Splash into Summer with a special storytime geared towards the whole family in June and July. This storytime will be held at the Timberglen Spraygrounds. Remember to bring sunscreen and something to sit on.
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.
- Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
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
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.
- 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 – basic level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Free GED classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, and learning general computer software and more.
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!
Go on an exciting journey through the world of science, with the Professor Brainius Show presented by Team Family!
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.
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.
Bilingual Storytime / Hora del Cuentos Bilingüe
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.
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
Toddler Storytime/Hora de cuentos para niños pequeños
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
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.
- 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.
Join Brett Roberts for The Colors of Kindness Bubble Show, a fun and interactive performance filled with comedy, tricks, and surprises.
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department is stopping by to present a Fire Engine Show and Tell program! Come learn about fire engines and life as a firefighter. Feel free to ask questions!
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!
Chat with real nurses about your questions, on-topic or off!
Create practical and comfortable sleeping mats for the unhoused in our community.
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.
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.
Refuel with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Free English Conversation class. Start anytime. All are welcome!
Práctica gratuita de conversación en Inglés. Comience en cualquier momento. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
11:45am-12:45pm
The kids are going to pretend to be pirates and toss balls to each other. They are going to repeat the experiment three times: once with both eyes open, a second time covering their right eye, and a final time covering their left eye.
Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?
Join us for an exciting book reading all about fitness fun! Discover awesome stories, cool exercises, and ways to stay active and healthy. Perfect for kids who love to move and groove!
Dallas Police Department will be presenting about Frauds and Scams and how to protect yourself.
SMART Summer: "Animal Tracking" presented by Cedar Hill State Park
A representative from Cedar Hill State Park will come to the library to engage with the audience and present information about Animal Tracking.
Increase your student's reading skills this summer with Book Buddies! Students entering 2nd through 5th grades will be paired with a trained volunteer for one-on-one reading sessions.
Spanish readers welcome!
- 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 – intermediate level. Start anytime. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés - Comience en cualquier momento - ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Está invitado a asistir a clases gratuitas de preparación para el GED en español en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas. El registro está disponible en clase y no se requiere identificación.
Register for online classes at the Adult Learning website: https://dallaslibrary2.org/adultlearning/
Welcome to a summer of art!
Families are invited to come and participate in Art workshops provided by the Dallas Museum of Art!
All materials are provided! Take home your creations!
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
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!
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.
Discover the Scoville Scale during Pepper Palooza with the Dallas Arboretum. We will learn about the life cycle of a pepper and how the Scoville Scale measures the spice level of peppers.
Come experience SMART Summer!
Create and share in our weekly rotating craft activity!
Get ready to test your knowledge and put your brain to the ultimate trivia challenge! From pop culture to history and everything in between, this trivia game will have participants racing to answer questions across a variety of topics.
Join friends and fans for trivia fun at the library!
June 4 - Who's Who
June 11 - Gamer Life
June 18 - Music
June 25 - Travel
July 2 - Animals
July 9 - Movies
July 16 - Sports
July 23 - Car Facts
1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library!
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.
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.
Visit the Kleberg Rylie branch every Wednesday at 3:00pm for an afternoon of movie magic with a different family friendly featured film every week!
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.
It’s time to power up for fun—Anime Club is here! In the next stop of the club series, kids will dive into the vibrant world of anime through games, crafts, and fan-favorite shows.
Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!
Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old
📖🐕🦺Practice your reading skills🐕🦺📖
Can your Hexbug make it from start to finish? Build a maze or set of obstacles with straws and a posterboard. Then test out your maze by placing your Hexbug through the maze.
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!
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!
🀄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.
Learn how to play American mah jongg in this five-week course!
Learn some easy mental fitness techniques to stay balanced in middle school and high school. Explore the power of your breath, mind and body as well as some simple daily routines that will boost your mood and improve your focus.
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.
Challenge yourself to complete these Roblox obstacle courses. This program is designed for Tweens and Teens (10 yrs - 17 yrs old). This program is limited to 15 participants.
Registration is required.
Calling all paper craft, knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing, and fiber arts enthusiasts! This is the perfect time to work on your projects with other crafters.
We're taking one of our most popular kids events of the summer and doing it for adults!
Join us as we create magical miniature gardens!
All plants and supplies provided.
Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time.
For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.
Recommended for ages 6 and under
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.
Teens can come and create a retro craft! Learn about popular crafts or items from "back in the day" while making your own.
📖Discover and discuss with our monthly book club📖