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
Express your creativity and make your mark on our SMART Summer community coloring page. Don't forget to sign the artist log so we know who helped create this community masterpiece.
Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.
This program will feature 19 different kinds of Elephant Ears, how to take care of them and where to grow them. It will cover indoor plants and outdoor plantings.
🎶Move to the beat and learn about music while learning about rhythm in this fun class!🎶
This class includes
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!
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.
We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles!
Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.
- 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.
Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!
| Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting. |
Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.
Today we are wrapping up Art Week by breaking out the smocks and paint and becoming full-fledged artists!
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
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!
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
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.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Free English classes.
Start anytime.
All are welcome!
Clases de inglés gratuitas.
¡Empieza en cualquier momento!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Free English classes.
Start anytime.
All are welcome!
Clases de inglés gratuitas.
¡Empieza en cualquier momento!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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.
- Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Drumba is a fun, unique group fitness workout utilizing weighted drumsticks, dance moves, and high energy music.
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This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.
Join our monthly scavenger hunt at the library! New clues and hidden treasures every month come explore, solve, and win fun prizes. Don’t miss out on the adventure!
Get ready for a high-energy science adventure with Science Heroes—a performance packed with wild experiments, goofy gadgets, and exciting storytelling!
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Come and join the Stich Club and work on your crochet and knit projects! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, our group offers hands-on guidance, project ideas, and a chance to connect with fellow knitters and crocheters!
Practice your English and have a conversation with library staff!
Come by the library and connect with a representative from SER YouthBuild, a FREE program in the Oak Cliff, TX area dedicated to transforming the lives of young people ages 16 to 24.
Find your furever friend at the Lakewood Branch! This will be a chance to see adoptable animals from Dallas Animal Services and peruse local pet vendors and vets. Same day adoptions available!
Please no outside animals!
This CD Painting Family Crafternoon Class teaches creativity, teamwork, and resourcefulness by transforming old CDs into art.
Have you ever wanted the freedom to make a mess that turns into art? Now's your chance! In this fun family Crafturday, you'll be guided in making your own fluid drip paintings that turn into the most fun mess you've ever made.
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!
The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is proud to present Linda Jones and her presentation about Black hair culture.
Creepy Critters is here to show you all the creepy crawly critters in this fun and educational program!
When you visit a Toastmasters club as a guest, there’s no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. Every club is unique; visit as many clubs as you would like to find the right fit for you!
The Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet provides performances based on music development from the Modern Jazz Era. Musical selections are gleaned from the Great American Song Book as well as popular music and The Blues.
Juneteenth Movement Saturday!
Let's move! Explore a wide variety of movements, from Zumba to Yoga while listening to music celebrating Juneteenth specifically. Prepare to move, dance, and have fun!
In this monthly library series, learn life skills ranging from caring for tropical house plants to creating a budget. This month, meet with other gardeners to swap plants and seeds. Share your gardening lessons, failures, and successes.
Free Citizenship preparation 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.
- Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
Discover the mesmerizing world of paint pouring! In this workshop, participants will explore the fluid art technique of acrylic pouring, learning how to create stunning abstract designs by layering and swirling paint onto a canvas.
Explore different concepts each month with fellow novice artists as we learn, relax, create and have fun!
Create and discover new STEAM technology in our makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club in partnership with the Perot Museum on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.!
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.
Celebrate freedom and unity at our Juneteenth event!
Stop by for an afternoon filled with collaborative presentations and workshops with local artists!
The fair provides free school supplies and services to children in need. The fair is on Friday, August 1st and registration is officially open!
Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!
Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.
Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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.
Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!
All plants and supplies provided.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lochwood Library and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.
Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.
Curious about the intricacies of lacemaking? Stop by the Forest Green branch library for the Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Society weekly meeting. Newcomers are absolutely welcome!
🎲Your adventuring party awaits!🐉
We have a Youth Campaign just for those 10 & up.
Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons!
If you are a sorcerer or a troll, all players are welcome.
Dice and game board provided on a first come first serve basis.
Cosplay encouraged!
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!
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 a custom fridge magnet using recycled bottle caps. Bring a picture or draw your own and make your magnet extra special by decorating with sequins, paint and other supplies.
Bring the family to the library to create beautiful Paint-by-Sticker art pieces. Just like paint by numbers, you can create your masterpiece using stickers! Images for children and adults will be available so the whole family can participate!
This Father’s Day, let’s rock the celebration with a creative twist! Families will decorate unique and heartfelt rocks, turning them into the perfect keepsakes for dads and father figures.
Immerse yourself in art, culture, and celebration of African American heritage. This event highlights the rich tapestry of our shared history and our ongoing commitment to empowerment.
Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!
Science and stories collide in this interactive adventure! Explore the exciting world of science and color through hands-on experiments as we journey through a spell-binding story!
The Beauty of South Dallas: Crafting A Community Conversation with Nitashia Johnson
As part of the Central Library's Juneteenth celebration, multimedia artist & educator Nitashia Johnson will discuss her efforts to "contribute, in a significant manner, to the cultural and artistic impact of the South Dallas community."
Work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and test your brainpower! A fun and exciting challenge for the whole family.
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!
Lakewood Library Friends 60th Annual Art Show Reception People's Choice Award Reception
The Lakewood Library Friends will celebrate the first, second, and third place winners of the People Choice Awards of the 60th Annual Art Show.