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.

Interactive storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and crafts. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

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

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

Interested in learning to play bridge? Seasoned player? Join us for an afternoon of fun. Ages 14 and up.

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.

Robin is Free Presents Langston Hughes character "Moma La'Vern" for children of all ages. Come and see her in full costume as a preview for African American History month. Robin Perry is a Preacher, Poet, Writer, Storyteller and Performer. She is a One Woman Show expounding upon the works of prolific African-American poets.

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

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.

Bring your children (ages 0-36 months) and have a good time playing with educational toys. A bilingual development specialist will provide ideas on how to have fun while promoting your child’s development.

Venga y pase un buen rato con sus hijos (edades 0-36 meses) usando jugetes educativos. Una especialista bilingue les ofrecera ideas divertidal para promover el desarrollo de su ninos.

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

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

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

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 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.

Learn to draw anime and manga with Raquel, our resident artist!

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.

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

Pigment School of the Arts presents Classic Craft Creations! Pigment School of the Arts is committed to nurturing the creative spirit within each developing artist!

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.

AAre you interested in learning how to play the guitar? We are looking for committed students and parents! Available for only six students per month with set time slots from 12pm-1pm or 1pm-2pm for the entire MONTH! Guitars will be provided. Free! Sign up at the circulation desk!

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!

Come use your creativity and join us for an hour of crafting fun.

Maricela and Friends presents, Give the Gift of Laughter! In English and in Spanish Maricela and her puppet friends encourage good morals such as love, friendship, respect, health, obedience, excellence, self-esteem and laughter.

Join our bilingual knitting group for an afternoon of great fun as participants discuss patterns and share ideas! Knit, crochet, needlepoint, or any sort of threadwork is welcomed.

Únete a nuestro grupo bilingüe para los patrones de punto, la discusión y mucha diversión! De punto de ganchillo, encaje de aguja, o cualquier tipo de aguja con hilos es bienvenido.

Interested in learning how to play the piano? Join us at Grauwler Park Branch. Sign up at the circulation desk!

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

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Concord Missionary Church
6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237
1st and 3rd Monday
10:00 - 11:30am

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!

Childrens Choice Learning Center
7701 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
1st & 3rd Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Show Way

Did you know that during the time of slavery, people used secret coded messages on quilts as maps when traveling to the north, so they could be free? Called Show Way, this tradition continued through generations and generations. Join storyteller Audrey Turner for the fascinating tale . Make your own paper quilt to take home and contribute your creativity to a group quilt!

Tadpole Tales is a fun, free, and social way for the very young to learn language and counting skills. This storytime aims to introduce children to the world of books and reading with fun, interactive experiences in a safe environment. Tadpole Tales incudes stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, bubbles and ends with a simple craft activity. Total program length is between 30 and 45 minutes. Join children’s librarian, Ms. Anna, every Tuesday at 11:15 for Tadpole Tales!

This program is targeted to children ranging in age from 2 to 4 years old, but all ages are welcome!

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.

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.

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.

Books and Music go well together when the Kidville Singers serenade the children with lyrics inspired from literature!

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

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.

Every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library join us afterschool for a fun activity - crafts, science games, performances, and more!

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.

Interactive storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and crafts. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

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!

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

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

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

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.)

Dallas West Branch is hosting a craft time at Katie's Little Angel's Daycare.

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

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate all the things that make the month of February special: Black History Month, Library Lovers' Month, Valentine's Day, National Give a Friend A Card Day, and many more! Join us for a special storytime at 11 a.m., followed by games, crafts and other fun activities. Stay all day, or drop in when you can!

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

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 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.

Anansi the Spider and the Moss Covered Rock
Join master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and her clever puppets to see this West African tale about a trickster spider and his plan to deceive the animals and steal their food. Does he succeed? What happens to the animals’ food? Find out how doing the right thing and doing it in the right way saves the day!

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 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.

Tommy Terrific is a big kid that shows up at your event to watch his Uncle Fumpernutter perform his magic show! When no one can find Uncle Fumpernutter, Tommy takes over! Unfortunately, Tommy's never done magic before, but with the help of the kids and the Magician's Handbook, everyone has a great time!

Learn about George Crum, and how he invented the potato chip as we celebrate Black History Month. We'll have a special storytime followed by a fun craft - potato printing!

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

Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

Join storyteller Audrey Turner to learn about a remarkable man named Dave, a gifted poet and artist who lived over 200 years ago. Although Dave was not allowed to be expressive, he left behind beautiful and extraordinary works of art. Following his example, write your own poem and make a clay pot to take home.

I Live in Music
Let master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton introduce you to the world of jazz from Africa to New Orleans and its history through poetry and the paintings of African-American artist Romare Beardon. Participate in creating an audience collage reflecting the music you hear and what it means to you.

No experience needed! Your fingers are your knitting needles!
Watch how easily you can knit using your hands, concentration, some dexterity, and a bit of yarn. Possibly the very first knitted loop originated this way. In time you'll have a necklace, headband,
bracelet, belt, or scarf, your choice. All supplies will be provided. Ages 7 and up welcome. Please go online or see a staff member to register.

Bring your imagination and come build with LEGOs.

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

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles? Come get puzzled as we to put together complicated jigsaw puzzles. We will have a few to choose from to put together.

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!

Understanding Black History

Master musician Doc Gibbs leads a lively discussion that centers on understanding black history. History will come alive through narratives, engaging songs and dramatic role playing! Acquire an appreciation for courage, fairness, faith and perseverance. Share your ideas and opinions with others.

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

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

Join us for interactive stories, music, rhymes and fingerplays and movement each Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Tadpole Tales is a fun, free, and social way for the very young to learn language and counting skills. This storytime aims to introduce children to the world of books and reading with fun, interactive experiences in a safe environment. Tadpole Tales incudes stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, bubbles and ends with a simple craft activity. Total program length is between 30 and 45 minutes. Join children’s librarian, Ms. Anna, every Tuesday at 11:15 for Tadpole Tales!

This program is targeted to children ranging in age from 2 to 4 years old, but all ages are welcome!

Anansi the Spider and the Moss Covered Rock
Join master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and her clever puppets to see this West African tale about a trickster spider and his plan to deceive the animals and steal their food. Does he succeed? What happens to the animals’ food? Find out how doing the right thing and doing it in the right way saves the day!

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATIONS
Put on your detective hat and join us as we investigate scientific
deduction! During this program,you’ll explore how scientists use
the clues left in nature to identify wildlife by analyzing evidence such as footprints and hair samples.

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.

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

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

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

Join magician Brett Roberts as he leads you on a quest through an enchanted forest. You'll see fairies and dragons along the way, and be transported to a world of wonder and fast paced adventure with magic, stories and lots of audience participation!

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

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.

I Live in Music
Let master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton introduce you to the world of jazz from Africa to New Orleans and its history through poetry and the paintings of African-American artist Romare Beardon. Participate in creating an audience collage reflecting the music you hear and what it means to you.

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATIONS
Put on your detective hat and join us as we investigate scientific
deduction! During this program, you’ll explore how scientists use
the clues left in nature to identify wildlife by analyzing evidence such as footprints and hair samples.

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.

Every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library join us afterschool for a fun activity - crafts, science games, performances, and more!

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.

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.

Anansi the Spider and the Moss Covered Rock
Join master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and her clever puppets to see this West African tale about a trickster spider and his plan to deceive the animals and steal their food. Does he succeed? What happens to the animals’ food? Find out how doing the right thing and doing it in the right way saves the day!

Interactive storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and crafts. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

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.

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

Understanding Black History

Master musician Doc Gibbs leads a lively discussion that centers on understanding black history. History will come alive through narratives, engaging songs and dramatic role playing! Acquire an appreciation for courage, fairness, faith and perseverance. Share your ideas and opinions with others.

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.

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATIONS
Put on your detective hat and join us as we investigate scientific
deduction! During this program, you’ll explore how scientists use
the clues left in nature to identify wildlife by analyzing evidence such as footprints and hair samples.

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

New Volunteers must take one-hour mandated orientation to volunteer at the library. Volunteer orientation is offered the second Thursday of the month at 5 pm in the Mountain Creek Branch Library auditorium.

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 and music, and a fun craft. Ages 2-6 years old. Join us every week for great stories on a variety of themes. Have Fun!

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

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.)

Dallas West Branch is hosting a craft time at Katie's Little Angel's Daycare.

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.

Anansi the Spider and the Moss Covered Rock
Join master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and her clever puppets to see this West African tale about a trickster spider and his plan to deceive the animals and steal their food. Does he succeed? What happens to the animals’ food? Find out how doing the right thing and doing it in the right way saves the day!

"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!

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.

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.

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

Show Way

Did you know that during the time of slavery, people used secret coded messages on quilts as maps when traveling to the north, so they could be free? Called Show Way, this tradition continued through generations and generations. Join storyteller Audrey Turner for the fascinating tale . Make your own paper quilt to take home and contribute your creativity to a group quilt!

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!

My Funny Valentine presented by Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse!
Silly clowns plus funny puppets equals lots of love!

Create heartfelt valentines for your loved ones. Activities available for all ages.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with fun hands-on experiments that use candy to show basic scientific principles.

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

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.

I Live in Music
Let master musicians Rochelle Rabouin and Stewart Shelton introduce you to the world of jazz from Africa to New Orleans and its history through poetry and the paintings of African-American artist Romare Beardon. Participate in creating an audience collage reflecting the music you hear and what it means to you.

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.

Join us for Valentine crafts and refreshments.

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!

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.

Come sing, dance, and boogie down with Ms. Anna and special Guest Marsha Goodman-Wood. Visit with new and old friends as Marsha takes us on a musical journey filled with science, wonder, and pizzazz!

Enjoy a popular movie on our big screen!

Childrens Choice Learning Center
7701 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230
1st & 3rd Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bring the entire family to participate in the Chinese New Year, China’s most important celebration! Did you know that 2015 is the Year of the Sheep? Join master artist and illustrator Jennifer Kindert to discover how the Chinese Zodiac came to be and how each of its twelve years were named after certain animals. Enjoy making a fun Chinese New Year craft to take home.

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

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

Join us for interactive stories, music, rhymes and fingerplays and movement each Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Tadpole Tales is a fun, free, and social way for the very young to learn language and counting skills. This storytime aims to introduce children to the world of books and reading with fun, interactive experiences in a safe environment. Tadpole Tales incudes stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, bubbles and ends with a simple craft activity. Total program length is between 30 and 45 minutes. Join children’s librarian, Ms. Anna, every Tuesday at 11:15 for Tadpole Tales!

This program is targeted to children ranging in age from 2 to 4 years old, but all ages are welcome!

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!

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.

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

Discover how Chelsea’s family celebrates the Chinese New Year, China’s most important holiday, with master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and find out what her family does to prepare for this exciting event. Learn about the role that dragons play in the celebration and make your own dragon puppet to take home!

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

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

"You Are Special!" presented by Doc Gibbs' This signature program is for children and for anyone who is "young at heart." Doc will sing, play keyboard, and tell funny stories to encourage children to see their value and use their talents.

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

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.

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATIONS
Put on your detective hat and join us as we investigate scientific
deduction! During this program, you’ll explore how scientists use
the clues left in nature to identify wildlife by analyzing evidence such as footprints and hair samples.

Every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library join us afterschool for a fun activity - crafts, science games, performances, and more!

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.

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!

Interactive storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and crafts. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

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.

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

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.

Discover how Chelsea’s family celebrates the Chinese New Year, China’s most important holiday, with master puppeteer Sandy Shrout and find out what her family does to prepare for this exciting event. Learn about the role that dragons play in the celebration and make your own dragon puppet to take home!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Dallas West Branch is hosting a craft time at Katie's Little Angel's Daycare.

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.

WILDLIFE INVESTIGATIONS
Put on your detective hat and join us as we investigate scientific
deduction! During this program,you’ll explore how scientists use
the clues left in nature to identify wildlife by analyzing evidence such as footprints and hair samples.

Join us for our special shoelace-tying storytime as part of Nordstrom’s monthly shoelace-tying workshop!!

This class is designed for little ones learning this important skill, complete with a free lacing card with which to practice and a special certificate!!!!

The monthly classes take place at 9:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month, in Nordstrom Northpark Kids’ Shoe Department (3rd floor).

For questions or to register, please contact Nordstrom Northpark Kids’ Shoe Department @ 214.231.3900 Ext. 1469 or monica.harris@nordstrom.com.

"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!

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.

Come ring in the NEW YEAR at the Creek. We will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ram, with educational videos and fun filled activities for the family.

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.

Make a fun craft to take home!

Bring the entire family to participate in the Chinese New Year, China’s most important celebration! Did you know that 2015 is the Year of the Sheep? Join master artist and illustrator Jennifer Kindert to discover how the Chinese Zodiac came to be and how each of its twelve years were named after certain animals. Enjoy making a fun Chinese New Year craft 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.

Patrons are invited to exercise their imagination and creativity to make origami animals using recycled magazine papers. The beginning program teaches participants how to make origami animals including the crane, rabbit, frog, and more. This origami program welcomes patrons of all ages.

This library will provide recycled magazines but patrons are welcome to bring in and use their own magazines of all kinds.

PoP-Up Jungle presented by Rochelle Rabouin and Stuart! Take an imaginary ride on a ZSHUGU (TRAIN) and learn about 7 animals from South Africa. Children will have fun by connecting with reading, languages, science, and music!

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

Come to the library and create works of art.

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!

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!

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

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

Join us for interactive stories, music, rhymes and fingerplays and movement each Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Join us for a free family-friendly movie. You may bring a covered drink and snack to enjoy during movie time. All children under the age of 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

Mister Mark, Get Set, Go presented by Mister Mark. Award winning songwriter for children and families. Mr. Mark engages children in dance, singing, and interactive educational play with words, feelings and imagination.

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

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.

Bring the entire family to participate in the Chinese New Year, China’s most important celebration! Did you know that 2015 is the Year of the Sheep? Join master artist and illustrator Jennifer Kindert to discover how the Chinese Zodiac came to be and how each of its twelve years were named after certain animals. Enjoy making a fun Chinese New Year craft to take home.

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.

Interactive storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and crafts. For children ages 6 and under and their caregivers.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

Dallas West Branch is hosting a craft time at Katie's Little Angel's Daycare.

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.