Step into a new routine—one stride at a time! This monthly walking club meets every first Saturday to explore the walking trail behind Mountain Creek Library, enjoy fresh air, and connect with fellow walkers.

Reel in some family fun by the Emerald Lake located behind the Moutain Creek Library! Cast a line, learn the basics of fishing, and discover the joy of angling in this hands-on program.

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 

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!

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.

Design your own comic book!

Create a comic that tells a story – decide who the main character is, then take them on a fantastic journey through the pages.  Learn storyboarding and art skills.

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.

The fun may start outside at 10:00am in the CenterPark Garden, but it does not end there.

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

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

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:

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.

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

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Is your yarn stash taking over? Did you dive into embroidery, only to realize it wasn’t your thing? Do you jump into new hobbies every month, leaving the old ones behind?

Registration for this event is full. 

Join us for a free, family-friendly movie this month! 

This months movie is Dog Man.

Dallas Animal Services will be rollin' in with some of their adoptable furry friends. Stop in for a book and fetch a friend on the way out. 

Celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios! Make your own Mickey ears, belt out some Disney karaoke, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

Join us for an afternoon of Halloween-themed crafts, creativity, and family fun! Bring the whole family and get into the spooky spirit costumes welcome! 🕸️🧡

Unwind and craft away at BSK! Make-and-Take style crafts every second Saturday during select months. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials or in-progress projects!

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Join us for our Bachman Lake Make Your Own Puzzle Craft, Materials will be provided, so come ready to create your wonderful mosaic, just to break it apart and snap it together again!

Learn how to turn your fall leaves and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost with gardening guru, John Hunt in his presentation, "Let it Rot!" 

English Language Learning  

Spice up your moves at the library! Join us for Latin-inspired dance classes featuring Salsa, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Merengue, and more. No experience needed just bring your energy and get ready to dance! No partner needed.💃🕺

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

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

Kleberg Rylie Turns 30! Join us for a fun filled celebration of your local library branch. 

¡Kleberg Rylie cumple 30 años! Acompáñenos para una divertida celebración de su biblioteca local.

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Teens are invited to come to the Youth Discovery Center and enjoy an afternoon movie. 

This month we will be showing Twilight!

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!

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.

Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights! We will have snacks and music, games and crafts.

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

All game boards will be provided by library staff! 

Puzzles also available!

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos early by making a colorful calavera mask.

Join us at the library for a fun and educational family event celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights! Families will learn about the traditions, stories, and significance of Diwali while making a colorful paper lantern!

Jump into Fall with this book upcycling program where you can create your own fall pumpkin print to hang up through November!

Are you an Urban Fiction reader?

This month we will be reading

Are you there God- by Theresa Campbell

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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!  

Stir up some boo-tiful creativity with a spooky twist on “Paint and Sip”!

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

In this generative two-hour workshop, we will explore the global evolution of scary stories and the important functions they’ve served over time. We will also look at what makes a story scary, and why we are often drawn to horror as a genre.

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!

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