Week Calendar

Get ready for a messy, marvelous, and melt-tastic time as your kiddos create their own melted crayon masterpieces! Our Melted Crayon Art program encourages creativity and guarantees to be loads of fun for your budding artists. 

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 every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning September 16 led by Prof. Gil Lee from the University of Texas.

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

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 pm

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.

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:

Are you a gamer? If so, stop by Lancaster Kiest Branch Library and play popular games on the ipad such as: Super Mario Run, Mario Kart, Roblox and much more!

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day with us! We will learn about the history of civil rights and create a collage that shows what freedom means to each of us.

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.

Calling all young dreamers and future leaders! Join us for an enchanting and creative program that combines the power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech with the magic of teddy bears.

Calling all chess prodigies and aspiring grandmasters! Unlock the timeless allure of chess and embark on a captivating journey of strategic mastery and intellectual camaraderie every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 1:00 PM.

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.

As part of our Saturday Family Event Series, we will have an adult craft room and a child craft room. Both will work on the same project, but the atmosphere in adult room will be a little calmer.

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.

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

Celebrate your favorite bear and all of his friends! Enjoy a Winnie the Pooh stortytime and create your own Terra Cotta Hunny Pot! While supplies last. 

Bring out your inner Bob Ross through guided painting sessions, where it is not just about learning how to paint but the journey into self-expression and the friends you make along the way. 

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.

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 the 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.

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.

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.

New Year, New Programs!

Afterschool every Tuesday we will have a fun, simple craft for all ages.  Unwind and relax and let your creative juices flow!

Every Tuesday afterschool there will be a new craft available to make and take with you.

Todos los martes hay una nueva artesanía disponible para hacer y llevar contigo.

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.

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.

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.

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 super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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.

Crafternoons every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Vickery Park Branch Library!    

Crafty Kids this month will feature a Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflake in celebration of Winter. 

Take home what you make. All supplies provided.  

Free! Unwind afterschool each week with different activities featuring, STEAM, games, movies, or LEGOs.

This week:Gametime!

Test your drawing and guessing skills. We will be playing "Telestrations."

Take a trip to the cinema at the Forest Green Branch Library! School-aged kids, tweens, and teens are invited to join us every month for a movie screening in our Auditorium, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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 super snack for ages 1-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Child and Education PV.

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.

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

Classes run from January 5 through March 22. 

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

It's Crafternoon at Audelia Road Branch Library! Step into a cozy, winter wonderland atmosphere while creating your very own Snowball Yeti, a cute and lovable winter creature. Don't miss out on the fun!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Weekly after school craft.

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.

Calling all crafty kids!

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.

Unleash your creativity and transform a plain box into a uniquely adorned dream capsule. Each box becomes a canvas for personal expression, allowing kids to infuse their personalities and aspirations into their creations.

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.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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!

Let's-a go! 

Play with old friends or meet new ones through play on the Nintendo Switch. We have modern classics like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Party, Mario Kart, and more!

All experience levels welcome. 

A thaumatrope is a toy that was popular in the 19th century. All supplies will be provided for you to make your own optical illusion!

Embark on a whimsical journey of creativity as we combine the joy of painting with the aromatic world of brewed teas. Designed to stimulate young minds and engage their senses, this program promises a unique fusion of art and tea exploration.

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.

Use your engineering skills to create a fun pom pom throwing snowman in this week's afterschool activity!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

Classes run from January 3 through March 20. 

Join us after school to make beautiful snowflakes using beads and pipecleaners.

Supplies available for the first 15 participants.

Supplies purchased by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 

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!

Celebrate Hobbit Day! Come learn about J.R. Tolkien and Middle Earth, and make your own ring from The Hobbit. 

Make your own snowman snow globe this week. 

Crea tu propio muñeco de nieve esta semana.

Commemorate the inspirational legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this MLK Jr. Day with our White Handprint Doves program.

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

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

Instruments will be provided for use during class and may be available to check out (just like a library book).

Visit us after school for Craftivities!

This month's Craft: Beaded Snowflakes!
 

This Program is Sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, players of all skill levels and ages are welcome to the Preston Royal Chess Club!

What does freedom mean to you? Children will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with us by creating a collage about meaningful subjects that symbolize freedom to them.

Calling all gamers!

Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects!

Recommended for ages 6 to 11 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.

Come have a fun S.T.E.A.M. filled hour. Each week will feature a craft or activity that's fun and educational. Come make some new friends while having fun and learning some new things!  

Join us the 2nd Thursday of every month for a themed Lego challenge where we will listen to an introductory story and watch a Lego movie while you create. 

Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!

Afterschool Supersnack/Recarga tus Energías con Nutrición

Fridays at 4pm will be a violin class!

Classes run from January 5 to March 22.

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

Stop by for a fun and exciting time by participating in multiple makerspace building stations. Children will participate in Lego Sets, KNex, and more building sets as tools to practice engineering, creativity, and problem solving skills.

See how fast you can fly into the New Year with a balloon racing game! Blow up your balloon, attach it to your "racetrack", and let it fly!

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

After School Activity from 5:00-5:45pm. 

Wednesdays at 5pm will be the violin class!

Classes run from the January 3 through March 20.

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

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

Join us each month as we read a book and do a craft based on the book we read. This program is best for Kindergarten through 2nd graders. 

January's Book: A Loud Winter's Nap  By: Kate Hudson 

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!

Get ready to add a touch of personal flair to your smartphone with our exciting Beaded Phone Charm program! Join us for a delightful journey of creativity and self-expression using hemp cord and beads.

Calling all young dreamers and future leaders! Join us for an enchanting and creative program that combines the power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech with the magic of teddy bears.

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.

Winter is a magical season, and what better way to embrace its charm than by creating a delightful snowy owl?

Participants will exercise skills such as listening, reasoning, communication, and physicality in order to heighten their imagination, ability to react and to relate to one and other.