Week Calendar

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

*All Toddler Storytime's in a week are the same*

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.  

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants.

Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Senior Walk & Talk! A gentle walking group designed for all mobility levels. We’ll take a few easy laps around the library while enjoying conversation and fresh air.

Get help from the North Texas Food Bank signing up for Texas Health and Human Services benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Medicare Savings Program.

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

Create Your Year of Possibility! 

Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! 

Start the week with a little peace of mind—literally! Breathe in calm and breathe out stress during gentle, guided meditation sessions designed to refresh focus and restore balance.

Chatting with new and old friends alike? Check! Creating a work of art? Check! Below are the art styles we will be focusing on.

January: Kirigami

February: Quiling

March: Eric Carle Style Painting

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

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.

Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing and fiber arts enthusiasts!   Bring your projects and materials for a morning "in stitches" with other fiber craft artists.  All skill levels are welcome! 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: newborn-2 years

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

Get ready for kindergarten with books, movement, rhymes and music.

Suggested ages: 3 - 6

Enjoy story time as we sing nursery rhymes and read stories.  This is a great place to start your toddlers journey to early literacy.

Stories, songs and rhymes to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Need to learn how to get connected to the internet? Setup email? Pay bills online? Find out how to shop online safely?

Perk up your mind while you perk up your morning! Sip coffee, spark conversation, and give the brain a fun workout with puzzles, riddles, logic challenges, and brain teasers.

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English 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.

Laugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!

Sponsored by the Atmos Energy.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn! 

Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old.  

Participation of parents and caregivers is highly recommended.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Visit the Prairie Creek Branch Library every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am for bilingual Storytime

We will explore how to say the names of things in English and Spanish, then share some playtime.  

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

For babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0-18 months

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read! Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn.

Suggested ages: 16 months - 3 years

Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for Bilingual Storytime!​

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

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

You are your child's first teacher. Come bond with baby while enjoying music, stories and play time. For babies - 17 month old and their caregiver. 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages:  18 months - 3 years old

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months to 3 years old.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

*All Toddler storytime's in a week are the same*

Explore healthy breathing and concentration exercises to energize your body and mind through Chair Yoga. Tailored for older adults, these classes are open to anyone who wants to experience transformation with a little more support!

Children of all abilities and their families learn and explore through play by participating in sensory-rich activities that promote healthy development and learning.

Recommended for ages 2-5.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read in a sensory-friendly environment! With songs, stories, and playtime- our Sensory Storytime is tailored to the needs of our friends on the spectrum and other special needs!

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old, but all are welcome.

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.

Discover why historic newspapers are a genealogy goldmine! In this session, Baerbel K.

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Practice your reading skills with the most patient (and adorable) audience - therapy dogs! 

This event involves live animals.

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn!

Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

The YMCA is bringing a Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program to the library. The YMCA designed this program to help adults with hypertension and to lower and manage their blood pressure.

Design and create custom leather jewelry! Mix and match color and texture, cut shapes from scrap leather and add details with paint pens to create unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets or pins.

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.

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Tiny hands, big imaginations! Preschool Picassos is a playful art adventure where little creators explore colors, shapes, and textures through simple crafts perfect for early learners.

Get computer, tech and career help at the library! During a one-on-one appointment, a staff member can assist you with: 

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday for a fun and musical hour with social playtime. 

Each class will consist of fun music related activities along with playtime and social time. For ages 0 - preschool.

Ready to listen to an awesome story! 

Then have fun with unique stretches! 

This story time is just for you!

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Enjoy the winter snow inside with this adorable cotton ball snowman. This craft is designed with Elementary age children in mind. 

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Orac the Alien through the world of sci-fi books! Magician Brett Roberts presents an interactive show filled with magic, science and puppetry.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine!

Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.

Save a life and donate blood.

Register: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/164905 

Need help formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?

Meet the EOC, an organization that specializes in helping with applying to college, FAFSA and scholarship search, and more.

Need help formatting a document? Setting up and sending an email? Want to know how your home computer works, or get to know your new phone?

Visit the Pleasant Grove Branch every Friday at 12:00 pm for 1 on 1 technology help! Learn basic computer and technology skills essential for today's world. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own laptops or mobile devices.

Welcome to our Lunch and Learn series where we will invite local experts to discuss topics of interest from history to philosophy to science and more.

Ready for a New Year?

Do you have goals or ideas for the New Year?

Let's put them into action by creating a vision board for the year!

Unwind and craft away at BSK! Make-and-Take style crafts every second Saturday during select months. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials or in-progress projects!

Have you ever wanted to learn to play chess? Or are you already on your way to becoming a grandmaster?

Spend this relaxing and creative afternoon making beautiful pressed flower bookmarks!

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Come knit and be a wit every Tuesday at the Lakewood Branch Library!

(Crochet...if you must...)

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This class will be an intermediate computer class that deals with more critical thinking of computer applications and hardware.

Jumpstart your job search with in-depth, one on one assistance from Library staff. 

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

Bring your little one to a fun, interactive music class where dancing, singing, and learning go hand in hand!

The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog.

Celebrate National Nerd Word day by participating in a traditional style spelling bee. Last year we had so much fun with this that we thought we would do this again! We'll tell you the word, read the definition, and even use it in a sentence.

Fretz Park Branch is turning 50!

Blast off into a universe of fun and discovery! NASA Astro Camp lands for a family-friendly day packed with hands-on STEM activities that explore space, science, and technology.

Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 

Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.

¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.

Stories, singing, sun salutations and savasana. Join us for Yoga Storytime presented by the Yogees Yoga 4 Kids. 

This event is sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.

Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired! The Nasher Sculpture Center will bring a fun, hands-on art program for all ages to the library.   

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's return to one of the defining chapters of his journey — Selma, 1965.

We're all creative inside.  We just forgot!  Perhaps you've neglected this side of yourself because you were too busy dealing with life, but let's bring it back out.  Let's let the world go and make a mess!

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!

Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on experience that turns simple scraps into something spectacular. Come for the stitches — stay for the smiles, community, and creativity!

Technology is a quickly changing landscape. Schedule a one-hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction.  

The 1862 Homestead Act beckoned thousands of women to the American frontier, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for land ownership and self-determination.

Our notary has appointments available! Please make an appointment within a day/time listed below.

Appointments are available during these days/times. 
Wednesday 2-3:30 pm
Thursday  10-11:30 am
Friday 10-11:30 am

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Practice speaking English in our fun and casual conversation group!

¡Practica hablar inglés en nuestro divertido e informal grupo de conversación!

One on one computer related basics for those who need individual help.

This class is in English and is for anyone who is new to using computers. No experience is needed!

In this class, you will learn:

If you’re new to computers, getting started doesn’t have to be intimidating. 

Library staff will walk you through the basics — from turning on your computer and using the mouse to exploring the internet. 

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

Are you looking for a cozy and creative way to spend your time? Look no further! We invite seniors of all experience levels to join our warm and welcoming crochet group, meeting every week at the library.

Ghosts in your library?  More likely than you think!  TexPart Paranormal will be at the Lakewood Branch to give a talk about how to ghost hunt and demonstrate some of their different equipment.

Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories. 

If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, and always have a true crime show playing in the background, then this true crime documentary viewing is for you!

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

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.

Are you curious about the world and how things work? Welcome to the Lakewood Labs, where we get hands on with experimenting and trying things out. Every month will be a whole new adventure!

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Free after-school meals for children up to 18 years old are available Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. Meals must be consumed in the room in which they are served.

Enjoy a free, nutritious snack provided by Education PV. Open to ages 0-18. Meals are made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.