Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Village, and finish back up at the library as it opens.

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

Start your Saturday morning out with stories, songs, and plenty of dancing! Fun for the whole family. 

1 on 1 dedicated help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you fill out applications, update your resume and find out about local resources that can help you take the next step in your career.

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

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Los miércoles - Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.

Get your hands dirty at the Forest Green Branch Library’s community garden!

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Are you wanting to learn more about your Hispanic heritage?

Calling all educators for a teaching and classroom supply swap! Bring your unwanted classroom items and swap them for new treasures brought by fellow educators.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday.

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

Come together to celebrate, honor and support our community as we continue to promote acceptance, equality, and the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Oak Lawn and around the world!

PRIDE Inside the Library is a reminder of the struggles and ac

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software 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

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. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

He may not be from another planet, but the rope jumping feats he performs are certainly out of this world.

This quieter, more relaxed play session will offer pre-school children of all abilities (suggested ages 2-5 years) an opportunity to understand their senses.

The 2024 summer library show with Choo Choo has fun and magical adventures. 

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

In this beginner level painting class customers will use small canvases and squeegees to spread paint across the canvas creating a marbled effect. 

Calling all detectives! We need your help!
Detectives will build a UV flashlight out of a popsicle stick!

Meet mini horses from Equest! These specially trained miniature therapy horses teach about the unique healing bond between humans and horses.

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

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.

Ever wondered how much fun it would be to fly drones? Well..here’s your chance. Come fly with us and learn all the tricks and techniques of flying.

Visit us during our monthly "Language Exchange" event where individuals eager to learn English or Spanish can come together, engaging in conversation to teach and learn from one another, fostering a vibrant cultural exchange in our community.

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Learn about the intricacies of jewelry-making from an industry professional!

Like a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting is the new creative hobby that’s taking the crafting world by storm. You simply apply colorful resin rhinestones to richly-pigmented canvas paintings. The result?

An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!

Teens, take over the library and stretch your creativity this summer as we make Stained Glass Mandela Suncatchers. Create your own window cling to stick in your window at home or college as we take a break from the midsummer heat. 

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Learn how to use a hammer and screw driver as you complete a project kit donated by the NW Dallas Home Depot. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages. Parents will have a fun time working with their child on this project.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this six week workshop invites seniors of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting!

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

2 hour-long hands-on, station-based experiences in which educators bring the supplies and materials needed for 6 stations all related to STEM learning. Here are the stations brought out to CSM’s:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

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.

All supplies provided. Supplies are limited.

Enjoy a summer movie matinee!

Call the branch for the title of the day at 214-670-8443!

Learn various paper crafts such as origami folding, zine making, and more in a quiet environment with soothing music.  

Art supplies and patterns will be provided. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

It might be getting warm outside but you'll feel a chill with this special seasonal mini Mörk Borg campaign!

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we get together to watch some great movies!

Whether you like creepy crawlies or not, we bet you'll love Pixar's classic A Bug's Life.

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

Get ready for a wild adventure around the world. All About Animals will be bringing live animals from around the world and focusing on their continents of origin.

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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.

Crafternoon every Saturday at the Forest Green Branch Library! 

Join us for an afternoon of crochet!

Beginners and experts are welcome!

We will have a staff person on site who can provide some instruction for beginners.

Participants should bring their own supplies. 

Unleash your creativity and craft vibrant rainbow jewelry in our DIY Rainbow Jewelry Workshop! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the spectrum of colors and express themselves through unique jewelry designs.

We’re Climate Kids today with a special presentation about how we know the climate is changing, does climate change things all the way to the mountains and the oceans?

Families will get their hands dirty as they learn about different native flowers to Dallas and will put together their own personalized seed bombs using soil and flower seeds of their choice until they are content!

Welcome to our monthly installment of Trivia at the Library! This month's theme is "Read, White, and Blue," with the following categories:

Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.

By Appointment only.

Please call 214-670-7128 and book your appointment.

DFW Bookmakers Workshops are designed for people of all backgrounds to come
together to learn, create, and share art techniques and a variety of cultures’ histories in a fun
and a safe atmosphere to express oneself.

For ages 12 and up.

Únete a nosotros en "Tejer y Conversar: Grupo Social para Mayores" donde podrás tejer, compartir historias y hacer nuevos amigos en un ambiente acogedor y relajado.

This month's pick is The Fraud by Zadie Smith.

Embark on a royal adventure with your family as you design and construct magnificent castles using nothing but index cards and tape!

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure!

We'll meet twice a month at The Spin Coffee and Vinyl to read, drink coffee, and be in community with other bookworms.