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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We're sorry, this content isn't available in your preferred language.Write your letter to Santa and mail it at the library. Visit the front desk for a return letter from Santa. (Bilingual materials will be available)
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.
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 rÃmas 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 rÃmas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)- Happy Holidays!
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
We've set the first and third Thursday each month aside for a craft specifically for our Pre-K crowd!
Winter is here, and we're celebrating with some winter themed crafts!
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
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Parkland Health is hosting free HIV screening with no registration or appointment required. Results will be confidentially provided within 1 minute.
More information about HIV testing from Parkland:
Free yoga class, all levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing.
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.
Adults-Same Craft/Different Room!
As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.
As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.
Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.
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.
Photos with Santa!
Visit with Santa, share your holiday wishes, and have your picture taken with the big man himself. These make great keepsakes to print or share with friends and family.
It's adventure time!
Afterschool Supersnack / Recarga tus EnergÃas 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 EnergÃas 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 EnergÃas 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 EnergÃas con Nutrición
Build your own snowman!
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 EnergÃas 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.
Celebrate the last week of School before Christmas break with us!
We will have the Nintendo Switch out!
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).
Winter is here! As the days get shorter, catch the sunlight in your windows. Make snowflake shaped sun catchers out of tissue paper in dazzling mosaic patterns.
We will have a winter games with snowballs (made of styrofoam)!
Our Games:
- Snowball Basketball
- Snowball Math Race
- Snowball Golf
May the best snowballer win!
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 EnergÃas 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.
Using mini and jumbo marshmallows, toothpicks, hot cocoa and a little chemistry we will be making a tasty Christmas treat!
Build a maze out of legos then test your creation to see who can complete the jingle bell maze first!
Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African-American culture, held annually from December 26 to January 1.
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!
Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and sticker books. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.
Spread some holiday cheer with personalized ornaments that will brighten up your day! Make one for someone special in your life and keep the holiday cheer going!
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.
Visit the Prairie Creek branch afterschool every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie!
Bring in the holiday cheer by making a decoration piece for your home!
Teens are invited to the library once a month for a fun life skills class to learn about subjects and best practices of being an adult. This month, you'll be learning to be responsible for your own personal finances once in college. &nb
Money Smarts for Adults Credit Reports and Scores presented by Cadence Bank
This module covers how to understand, access, and improve your credit reports and scores.
This module also:
- Explains the importance of credit reports and scores.
Can you work together to finish the puzzle in an hour? Join us for this special holiday themed Puzzle Challenge Thursday!
Do you love a good mystery?
Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?
Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined 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.
Our Monthly book club for adults and seniors.
The book this month will be: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Fretz Park Community... lets meet over a good book.
Fretz Park Book Club meets once a month on Thursday at 6:30pm. Lets discuss opinions, themes and favorite chapters about the book posted below.
Saving for the Life I want- To get to your destination, you must first know where you are going, how to get there and what you will need to make your trip a successful one.