Perk up the mind and pour on the fun! Sip on a warm cup of coffee while piecing together puzzles and sharing friendly conversation.

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

Play in a sensory-friendly way!

English Language Learning 

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.

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM for Saturday Stitchery at the Library!

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!
We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning January 4, 2025. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Bring the whole family for a FREE, fun-filled day of creativity, culture, and connection! 🫶✨

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!

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.

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 12p.m. led by Dr. Gil Lee from the University of Texas. No appointment needed!

Experience a new way to book club! Set up in a choose-your-own-adventure format, it is a way to read new authors and get customized recommendations.

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

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove! Our Music and Movement class is made just for toddlers and preschoolers—and it’s packed with energy, learning, and joy.

Each lively session includes:

Sam The Magic Man has been performing magic for over 10 years. His unique blend of magic and humor has made him one of the most sought-after magicians in the industry.

Explore and develop your child's cognitive and motor function skills in this quieter, more relaxed play session!

Cara Mia Theatre focuses on enhancing physicality, bodily awareness, flexibility, and physical creative expression for older adults.

Playing at home is not the same as playing at the local library.  Come have a fun time with your family playing various games or even playing against another family, you never know what adventures may be found here in the library.

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.

Spend your morning decorating your own stained glass-inspired bookmark to save your place in style!

Get your head in the game and discover local opportunities to get active and play!

Piñata Workshop 

Learn how to play chess from a certified Chess Master with over 20 years of playing experience!

Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.

Adult "Art Class" is our recurring art program that will teach a new technique or art form at the most basic level. This month we are learning about the Talavera tiles.

Want to learn to sew but not sure where to start? In this beginner friendly workshop, That's Sew Creative will walk you through the steps to start sewing. You will get to make your own tote bag to take home.

The mission of WILDFLOWER HOME FOR GIRLS is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for adolescent girls by providing a sense of community, building life skills and helping young people and their families find solutions to the difficulties they

English Language Learning  

Come and learn the basic rules of pickleball and then try what you have learned at some table top pickleball!

Participants are invited to come and learn the basics of Chess or to spend time playing the many board games available!

All Ages Welcome, Kids 8+ preferred, Board Games available for Younger Children. 

Puzzles also available!

Pull up a chair, take a break, and play tabletop games. Join the fun and meet new people as we play travel-themed games. Titles include: 

Come Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making crafts, watching a performance, meeting local artists and community organizations! 

Registration is not required to attend but preferred! 

Kids, explore your creative side! Try out different types of art from sketching to painting. Each week we will explore different art tools and techniques.

Aug. 30 - Pencil 

Sept. 6 - Pencil

Sept. 13 - Pencil/Acrylic

Calling all Mock Trial and Pre-Law students interested in pursing the legal field!

Self-Portraits Through the Ages of Art History is a course that provides context for English language learners so they may experience self-discovery through the avenue of art.

Celebrate National Hobbit Day at the Dallas Public Library!  Celebrate the World of Tolkien featuring a costume contest, Lord of the Rings themed craft and more! All are welcome to join and participate.

Teens are invited to come to the Youth Discovery Center and enjoy an afternoon movie. This month, the movie is The Hunger Games. 

Teens ages 13 - 18 are welcome. 

Meet other musicians, learn new songs, and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring an instrument and join in. 

All are welcome to enjoy the music!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by working with your family to create your own pinata!

End-of-quarter recital for DPL Music Program. Students will showcase their talents and perform pieces for friends and family. 

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. Apenas esta aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos niveles de conocimiento.

Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, music and friendship.

Art Lab: Make Something provides an opportunity to slow down, let your imagination run wild, and create to your heart's content.

It's like book club but better! Every month on the first Saturday we will meet to enjoy sampling local brews and discussing a book.

Complete in one-minute-mini games to see who comes out on top, based off the famous game show 'Minute to Win It!'

Hop into a world of crafty fun and bring everyone’s favorite little bunny to life—tiny, soft, and totally adorable!

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

The Mother of Black Hollywood- by Jenifer Lewis

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If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, and daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, then this book club is for you! 

Brush up on creativity and sip on some fun! Kids can enjoy an afternoon of painting masterpieces while sipping on individually packaged apple juice cartons in this playful twist on 'Paint and Sip.'

The African American Genealogical Interest Group explores areas of genealogy research unique to the African Americ

Want your children to learn how to dance?  For 3 weeks we will be having a dance class for children on Saturday.  Children will learn the fundamentals of jazz and hip hop dancing.

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Free English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.