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.

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

Sale held and benefits our

LOCHWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY

11221 Lochwood Boulevard

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

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

Trained Health care navigators will assist you with selecting and enrolling in a health insurance program through the health insurance marketplace.  If you are preparing to enroll in a program, use the Marketplace checklist to collect the req

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

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

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

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.

Addictive Books is DPL's monthly book club taking place at Union Coffee. We meet the last Saturday of every month for coffee and discussion. This month's book club book is Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Masterminds Robotics Team will be sharing their award winning robotics presentation April 23rd from 10AM-11:30AM. Stop by to view their project and interact. 

Remove the stress and practice mindfulness. Each kit contains supplies to create your own candle and a stress ball. Learn different ways to invite calm into your life with the provided mindfulness brochure.

Weekly gathering to share patterns, projects, and socialize.

English as a Second Language

Classes are every Saturday after the 9th. 

Curso de Ingles como Segundo Idioma

On Saturday April 23rd the James Madison High School will be celebrating along the community with a championship parade that will march down MLK Blvd. and end in front of James Madison High School.

Stop by Polk Wisdom Branch for a grab and go kit! Pick up a sunflower craft kit and reflect on how you spread kindness and how kindness has been extended to you. 

The Dallas Young Makers Club (DYM) is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas, Texas committed to helping students age 8-18 expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things.

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

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

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

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.

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

Sign up: https://cutt.ly/newclient

Join the Dallas Public Library at EarthX2022 expo at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Thanks to the Friends of the Dallas Public Library for making the library's participation at this event possible. 

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

Presenter Meghan Cassidy will give a foundation of basic info about spiders and other arachnids including harvestmen, scorpions, ticks, and a few others - most of whom are misunderstood, and almost all often feared. The presentation will

Welcome to the Literary Bureau of Investigations or L.B.I.!

Join us for an African American film viewing series! These films will be rated PG-13 and recommended to those above the age of 13.

Join the Dallas Public Library at EarthX2022 expo at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Thanks to the Friends of the Dallas Public Library for making the library's participation at this event possible. 

This program is available online only.

Meet a local company with a unique approach to foods and how to prepare them, we talk to Native Ferments TX today and the company owner, Jessica Alonzo.

Learn to play American Mahjong!

Learn to play American Mahjong!

This program is available online only

Volunteers from the Dallas League of Women Voters will answer questions on all topics related to voting in upcoming elections.

As we work to bring opportunities to you...Come join us as the Women League of Voters Of Dallas provides opportunities for voter education and register to vote.  ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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.

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.   

The Kleberg-Rylie Library will be hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination event. Please follow the instructions below to register for the vaccine prior to attending.

Jefferson Dental representative table in lobby

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.

WHAT WILL WE BE TEACHING?

Weekly yarn craft meetup for adults

Everyone's an Artist! 

Free Mural Painting and Creativity Workshop

Come paint!

All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary! 
Workshop will be led by artist Fred Villanueva.

Remove the stress and practice mindfulness. Each kit contains supplies to create your own candle and a stress ball. Learn different ways to invite calm into your life with the provided mindfulness brochure.

Join us for an art walk highlighting the aerosol murals of Elam Creek, also known as “The Walls”. Lead by “DAP”, curator of “The Walls” .

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.  

This program is available online only

Volunteers from the Dallas League of Women Voters will answer questions on all topics related to voting in upcoming elections.

This program is available online only

Volunteers from the Dallas League of Women Voters will answer questions on all topics related to voting in upcoming elections.

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.

Celebrate Shakespeare's life and works, and in celebration of National Poetry Month, we are reworking some Shakespearean sonnets into something new.

Spring is in the air, once again reminding us that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax! Join us on Saturday, April 2nd at 2:00pm on the 5th floor of the J.

Welcome to the Literary Bureau of Investigations or L.B.I.!

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.

Earth Day is April 22nd! Come celebrate by getting your hands dirty at Pop Up Plants! We will have all of the supplies you need to decorate your very own pot and we'll even help you plant some basil seeds. Don't have much of a green thumb?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Group Games! Board Games! Fun!

Come play 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.

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.

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.

Celebrate Shakespeare's life and works, and in celebration of National Poetry Month, we are reworking some Shakespearean sonnets into something new.

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 us at the Lochwood Library as we welcome spring with an outdoor video games truck. We will have Games2U set up their video gaming truck in the lower parking lot. 

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.

Celebrate Earth Day with Stories and Crafts. Listen to a story and learn about easy ways you can help take care of our home. Then make a craft to take with you! 

Social distancing and masks are strongly encouraged.

Reading to therapy dogs can help improve kids' confidence in their reading abilities. Since dogs are not judgmental, kids can read to them without feeling the pressure and anxiety that may come from reading to peers. 

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.

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 and join our chess club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skill in a friendly environment. All skill levels welcome! Learn to play - no experience necessary! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

You are invited to an exciting experience!

Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time!

Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk-Wisdom Branch.

Make anime and manga themed stickers using a cricut cutting machine! Use your sticker creations to decorate your phone case, laptop, locker and more! >.<

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.

Join Jonathan, who will be sharing his experience and knowledge of drawing and illustration with the community. He is here to help guide in illustrative tools and techniques to further develop one's skills and vision as an artist. 

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.

This week, play Charades!

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.  

Reduce, reuse, upcycle! 

Let's make a cute little ladybug for this spring out of some old CDs. It's not just recycling; we're upcycling! Let's turn this old CD into something new! 

Supplies:

Join us at Vickery Park Library, 8333 Park Lane for Library Out Loud Presents

Traditions of Mexico:  Beginner Folklorico

Dates/Fechas:  April 6, 2022 - May 25, 2022

Have some fun after school.  Play games, color, read, or make new friends!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build a catapult, make art using math, or crack a code? It's your lucky day! Come try out these activities and more on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Beginning guitar lessons for kids 6 to 12 years old. 

Register with Hampton-Illinois Branch Library Staff by calling or emailing. 

Space is limited. Instruments provided. 

Are you a notorious plant killer or maybe you're 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.

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Wednesday, April 10th at 4:30pm for an hour of video game fun!

Kids and Teens, enjoy playing Wii games such as Mario vs Sonic at the Olympics, Summer Sports, Winter Sports, or Wii Play!

Come join us as we read the greatest books of all time. Today's reading is Waiting For Godot by Beckett.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math!
Show off your inner genius and get creating and thinking with us!
 

Join us on Thursdays at Lochwood 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.