Week Calendar

Spruce up your resume or receive assistance in your job hunt with Downtown Dallas Incorporated and the Cardboard Project. They are available for one on one sessions to help in your career search Tuesdays on the 6^th floor.

In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

Find Job Opportunities or Resume Help, and interview skills With Eric from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas

Staff presented an informational program to The Senior Source-Foster Grandparents regarding the services of the Dallas Public Library.

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

Trained AARP VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits.

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, coffee table books & much more!

Sale held and benefits our

LOCHWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY

11221 Lochwood Boulevard

Get in touch with every part of yourself, from head to toes.

Do you like to play games like Rummy Q?  Like to play card games or board games? 

Stop on by the Bachman Lake Branch Library and join in the fun!

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, coffee table books & much more!

Sale held and benefits our

LOCHWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY

11221 Lochwood Boulevard

Do you need help with using the computer?  Are the basics of technology mind-boggling to you? 
Visit the Arcadia Park Library Saturday mornings to help find the answers to all your technology problems.

Speak with Eric Martinez, a representative from Workforce Solutions about workforce development questions, job search assistance, and more. 

What better way to relax than to have a creative day of free coloring!

Visit the Skyline Branch, Saturday, April 13, from 11 to noon to enjoy yourself, have fun, relax, and meet new people.

Trained Health Care Navigators will be available to assist you in selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

The MLK Community Spring Extravaganza is an annual Easter egg hunt for the MLK ChildCareGroup and a free give-a-way for the community. 

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

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This will be a club where anyone who wants to keep a journal start and experiment with new tools and designs.

What better way to relax than to have a creative day of free coloring!

Visit the Kleberg-Rylie Branch Saturday, April 16, from 11a.m. to 12 p.m., to enjoy yourself, and meet new people.

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays & Saturdays, by appointment only.

Do you have a resume or has it been awhile since you've updated your resume? Dallas Library's Work Skills Experts will visit the North Oak Cliff Branch to help customers build a resume so that they may acquire their dream job. 
 

Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District and RISD.

Intellectual Property Basics

Did you know a brooms are traditionally made from the broom plant?

"I am sent with broom before,

To sweep the dust behind the door," says Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Learn to play American Mahjong!

Join us for the crime watch group for Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs which encompasses both Central and Northwest Dallas Police divisions . This monthly meeting features officers from both divisions as well as other city departments are represented.

Learn to play American Mahjong!

Learn to play American Mahjong!

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

We will be learning about different folk arts and creating instruments, crafts and art that reflect the vast array of Latin American cultures.

Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month with this fun and FREE dance workshop that will get you movin'! .

Dallas Public Library will be at the famous Easter Bacon Hunt! Each dog needs their own ticket to hunt, so make sure to get one for your whole pack!

Pase por Bachman Lake Branch Library los Sabados por la tarde si le gusta tejer o hacer ganchillo.

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals to children ages 6-12. Ideas will be presented through a series of fun games, worksheets and other activities.

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1 p.m. as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

Learn how to be healthier and live your best life with Parkland Healthy Lifestyle Classes.   

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.

Save somebunny's life this Easter with Carter BloodCare and donate at the Kleberg-Rylie Branch community blood drive!

As a thank you, donors will receive a free Stainless Steel Water Bottle. While supplies last.

Jefferson Dental table in lobby

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Join us for a Keeping the Keys workshop, a free hour-long presentation that will help older drivers and their families plan to keep mature drivers on the road for as long as safely possible.

Topics include:

Weekly yarn craft meetup for adults

Do you long for Spring and the outdoors again?  Celebrate the change of Seasons, from Winter to Spring with this program.  Smell the fresh air, see the beautiful green leaves, all while finding eggs hidden in special places.

Have fun gathering eggs during this Spring Egg Hunt.  Enjoy the weather, and the beautiful outdoors during this fun event.

Aetna representative table in lobby

Parkland representative table in lobby

Genealogists everywhere are rejoicing! The 1950 U.S. federal census was released on April 1st and will show you where your ancestors and family members were living in April 1950!

Genealogists everywhere are rejoicing! The 1950 U.S. federal census was released on April 1st and will show you where your ancestors and family members were living in April 1950!

Do you want to learn more about the services available for City of Dallas Seniors, 60 years of age, and over? Myckycle Hart, from the Office of Community Care, Senior Services Program, will provide information to help you live a hea

Career Launchpad

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.  

Join us for relaxing jigsaw puzzling, meet new people, and have fun in a social setting. We have a variety of formats to suit both individual and team puzzlers. 

No tech skills? No problem!

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving.

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly class, but can join at any time.  

Get ready for this lovely spring weather with a fun Baby Chick craft that everyone (or just us) are chirping about! Make a cute baby chick for this week's Crafternoon. 

Supplies:

Are you a notorious plant killer or maybe your new to plants and want to avoid any casualties? Help your plants live to see another day with tips to keep your indoor and outdoor plants alive.

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon painting with Bob Ross? We don't have Bob, but our painting instructor, Irving, is a close second! Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with Irving.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Refuel after school 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.

Science and Technology meet in these fun STEAM programs geared towards sparking your child's imagination and critical thinking skills.

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.

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.

Group Games! Board Games!

Finish off your School day with fun games and Friends!

¡Juegos de grupo! ¡Juegos de mesa!

Termina tu día escolar con juegos divertidos y amigos.

Get ready for this lovely spring weather with a fun Baby Chick craft that everyone (or just us) are chirping about! Make a cute baby chick for this week's Crafternoon. 

Supplies:

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 3 p.m. as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

Trained VITA / IRS VOLUNTEER tax filers will be on-site to help maximize your returns and check your eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credits. Remember to bring all of your important tax documents including any W-2s.

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.

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.

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.

Refuel after school 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.

Come enjoy popular kid's movies while having a healthy after school snack.

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.

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.

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.

1 on 1 dedicated computer help with a staff member from the Dallas Public Library. We can help you with your computer skills, accessing social services, connectivity, job applications, creating a resume and more.

Thousands of donated books, CDs, movies, magazines, coffee table books & much more!

Sale held and benefits our

LOCHWOOOD BRANCH LIBRARY

11221 Lochwood Boulevard

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.

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.

Refuel after school 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.

Get ready for this lovely spring weather with a fun Baby Chick craft that everyone (or just us) are chirping about! Make a cute baby chick for this week's Crafternoon. 

Supplies:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math!
Nurture your inner genius and get creative with us!

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.

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 Sari, the mindful teacher originally from Japan, in expressing the beauty of the season as a haiku poem.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 3 pm CST. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Are you YARNING for a new hobby? Come visit the Hooks and Needles Club every Saturday from 3-4pm!

Work on personal crochet or knitting projects while meeting others who have a passion for creating!

Expand your music listening skills with this, the latest offering of Bill's Music Classes.

Come to the Bachman Lake Library every 2nd Tuesday of the month for a round of your favorite board games, as well as a few you may have never tried before! 

Learn how to draw different anime and manga styles in this one hour workshop made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.

Join us on Tuesdays at White Rock Hills to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating:

Children take turns reading aloud for a minute or two to the leader. They get a small prize each time they read. Great practice for struggling readers, those who need to project, and those who need to slow down.

Learn the fundamentals of ballet folklorico including skirt movement while also learning about the history and origins of folklorico dance. Keep improving your skills by attending each week for eight weeks. Presented by Anita N.

Bookbinders create books of all shapes and sizes. With just a pile of paper, some thread, and a dab of glue, we can create masterpieces that last for years.

April showers bring May flowers! Join us after school at the Dallas West Library to make a fun umbrella craft.

Ages 5 and up invited.  Take home what you make.  All Supplies will be provided.

Music classes are coming to the Vickery Park Branch!

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

Visit the Kleberg-Rylie Branch every Tuesday at 4:15 for a free and fun movement class for kids ages 5 and up with Anita N. Martinez' Ballet Folklorico!

Join us on Wednesdays at MLK to celebrate unique national holidays!

We are now switching from the Grab & Go kits to in-person afterschool activities. 

Here is a list of the holidays we will be celebrating.