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IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 2 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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!

 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

 

Craft: Paper Plate Rainbows

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium at North Oak Cliff Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
We're celebrating Spring with this fun and colorful craft. 
Library Branch: North Oak Cliff Branch
Room: North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
We're celebrating Spring with this fun and colorful craft. 
Sparky- Dallas Fire Department

DFD Sparky Puppet Show

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Learn about fire safety in a fun and entertaining way with Dallas Fire Department's very own Sparky! This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll. 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn about fire safety in a fun and entertaining way with Dallas Fire Department's very own Sparky! This program covers home fire drills, smoke detectors, calling 911, and stop drop and roll. 

Text: "America's Forgotten Founders" with book cover of same title underneath

America's Forgotten Founders

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

History isn’t just about the most famous names. In this program, kids will discover forgotten founders—Black patriots, women soldiers, and other heroes who helped shape early America.

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:

History isn’t just about the most famous names. In this program, kids will discover forgotten founders—Black patriots, women soldiers, and other heroes who helped shape early America.

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Sharks4Kids

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

It's Shark Week somewhere! Learn about everyone's favorite (albeit terrifying) sea creature with presentations on shark biology, behavior, and conservation efforts. There will also be shark-themed crafts, games, and quizzes! 

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It's Shark Week somewhere! Learn about everyone's favorite (albeit terrifying) sea creature with presentations on shark biology, behavior, and conservation efforts. There will also be shark-themed crafts, games, and quizzes! 

small silver astronaut sitting on a cold crescent moon on a white table and black background to simulate the moon

NASA Astro Camp

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

NASA’s ASTRO CAMP® provides NASA-unique STEM engagement activities and experiences to youth and families, enhancing understanding through powerful science career connections and inspiring life-long learners for NASA’s future science teams to conti

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

NASA’s ASTRO CAMP® provides NASA-unique STEM engagement activities and experiences to youth and families, enhancing understanding through powerful science career connections and inspiring life-long learners for NASA’s future science teams to conti

Crafternoon: Fox Puppets

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Construct a sly fox friend to play with this spring. Learn how to use a paper bag to make a simple and unique puppet pal to accompany on all your adventures. 

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Construct a sly fox friend to play with this spring. Learn how to use a paper bag to make a simple and unique puppet pal to accompany on all your adventures. 

kids and crafts

Kids Maker Studio

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Chess Club

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-12)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

ipad air

ipad Gaming

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so, great! The Dallas Public Library has the program for you.  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming.  During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing mobile games? If so, great! The Dallas Public Library has the program for you.  Visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for ipad gaming.  During this program children can play Mario, Sonic and Racing games.

Afterschool Snacks

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

 

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

 

Granola

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

 

Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/ Supermerienda extraescolar

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

Bored? Games!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Join us every Monday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for board games, card games, and everything in between! Pick up your afterschool snack and come on into the Blue room for some competitive fun!

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

SuperSnack for Kids / Merienda para niños

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Vickery Park - In Library at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

 

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
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. 
 
Comidas gratuitas después de la escue
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:
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. 
 
Comidas gratuitas después de la escue
Granola

Afterschool Supersnack/Supermerienda extraescolar

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

 

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

 

Snack for Kids/Merienda Para Niños

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

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.

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Event Details:

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.

snack time

Afterschool Snacks

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Afterschool Supersnack & Lunches
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.