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Play & Grow Fairs

All Day 4/27 - 6/22
Community Events
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Apes With Anxiety--Baboon fighting with astronaut

Central Staff Art Exhibit--2024

All Day 5/11 - 6/28
Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, I...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Pollock Showcases (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

From now through the end of June 2024, the 4th floor’s Pollock Performance Space Showcases feature art by members of the Central Library’s staff: Andrew Anderson, Tiffany Bailey, Irving Bolaños, Herman Cardona, Fabian Castillo, Elizabet

Burr Oak and Sun

Texas, Still and In Motion: Abstractions in Oil by Jan Hart Black

All Day 5/28 - 6/12
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. Th...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

A Texas native, Jan Hart Black was inspired by the majestic, powerful, mystifying aspects of its elements. Her current work expresses in oil her senses’ memories of their touch. The feel of wind on skin. A still hot day. Dust storms.

Calming Corner

05/28/2024 @ 11:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 4:00pm
Timberglen - In Library at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interac...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Come in for the book selection, stay for the mind games and coloring activities. Designed to let you get a taste of all the library has to offer but with none of the social interaction.

A red and gold treasure chest sits on a gray tiled surface. The chest is crammed full of multi-colored polyhedral dice, so many that the lid can't close.

Dungeons and Dragons At the Library!

All Day 5/29 - 6/15
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  Whether you're a seasoned warrior or a rookie mage, our Dungeons & Dragons game sessions cater to all adventurers. Grab your dice, summon your courage and prepare for...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

A Progress Pride flag ripples in the wind against a blue sky.

Celebrate Pride Month!

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

  Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements.      EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES   R...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

 

Celebrate Pride Month with programs that highlight LGBTQAI+ history and achievements. 

 

 

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

 

GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center. Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient For more information about t...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

Register here: http://cutt.ly/newclient

Voter Registration Drive with Battleground Texas

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote. For more information about Battl...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Vital Statistics Waiting Area (1st floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Be ready for this election year and let your voice be heard. Representatives from Battleground Texas are here to assist you in registering to vote.

Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quier...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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...

Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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.

Clases básicas de computadora y tecnología

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arcadia Park - In Library at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología? Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?   ¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras! Th...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development, Technology
Event Details:

¿Desea aprender lo básico de computadoras y tecnología?

Do you want to learn computer basicsand technology?

 

¡Entonces venga a nuestras clases de computadoras!

Then come to our computer class!

pencil on top of open notebook on top of laptop keyboard

Creative Writing Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month! We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you s...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Central Library is hosting a creative writing club every first and third Saturday of the month!

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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. ...

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

GED Class

Miercoles - GED en español / Saturday - English Language Learning

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning, GED
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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 ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning, GED
Event Details:

Los miércoles - 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.

Adult SMART Summer Bash!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Get ready for a day of summer excitement at the Dallas Public Library's SMART Summer Kickoff Party! Dive into a whirlwind of fun-filled activities, including decorating tote bags, ...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Downtown Branch Public Floor (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for a day of summer excitement at the Dallas Public Library's SMART Summer Kickoff Party! Dive into a whirlwind of fun-filled activities, including decorating tote bags, crafting kites, competing in video games, and so much more!

math tutoring flier

IntelliChoice K-12 Math Tutoring

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning April 20th, led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Tex...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Free K-12 math tutoring! IntelliChoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning April 20th, led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Texas.

 

Play & Grow Fair

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children b...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Don’t miss this event for children ages 0-5 and their families!  Play & Grow is a brain building event full of fun activities that will help your children build early literacy as they play while caregivers get information f

Skyline Cinema

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Family, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for some animated fun! 

smart

SMART Summer Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play ...

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

flier

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Children's Area at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play ...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Children's Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

flier

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play ...

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play ...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's summer reading program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!

SMART Summer Kickoff Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024! Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's SMART Summer program, play so...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Children's Center Craft Area (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the start of SMART Summer 2024!

Stop by between 10 am and 12 pm to register the whole family - Adults too - for this year's SMART Summer program, play some games, get free books from DISD, and more!