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

Benita Vasquez and other staff assists with health insurance, medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP.

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!

Artstillery offers a fun, interactive experience for those who are interested in sharing space and moving their bodies to invoke joy, healing and shared experiences. Join us to loosen your mind, spirit and body.

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. 

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

Do you want to learn more about the computer?

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

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

(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 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 

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!

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.

Dallas Police Department Office of Community Affairs will host a Girl Talk with Catholic Charities Dallas on Tuesday, July 18th, 1:00-3:00 PM at Vickery Park Branch Library.

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

City Hall on the GO! provides select city services at special events and locations throughout Dallas in a convenient mobile unit.

Meet Mirabel the Miracle. Enjoy a story time, some craft time, fun and games, and PHOTOS!

Don't forget to sign up for the SMART summer reading program during your library visit.

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Tuesday July 18th, Wednesday July 19th, and Thursday July 20th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm for a free leather works workshop!

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

Put your engineering skills to the test and build a small scale catapult! Then use your new contraption to aim at a target!

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

Day and night the raptors are on patrol. Their mission: in search of a meal. How do they do it? Discover their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland, wetlands and prairies.

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

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.

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 own 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.

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.

This program encourages students to create art using only paper, scissors, and glue, enhancing creativity and improving fine motor skills.

Participants will be introduced to:

1. Abstract art. 

Bubbles!

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

Oh hi patron, welcome to Fretz Park's Tuesday Night Tabletop: a monthly rotating showcase of the tabletop hobby.

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.