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.  

A fun and interactive experience designed for both babies and parents. Engage in activities that promote bonding, learn valuable skills, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment.

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.

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. 

Join us for an enchanting Story Time! Bring your little ones to explore the magical world of books through captivating tales, interactive activities, and delightful characters.

Free English classes – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

Es un programa de 12 semanas para niños de 0 a 3 años y sus padres.

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.

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

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

Trained VITA VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

Trained VITA VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

Trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

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!

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

Sponsored by the 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.  

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 Storytime

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

Seniors are invited twice a month to Senior Social hour!

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

This Computer Basics class will focus on security! We'll be reviewing how to spot phishing scams and how the onset of AI imagery has to make us more alert when dealing with our information.

• Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 
• Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.

Get computer and tech help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

(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.

Trained AARP VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

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.

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.

Ready to exercise your brain?  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our puzzle challenge series.

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.

Tax help

Free English classes – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 

In partnership with Catholic Charities, we will have a mobile food pantry for any to get!

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

Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library every Wednesday for a different screening of a movie!

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!

Book lovers unite for a lively literary adventure! Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, this is the perfect place to share thoughts and stories from whatever book has captured your attention.

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. 

Dallas Public Library is proud to launch an updated digital collection, full of images and content to help you with your genealogy and historical research of Dallas and beyond!

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

JP helps with computer related basics for those who need individual help.

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.

This series is curated for writers who would like to receive feedback and input on ways to improve their current projects, by sharing their works in an intimate setting.

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.

Afterschool Snacks -- 9/3/2024 through 05/23/2024, M-F

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.

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

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.

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.

Unplug and challenge your mind with an afternoon of board games! 

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!

Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour!  This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos.  Build and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects. 

🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄

These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.

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.

Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! Have you seen the trend online of carving into the classic pink erasers and making stamps out of them? Now is your chance to try it!

Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. While this program is recommended for Spanish language learners at the intermediate level and up, all Spanish language learners are welcome.

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.

Join us for over an hour of gaming at the library! 

Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!

Families are invited to Lakewood Branch Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun - in our PJs!

Take a trip back in time and unleash your inner crafter at this 70s Craft Night! This nostalgic event invites adults to embrace the groovy vibe of the 1970s while creating retro-inspired macramé keychains.

🧵Create beautiful fiber projects while exploring African American heritage.🪡

Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Shakespeare.