Great News!  J. Erik Jonsson Central Library  will be hosting another passport event on Wednesday,  August 20, 2025 9am-12pm!  Registration is advised but walk ins are welcomed.

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.

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer or want help setting up an email account? Unsure how to apply for a job online? Schedule a One-on-One Career Launchpad session with one of our staff members.

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!

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

Talk and learn about all things diabetes. From nutrition to healthy living, Parkland Health is here to educate our communities on a healthy lifestyle with a one-hour health lesson each month.

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

Inspired Aging Workshop Series presents "That's Sew Creative".  Sewing workshops with an emphasis on creativity and empowering individuals, while enabling us to bring the joy of sewing directly to the community.

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.

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

1 on 1 dedicated technology help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library! 

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be in the Renner Frankford Branch Library parking lot, in conjunction with the North Dallas Police Station. You can register to give blood at the link below or show up between 2-4:30pm 

Come and be a part of our beginner-friendly American Mah Jongg group!

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.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

*Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served. “

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served. 

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Crafternoons is a creative event held every other Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library. Unleash your creativity and enjoy an afternoon of crafting and artistic expression!

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music!

Suggested ages:  3 - 6 years old

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.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The Friends of the North Oak Cliff Branch Library meet each month to discuss how they can best support their neighborhood library.