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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
Have an issue or question for Sanitation Department? Want to hear about the latest initiatives?
The City of Dallas Sanitation Dept. will host an info session where patrons ask questions and find out information.
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!
A highly interactive live music dance party for kids and their grownups with Mr. Gene from The Que Pastas.
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.
Go for the gold! Challenge your toddler’s gross motor skills in a variety of movement activities based on Olympic events.
Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am 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
The YMCA Health coach will be visiting the library weekly to offer seminars and one on one sessions to provide information to the community to better manage their personal health!
(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and delve into the art of stained glass while discovering traditional Mexican floral motifs by transforming recycled CDs into stunning works of art, using techniques that fuse creativity with sustainability.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance, help with resumes, and job applications.
Discuss the book The Frozen River
Get Creative with a local pottery artisan! Learn how to make small terra cotta pots and decorate them in various ways to add a personal touch to your plants and home décor.
That’s Sew Creative! will be at the Forest Green Branch Library to teach a series of sewing workshops that is open to sewists of all skill levels.
Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.
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.
Play a game of American Mahjong with others!
Contact Lester Hanson at 8172290649 if you'd like to learn how to play to set up a learning appointment.
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.
Explore your creative side at our weekly "Knitting and Crochet Club"! Make new friends and learn a new yarn project at our monthly demo on the first Wednesday. Socialize, show off your projects, and get advice during our weekly meetings.
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Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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.
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, 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.
Clases gratuitas de preparación para la ciudadanía. Todos son bienvenidos. No se requiere tarjeta de biblioteca ni identificación. Regístrese en persona durante la clase. Esta clase va a estar dictada en español.
Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person 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.
The Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals and is searchable by name, locality and subject.
Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring you technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.
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.
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.
By Appointment only.
Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.
An immersive dance workshop for patrons to learn about the Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs and dance practices.
Need help drafting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
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.
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.
Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!
Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old
Bring the family for a kids friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.
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.
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.
Michael Childs is back for 2 dance classes, and this is the second! We enjoyed when he came in June and taught us a dance to the Hairspray soundtrack, and we can't wait to see what he brings this time!
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.
Get down, get down, get down tonight at Skyline with some funky music trivia! Hope you have your do-whop knowledge ready for a quiz that spans decades of musical artistry!
Classes are currently full. Registration for the series lasting from October-December 2024 will open in September. Please continue to check the website for updates. Thank you.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!
This week's after school craft is recreating Frida's portraits with Water Colors!
We'll see you there!
Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!
This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!
Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We'll be doing Papel Picado which is an art craft done all over Latin America, it dates all the way back to the Aztecs.
Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!
Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.
These sessions will be open play with no instructors.
You must bring your own set.
Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!
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.
Lakewood Branch Library welcomes everyone to our Kawaii Club. There will be snacks, anime, and crafts!
The first 30 minutes will be for everyone to grab snacks and get craft materials and instruction.
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.
Did you enjoy reading fairy tales as a child? Did you ever imagine the fairy tales differently, what would happen? During this writing class, you're invited to write your favorite fairy tale story with a new twist. Journals provided.
Come in and read the greatest books in history. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.
This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
Collect, share and swap stickers from your favorite fandoms, anime, games and other pop cultures! A chance for teens to interact and meet likeminded fans
It's time to get our boogie on! Joshua "DJ Kurve" Salazar will be spinning all the classics for the ultimate disco dance party. Dress up and get your groove on for a fun Wednesday Night!
We are excited to offer this 6 week long course in beginner piano for adults. If you have always wanted to learn piano but never did, now's your time to start!
Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.
Are you ready to unlock new opportunities and take the next steps towards your educational and career goals? Our GED preparation classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to successfully obtain your GED certificate.
Families are invited to Lakewood Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun just in our PJs.
Future dates include:
October 16th