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.

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.

Exchange stories and get to know your neighbors, fellow library patrons, and library staff over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.

This event is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Friends. 

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

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

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

Meet new friends at Baby Stay & Play! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play, games and toys. For ages birth to 18 months.

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.

The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!

The seasons are changing and cold weather is on its way. To get ready for it we're using paper to design our own winter hats!

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 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

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

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

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, Fridays & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure where tiny hands bring big ideas to life! Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.

Join AIDS Walk South Dallas every 3rd Thursday for a conversation with providers and consumers to explore effective ways to improve the South Dallas community and the quality of life for people impacted by HIV/AIDS. Lunch will be provided.

Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!

Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.

Register for email reminders and updates.

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

Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a "chill" morning with other fiber craft artists while we watch a movie.  All skill levels are welcome!

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

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!

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.

This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce and thrive in a professional setting.

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

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

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.

Connecting the community with job resources in the Vickery Park area. 

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!

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

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.

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

It's adventure 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.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Kids will learn how to create a suncatcher and how it disperses light into a colorful rainbow based on their design.

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 super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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.

Bookworms and builders unite! Use your skills to build a creation based on the book.

The leaves are falling this autumn and you know what that means!

It's time to make Leaf Lions! Pick the perfect leaves to make up the mane of your new lion friend!

Leaves will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Explore the benefits of playing with playdough. Learn early literacy skills and have fun creating.

Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month. This month, we're learning about organs including the brain!

Celebrate everyone's favorite mouse...mouses...mice!

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.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Astronomy Club is for kids who love all things outer space! Each month, we will have a different theme, with a presentation, activity, and discussion about the theme. 

Our November theme is: Comets

Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their basic computer skills, this informative one on one tutoring provides a welcoming environment for individuals eager to navigate the digital landscape.

Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

Come together and create! Each month, will have a Lego Challenge for you to complete. Work together in a group or on your own to create a Lego masterpiece. 

This month's challenge theme: Favorite Foods

Stay on top of your NaNoWriMo word count with our weekly sprints (timed bursts of focused writing). Bring your work-in-progress and we'll keep track of the time so you can focus on your writing.

Calling all gamers!

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.

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.

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.

Celebrate the upcoming holidays by using everyday materials to construct and engineer your very own Thanksgiving Pleasant Grove parade float!

All materials provided!

Enjoy playing the Nintendo Switch with new friends!

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!

Experience the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.

All supplies will be provided.

This educational yet fun program is designed to teach kids the basics of coding through creating a corn on the cob using colorful beads.

Celebrate the season of Thanksgiving by creating your very own turkey.

Entre al mundo vibrante del arte hispano mientras aprende sobre los estilos y artistas que han impactado a la cultura hispana a través de su arte en esta nueva serie de talleres de arte.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This is geared towards kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Visit the Prairie Creek branch on the third Thursday of each month for a different screening of a movie intended for mature audiences. Viewer Discretion is advised. 

Movie: I Dream in Another Language

Skyline Cinema Presents: Goldfinger (1964)

Join us for a movin' and groovin' storytime to help your little one practice skills needed to read and communicate! 

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.

Get ready to roll in this month's special edition Tabletop, Today! 

We will be decorating our own dice bags to bring some extra natural 20s your way on your next adventure!

Take a trip down memory lane and get creative with water colors!
Participants will be able to create their own original designs or choose from 'coloring book' style landscapes to paint on water color paper. 

Ever wonder what it was like for Rembrandt or Picasso as they were working with a brush? Do you ever have the urge to get a paintbrush and a canvas and start painting? Well, this program is just for you!

Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette for Dallas Genealogical Society's bimonthly DNA Special Interest Group meeting.

You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.

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. 

A social club for members of the LGBT+ Latino community. Un club social para miembros de la comunidad latina LGBT+. Vengan a convivir! La puerta siempre esta abierta. The door is always open.

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener Fran Powell presenting on Gardening on a Shoestring: Confessions of a Frugal Gardener. Learn that no matter your budget you can also grow a thriving garden space.

Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

Este otoño ofreceremos clases de lectura en inglés para adultos en nuestra Biblioteca Dallas West Branch.

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. 

Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

We will be having a special meeting to pick out February, March, and April 2025 titles.  We will be reviewing possible titles and seeing if we have enough copies from the Dallas Library for the group and then making a decision.