This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

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 2025 calend

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Uniform Election Day

All Day
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Uniform Election Day.

 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Dallas County Election Day Voting

7:00am - 7:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your early ballot for the upcoming election.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Election Day Voting

7:00am - 7:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements and ballots details, please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Walk and Talk

8:00am - 9:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

Early Saturday mornings are the perfect time for some social interaction accompanied by light physical activity. We will meet in the library parking lot, set off for path in The Village, and finish back up at the library as it opens.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

10:00am - 10:45am
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launch Pad

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.

 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Saturday Stitchery

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every other Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library! Whether you crochet, knit, embroider, or enjoy any other craft, this is the perfect time to bring your project and work alongside fellow crafters.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Creative Writing Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Cancelled

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

English Language Learning

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • 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.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's bimonthly Dungeons and Dragons event!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Free Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Required
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

 

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Intellichoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 4, 2025. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuento

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Senior Oral Health Class

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Attention all seniors do you wish to learn how to take care of your oral health.  Drop in at the Lancaster-Kiest branch to learn about how to take care of dentures, and teeth.

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Storytime/Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance by Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company! This event will bring families together to rejoice in the revolutionary spirit of Cinco de Mayo, fostering community engagemen

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Job Skills Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Event Details

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

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Science Experiment Saturdays - DIY Ice Cream

11:00am - 12:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for Science Experiment Saturdays, a monthly adventure where school-age kids can dive into the messiest and most creative experiments!

This event is in the "Family" group.

CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL! 🎉

11:00am - 2:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the library with a vibrant festival! Enjoy lively folklórico performances, fun crafts, local vendors, and much more. It’s a day full of color, culture, and community—don’t miss out on the fun!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

The Mental Health Human Library

11:30am - 2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with NAMI North Texas for Mental Health Awareness Month, this Human Library event aims to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Star Wars Day Puzzle Room

12:00pm - 1:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.

Hand crocheted blankets/ Mantas de ganchillo

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen (ages 13-17)
Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

LEARN HOW TO MAKE A THROW BLANKET USING ONLY YOUR HANDS!

AGES 12+

¡APRENDE A HACER UNA MANTA USANDO SÓLO TUS MANOS!

MAYORES DE 12 AÑOS

Register here/Regístrese aquí:

This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie afternoon with a showing of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, and make a brand-new bookmark in your Harry Potter house colors! 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Guitar Class

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

English Language Learning

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:
  • 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.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Courtyard
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is an 8-week program focused on hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Afternoons: Star Wars Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

May the Force be with you. Gather Jedis for an afternoon of fun crafts as we celebrate May the 4th. Craft paper lightsabers, make a small perler bead of your favorite character, and participate in some Star Wars-themed games. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Painting with the Library

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Saturday Movies

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

This event is in the "Family" group.

The Library Awakens: Star Wars Day Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join the Rebellion!

All galactic citizens are invited to come dressed in their best galactic style and enjoy crafts, a costume contest, and a galaxy of interactive adventures. 

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Timberglen Writer's Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feedback on a work in progress?

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every other Saturday at 1:00 PM.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm - 3:45pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Books & Brews: Somna

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay's Somna: A Bedtime Story. You can find a summary from the publisher below:

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Coding Corner

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Required
Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Study Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

💻 Learn Coding Basics ⌨️

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group.

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you want to learn or increase your skills? 

Come and join us every Saturday @ 2pm to knit, crochet, embroidery and sewing by special request.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

Crafternoon: Frog Alebrijes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Mexican heritage this Cinco de Mayo by learning about Oaxacan folk art and the origin of the alebrije.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group.

STEM and Story: "Water Princess"

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Study Room
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

"The Water Princess" by Susan Verde explores the reality of how people walk for water every day and one

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Family
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to fiesta like there’s ¡no mañana! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with vibrant folkloric dancers who’ll have you tapping your feet to the rhythm.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Violin Class

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Family
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!