Taking the time to cultivate and maintain relationships has become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m.
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.
Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.
Appointments are available during these days/times.
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday 10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am
We are a non-profit organization that provides free digital skills classes to the community. We operate four computer labs across Dallas where individuals can access our devices, work, and receive assistance with their digital needs.
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.
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months
Sponsored by Atmos Energy.
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.
¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.
The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!
Get ready for the spookiest time of year by making a colorful spiderweb for your window.
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read!
Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn.
Suggested ages: 16 months - 3 years
Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!
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
Level up your Words Per Minute with our new touch-typing program! This class is designed to improve your "keyboard confidence" through guided practices, timed exercises, and resources you can take home with you.
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
Get ready for a fun-filled adventure where tiny hands bring big ideas to life! Allow your little ones to express themselves with various arts and crafts activities where they will put their fine motor skills to work.
Gabe Almanza, local Preston Hollow resident and Insurance and Financial Services Broker, will be hosting a formal Medicare informational meeting, proudly sponsored by Cigna Medicare - one of the many esteemed carriers we represent.
English Language Learning
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class, and no ID is required.
Free yoga class led by Jarrett Chatman - all levels welcome!
Bring a yoga mat and wear flexible clothing. If you don't have a mat, we've got one for you.
Register for email reminders and updates.
English Language Learning
Spend an afternoon building your art skills with instructor Irving.
Bring a sketchbook and participate in lessons covering different media, techniques, and subjects.
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!
This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.
At Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (WFSDallas), we are dedicated to strengthening our community through comprehensive workforce development initiatives.
English Language Learning
Free GED preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will be tabling and discussing their free services to the Oak Lawn Community.
Office # 469-694-2258
24/7 Message Line: 855-548-8457
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!
Bring your own device or use one of ours for general computer assistance.
By Appointment only.
Please call 214-671-1365 and book your appointment.
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.
Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!
¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!
1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
Clase de conversación en 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 English conversation classes offered by Dallas Public Library. No identification or library card is required. All are welcome to join. Register in class.
English Conversation
Get creative with the Polk Wisdom Library's scrapbooking hour!
It's adventure time!
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 – 4:15 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food 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.
Spend some time crafting with us in our monthly Children's Crafts Series!
This month we are making Torn Paper Jack-o'-Lanterns!
The Video Game Club offers an engaging weekly drop-in program where children can socialize, enjoy playing video games, and take part in friendly competitions.
Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
Not all spiders build webs, but the ones that do are engineering the tools to help them capture prey, protect their homes, hold their egg cases, and move around.
Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.
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.
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.
Afterschool Super Snack - Merienda Súper Nutritiva Después de la Escuela
Refuel after school 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.
Presented by doctorate students of UT Southwestern, learn about a new STEM topic each month.
Refuel 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.
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!
Learn the basic principles of electricity and how LED lights work with this amazing STEM experiment. This hands-on project is not only fun and easy to make but illustrates how a switch works.
In this STEM project, learn about some of the basic principals of physics, including air pressure, propulsion, and Newton's third law of motion: "For every action, there i
Enjoy playing Mario, Sonic and so much more!
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting fun!
Would you like to create a painting without paint? Celebrate a belated I Love Yarn Day (October 11) by creating your own work of art out of yarn.
Accept the Challenge!
Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!
Unleash your imagination at the Lakewood Branch’s Lego Hour! This will be a dedicated hour for building whatever you’d like using Legos. Build and chat with others as you work together or get inspiration for your own projects.
Calling all gamers!
Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!
Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar
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.
Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends.
All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!
Spark some Halloween fun and bring Frankenstein to life—literally! Kids will build their own light-up Frankenstein using copper tape, LED diodes, and a battery to create a monster that really glows.
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!
Enjoy making art and engaging in hands-on science activities, fostering imagination and curiosity in a fun and interactive environment. Learn about color diffusion and core samples with CANDY!
Get into the spirit of Halloween by braving the Fretz Park Haunted House! Test your courage by strolling through spooks and scares to see if you can make it to the other side!
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.
Thinking about going to college? Are you a senior who thinks they know where they want to go to college, but you feel nervous about applying? Come to the Youth Discovery Center to take a life-size virtual tour of campuses you're interested in.
Get into the Halloween spirit with this Friends and Foes themed trunk or treat. Wear your most heroic or villainous costume and enter our costume contest! Enjoy music, pumpkin decorating, portrait photography and candy (of course).
Get yourself in the mood for Spooky season with this DIY Spooky Painting activity just for Seniors.
Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-
Do you love a good mystery?
Would you like to share your love of mysteries with others?
Join the Audelia Road Branch's Mystery Book Club which meets every 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss a predetermined book.
Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.
This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
Learn how to elevate your small business with eye-catching visuals using Canva! In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to create professional-quality social media graphics, flyers, logos, and more—no design experience need
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 preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.
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.
You are invited to attend free GED preparation classes at the Dallas Public Library. Registration is available in class and no identification is required.
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.
Get ready to binge on mystery and stir up some suspense!
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
Calling all singers, dancers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists--performers of all kinds: On the third Thursday of every month, the Central Library's Division of Arts, Movies and Music hosts an open mic night. Show up, sign up, and show off!
Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.”
~ Neil Armstrong
Sit back and relax with a cup of tea as you learn about the basics of your star chart and what makes you, you!