Week Calendar

Do you want to learn how to play chess?  Are you a chess enthusiast or looking for someone to play against? Then come check out Mountain Creek our Chess Club! Chess boards are provided.

Hang around and meet a real live sloth at NorthPark! Learn some amazing facts about our slow moving friend, courtesy of Monkey See Monkey Do. 

Fun Fact about Sloths: They are actually very good swimmers!

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library.

Must register online to participate. Email contact for more information.

This program is hosted by IntelliChoice

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring beginning Sept 10th. 

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Sign up to receive free math tutoring! Intellichoice offers math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning September 16 led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Texas.

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Do you have a well-loved stuffed animal that needs a bit of repair?

Trinity River Audubon Center is providing free transportation and admission for you to spend time at their facility.  Walk one of their many trails, sit and watch the birds, or just enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.  Look for animal t

Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 2:30pm for a come & go makers series presented by the Dallas Young Makers Club!

Learn how to:

Join us as we twist, twirl, and coil paper into wonderful works of art. We will learn about how to use recyclable materials to make necklaces, wristbands, and keychains.

The Family Learning Program is a companion program to Saturday English language classes. Students' children ages 6-11 will do fun, educational, and creative activities while their parents are in class.

Celebrate with Moon Festival with stories and a dragon dance. There will be a storytime presented by Park Cities Chinese Class starting at 10:30 a.m. followed by a colorful and lively dragon dance from JL Sports Association at 11:00 a.m.

The Dallas Fire Department presents Sparky the Firedog puppet to the Dallas West Library to teach us about fire and water safety. Fun, interactive, and presented in a manner kids can understand.

The first Dallas Poet Laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will hold office hours for aspiring poets in the city of Dallas! These sessions are designed to help Dallas poets work on individual poems and to eventually create a poetry manuscript.

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Ever wondered how much fun it would be to fly drones? Well..here’s your chance. Come fly with us and learn all the tricks and techniques of flying.  

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Learn to play or sharpen your skills. All ages and skill levels welcome! Happens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

Create your own personal vision board! Celebrate the Autumn Equinox and ring in the coming season with personal affirmations and manifestation of your goals! 

Crafternoons every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Forest Green Branch Library!    

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

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on  The craft will be every day after school, each week.

Get help with your tech items, such as your phone, tablet, or computer with a 1x1 session with staff.
We're here to help! 

You must register with staff for a spot. 

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. 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.

Crafternoons every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library!    

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by having fun making colorful Alebrijes! Children will get to participate in designing, coloring, and learning about this popular Mexican folk art. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on  The craft will be every day after school, each week.

STEM fun is coming to the Skillman Southwestern Branch every third Wednesday of the Month! This program is intended for school-age children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and interactive ways! 

Kids and teens will be provided with a quiet, relaxed environment in which to complete homework and school assignments for at least an hour each week. Library staff will be on hand to assist and answer questions as needed.

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

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

A representative from Cedar Hill State Park will come to the library to engage with the audience and present information about animal adaptations.

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.

STEAM fun is coming to the Vickery Park Branch Library every 1st and 4th Wednesday! This program is intended for school-age children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and interactive and artsy ways! 

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. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on  The craft will be every day after school, each week.

Refuel afterschool with a free, nutritious meal provided by Education PV. 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.

"Rhythm of Our Roots" is a creative and engaging program that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by introducing participants to the rich cultural tradition of castanets.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Visit the library every week for different crafts, all supplies provided, take home what you make.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and learn how to make Papel Picado, a traditional and festive decor.

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

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 until October 15.

Every week Arcadia Park will have a different themed craft for kids to work on  The craft will be every day after school, each week.

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.

Fridays at 3pm will be the guitar/ukulele class!

Classes run from the weeks of July 7 - September 29, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and make your own fierce lucha masks. 

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by having fun making colorful Alebrijes! Children will get to participate in designing, coloring, and learning about this popular Mexican folk art. 

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Vickery Park branch is pleased to announce that on September 22nd, we have the pleasure of hosting a visual art workshop from Ofelia Faz-Garza.

Workshop Name: “Semillitas”

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

Celebrate National Astronomy Day with a fun straw rocket craft. Challenge your friends to see who blow theirs the highest!

All supplies provided.

Supplies courtesy of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Join CodeStream Studios for an interactive coding workshop! During this event, you will get to play computer science games designed by our very own programmers. Each game will teach you the foundation you’ll need to become a pro! 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes with top-notch instructors at your local library! Instruments will be provided for use during class.

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

Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math!
Discover your inner genius and get creative with us at the Library

This Month: Make a fun color wheel spinner!

All Supplies provided 

Learn to code and have fun doing it! Meet other girls interested in computer science and work together on larger coding projects. Bring your own laptop if you'd like, but we have computers available to use.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with the library and make lucha libre masks! Pick out your favorite colors and designs for a mask to make and take home. All supplies provided. Recommended ages: 6-12.

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

Down, set, hut! 

The 2023 NFL season is scheduled to begin with the Kickoff Game on September 7 featuring the Detroit Lions vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

Wednesdays at 4pm will be the keyboard class with an emphasis on music theory!

Classes run from the weeks of July 5- September 27.

Did you know you can you make a tornado? Together we'll learn about the science of tornados and create our own totally safe weather event...in a bottle!

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Wednesday after school from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for a fun circle of reading with kids your age!

Provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

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

Down, set, hut! 

The 2023 NFL season is scheduled to begin with the Kickoff Game on September 7 featuring the Detroit Lions vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

Arrg Me Mattey, Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th and we are celebrating during our Wednesday Weekly activity time. We will have crafts and games for everyone to play.  This event is September 20th at 4:30 to 5:30.  

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

After a long week of school, come unwind and play some LEGOs with us at the Library!

 

Did you know you can you make a tornado? Together we'll learn about the science of tornados and create our own totally safe weather event...in a bottle!

Participants will play with some mexican wooden and paper mache mexican masks and design their own mask inspired by masks from around the world in the first class, and create their own masks in the second class.

4 p - 4:45 p Guitar 

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

The Taínos, an indigenous people of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, left behind petroglyphs that are images created by incising, picking, carving, or abrading on the surface of the rock to create a form of rock art.

Calling all gamers!

Explore Art, Science, Math and more through crafts!

Recommended for ages 6 to 13 years old.

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

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch Library on Thursday September 21st 4:30 - 5:30 pm for a special dance performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company.

Learn how to make Huichol-inspired yarn paintings in this afternoon craft to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Down, set, hut! 

The 2023 NFL season is scheduled to begin with the Kickoff Game on September 7 featuring the Detroit Lions vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of July 7 - September 29, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

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

5:00 p - 5:45 p -Violin & Theory

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Sign up at the front desk or email vickerypark@dallas.gov

Come play games on iPads! Challenge your friends to a game and see who is the final victor!

Unwind after school with some board games from 5:00pm-5:45pm!

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the weeks of July 5 - September 27, 2023.

Spring music classes for school-aged students 6-12 yrs on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

We provide the games; you provide the family!

Visit the Audelia Road Branch Library for fun and games. Choose from a number of games provided by the library for you and your family to enjoy. 

5:00 p - 5:45 pm - Violin

Join us for FREE weekly music classes at Vickery Park Branch with top-notch instructors at your local library!

Visit the Prairie Creek branch afterschool every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie!

Master your handwriting skills with us from 5:00pm-5:45pm!