative fun. Use your imagination to create a fun summer-themed sand art project. Work together or each create something individually.

Calling all gamers!

Open to 6th - 12th graders.

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm July 13th for a free Comic Book Building Class!

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

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

Visit the Prairie Creek branch this summer every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Join us each month for a new puzzle challenge!
Can we work together to finish the puzzle in one hour?

We will also have coloring activities and children's puzzles for kids to enjoy!

Come express your artistic side! Join us for senior painting and you'll have your own canvas to paint and take home! You will have the opportunity to visit with your friends and create beautiful works of art!

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

Explore the stars in a jar!
Poke out accurate constellations or design your own cosmos to light your way in the dark. 

Bring your friends to the library for a night of fun adult 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.

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!