Week Calendar

Children will practice the six pre-reading skills needed to enable them to be ready to read. They will listen to stories, sing songs, and do hands on activities to enable them to have a fun learning experience!

Have a new phone or computer you need help learning how to use? Want to increase your Microsoft Office skills or learn how to use the library website? Join us for this one-on-one technology session. Registration is required.

Texas Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly.  Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

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. 

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old.

 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

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.  Suggested ages: 0 to 18 months.

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 Dallas Police Department will teach children and families the do's and don'ts of dialing 9-1-1. 

Receive free one-on-one computer help.  Learn computer basics, Internet, email, and much more.  Bring your questions and we will help you solve them. 

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music.  Children will have fun participating in craft activities as they engage in creative play and games.

SWEAT Camp: She Will Evolve and Thrive is a FREE camp for girls offered during the winter break to help girls evolve into motivated and confident young ladies by improving their physical wellness, self-esteem, and body consciousness thro

Come and join us in the auditorium for a movie.

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Tommy Terrific is a big kid that shows up at your event to watch his Uncle Fumpernutter perform his magic show! When no one can find Uncle Fumpernutter, Tommy takes over!

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.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes, and music.  Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old

SWEAT Camp: She Will Evolve and Thrive is a FREE camp for girls offered during the winter break to help girls evolve into motivated and confident young ladies by improving their physical wellness, self-esteem, and body consciousness thro

Schedule an appointment for a personal techology tutoring session for any basic questions about using the computer or mobile devices, including downloading e-books from the library. 

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

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

Sit, scrabble, sing-a-long and waggle. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Preschoolers will naturally be stimulated by sounds and by sight.

 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

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

Come and have fun! Play games and much more. ¡Diviértete con nosotros! Juegos y mucho más para

Do you consider yourself "computer illiterate"? 

Do you think computers are confusing or just plain scary?

Do you need some one-on-one computer assistance with...

-Applications?

-Resumes?

-Sending an email?

SWEAT Camp: She Will Evolve and Thrive is a FREE camp for girls offered during the winter break to help girls evolve into motivated and confident young ladies by improving their physical wellness, self-esteem, and body consciousness thro

Please join us in NorthCourt inside NorthPark Center for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story. (Please bring a yoga mat.) 

Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

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

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

 Stories along with a hands-on craft activity.

Join us for chair yoga where you will learn the breathing and stretching skills to positively impact your body and mind.

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

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

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old. 

Come visit us in the kids section for Story Time and a craft.

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

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

Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

Looking for some old school fun on Saturday mornings? The Prairie Creek Library hosts a weekly social hour that will include crafts, games, and much more!

Come knit and chat with other knitters. Free and open to the public. For info email: oaklawn@dallascityhall.com

Chinese Storytime with Linda Li! This storytime will be told in Mandarin Chinese and English and will be led by Linda Li of the Park Cities Chinese School.

Home Improvement Reference Center provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

Classes are open to adults and teens 14 years or older

Join the Spanish language class for adults. Myra Gil is a local Spanish and bilingual educator.

The General Meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month from September through May. Hospitality/greeting time is 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Dallas East/West Rooms.

Stop in for a fun craft every Saturday in the Children's Area at the Dallas West Branch Library. Fun for the whole family!

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

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

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training.

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Basic computer class for adults.

Bring your questons for a one-one one computer class.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Babies and their caregivers are invited to learn simple rhymes, sing songs, and read books designed to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0 - 18 months.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3-6 years old

Get ready for Kindergarten with books, movemnet, rhymes, and music! Suggested Ages: 3-6 years old.

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

Experience hands-on science with the Perot Museum’s mobile discovery lab. The TECH (tinker, engineer, create, hack) Truck brings maker-based science, technology, art and math to your neighborhood!

For children and parents, listen to stories, sing songs and practice literacy skills together.

Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

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

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

Join us for another Career Series...

JobNow is an on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning resource.

JobNow includes expert resume assistance, live career coaching, career resources and so much more.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday or Thursday, by appointment only.

Join us to practice skills your toddler needs to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

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.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Get ready for Kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3 - 6 years old.

Do you need help with basic computer skills or your mobile device?  Call or stop in to make an appointment with the reference desk for a 30 minute 1-on-1 session with a librarian.  We are happy to assist you with media downloads to your

Come Join Lynette and P.K. for Mah Jongg. All ages and Levels welcome

Mr. Phil, the Song and Dance Man, will charm and delight the family with classic stories, contemporary tales, traditional nursery rhymes and a few tunes from his ukulele.

Reserve an appointment with one of our librarians for one on one computer assistance. Get help with:

Come and create a craft with us in the Children's Area.  Los invitamos a la biblioteca los sabados para una actividad.  Para todas las edades.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Mejorar sus habilidades de escucha y conversar, gana mas confianza y practique su inglés en un ambiente de grupo casual. 

Aprenda sobre su comunidad y habla sobre temas que son importantes para usted. 

Come join us every Saturday in the library for English Conversation. All ages and levels welcome

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

Join other crocheters and knitters for a nice knit and chat. All ages and skill levels welcomes!

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Get ready for kindergarten with books, rhymes, and music.  Suggested ages 3-6 years old.

Learn about sculpture and paper folding, then fold, cut and paste to create your own colorful 3D creations! For all ges.

  Participate in various activities while having fun.  Join us on Saturdays for a good time!

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Equal Heart. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Join the Dallas Public Library at the Nasher Sculpture Center the first Saturday of every month for storytime.

This class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. 

Join the Dallas Public Library at the Dallas Museum of Art for storytime.

Have a new phone or computer you need help learning how to use? Want to increase your Microsoft Office skills or learn how to use the library website? Join us for this one-on-one technology session. Registration is required.

Storyteller Afiah Bey will be at Polk-Wisdom Branch Library.  Afiah will inspire us stories, instruments, songs, theater (story-play) poetry, dance, and circle-partner-line-ring games.

Brown Bag Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month.Each month has a different theme.

November's theme is Biographies. Bring the biography of your choice and present/discuss it with everyone else!

Every week, we bring our office to you by hosting outreach hours in neighborhoods all over our District to make our services more accessible.

Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas provides one-on-one job seeking assistance at the Timberglen Branch Library every week. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching, and interview training.

Basic Computer Skills classes for adults from how to turn on a computer, to how to use a flash drive, how to use a flash drive, to how to sign up for an email account.

Knitting and other needle crafts. Come knit with us, or come to learn. Needles and yarn provided for beginners. 

In the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season, Fretz Park will be showing a holiday themed movie.

Join Kerri every Saturday afternoon in the Youth Discovery Center and make a craft that you can take home! 

Join us for a story and craft activity in the children's area every Saturday!

Join us the first Saturday of every month for a fun and exciting look into technology.

This month the Perot TECH Truck will be bringing some cool tech for teens to explore.

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on technology problems you are having. Every Tuesday or Thursday, by appointment only.

Improve your listening and speaking skills, build confidence, and practice your English in a comfortable group environment.

Learn about your community and discuss topics that are important to you.  

Join us for classic board games!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Come and join a lively group of knitters for knitting and conversation.

Come play with LEGOs at the Dallas West Branch over Winter Break!

Interested in learning how to read and play music? Join Mr. Bill Smith on the fourth floor of the Central Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Do you knit, crochet, or cross stitch?  Join other fiber and yarn enthusiasts at the Renner Frankford Library.  Bring your latest projects, socialize and share your patterns and techniques with others.

Come play with LEGOs at the Dallas West Branch over Winter Break!

Come learn how to use the computer, internet, and the many social media apps.  Upcominig classes include Microsoft Office, Social Media Basics, and Email.  This event is sponsored by Equal Heart.  

Have you wanted to learn to play the guitar? Do you have one sitting in the corner not being played? Let's get together and learn the basics, and a few tunes, on the guitar Thursdays.

Join the H.E.L.P. desk staff for a screening of a popular classic movie.

Come play with LEGOs at the Dallas West Branch over Winter Break!

Come play with LEGOs at the Dallas West Branch over Winter Break!

Juggler, Unicyclist, Clown, Stilt Walker, Magician and Escape Artist.

Does your child need help with reading? Join us every Saturday 2:00-3:00.

Saturday is Crafty Day at the Forest Green Branach.  Come on in and make crafts with us every Saturday!

Want to get more our of your Dallas Public Library Card? Come to our monthly workshops (2 per month)!

This month we will be helping you how to download eBooks using OverDrive with the Dallas Public Library.