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The Remembering Black Dallas, Inc.’s 10 year anniversary exhibit highlights the organization’s achievements and honors the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. George E. Keaton, Jr.

Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. - Celebrating a Legacy: 10 Year Anniversary Exhibit

All Day 12/1 - 6/30
Central Library - In Library (7th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - In Library (7th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Established in 2015, the mission of Remembering Black Dallas, Inc. is to
preserve and promote the African American life, history, artifacts, and
culture of Dallas and surrounding cities. This exhibit highlights the

A mound of pastel candy hearts with printing on them on an aqua surface. One white heart has readable text: "Rock Star".

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Library!

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)

Love is in the air in February! We've got plenty of programs to recognize romance this month. (And if you'd rather celebrate with your galentines, or extoll the single life, we've got you covered, too!)

 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5), School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Love is in the air in February! We've got plenty of programs to recognize romance this month. (And if you'd rather celebrate with your galentines, or extoll the single life, we've got you covered, too!)

 

 

Black background with red, yellow and black patches of color. Text: Celebrating Black History Month at Dallas Public Library

Celebrating Black History Month

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family, Adult (18+)

Celebrate Black History/African-American Heritage Month with a month of programming to inform, celebrate, honor and highlight the Black community's history and achievements.

 

For All Ages 

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History/African-American Heritage Month with a month of programming to inform, celebrate, honor and highlight the Black community's history and achievements.

 

For All Ages 

 

Early Voting

All Day 2/17 - 2/27
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early voting for the Dallas County Joint Election. Voting hours are as follows:

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early voting for the Dallas County Joint Election. Voting hours are as follows:

Voting

All Day 2/17 - 3/3
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

Early Voting Dates:

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Cast your ballot for the upcoming election. For more information on ID requirements, ballot details, and voting dates/hours please visit https://www.dallascountyvotes.org

Early Voting Dates:

Cultural wonders of Ukraine Ehibition

Exhibit - Cultural Wonders of Ukraine

All Day 2/18 - 2/28
Central Library - Fine Arts Area (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Free Admissions to this wonderful exhibit of Ukrainian, embroiderym textiles, pottery, woodcarvings, jewelry, and more! Come see traditional Ukrainian dress and a gallery of photos highlighting the beauty of the country.

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:

Free Admissions to this wonderful exhibit of Ukrainian, embroiderym textiles, pottery, woodcarvings, jewelry, and more! Come see traditional Ukrainian dress and a gallery of photos highlighting the beauty of the country.

2026 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service

All Day 2/20 - 2/23
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the 2026 calendar year.&nbsp

Primary Election - Early Voting

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Primary Election - Early Voting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00am - 7:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any of our Early Voting Locations.

Medicare Information & Guidance

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.
Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:
We will have an expert Medicare specialist here to provide information, guide you through your options, give recommendations and answer questions. This is a come and go event with one-on-one attention.
Blind

Blind Date with a Book

02/23/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Dallas West - Exhibit Space at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Share a few details and get paired with the perfect read for a relaxing night or weekend.

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Exhibit Space
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Share a few details and get paired with the perfect read for a relaxing night or weekend.

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

     English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

     English Language Learning  

GED Class

GED Class

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
GED
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

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

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: GED
Event Details:

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

black background with marker-like squiggles and doodles. In the center a title card of Decades of Nostalgia: Zine

Decades of Nostalgia

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The original 'Status Update' was a Zine.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The original 'Status Update' was a Zine.

women meditating casually

Monday Meditations

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mountain Creek - Study Room at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

Dallas Innovation Alliance Opening Ceremony

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Family

Join us in welcoming our newest partner initiative, which is bringing digital literacy to the MLK jr. Library. The Dallas Innovation Alliance, along with AT&T partners, will be having a drawing for three laptops.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming our newest partner initiative, which is bringing digital literacy to the MLK jr. Library. The Dallas Innovation Alliance, along with AT&T partners, will be having a drawing for three laptops.

Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library Career Launchpad: Computer Classes.

Career LaunchPad

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

Yoga for Kids

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently!

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start exploring all the wonderful things yoga can do!

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Yoga can help kids to integrate their bodies and their brains so they can manage big feelings and move confidently!

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds to the library so that can start exploring all the wonderful things yoga can do!

Hora de Cuentos

Hora de Cuentos

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Español
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

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

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Español
Event Details:

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

Senior Morning

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

A presentation from our community partners aimed at local Seniors 

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Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Seniors
Event Details:

A presentation from our community partners aimed at local Seniors 

yellow background with two mahjong tiles in bright colors, text: chinese mahjong audelia road branch mondays & fridays 11 a.m. Learn to play chinese mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels welcome.

Chinese Mahjong

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

English class.

English Language Class

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

English class.

English Language Learning

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

English Language Learning  

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning