In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the remainder of 2024 calend
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We're sorry, this content isn't available in your preferred language.Is this our hardest scavenger hunt yet? You decide! Come in anytime during open hours to find all the different LOVE's hiding around the library. Find all 16 for a prize!
Summer Breakfast for Kids/Desayuño de Verano para niños
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.
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org
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.
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
What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?
We are calling all sewing enthusiasts and people who are sewing challenged!
Do you have a project you never started because sewing basics eluded you?
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance / Asistencia de Inscripción en el Seguro de Salud
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 the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
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 y ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!
Suggested ages: 18 months to 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.
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
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
*All Storytime's in a week are the same*
Infant and Toddler story time is an interactive time for parents to sing along with their kids and it can help kids develop their concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity
Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3 - 6 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
Imagination Playground - Big Blue Blocks
Immerse your child in an imaginative play space that they and other children create using big blue foam blocks, imagination, and cooperation. Are you intrigued? Great we hope to see you there!
Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. This class is taught in Spanish and English
Fridays, by appointment only.
Let loose and play around at a Game Day specialized for patrons 55 and up! Choose from a variety of provided games including card, board and video games, or feel free to bring your own favorite game to share with the group.
Electric Detectives!
Discover the world of exploration and creativity in this summer's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) craft series every Friday in June.
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.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? We're a club that meets Wednesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.
An exciting culinary adventure awaits at the Dallas Public Library, presented in collaboration with Common Threads!
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
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 Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every day this summer from noon - 12:30pm for a free lunch for ages 18 years old and under. Meals from Educational PV are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult C
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!
Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.
What is the difference between Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Lights? Are UV lights and blacklights the same thing? How does electricity flow, and what does “conduct” mean?
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.
Summer Feeding 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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo 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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
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.
Representatives from Parkland Community Health Plan will be in the lobby to answer questions and help with benefits.
WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?
Las clases de microsoft Office, teclear, motores de búsqueda y correo electrónico se impartirán en español.
Inspired Aging is a residency series where Artist Jessica Bell will come teach several medias of art over the span of 6 weeks. Enjoy printmaking, mixed media painting, plaster carvings, washii tape collages, watercolor and abstract paintings.
Make a Splash with us as part of our SMART Summer Programs where children will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the ocean and unleash their creativity and imagination by creating their own mini ocean.
Dallas Fire-Rescue will be here to discuss common hazards in the home. Specific fire and home safety hazards are addressed that affect seniors.
Come sit and knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.
Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.
Every Friday during the summer, a family friendly movie will be presented.
Need tech help? We got you covered!
Visit with the Dallas Public Library's H.E.L.P. Desk team to relax, unwind, and find some inner peace with arts and crafts every Friday afternoon.
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.
Have you ever wondered why doctors always seem to have that little device around their necks? That device is called a stethoscope, and it allows them to listen to your heart and other sounds inside your body!
Too hot? Too cold? Nothing is as it seems for one young girl. Even her own story! Discover a new twist on the classic fairy tale with master puppeteer Sandy Shrout.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library
Are you a teen and a Studio Ghibli lover? Immerse yourself in the magic of Miyazaki's iconic films through Studio Ghibli themed arts and crafts!
RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY JUNE 27 AT 1PM: Calcifier Plush
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.
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.
Get ready to embark on an exciting cinematic journey as we screen the heartwarming animated film "Turning Red" – a tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the bonds of family. But the fun doesn't stop there!
JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.
The whole family has a game they can play at the Lakewood Branch Library. We have a wide range of games for any age to play, and when available we will also have an adults-only game room in the conference room.
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Embark on a magical journey of artistic exploration as we unlock the secrets of watercolor painting with a captivating experiment! Can you guess how watercolor paints interact with household substances like salt, lemon juice, and crayons?
City Hall on the Go! provides select City services at special events and locations throughout Dallas in a convenient mobile unit.
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de verano para niños
Refuel during the summer with a free nutritious snack for ages 1-18. Meals are provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico
Come see a beautiful musical and dance performance by Alma y Corazon Tejano Ballet Folklorico!
In celebration of Canada Day, the national animal of Canada, the beaver, comes alive at the library in this adorable hands-on activity.
Attention all families! Join us for family fun featuring board games, card games, and more!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every other week at the library.
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.