2025 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day
Adult (18+)
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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

Early Voting

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

Early Voting for the Dallas County Joint and Special Election

Community Coloring Project

9:00am–8:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Express your creativity and make your mark on our community coloring page. Don't forget to sign the artist log so we know who helped create this community masterpiece.

English Language Learning - Conversation Class

9:30am–10:30am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning

Keyboard Class

10:00am–10:45am
Family
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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!

Career Launch Pad

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

 

English Language Learning

10:00am–11:30am
Adult (18+)
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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.

Forest Green Tabletop Brigade

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

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

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Conference Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2025!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

Career LaunchPad

10:00am–4:00pm
Adult (18+)
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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. 

Cancelled

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

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

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

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
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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

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & 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. 

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

 

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

 

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & 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. 

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
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.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

DIY Texas Wildflower Press Project (A Two-Part Series) 2/2

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

As part of our Spring Garden Series, the DIY Texas Wildflower Press Project is a two-part workshop where participants will discover the beauty of Texas wildflowers.

Job Skills Class

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
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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.

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting 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. 

English Conversation Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your English and have a conversation with library staff!

Adult "Art Class" Print Making

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Adult "Art Class" is our new recurring art program which will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about print making.

Guitar Class

1:00pm–1:45pm
Family
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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!

English Language Learning

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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.

Art Journal Class: Napkin Covered Altered Art

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever been captivated by the beautiful designs on a napkin? In this fun and creative class, we'll transform those everyday objects into unique works of art using the art of collage!


Registration Required

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Community Showcase (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.

Central Chess Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group: 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.

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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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.

Intro to ORIGAMI

1:30pm–2:30pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn fun ways to bend and construct a simple piece of paper into imaginative shapes. Origami is an entry point to constructive learning while building focus and patience, and reduces stress. This program is appropriate for ages 6 and above.

Keyboard Class

2:00pm–2:45pm
Family
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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!

Career Launch Pad

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
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.

Craft Saturdays

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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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.

Cancelled

Crafternoon: Cotton Swab Lavender Plants

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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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:

Paint a beautiful bouquet of delicate lavender flowers using cotton swabs as your paint brush. Learn how to use the shape of the cotton swab to create realistic petals and leaves. 

MOVEMENT Saturday!

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!

Tie-Dye Bandanas

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to add a splash of color to your day! This family program is all about creating your own tie-dye bandanas, perfect for celebrating the vibrant spirit of Pride Month.

Violin Class

3:00pm–3:45pm
Family
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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!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This is an 18+ event. A valid ID is required at check-in. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted entrance.