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.
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We're sorry, this content isn't available in your preferred language.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
*All Storytime's in a week are the same*
Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Jolt are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Jolt, visit jolttx.org
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.
Students will learn culturally responsive arts education grounded in Hip-Hop with an emphasis on personal and community storytelling.
- 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 is a FREE 12-week program for children 0-3 years old and their parents. The weekly in-person sessions encourage learning through play, provide strategies for positive parenting, and promote children's development.
Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts! Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists. All skill levels are welcome!
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.
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
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
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.
Sponsored by 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
*All Storytime's in a week are the same*
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
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music.
Suggested ages: 3 - 6
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!
Suggested Ages: 18 months - 5 years old.
Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Tuesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!
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.
CARDBoard Project is here to help connect you to job search assistance, housing resources, access to essentials, and more.
Stop by for a one-on-one session to help you meet your needs every Tuesday on the 6th floor.
Kids are invited to come to the library for a specialized reading time. They can get to know new friends, earn reading time and activity time for SMART summer reading, and even do a craft or two. Don't miss out on the summer fun!
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
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!
Feeling knotty? Come learn macrame, a textile art produced by knotting and hitching techniques. We will be making a macrame keychain.
All supplies provided; no experience required. Registration requested.
Turn an ordinary jar into a delightful marshmallow character! Decorate your jar and bring it to life with a fun face using paint and Sharpies.
Want to turn beans and seeds into a masterpiece? In Seed Science, kids will learn about the wonders of plant life while creating beautiful mosaic art.
Get ready for a fin-tastic adventure at the library! Dive into the exciting world of sharks with fun facts, cool activities, and jaw-dropping discoveries.
In this STEM challenge, kids will create a Hexbug maze using straws, tape, and posterboard! It’s a super easy STEM activity to set up and gives children the opportunity to plan, build, and problem-solve.
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!
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para Niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Need help formatting a document? Using your new phone or eReader? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or how to protect your personal information while online?
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!
Take advantage of the library’s Career Launch Pad service! Book a one-on-one session with a library staff person to help you with your job search.
Enjoy sculpting air dry clay into anything you like!
Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment.
This Beginner Job Skills Class is a foundational course designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to thrive the workforce.
Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Clases de inglés gratuitas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. No se requiere identificación ni tarjeta de la biblioteca. Todos son bienvenidos. Regístrese en clase
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.
🎲Your adventuring party awaits! 🐉
We have a Summer Campaign just for those 10 & up.
Join us for an afternoon of board games and coloring. Feel free to bring your own games you wish to share with others or play with the games provided by the library. Games will be for various ages.
Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!
(Crochet...if you must...)
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!
Share your creativity as we get crafty every Tuesday afternoon!
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.
Explore the wonders of the night sky in this hands-on craft program where kids will create and replicate constellations using pipe cleaners and star beads!
Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!
¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!
Rescheduled from January
Children will create their very own colorful felt bookmarks!
Join us as we welcome the Perot Science Museum to the library for a Science Meet-Up. The Perot will be bringing several amazing STEM stations where kids can learn as they play and explore.
It's Shark Week somewhere! Learn about everyone's favorite (albeit terrifying) sea creature with presentations on shark biology, behavior, and conservation efforts. There will also be shark-themed crafts, games, and quizzes!
Dig into adventure and uncover the past with a dino-mite experience! The Dallas Arboretum is bringing a prehistoric exploration to the library with an exciting Dino Dig.
Experience the joy of crocheting techniques, styles, and practices while learning the basics of how to crochet.
Materias needed for class:
Sewing Tread
Quilting Thread
Quilting Pins
Drawn Pattern
This event will occur the last Tuesday of every month.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Save a life and donate blood.
There are 12 appointment slots to be filled. All donors will receive a beach towel when they donate!
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Join us for Storybook Stretch! School age children will be guided through a series of stretch poses while enjoying a story to go along with them. Reading will be an exciting adventure with movement and imagination!
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Learn how to maneuver pawns and take the enemy's queen. Become a brave knight or a clever bishop. Don't miss out on the fun and learn how to checkmate your opponents.
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!
Sessions aim to include a ‘question of the day’ that holds cultural/educational relevance to the activities of the day.
Listen to stories that celebrate music. After a fun story time full of singing and stories, make your own maraca to take home with you to make music of your very own!
Stitch by stitch, creativity takes shape! In this hands-on sewing series, teens will design and sew their very own tote bag from start to finish.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service 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!
District 5 Community Meeting
It's the perfect blend of simple strategy and social interaction! Learn how to play Chinese Mahjong and develop the skills and know-how to master the game, every week! Don't know a thing about the game? No problem!
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup. This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
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.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.
Calling all Trainers—it’s time to catch some fun! This Pokémon meetup is the perfect spot for adult fans to connect, trade, and battle in true Trainer style.
Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class!
This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.