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.
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Enjoy quiet study hours with others in our classroom!
Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
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.
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Free English classes. 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.
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.
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 English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!
Suggested ages: 3 years and younger
¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
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
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
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.
A one-on-one session that focuses on
- creating a new resume
- updating an outdated resume
- using job search engines, databases , networking sites and other job seeker resources
On the second Thursday of each month, we have our Senior Game Day! This month we will be playing holiday themed Pictionary!
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Free yoga class, all levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing.
Free citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Keyboard Class (with Music Theory Emphasis)
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
"Dallas City Hall on the Go" will be providing select city services in their mobile unit located in the Lochwood Branch Library parking lot.
Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.
Book an appointment with a staff member to help you with your job search. Fill out applications, update your resume, and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.
Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.
Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team sits down for coffee, snacks, and a whole lot of conversation. Conversations range from informal discussions to topical discussions led by guests.
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.
Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
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.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Crafternoons every Thursday at the Audelia Road Branch Library!
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Create your own gingerbread house! (non-edible)
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.
Afterschool Super Snack (Supermerienda extraescolar)
Refuel afterschool with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar
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.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math!
Discover your inner genius and get creative with us at the Library
This Month: Use your imagination and creativity and make your own STEM project. Work alone or work as team
Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club!
Celebrate Hanukkah by making your own paper dreidel decoration! We'll also learn how to play Dreidel.
Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!
Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).
Do you enjoy crocheting or would love to learn how to crochet? Experience crocheting grocery bags into mats for the homeless. All supplies are provided.
Calling all gamers!
Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help!
You must register with staff for a spot.
Explore Art, Science, Math and more through crafts!
Recommended for ages 6 to 13 years old.
Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición
Refuel 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.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
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.
Time to use your engineering skills to build a 3D Triangle Christmas tree!
Es hora de utilizar tus conocimientos de ingeniería para construir un árbol de Navidad triangular en 3D.
Join us the 2nd Thursday of every month for a themed Lego challenge where we will listen to an introductory story and watch a Lego movie while you create.
Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!
Use your arts and engineering skills to create a holiday card that lights up!
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!
Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner's sewing class! In this introductory workshop for adults, you'll learn the basics of sewing while creating a delightful dino nugget-shaped throw pillow.
Join us at BLK as we celebrate the holiday season with a holiday movie special also will be making wreath ornaments that you can hang on your Christmas Tree.
Visit the Prairie Creek branch afterschool every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie!
Do you like to draw & paint? Come make a mural with us! It will be hung in the kids area of the library.
¿Te gusta dibujar y pintar? ¡Ven a hacer un mural con nosotros! Se colgará en el área infantil de la biblioteca.
Practice your drawing skills by sketching against the clock with your friends.
Join us for this DIY event. We will be making three skin care products:
Money Smarts for Adults: Your Spending and Saving Plan presented by Cadence Bank
We have partnered with Cadence Bank to bring you a series of financial planning classes.
Participants will learn to solve a 3x3x3 Puzzle Cube
(More commonly referred to as a Rubik's Cube)
Cubes purchased by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library
COME GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN WITH SANTA! DON'T HAVE A CAMERA? WE'LL TAKE THE PICTURE AND EMAIL IT TO YOU.
Buckner/Peavy Rd Task Force meeting
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
Celebrate the holiday season with family and gather at Skyline library to listen to a live musical performance by Reuben Leal.