Week Calendar

In the midst of this unprecedented year, community connections between one another have become more important than ever. Senior Coffee Club meets every Tuesday morning at 9:00 am on Zoom to share stories, jokes...

We're taking storytime out of the library! Tune in for songs and stories on-site from a special location around Dallas. This time we'll be coming to you live from the The Perot Museum. This program is virtual only and intended for children un...

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under. This program is available online only. Registration is required. Details on how to participate will be emailed the day of ...

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under. This program is available online only. Registration is required. Details on how to participate will be emailed the day of ...

Encourage babies and toddlers to use signs to communicate through songs and play! Participants will learn American Sign Language (ASL) for words and ideas important to babies and tots. This program is available online only. Registration is require...

  The Novel Discussion Book Club meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.    This month's book is The Bees: A Novel by, Laline Paul The Handmaid's Tale meets The Hunger Games in this brilliantly imagined ...

Is your heart broken?  Let's fix it.  Be proactive about your heart health and managing hypertension with an informational session from cardiology specialists at UT Southwestern.  Now, doesn't that feel better? ...

There are so many choices for seeds, how do you select the best ones for you to grow?  Gardening expert Dawn Cleaves will walk you through how to read a seed packet, sources of seeds, basic seed saving, and other information to consider when cho...

The new 2021 vehicles have been in development from five to ten years, so there won’t be any masks holders or bacteria air filters designed into them. Here is what you can expect coming from your local dealer’s sales floor. Is it the Volkswagen Tigua...

Tired, Stressed, Anxious?  We're here for you.  Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice Yoga with Jarrett Chatman of Dallasite Yogis and meditation with Sahaja Yoga.  Fridays never felt s...

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals. It is open to those interested in understanding the structure of music on a deeper level. This program is a...

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violin av...

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays. We will be learning  elements of music such as chord...

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is r...

Many Dallas communities have been underserved by planning, often being excluded from conversations about policies that impact their lives. This reality has created gaps in understanding. Land Use Basics strives to  hopes to address som...

Learn how to read music, understand cord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is re...

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.   This program is available online only. Registration is r...

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violin av...

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music. No previous experience is needed to join, but it is important to have a violin av...

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes. Taught by DPL's Music Librarian Andrew Anderson, this class aims to open up areas of knowing and listening to music that will help you enjoy (or appreciate, at...

The Trinity River Audubon Center presents an afternoon of quack-tastic fun! We will dive into the world of ducks and other water birds to learn about their unique adaptations, funny features, and quacky characteristics. Afterwards, we will all get to...

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own. This week, we're playing Ultimate Werewolf! This is a fun, dramatic roleplaying game where players try to figure out who is ...

We explore the latest and greatest places that are flexing their environmental muscles! From solar powered "Super Trees" to carbon capturing, vertical gardens, and more! Knowing and loving your environment isn't just for us Texans. After all, water c...

Gamers Unite! This is the next meeting of the library's Teen Gamer Meetup. The group will aim to bring together fans of video games to chat, hang out, and (of course) play video games! We'll meet over Zoom, do a quick introduction from e...

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

Calling all junior artists! Celebrate the new year with the world. Explore symbols which mean prosperity, good luck, health, and protection of their home to different world cultures. This week we explore and create Native American Winter Landsca...

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process. Whatever your goal, we think you'll have ...

Every major media site has its own "best of list" for all kinds of things. How well do you think you know the bests of the best??? Test your pop culture knowledge at "Top the List" our new Geek Central Friday night program! We'll split everyo...