The library will have an extra special guest...one of Santa's reindeers! Join us outside in CenterPark Garden for a chance to take a picture with the reindeer and sleigh. 

Prism Health North Texas has certified enrollment navigators to help you apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

Participate in our invigorating walking group at the library. Get your workout in before heading to work or starting your busy day of scheduled activities.

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

Alphabet Animals is a program that combines learning with crafting.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.  

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual family time!

We will explore how to say the names of things in English and Spanish, then share some playtime.  

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

(Em)powerment Popups are a new initiative created through a partnership between the CARDboard Project and Dallas Innovation Alliance.

Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.

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

Seniors visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch to draw your own master piece on a canvas.

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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.

• 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.

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!

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play new tabletop games. Staff will guide patrons through new games different from classical titles, such as Chess and Monopoly. Join the fun and meet new people as we play these games together.

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.

Do you have trouble with your email? Do you have questions about Microsoft Office? Bring you technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. 

In celebration of Autumn we will be hosting TD3 Innovative Gaming to lead us in some Fall themed Minecraft activities.

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!

State agency that focuses on assisting Texans with finding employment, work training, child-care, adult education, literary services, and administering unemployment benefits/tax programs. 

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.

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 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 kid-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.

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

Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!

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!

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.

Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!

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.

Looking to spice up your meals or try new recipes? Share your own favorite recipes for a delicious culinary swap experience and discover new and yummy dishes.

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.

This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.