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.
Summer Camp
English Language Learning
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
Make a paper rocket, use a digital microscope, and make real electric circuits! These are just three of the STEM stations you can find at the Perot Museum's Community Science Meet Up!
Free Government Application Assistance/Asistencia Gratuita para Solicitudes Gubernamentales
Need assistance applying for government benefits?
Trained, bilingual assistants from the Community Council of Greater Dallas are available to help you complete applications for SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and more.
The first and third Thursday each month we do a craft specifically for our smallest library patrons!
Use cotton balls as stamps to make a piece of Baa-utiful art!
Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years
Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 0 to preschool
Cuentos, canciones y rimas en español e inglés para prepararse para leer! Edades recomendadas: de 0 a preescolar
Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos bilingüe)
Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!
Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.
Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.
Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with:
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.
Summer Lunch for Kids/Almuerzo de Verano para Niños
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Lunch
Refuel in the summer with a free nutritious lunch for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Enjoy a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
English Language Learning
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
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!
Need help formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?
Forget the traditional classroom—the Dallas Arboretum is bringing the wonders of science and nature directly to you.
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
This Beginner Job Skills Class is designed to help participants develop the essential skills needed to enter the workforce.
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
This program will be a shared coloring program where our participants will draw their own pictures of dinosaurs, and/or color in pictures of dinosaurs that we will provide.
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.
Get ready for a creative adventure at Craft-er Noon! Kids and their families are invited to the Youth Discovery Center to dive into a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on crafting, imagination, and colorful creations.
Stretch those creative muscles by designing and painting a unique puzzle, and then putting it together!
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.
If you are looking to practice speaking English stop by The English Corner! The Fretz Park English conversation group welcomes everyone.
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.
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.
One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.
Summer Snack for Kids/Merienda de Verano para niños
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.
English Conversation
Join us in playing the Nostalgic game of Jacks and signing up for SMART Summer Reading Challenge.
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.
Summer Super Snack
Refuel in the summer with a free nutritious super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.
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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.
English Conversation
English Conversation
English Conversation
This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!
Join us Thursdays afternoons as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Part of SMART Summer. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library
Calling all gamers! Come and meet, chat, play and challenge fellow video game lovers. Every Thursday we will have our gaming system available and will be hosting gaming sessions.
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!
Need a little extra support as you prepare for the GED? Our bilingual tutoring class is a space where you can ask questions, get extra practice, and receive help with anything related to the GED.
Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our Mahjong Club!
Kickoff the summer of soccer with crafts, activities, and fun for the whole family. Experience the FC Dallas Soccer Tour with interactive games and the chance to win a prize!
Bring your craft project and socialize while you work. Portable, unplugged crafts of all types welcome.
If you don't have a project, library staff can teach the basics of crochet!
Glyphs as Symbols of Culture & Self: Participants will explore Indigenous and ancient writing systems—such as Maya glyphs, Nsibidi symbols from Nigeria, Adinkra from Ghana, and modern graƯiti tags—as visual languages that hold
Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?
Ukulele club is for anyone aged 13 and up who wants to work on their ukulele skills, learn new songs, socialize with other musicians, and just jam out. No prior experience required.
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
English Language Learning
¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
Want to get your High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) but don’t know where to start? Study with us at the Dallas Public Library!
¿Quieres obtener tu Certificado de Equivalencia de Escuela Secundaria (GED) pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Estudia con nosotros en la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas!