"Free" Math Tutoring. Registration required. Class is for students in grades K-12 that live in the South Dallas area of town. Students must sign-up to attend.

Play with me!

Bring your children (ages 0-3) and have a good time using educational toys, music, and movement. Group leaders will facilitate playful learning activities with your child.

Saturdays 10am to 11:15am
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

For more information, call 972-400-0286

With support from: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation

UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families



¡Juega conmigo!

Traiga a sus ninos (de 0 a 3 anos de edad) y pásela bien usando juguetes educativos, música y movimiento. Líderes de grupo facilitaran activadades de aprendizaje divertidas.

Los sábados 10am - 11:15am
En la biblioteca Prairie Creek
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Para más información, llame al 972-400-0286

Patrocinado por: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation
UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families

Love crafts? Come join us Saturday, February 14, 21,& 28 for a drop-in children's craft activity! Fun for the whole family!

We are pleased to invite your child to enroll in FREE math tutoring for grades K through 12. Dr. Gil Lee, professor at UT Dallas, will lead the program with help from community and UTD volunteers. Seating is limited to 30 participants. First come, first serve.

The Dramatic Difference focuses on drama and music storytimes that develop collaboration skills, creative problem solving skills, and drama skills. Storytimes explore contexts that enrich and develop student's self-confidence and character. Children will explore stories, songs, instruments, and games!

Would you like to volunteer with the Dallas Public Library? Attend this required orientation to find out more about the volunteer opportunities available with the library. Those interested in attending should be age 14 and older and non-court ordered.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library. The Volunteer Center of North Texas will conduct the orientation at their office, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.

Pass It On – African American Poetry
Join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham as she opens the door to the world of written poetry for young people by some of the most outstanding African-American writers. Use your creativity to compose your own poem based on the things you like, create artwork to illustrate it and make a customized frame for it.

Love crafts? Come join us for a fun drop-in children’s craft activity. Fun for the whole family!

Come help our furry friends with their reading. Children read to dogs to build confidence with reading. Ages 6-12

Dr. Martin Luther King
Join master storyteller Melody Bell to explore some interesting facts and history about a true American hero, Dr. Martin Luther King. Learn why his life and legacy were so important to all of us, how his words changed the way people thought and how his example encouraged others to change the world! Share with others how you feel about Dr. King’s work. Enjoy making a fun craft to take home.

Join us on Saturday afternoons for a bilingual story time and more. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven accompananos cada sabado a las una para una hora de cuentos bilinguales y mas. Ninos de cualqier edad son bienvenidos.

Make a fun craft to take home!

Come to Dallas West and learn how to play the guitar! We are looking for COMMITTED students and parents. Only six students each month. Have to choose a time slot 1pm-2pm Experts, 2pm-3pm Intermediate, and 3pm-4pm Beginners for the ENTIRE MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign-up at the circulation desk!

Join us for stories with Miss Yannique!

Brothers Gromm Puppets presented by Brothers Gromm. Come enjoy The Brothers Gromm, an engaging puppet show for families & the young at heart! Their work's been seen on Pappyland (PBS/TLC), the WSTM Showboat & Bear Town! Hootybee and friends look forward to entertaining parents and children at their upcoming Bookmarks show! Hootybee may need your assistance during the program, so be prepared to participate!

Join the Uku-Ladies for a musical storytime full of sing-along-songs, dancing, and music making. Fun for kids of all ages!

Come join us for a fun children's craft! Fun for the whole family!

Court-Ordered Volunteers All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for...

President’s Day
An elementary class celebrated President’s Day by putting on a play, with each student playing an important role. At the end of the day, the class voted on their new class president. Join visual artist and tree art specialist Nadine Burke to find out who won and to make your own cherry tree to take home.

Join us in the Black Box Theater for a movie on Saturday afternoon. Show starts at 3pm.

Join us for a fun family movie. Refreshments will be served.

Youth under 18 years of age will have fun learning to overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience, organize and present idea logically and convincingly, listen carefully to others' ideas and participate in and lead group discussion or meetings.

Atmos Energy presents fun for all ages featuring a different seasonal craft every week.

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Bring your favorite board game to Renner Frankford Branch and enjoy some friendly competition.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

He wrote Cat in the Hat, and Green Eggs and Ham. He created Horton, the Grinch, the Lorax, and Sam I Am. He loved to write stories and he wrote a great rhyme. When we are reading his stories, we have a great time. On March 2nd, Dr. Seuss, it's such an important day. We will celebrate you, and happy birthday we'll say!
Join us for Dr. Seuss themed activities and treats to celebrate the birthday of this iconic author.

Join us for all things Dr. Seuss.

Join us for stories, songs and dance each Tuesday morning. Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Storytime for toddlers who love to jump around, hear stories, and sing songs. Suggested ages: 2 - 4 years old.

Join us for this storytime filled with rhymes, books, and interactive fun designed especially for infants and toddlers. Suggested ages: birth to 2 years of age.

Interactive story time featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Black American Musical Traditions
Join master storyteller Melody Bell to learn about traditional clapping, partner, circle and ring games that were created by and used by women to teach children in the South over 100 years ago. Play energetic and imaginative games to discover how children learned the alphabet, numbers, motion, movement and following directions many, many years ago.

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Children's librarians provide fun and interactive children's storytimes during the Dallas Museum of Art's free First Tuesday event located at 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201.

Drop by at 2:30pm on Tuesdays and create a fun and inspiring craft!

Join us for hands-on science! Sessions include Snap Circuits (making electronic devices that spin, light up, and fly); LEGO Challenge; Hour of Code (introductory computer programming); and more!

Antavion Williams (age 10) reads and discusses books with children ages to 6 to 15. Bring your children to this wonderful adventure which will enhance their lives.

Come to the Children's Center for one hour of one-on-one research and computer assistance. Learn how to use library resources to research school assignments and compose documents in Microsoft Word. Call 214-670-1671 to schedule a session or drop in between 4-6.

Need help making sense out of math homework? Stop by for one-on-one math tutoring for grades K - 12. Please bring your current math assignments, a pencil, and scratch paper.

Dallas West Branch will host a craft at the Jaycee Recreation Center.

Come join us for some fun and easy Kiddy Krafts in the children's area. Kids and families are welcome to take part in this activity.

Want to Work? Need Employment Training? Teens at Work Program can help! Classes are Free! Limited spaces are available. Please is for youth ages 14-17. Requirement: Must live in 75241, 75216, or 75217 zip code.

If you have ever wanted to learn to juggle or would like to start again, come join us at the Prairie Creek Branch Library. Juggling class is offered every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Listen to stories, sing songs, play games, interact with other children while learning crafts, finger games, songs etc.

Interactive storytime with Miss Jenna featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

For preschoolers who love to jump around, hear stories and sing songs. Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old

Interactive storytime with Miss Haley featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers welcome.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 6 years old and younger

Stringbini the Clown presented by Jimmy Perini. A Clown College graduate, Stringbini is as popular a performer with his peers as he is with children!

Pre-School, Infant & Toddler, Elementary School Age
Description: Join us for fun interactive stories, arts & crafts and fun activities for preschool children! Suggested ages 2- 6 years.

Great fun for all - moms/caregivers and their infants up to 24 months with interactive music and nursery rhymes!

Wiggle Giggle Reads is a great way for caregivers and babies to bond through movement, song, play, and rhyme. Children’s Librarian, Ms. Anna, will guide caregivers through 20 minutes of interactive programming, and then provide soft baby-safe toys for 10 minutes of free play and soothing music. Give your little one a head start to literacy by joining us at Wiggle Giggle Reads every Wednesday morning.

This program is targeted to babies 0-18 months, but all ages are welcome!

Atmos Energy presents an interactive storytime featuring movement, rhymes, music and books for age 7 and under.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Se presentan cuentos, canciones, y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años de edad. Quédese después del programa para jugar juntos. Hora de cuentos es una de las más importantes actividades de animación a la lectura para niños.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish for families with children 0-6 years of age. Stay afterwards for play time. Story time is one of the most important activities to encourage reading in children.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

What does it mean to be healthy? The 8-week Get Up & Go program teaches children the basics of healthy nutrition, physical activity, goal setting and more in a fun, encouraging environment. Parents are welcome too! The program is made possible by Children's Health.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Do you like a thriller? Join us for movies after school. You will be thoroughly entertained!

Picture the Impact of Women on the World
Join master theater artist Dana Willis to discover, through theater games, the impact of five notable women on the world and how Joan of Arc, Anne Frank, Bonnie Parker, Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks changed history. Participate in the game “Tableaux” to reenact important scenes from each woman’s story and deepen your understanding of their significant and varied contributions.

Come and have fun at our Bilingual story time and more on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven y diviértete en nuestro tiempo de cuentos bilingüe y más cada jueves a las 6 p.m. Niños de todas edades son bienvenidos.

Come and listen to stories read by Grandmas or Abuelitas. Lots of fun for all who love to hear stories read by our senior readers.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, music, and a craft activity. Ages 2-6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes.

Join us for stories, songs and dance every Friday morning! Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Join us for songs, stories, crafts and more for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers

Please join us in NorthCourt of NorthPark for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story and shavasana led by Stephanie Spett (Please bring a yoga mat.)

Join us for music, movement and an interactive story time! Ages 2 to 5 recommended.

Join us for crafts after story time!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents an exciting storytime that engages 2- to 4-year-olds in phonics and pre-reading basics with stories, rhymes and music.

Join the Lakewood Library as they host a Library Scavenger Hunt! Participants will use clues to search for items around the library, and have the opportunity to win prizes.

"Free" Math Tutoring. Registration required. Class is for students in grades K-12 that live in the South Dallas area of town. Students must sign-up to attend.

Learn how to set and reach financial goals in this 12-hour/ 4- week long workshop series. These classes will help you develop spending plans so you can keep track of your money, and will help you learn how to: Reduce your debt, Rebuild your Credit, Set Financial Goals, & Save and Plan for the future.

Play with me!

Bring your children (ages 0-3) and have a good time using educational toys, music, and movement. Group leaders will facilitate playful learning activities with your child.

Saturdays 10am to 11:15am
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

For more information, call 972-400-0286

With support from: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation

UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families



¡Juega conmigo!

Traiga a sus ninos (de 0 a 3 anos de edad) y pásela bien usando juguetes educativos, música y movimiento. Líderes de grupo facilitaran activadades de aprendizaje divertidas.

Los sábados 10am - 11:15am
En la biblioteca Prairie Creek
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Para más información, llame al 972-400-0286

Patrocinado por: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation
UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families

We are pleased to invite your child to enroll in FREE math tutoring for grades K through 12. Dr. Gil Lee, professor at UT Dallas, will lead the program with help from community and UTD volunteers. Seating is limited to 30 participants. First come, first serve.

March Meeting Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00am! This meeting is for all new and existing Friend's members to come and learn about how exci...

Chinese Storytime with Linda Li! This storytime will be told in Mandarin Chinese and English in NorthCourt of NorthPark Center and will be led by Linda Li of the Park Cities Chinese School.

Women in the United States
Explore the contributions of women in the United States from the early 1700’s to the present day with master storyteller Alfreda Rollins. Look at their letters, poetry and actions that changed the course of history. Share some of the ways that your family works together to achieve goals. Copies of poetry will be available to take home.

The Dramatic Difference focuses on drama and music storytimes that develop collaboration skills, creative problem solving skills, and drama skills. Storytimes explore contexts that enrich and develop student's self-confidence and character. Children will explore stories, songs, instruments, and games!

Would you like to volunteer with the Dallas Public Library? Attend this required orientation to find out more about the volunteer opportunities available with the library. Those interested in attending should be age 14 and older and non-court ordered.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library. The Volunteer Center of North Texas will conduct the orientation at their office, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.

Interactive storytime with Miss Hailey featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

Love crafts? Come join us for a fun drop-in children’s craft activity. Fun for the whole family!

A Tribute to Miriam Makeba
Join master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton to discover how one woman helped change the history of civil rights for Blacks in South Africa through Mbube, a form of South African singing. Learn to sing Mbube and discuss ways people can contribute to the fight for civil rights for everyone.

Join the Dallas Public Library for a children's storytime as part of the free Nasher First Saturday events at the Nasher Sculpture Center is 2001 Flora Street, Dallas TX 75201.

Dancing in the Wings
Sassy feels that her too-long legs and too-big feet will keep her from being a ballerina. Join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham to find out if Sassy achieves her dream. What is your dream? What do you want to be? Know that you can do or be anything you wish! Design and create your own “I Want to Be” crest to take home for inspiration.

Join us on Saturday afternoons for a bilingual story time and more. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven accompananos cada sabado a las una para una hora de cuentos bilinguales y mas. Ninos de cualqier edad son bienvenidos.

Join us for stories with Miss Yannique!

Make a fun craft to take home!

Come to Dallas West and learn how to play the guitar! We are looking for COMMITTED students and parents. Only six students each month. Have to choose a time slot 1pm-2pm Experts, 2pm-3pm Intermediate, and 3pm-4pm Beginners for the ENTIRE MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign-up at the circulation desk!

Learn to be a playwright! Students in grades 9-12 are invited to learn tips and techniques from a professional playwright. Whether you are already a writer, want to be a writer, or have a great idea you need help getting down, this workshop is for you! To sign up, call the Junior Players at 214-526-4076.

Come join us and have fun building whatever you want.
The Lego Club is funded by a grant from the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League and the Friends of the Library.

Parents’ Choice award winner Lizza Connor provides an interactive experience through sing-a-longs, live instrument play and dance. Lizza's new CD, Commander Salamander and her show feature original songs that encourage healthy lifestyle and teach basic music principles. Deemed "Jewel meets Laurie Berkner style" by Parents'Choice Foundation, Lizza's music has been featured in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Dallas Child and more.

Come join us for a fun children's craft! Fun for the whole family!

Join us for lots of fun activities as we get ready for spring! We'll make our own play dough and a few other spring crafts.

Famous African American Women
Led by master storyteller Alfreda Rollins, take an imaginary ride on the train with Harriet Tubman and learn about different women and their accomplishments at each stop. Create a family passport, collect stamps and facts for every stop on the rail and participate in the interactive portion of each stop’s introductions. Listen to an audiotape of poet Maya Angelou reading one of her poems.

Want to volunteer at the library? You must be at least 14 years old. If you are under 18 a parent must attend with you. Call for information.

Atmos Energy presents fun for all ages featuring a different seasonal craft every week.

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Movies @ the Library continues with Disney's Little Mermaid. Come dressed as your favorite character and feel free to sing along!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Sparky the Fire Dog Puppet Show presented by the Dallas Fire Department: Sparky and a Fire Prevention Officer teach children fire safety in an entertaining way.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Drop in between 2-4 for game time!

You'll get a bag with random objects and create a story that includes each object. A plastic dinosaur, a red ribbon, plastic ice cube and bag clip? How would you tie these together to create a story?

Frida Kahlo
Explore the unique and fascinating life of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with the Writer's Garret in this interactive program. Learn how Frida turned her many physical and emotional challenges into world-renowned art and how her use of color was so important in portraying her feelings about her life. Discuss how you think that color is expressive and write your own ‘color poem’ to take home.

Join us for stories, songs and dance each Tuesday morning. Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Storytime for toddlers who love to jump around, hear stories, and sing songs. Suggested ages: 2 - 4 years old.

Join us for this storytime filled with rhymes, books, and interactive fun designed especially for infants and toddlers. Suggested ages: birth to 2 years of age.

Interactive story time featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Interactive story time featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old

Come take an interactive virtual field trip inside the Children's Center. Oh the places we will go!

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Explore the Children's Center and learn about the library through a game of clues. Redeem your completed game card for a prize at the reference desk.

Our auditorium will be transformed into a life-size Candy Land game board with YOU as the game piece! Play with your family or come with a friend to see who will win. Small treats will be available while supplies last. Arrive any time between 2pm-4pm to play.

Do you enjoy crafts? Drop by and make something out of colorful tubes.

What can you do with a few post it pads and a wall? Create post it art! Teens will design a post it mosaic and as a team, bring it to life on the library wall!

Drop by at 2:30pm on Tuesdays and create a fun and inspiring craft!

Black American Musical Traditions
Join master storyteller Melody Bell to learn about traditional clapping, partner, circle and ring games that were created by and used by women to teach children in the South over 100 years ago. Play energetic and imaginative games to discover how children learned the alphabet, numbers, motion, movement and following directions many, many years ago.

Super Hero Science
It's a bird, it's a place - no, it's Super Hero Science! Discover the science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this interactive, educator-led show. The program explores topics such as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation and properties of light.

Antavion Williams (age 10) reads and discusses books with children ages to 6 to 15. Bring your children to this wonderful adventure which will enhance their lives.

Come to the Children's Center for one hour of one-on-one research and computer assistance. Learn how to use library resources to research school assignments and compose documents in Microsoft Word. Call 214-670-1671 to schedule a session or drop in between 4-6.

Need help making sense out of math homework? Stop by for one-on-one math tutoring for grades K - 12. Please bring your current math assignments, a pencil, and scratch paper.

Dallas West Branch will host a craft at the Jaycee Recreation Center.

Think you got what it takes to be the Highland Hills Library Connect Four, Jenga, or Hedbanz champion? Come show us your fun and competitive spirit as we enjoy game day! Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Come join us for some fun and easy Kiddy Krafts in the children's area. Kids and families are welcome to take part in this activity.

Want to Work? Need Employment Training? Teens at Work Program can help! Classes are Free! Limited spaces are available. Please is for youth ages 14-17. Requirement: Must live in 75241, 75216, or 75217 zip code.

Our auditorium will be transformed into a life-size Candy Land game board with YOU as the game piece! Play with your family or come with a friend to see who will win. Small treats will be available while supplies last. Arrive any time between 2pm-4pm to play.

If you have ever wanted to learn to juggle or would like to start again, come join us at the Prairie Creek Branch Library. Juggling class is offered every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Listen to stories, sing songs, play games, interact with other children while learning crafts, finger games, songs etc.

Interactive storytime with Miss Jenna featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

For preschoolers who love to jump around, hear stories and sing songs. Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 6 years old and younger

Interactive storytime with Miss Haley featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers welcome.

David Chicken takes the stage with his Emmy Award Winning Talent for entertaining children as being part superhero, part Elvis and 100% fun for all ages!

Join the Uku-Ladies for a musical story time full of sing-alongs, dancing, and music making

Pre-School, Infant & Toddler, Elementary School Age
Description: Join us for fun interactive stories, arts & crafts and fun activities for preschool children! Suggested ages 2- 6 years.

Great fun for all - moms/caregivers and their infants up to 24 months with interactive music and nursery rhymes!

Wiggle Giggle Reads is a great way for caregivers and babies to bond through movement, song, play, and rhyme. Children’s Librarian, Ms. Anna, will guide caregivers through 20 minutes of interactive programming, and then provide soft baby-safe toys for 10 minutes of free play and soothing music. Give your little one a head start to literacy by joining us at Wiggle Giggle Reads every Wednesday morning.

This program is targeted to babies 0-18 months, but all ages are welcome!

Join us at Dallas West Branch to play some AWESOME games! We will have Connect Four, UNO, Twister, Trouble, Monopoly, CandyLand, and Memory games! We will also have light refreshments while supplies last.

Drop in for this afternoon devoted to making musical instruments with various craft supplies. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity!

Do you like to make things? Join us for this fun hour of crafting.

Watch a movie, and if you like, make a craft related to the movie.

Colored pencils and markers along with highly detailed coloring sheets equals beautiful fun.

Seven Brave Women
Join storyteller Audrey Turner and take a journey through time as a young girl recounts the adventures and achievements of her female ancestors, seven brave women, who left their imprints on the past and on her. Explore the brave women in your own family and weave together stories of their courage and determination to take home!

SUPER HERO SCIENCE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s Super Hero Science! Discover the
science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this
interactive, educator-led show. The program explores topics such
as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation
and properties of light.

Atmos Energy presents an interactive storytime featuring movement, rhymes, music and books for age 7 and under.

Dancing in the Wings
Sassy feels that her too-long legs and too-big feet will keep her from being a ballerina. Join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham to find out if Sassy achieves her dream. What is your dream? What do you want to be? Know that you can do or be anything you wish! Design and create your own “I Want to Be” crest to take home for inspiration.

Think you got what it takes to be the Highland Hills Library Connect Four, Jenga, or Hedbanz champion? Come show us your fun and competitive spirit as we enjoy game day! Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

The orientation covers volunteer opportunities and services for community outreach volunteers. All community service volunteers must call Volunteer Center Community Service Restitution, Director Jean Wells at 214-821-8711, to register for orientation.

Dancing in the Wings
Sassy feels that her too-long legs and too-big feet will keep her from being a ballerina. Join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham to find out if Sassy achieves her dream. What is your dream? What do you want to be? Know that you can do or be anything you wish! Design and create your own “I Want to Be” crest to take home for inspiration.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Se presentan cuentos, canciones, y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años de edad. Quédese después del programa para jugar juntos. Hora de cuentos es una de las más importantes actividades de animación a la lectura para niños.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish for families with children 0-6 years of age. Stay afterwards for play time. Story time is one of the most important activities to encourage reading in children.

Who is Michelle Obama?
Join Master storyteller Alfreda Rollins to explore some of First Lady Michelle Obama’s programs and ideas that have been implemented to improve the lives of children and families. Share with the group what you can do to positively impact your community, your school and your surroundings. “Get Up and Move” to Mrs. Obama’s exercises and plant some vegetable seeds to take home.

Join the fun of learning the art of paper folding - transform paper into a flower, a box, or an animal.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Stop by Kleberg-Rylie for a festive, St. Patrick's Day celebration. A movie and themed crafts will be on hand to make sure you get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day while learning about St. Patrick and his home country of Ireland.

Come join us as we view the latest and greatest feature film.

Come watch a fun movie!

SUPER HERO SCIENCE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s Super Hero Science! Discover the
science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this
interactive, educator-led show.The program explores topics such
as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation
and properties of light.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Do you like a thriller? Join us for movies after school. You will be thoroughly entertained!

Join us for a family-friendly night of Bingo. Open to all ages, we will have a fun night of Bingo with prizes for the winners.

Join us for this movie about an ordinary figurine who is drafted into a fellowship that is on a mission to stop an evil plan to conquer the world. The hilarious film is fun for the whole family. Popcorn will be served while supplies last.

Come and have fun at our Bilingual story time and more on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven y diviértete en nuestro tiempo de cuentos bilingüe y más cada jueves a las 6 p.m. Niños de todas edades son bienvenidos.

Come and listen to stories read by Grandmas or Abuelitas. Lots of fun for all who love to hear stories read by our senior readers.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, music, and a craft activity. Ages 2-6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes.

Join us for songs, stories, crafts and more for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers

Please join us in NorthCourt of NorthPark for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story and shavasana led by Stephanie Spett (Please bring a yoga mat.)

Join us for music, movement and an interactive story time! Ages 2 to 5 recommended.

Join us for crafts after story time!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Join us at Dallas West Branch to play some AWESOME games! We will have Connect Four, UNO, Twister, Trouble, Monopoly, CandyLand, and Memory games! We will also have light refreshments while supplies last.

Join us for a showing of a family-friendly film adapted from Eve Titus's book "Basil of Baker Street." For specific information on what's showing, please give us a call at 214-670-6333. Movie snacks will be provided.

Come and play with LEGOs and DUPLOs! Use your imagination and make something unique!

Join us for a scary, horrific, terrifying movie!

Atmos Energy presents an exciting storytime that engages 2- to 4-year-olds in phonics and pre-reading basics with stories, rhymes and music.

Picture the Impact of Women on the World
Join master theater artist Dana Willis to discover, through theater games, the impact of five notable women on the world and how Joan of Arc, Anne Frank, Bonnie Parker, Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks changed history. Participate in the game “Tableaux” to reenact important scenes from each woman’s story and deepen your understanding of their significant and varied contributions.

Join the Lakewood Library as they host a movie about a detective who also happens to be a mouse! Call the library for more information.

Free Math Tutoring. Registration required. Class is for students in grades K-12 that live in the South Dallas area of town. Students must sign-up to attend.

Learn how to set and reach financial goals in this 12-hour/ 4 week long workshop series. These classes will help you develop spending plans so you can keep track of your money, and will help you learn how to Reduce your debt, Rebuild your credit, Set financial goals, and Save & plan for the future.

Play with me!

Bring your children (ages 0-3) and have a good time using educational toys, music, and movement. Group leaders will facilitate playful learning activities with your child.

Saturdays 10am to 11:15am
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

For more information, call 972-400-0286

With support from: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation

UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families



¡Juega conmigo!

Traiga a sus ninos (de 0 a 3 anos de edad) y pásela bien usando juguetes educativos, música y movimiento. Líderes de grupo facilitaran activadades de aprendizaje divertidas.

Los sábados 10am - 11:15am
En la biblioteca Prairie Creek
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Para más información, llame al 972-400-0286

Patrocinado por: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation
UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families

We are pleased to invite your child to enroll in FREE math tutoring for grades K through 12. Dr. Gil Lee, professor at UT Dallas, will lead the program with help from community and UTD volunteers. Seating is limited to 30 participants. First come, first serve.

Please join us in NorthCourt of NorthPark for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story and shavasana led by Stephanie Spett (Please bring a yoga mat.)

The Dramatic Difference focuses on drama and music storytimes that develop collaboration skills, creative problem solving skills, and drama skills. Storytimes explore contexts that enrich and develop student's self-confidence and character. Children will explore stories, songs, instruments, and games!

Would you like to volunteer with the Dallas Public Library? Attend this required orientation to find out more about the volunteer opportunities available with the library. Those interested in attending should be age 14 and older and non-court ordered.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library. The Volunteer Center of North Texas will conduct the orientation at their office, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.

Interactive storytime with Miss Hailey featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

Dancing in the Wings
Sassy feels that her too-long legs and too-big feet will keep her from being a ballerina. Join master storyteller Rolanda Brigham to find out if Sassy achieves her dream. What is your dream? What do you want to be? Know that you can do or be anything you wish! Design and create your own “I Want to Be” crest to take home for inspiration.

Love crafts? Come join us for a fun drop-in children’s craft activity. Fun for the whole family!

A Tribute to Miriam Makeba
Join master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton to discover how one woman helped change the history of civil rights for Blacks in South Africa through Mbube, a form of South African singing. Learn to sing Mbube and discuss ways people can contribute to the fight for civil rights for everyone.

Join us on Saturday afternoons for a bilingual story time and more. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven accompananos cada sabado a las una para una hora de cuentos bilinguales y mas. Ninos de cualqier edad son bienvenidos.

Make a fun craft to take home!

Come to Dallas West and learn how to play the guitar! We are looking for COMMITTED students and parents. Only six students each month. Have to choose a time slot 1pm-2pm Experts, 2pm-3pm Intermediate, and 3pm-4pm Beginners for the ENTIRE MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign-up at the circulation desk!

Come join us for a fun children's craft! Fun for the whole family!

Come to the library for hands on science experiments that show you what it’s like to do detective work including identifying fingerprints, and matching evidence to a crime scene! Recommended for ages 7-12.

Program made possible with a grant from The Dallas Foundation

Best Buy squad agents will teach a FREE hour-long coding workshop for teens. Seating is limited to 15.

Whirled on a String!
Yo-Yo and Spin Top Champion, Val Oliver, will be demonstrating the spinning skill arts of yo-yo, spin top and diabolo,
while incorporating the science behind things that spin. This fun and educational performance will teach about gyroscopic motion, friction, gravity, levers and the physics of spinning objects, as well as give some helpful hints about getting started yo-yoing.

Come watch a popular movie on our giant screen!

Come join us for our childrens party on the second Saturday of the month . Free games, crafts, and activities for the kids. You won't want to miss out.

Black American Musical Traditions
Join master storyteller Melody Bell to learn about traditional clapping, partner, circle and ring games that were created by and used by women to teach children in the South over 100 years ago. Play energetic and imaginative games to discover how children learned the alphabet, numbers, motion, movement and following directions many, many years ago.

Join us for this hands-on STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Limited to first 20 participants in grades 1-5. Come to the Information Desk starting at 2:30pm to pick up your free ticket into the program.

Want to volunteer at the Library? Come to our volunteer orientation the second Saturday of the month to find out how you can help. Volunteers must be over 14 years of age (with parental permission) and consent to a background check.

Do you like dogs? Do you like to read? How about reading to dogs? Yes? Then come join us for this fun and furry experience with some of our four-legged friends. They are just begging for a good story!

Atmos Energy presents fun for all ages featuring a different seasonal craft every week.

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Join us for stories, songs and dance each Tuesday morning. Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Famous African American Women
Led by master storyteller Alfreda Rollins, take an imaginary ride on the train with Harriet Tubman and learn about different women and their accomplishments at each stop. Create a family passport, collect stamps and facts for every stop on the rail and participate in the interactive portion of each stop’s introductions. Listen to an audiotape of poet Maya Angelou reading one of her poems.

Storytime for toddlers who love to jump around, hear stories, and sing songs. Suggested ages: 2 - 4 years old.

Join us for this storytime filled with rhymes, books, and interactive fun designed especially for infants and toddlers. Suggested ages: birth to 2 years of age.

Interactive story time featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

White Rock Hills Branch invites all homeschool families to join us for our monthly Homeschool Special! This month, we explore the properties of air and the Bernoulli Effect. Learn how to inflate a giant windbag with only one breath.

Drop by at 2:30pm on Tuesdays and create a fun and inspiring craft!

Join us for hands-on science! Sessions include Snap Circuits (making electronic devices that spin, light up, and fly); LEGO Challenge; Hour of Code (introductory computer programming); and more!

Antavion Williams (age 10) reads and discusses books with children ages to 6 to 15. Bring your children to this wonderful adventure which will enhance their lives.

Come to the Children's Center for one hour of one-on-one research and computer assistance. Learn how to use library resources to research school assignments and compose documents in Microsoft Word. Call 214-670-1671 to schedule a session or drop in between 4-6.

Need help making sense out of math homework? Stop by for one-on-one math tutoring for grades K - 12. Please bring your current math assignments, a pencil, and scratch paper.

Dallas West Branch will host a craft at the Jaycee Recreation Center.

Come join us for some fun and easy Kiddy Krafts in the children's area. Kids and families are welcome to take part in this activity.

Want to Work? Need Employment Training? Teens at Work Program can help! Classes are Free! Limited spaces are available. Please is for youth ages 14-17. Requirement: Must live in 75241, 75216, or 75217 zip code.

If you have ever wanted to learn to juggle or would like to start again, come join us at the Prairie Creek Branch Library. Juggling class is offered every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Would you like to volunteer at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library? Volunteer Orientation is the third Tuesday of every month.

Would you like to have the opportunity to plan teen programs at the library? Are you looking for experience to list on your resume? Come join the Teen Advisory Council at White Rock Hills Library. Be a part of a group of teens who will be leaders that plan events for local teens and gain experience for your resume while doing it. This is a co-sponsored program between the White Rock Hills Library and the White Rock YMCA.

Listen to stories, sing songs, play games, interact with other children while learning crafts, finger games, songs etc.

Interactive storytime with Miss Jenna featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

For preschoolers who love to jump around, hear stories and sing songs. Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 6 years old and younger

Interactive storytime with Miss Haley featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers welcome.

Steam, water, snow and ice. Water is the only natural substance that can take on this many forms - naturally! Meteorologist Maggie will perform magic that will demonstrate various weather phenomena!

Pre-School, Infant & Toddler, Elementary School Age
Description: Join us for fun interactive stories, arts & crafts and fun activities for preschool children! Suggested ages 2- 6 years.

Great fun for all - moms/caregivers and their infants up to 24 months with interactive music and nursery rhymes!

Atmos Energy presents an interactive storytime featuring movement, rhymes, music and books for age 7 and under.

SUPER HERO SCIENCE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s Super Hero Science! Discover the
science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this
interactive, educator-led show.The program explores topics such
as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation
and properties of light.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes. Have Fun!

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Se presentan cuentos, canciones, y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años de edad. Quédese después del programa para jugar juntos. Hora de cuentos es una de las más importantes actividades de animación a la lectura para niños.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish for families with children 0-6 years of age. Stay afterwards for play time. Story time is one of the most important activities to encourage reading in children.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

What does it mean to be healthy? The 8-week Get Up & Go program teaches children the basics of healthy nutrition, physical activity, goal setting and more in a fun, encouraging environment. Parents are welcome too! The program is made possible by Children's Health.

Picture the Impact of Women on the World
Join master theater artist Dana Willis to discover, through theater games, the impact of five notable women on the world and how Joan of Arc, Anne Frank, Bonnie Parker, Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks changed history. Participate in the game “Tableaux” to reenact important scenes from each woman’s story and deepen your understanding of their significant and varied contributions.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Come to the library in your pajamas for a fun reading program in the auditorium. Join Ms. Anna for this wacky reading event every month. Non-pajama wearing patrons are welcome!

This program is targeted to children ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old, but all ages are welcome!

Come and have fun at our Bilingual story time and more on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven y diviértete en nuestro tiempo de cuentos bilingüe y más cada jueves a las 6 p.m. Niños de todas edades son bienvenidos.

Come and listen to stories read by Grandmas or Abuelitas. Lots of fun for all who love to hear stories read by our senior readers.

If you are 14 or older and interested in becoming a Dallas Public Library volunteer, please attend this orientation session to learn more about our opportunities and fill out an application.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-821-8711 ext.410 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library.

Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along your favorite snuggly and enjoy being entertained with sweet dream stories and songs. All ages are welcome.

Nextdoor is a social networking website for neighborhoods. It allows users to connect with people who live in their neighborhood.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, music, and a craft activity. Ages 2-6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes.

Join us for stories, songs and dance every Friday morning! Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Join us for songs, stories, crafts and more for children ages 6 and under and their caregivers

Please join us in NorthCourt of NorthPark for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story and shavasana led by Stephanie Spett (Please bring a yoga mat.)

Join us for music, movement and an interactive story time! Ages 2 to 5 recommended.

Join us for crafts after story time!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents an exciting storytime that engages 2- to 4-year-olds in phonics and pre-reading basics with stories, rhymes and music.

SUPER HERO SCIENCE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, it’s Super Hero Science! Discover the
science behind super heroes and their amazing powers with this
interactive, educator-led show. The program explores topics such
as energy, forces and motion, smart materials, magnetism, levitation
and properties of light.

Join the Lakewood Library as they host a story time filled with fun and mystery.

Play with me!

Bring your children (ages 0-3) and have a good time using educational toys, music, and movement. Group leaders will facilitate playful learning activities with your child.

Saturdays 10am to 11:15am
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

For more information, call 972-400-0286

With support from: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation

UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families



¡Juega conmigo!

Traiga a sus ninos (de 0 a 3 anos de edad) y pásela bien usando juguetes educativos, música y movimiento. Líderes de grupo facilitaran activadades de aprendizaje divertidas.

Los sábados 10am - 11:15am
En la biblioteca Prairie Creek
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Para más información, llame al 972-400-0286

Patrocinado por: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation
UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families

Interested in becoming a leader? Join the South Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Youth Club. Participate in leadership skills, community service skills, and gain necessary life skills. Club meets every third Saturday. For more information, please contact 3rd Vice President, Sharon Martin at 214-908-5728 or at sgmhansrusty@prodigy.net.

Spanish Storytime with Senora Lilia!
Ms. Lilia is a native of Argentina and has worked as a librarian with the Dallas Public Library for over 10 years. She is very creative and enjoys reading to children!

The Dramatic Difference focuses on drama and music storytimes that develop collaboration skills, creative problem solving skills, and drama skills. Storytimes explore contexts that enrich and develop student's self-confidence and character. Children will explore stories, songs, instruments, and games!

Would you like to volunteer with the Dallas Public Library? Attend this required orientation to find out more about the volunteer opportunities available with the library. Those interested in attending should be age 14 and older and non-court ordered.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library. The Volunteer Center of North Texas will conduct the orientation at their office, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.

Interactive storytime with Miss Hailey featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

Love crafts? Come join us for a fun drop-in children’s craft activity. Fun for the whole family!

Join us on Saturday afternoons for a bilingual story time and more. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven accompananos cada sabado a las una para una hora de cuentos bilinguales y mas. Ninos de cualqier edad son bienvenidos.

Join us for stories with Miss Yannique!

Make a fun craft to take home!

Save on the cost of the prom with a free dress! High school students are invited to pick out a new or gently-used dress to help defray the expense of the big night. Reserve an appointment by calling 214-670-0344.

Come to Dallas West and learn how to play the guitar! We are looking for COMMITTED students and parents. Only six students each month. Have to choose a time slot 1pm-2pm Experts, 2pm-3pm Intermediate, and 3pm-4pm Beginners for the ENTIRE MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign-up at the circulation desk!

Who is Michelle Obama?
Join Master storyteller Alfreda Rollins to explore some of First Lady Michelle Obama’s programs and ideas that have been implemented to improve the lives of children and families. Share with the group what you can do to positively impact your community, your school and your surroundings. “Get Up and Move” to Mrs. Obama’s exercises and plant some vegetable seeds to take home.

Children and families can enjoy some craft-time or play games. Have fun and shop Friends Book Sale! Different activities each month.

Creativity Puppet Show presented by Mark Burrows also known as Mister Mark, Get Set, Go! Creativity – From the creative mind of award-winning children’s singer-songwriter Mister Mark, comes a show that celebrates the creative spirit in all of us.
Utilizing everything from songs to stories, puppetry to percussion, Mister Mark does more than perform. He empowers children to believe in their own creative potential.

Come join us for a fun children's craft! Fun for the whole family!

Are you in grades 9-12? Do you have an idea for a play in your head, but can't get it on paper? Have you written a play and want pointers from a professional playwright? Have you ever been the least bit interested in writing a play? Then come and experience the magic that will happen during this workshop when you are exposed to tips and techniques that will aid in your development as a young playwright! Register by emailing elizabeth@juniorplayers.org or calling 214-526-4076.

Come to the library and create works of art.

The Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Showcase
The Big Squeeze is a statewide contest for accordion players ages 21 and under to showcase their performance abilities in any genre of music: polka, zydeco, conjunto, Tejano, Cajun, and more!

Bring a book or pick one off the library's shelf and sign up for a time slot to read to a registered Therapy Dog!

Lets get together and play Wireless! An afternoon of fast fun the wireless way for teens and tweens!

Atmos Energy presents fun for all ages featuring a different seasonal craft every week.

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Octogenarian and author Dan C. Pak tells his story of growing up in Korea and the division of the country that has resulted in separation, violence, and deep sadness for many people. His is a love story of country, family, and true love. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII when Korea was divided into North and South.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Join us for stories, songs and dance each Tuesday morning. Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Storytime for toddlers who love to jump around, hear stories, and sing songs. Suggested ages: 2 - 4 years old.

Join us for this storytime filled with rhymes, books, and interactive fun designed especially for infants and toddlers. Suggested ages: birth to 2 years of age.

Interactive story time featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Dallas Lace Society Lacemaker's Shop. Please call Debbie Stone at (972) 407-1775 with any questions.

Drop by at 2:30pm on Tuesdays and create a fun and inspiring craft!

Join us for hands-on science! Sessions include Snap Circuits (making electronic devices that spin, light up, and fly); LEGO Challenge; Hour of Code (introductory computer programming); and more!

Antavion Williams (age 10) reads and discusses books with children ages to 6 to 15. Bring your children to this wonderful adventure which will enhance their lives.

Need help making sense out of math homework? Stop by for one-on-one math tutoring for grades K - 12. Please bring your current math assignments, a pencil, and scratch paper.

Dallas West Branch will host a craft at the Jaycee Recreation Center.

Come join us for some fun and easy Kiddy Krafts in the children's area. Kids and families are welcome to take part in this activity.

Want to Work? Need Employment Training? Teens at Work Program can help! Classes are Free! Limited spaces are available. Please is for youth ages 14-17. Requirement: Must live in 75241, 75216, or 75217 zip code.

If you have ever wanted to learn to juggle or would like to start again, come join us at the Prairie Creek Branch Library. Juggling class is offered every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm.

Learn How to Find Free, Reliable Health Care Information Online. Presented by UT Southwestern Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center.

Listen to stories, sing songs, play games, interact with other children while learning crafts, finger games, songs etc.

Interactive storytime with Miss Jenna featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

For preschoolers who love to jump around, hear stories and sing songs. Suggested ages: 3 - 5 years old

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: 6 years old and younger

Interactive storytime with Miss Haley featuring books, movement, rhymes, and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Parents and caregivers welcome.

Where the Wild Things Are presented by Doryane Breedlove. A creative rendition of the 1964 Caldecott Medal winner is presented by local storytelling talent Dorayne Breedlove, featuring interpretive dance, a wolf suit, and a journey to the land where your children will become the “Wild Things” as they roar their terrible roars!

Pre-School, Infant & Toddler, Elementary School Age
Description: Join us for fun interactive stories, arts & crafts and fun activities for preschool children! Suggested ages 2- 6 years.

Great fun for all - moms/caregivers and their infants up to 24 months with interactive music and nursery rhymes!

Atmos Energy presents an interactive storytime featuring movement, rhymes, music and books for age 7 and under.

Picture the Impact of Women on the World
Join master theater artist Dana Willis to discover, through theater games, the impact of five notable women on the world and how Joan of Arc, Anne Frank, Bonnie Parker, Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks changed history. Participate in the game “Tableaux” to reenact important scenes from each woman’s story and deepen your understanding of their significant and varied contributions.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Suggested ages: under 6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes. Have Fun!

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Se presentan cuentos, canciones, y rimas en español para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años de edad. Quédese después del programa para jugar juntos. Hora de cuentos es una de las más importantes actividades de animación a la lectura para niños.

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish for families with children 0-6 years of age. Stay afterwards for play time. Story time is one of the most important activities to encourage reading in children.

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

What does it mean to be healthy? The 8-week Get Up & Go program teaches children the basics of healthy nutrition, physical activity, goal setting and more in a fun, encouraging environment. Parents are welcome too! The program is made possible by Children's Health.

Atmos Energy presents fun for 2- and 3-year-olds who love to jump around, hear a story, sing a song and do finger plays.

Do you like a thriller? Join us for movies after school. You will be thoroughly entertained!

Kids of all ages may join us after school to relax with their friends and enjoy fun activities.

Join us every fourth Thursday in the Auditorium for a family-friendly movie. A coloring activity will also be provided for children. To find out which movie is featured this month, please contact the Polk-Wisdom Branch.

Come and have fun at our Bilingual story time and more on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Children of all ages welcome.

Ven y diviértete en nuestro tiempo de cuentos bilingüe y más cada jueves a las 6 p.m. Niños de todas edades son bienvenidos.

Come and listen to stories read by Grandmas or Abuelitas. Lots of fun for all who love to hear stories read by our senior readers.

Join the Lakewood Library as they host a Sherlock Holmes Drawing Contest. Simply Draw anything related to Sherlock Holmes, drop it off at the Lakewood Library, and you will be entered for a chance to win tickets to the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at the Perot Museum.

Interactive storytime featuring books, movement, rhymes, music, and a craft activity. Ages 2-6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes.

Join us for stories, songs and dance every Friday morning! Recommended for six (6) years of age and younger.

Please join us in NorthCourt of NorthPark for a literary journey through yoga breathing, stretching, story and shavasana led by Stephanie Spett (Please bring a yoga mat.)

Join us for music, movement and an interactive story time! Ages 2 to 5 recommended.

Join us for crafts after story time!

Atmos Energy presents delightful fun for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories!

Atmos Energy presents an exciting storytime that engages 2- to 4-year-olds in phonics and pre-reading basics with stories, rhymes and music.

Free Math Tutoring. Registration required. Class is for students in grades K-12 that live in the South Dallas area of town. Students must sign-up to attend.

Play with me!

Bring your children (ages 0-3) and have a good time using educational toys, music, and movement. Group leaders will facilitate playful learning activities with your child.

Saturdays 10am to 11:15am
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

For more information, call 972-400-0286

With support from: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation

UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families



¡Juega conmigo!

Traiga a sus ninos (de 0 a 3 anos de edad) y pásela bien usando juguetes educativos, música y movimiento. Líderes de grupo facilitaran activadades de aprendizaje divertidas.

Los sábados 10am - 11:15am
En la biblioteca Prairie Creek
9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Para más información, llame al 972-400-0286

Patrocinado por: Children’s Medical Center, George and Fay Young Foundation, Harold B Simmons Foundation, the Dallas Foundation
UT Dallas
Center for Children and Families

Sherlock Holmes is at the Library! In celebration of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s traveling Sherlock Holmes exhibit the Bookmarks library invites you to explore Sherlock Holmes’ mysterious world through, story, crafts, quizzes and tea samples provided by Teavana!. The library’s display shelves will be stocked with the books written by Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle and DVDs, and a few surreptitious sleuths will have the opportunity to win free passes to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!

The Dramatic Difference focuses on drama and music storytimes that develop collaboration skills, creative problem solving skills, and drama skills. Storytimes explore contexts that enrich and develop student's self-confidence and character. Children will explore stories, songs, instruments, and games!

Would you like to volunteer with the Dallas Public Library? Attend this required orientation to find out more about the volunteer opportunities available with the library. Those interested in attending should be age 14 and older and non-court ordered.

All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for the Dallas Public Library. The Volunteer Center of North Texas will conduct the orientation at their office, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.

The Easter Fairy visits Kleberg-Rylie Library Branch with fun, games, and more fun. Feel free to come in fairy dress.

Interactive storytime with Miss Hailey featuring books, movement, rhymes and music. Parents and caregivers are welcome.

Women in the United States
Explore the contributions of women in the United States from the early 1700’s to the present day with master storyteller Alfreda Rollins. Look at their letters, poetry and actions that changed the course of history. Share some of the ways that your family works together to achieve goals. Copies of poetry will be available to take home.

Love crafts? Come join us for a fun drop-in children’s craft activity. Fun for the whole family!

Come help our furry friends with their reading. Children read to dogs to build confidence with reading. Ages 6-12

Frida Kahlo
Explore the unique and fascinating life of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with storyteller Audrey Turner in this interactive program. Learn how Frida turned her many physical and emotional challenges into world-renowned art and how her use of color was so important in portraying her feelings about her life. Discuss how you think that color is expressive and write your own ‘color poem’ to take home.

Join us for stories with Miss Yannique!

Make a fun craft to take home!

Come to Dallas West and learn how to play the guitar! We are looking for COMMITTED students and parents. Only six students each month. Have to choose a time slot 1pm-2pm Experts, 2pm-3pm Intermediate, and 3pm-4pm Beginners for the ENTIRE MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign-up at the circulation desk!

Save on the cost of the prom with a free dress! High school students are invited to pick out a new or gently-used dress to help defray the expense of the big night. Reserve an appointment by calling 214-670-0965.

Come join us for a fun children's craft! Fun for the whole family!

All you have to do is come up with the title and Paul Slavens will add his musical magic to the keyboard. Before you know it we will be singing your song! We can sing about your dog or cat, Mom or Dad or what you had for lunch! You can make a song out of anything. So, bring your ideas, clap your hands, dance your feet and Let’s
Make a Song with Paul Slavens!

Whether you're a beginner or have more advanced skills, come spend some time practicing your drawing, and getting tips and advice.

Come join us in the Auditorium for our Monthly Game Day. We will have games of all kinds, Chess, Checkers, Wii and board games. You won't want to miss out.

Court-Ordered Volunteers All court ordered community service volunteers must call The Volunteer Center of North Texas at 214-818-9835 to register for and complete orientation before volunteering for...

BALLOONACY
It's all about clowns, balloons and the magic of live theater as Dallas Children's Theater provides a sneak peek at its upcoming production of BALLOONACY. Our youngest audiences are sure to enjoy this award-winning story of a lonely old man and his friendship with a balloon. Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this play shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. Come see how actions speak so much louder than words in this special NorthPark appearance! You just might walk away with your own balloon!

A Tribute to Miriam Makeba
Join master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton to discover how one woman helped change the history of civil rights for Blacks in South Africa through Mbube, a form of South African singing. Learn to sing Mbube and discuss ways people can contribute to the fight for civil rights for everyone.

Join us in the Black Box Theater for a movie on Saturday afternoon. Show starts at 3pm.

Atmos Energy presents fun for all ages featuring a different seasonal craft every week.

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!