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

Bookmark Crafting Station

All Day
Family
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Design your own bookmark to take home. Let your imagination run wild as you create colorful, one-of-a-kind designs to mark your reading adventures! Don't forget to sign your name on the participation sheet so we know when to restock.

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

9:00am–1:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. 

Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale

9:00am–2:00pm
Family, Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

It's time for the Renner Frankford Library Friends Book Sale! 

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!

Addictive Books at Union: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams

10:00am–11:00am
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sip your favorite brew as Addictive Books explores captivating stories, shares diverse perspectives, and creates a haven for bookworms once a month on Saturday at Union Coffee in Oak Lawn. 

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.

 

A Golden Chapter: Celebrating 50 Years of Our Library.

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We're Turning 50!

Dungeons & Dragons

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
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 biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Reservation

Invisible Borders: Stories from the Margins Exhibition

10:00am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

This is an art exhibit that is funded through the Art Activate Grant through the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. It will consist of and photographic prints displayed for viewing and a presentation .

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. 

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

Yarn Arts

10:30am–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Ready to get hooked on creativity? Bring your current project or learn the basics of knitting and crocheting in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

11:00am–11:45am
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxed and friendly language exchange! Adults can practice their English conversation skills through fun, casual chats. No textbooks, no tests just real talk with real people.

Get LIT! Adult Book Fair

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Registration Required
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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Lit! at the Dallas Public Library! 


Reignite your love for book fairs—this time with a grown-up twist! 

Big Heart Theater Company

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

FREE Summer Theater Program for people aged 18+ with special needs

SIGN UP NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!

Programa de Teatro de Primavera — GRATIS! para personas 18+ con necesidades especiales

Art Reception: Erica Sutherland - "Tapestry"

12:00pm–4:00pm
Family
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Reception 

Saturday, August 23, 12-4 PM

 

Erica Sutherland Presents: Tapes

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!

Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Free Digital Skills Training Program is a 5-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.

Pirate Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Summer is sailing away and we're going to raid the ship for all the fun we can!

Cancelled

Saturday Movies

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

Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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. 

Knitting and Crochet Club

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adult (18+)
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Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
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.

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 - In Library
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.

Earth Kids – Learn About Ground Water

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

What is ground water? Why does it matter? Well, the earth has a lot of really cool ways to keep itself clean and ground water is a perfect example!

Kid's Zumba

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get those weekend jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Music Composition Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family
Registration Required
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Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Economic/Workforce Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite all aspiring music composers to this program. Mr. Wieslaw Rentowski will present a workshop on writing music.

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!