Console Corner

Level up your week at Console Corner! Stop by and enjoy some gaming fun with family and friends. Choose your favorite game on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox, grab a controller, and see who comes out on top! Whether you’re playing together, cheering someone on, or trying a ......More

Level up your week at Console Corner! Stop by and enjoy some gaming fun with family and friends. Choose your favorite game on the Nintendo Switch or Xbox, grab a controller, and see who comes out on top! Whether you’re playing together, cheering someone on, or trying a new game, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Invisible Ink " Secret Messages"

Get ready to become super-secret spy scientists! Today, you’re going to write top-secret codes using everyday kitchen liquids like lemon juice, milk, and baking soda mix to make your very own invisible ink.Once your hidden messages are written and dry, you'll use chemic......More

Get ready to become super-secret spy scientists! Today, you’re going to write top-secret codes using everyday kitchen liquids like lemon juice, milk, and baking soda mix to make your very own invisible ink.Once your hidden messages are written and dry, you'll use chemical reactions to magically reveal them!

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Make it! Wrap it! Gift it!

Imagine the terrific gifts you can make for the holiday season with Make It! Wrap It! Gift It!, a three-part series where you’ll make handmade gifts, learn creative ways to wrap them, and get everything ready to give. Each session will focus on a different part of the g......More

Imagine the terrific gifts you can make for the holiday season with Make It! Wrap It! Gift It!, a three-part series where you’ll make handmade gifts, learn creative ways to wrap them, and get everything ready to give. Each session will focus on a different part of the gift-making process, with fun and simple projects that you can personalize for family and friends.You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of hands-on crafts, including air-clay trinket trays, candle holders, magnets, jewelry, gift tags, spoon rests, ring holders, coasters, bookmarks, bracelets, keychains, felt plushies, and more. A sewing machine and Cricut machine will also be available for select projects, along with vinyl and an iron so you can add personalized designs and special finishing touches to your gifts.The final session will focus on wrapping and presentation, with a community member from the neighborhood sharing helpful gift-wrapping tips and techniques. Bring the gifts you’ve created during the series and learn how to wrap and prepare them for gifting. Whether you’re making something for a family member, friend, teacher, or someone special, come Make It! Wrap It! Gift It! and leave with handmade gifts ready to give!All materials will be provided!

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Roots & Recipes

Every recipe has a story. What’s yours?Food connects us to the people, places, and traditions that make us who we are. At Roots & Recipes, bring your favorite family recipes and the memories that make them special—from holiday traditions to that one recipe that always s......More

Every recipe has a story. What’s yours?Food connects us to the people, places, and traditions that make us who we are. At Roots & Recipes, bring your favorite family recipes and the memories that make them special—from holiday traditions to that one recipe that always seems to come with a funny story!At this traveling event, you can:- Bring up to 5 family recipes — handwritten, printed, or still tucked inside Grandma’s cookbook.- Scan and preserve your recipes using the Vivid-Pix Mobile Memory Station.- Record a story about one of your recipes and the memories it brings back.- Take home digital copies of your scans and recording.- Help create a Dallas-wide digital community cookbook by adding your recipes and stories to DPL’s Digital Collections.Bring your recipes. Share your stories. Help preserve the flavors of Dallas!Roots & Recipes events are a series of programs traveling to branch libraries near you. If you’re unable to attend this event, please see the other Roots & Recipes events to find another opportunity near you.---------------------------------------------------------------This Genealogy & History program is part of Dallas Public Library's 250 Years of Us: Reading America's Past, Writing Our Future, brought to you by the generosity of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Dive into the past all year long, as we host programs, exhibits and book clubs that explore how our nation’s history has shaped American democracy today. Anyone can join our Amazing Race for Independence challenge and win Dallas Mavericks or Wings tickets, State Park passes and more!Dallas Public Library programs are free and open to the public. To request accommodation, call 214-670-7809.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Tackle difficult math problems, ask questions about homework, and get ahead of your school lessons with weekly math tutoring.Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.Registration is required at: https://www.intel......More

Tackle difficult math problems, ask questions about homework, and get ahead of your school lessons with weekly math tutoring.Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.Registration is required at: https://www.intellichoice.org/students/Email [email protected] for more information. This program is hosted by IntelliChoice.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Tech Mondays with Dallas Innovation Alliance

Learn something new and improve your computer skills. Dallas Innovation Alliance is conducting office hours with one-on-one computer help, digital literacy lessons, and benefits aid at the MLK Jr. Library with or without your own device. Get free hands-on help and digit......More

Learn something new and improve your computer skills. Dallas Innovation Alliance is conducting office hours with one-on-one computer help, digital literacy lessons, and benefits aid at the MLK Jr. Library with or without your own device. Get free hands-on help and digital skills support in a trusted community space. Multilingual support is available (based on staff availability).Drop-in Tech Help Hours: 11 AM - 3 PMDigital Skills Workshops: 12 PM - 1:30 PMFor more information and weekly class topics, visit theConnected Dallas Website

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Kids Movie of the Week "MAX"

Watch Max at the library this week!Military dog Max returns from service in Afghanistan, traumatized by his handler's death. He's adopted by the man's family and helps the grieving family heal.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

WRiTE BRAiN Storytelling & Book Authoring Project

Unleash your young author's imagination! In this interactive program hosted by Youth Revive, students will engage in creative writing, character development, and visual storytelling as they draft, illustrate, and publish their very own hardback storybooks. Perfect for y......More

Unleash your young author's imagination! In this interactive program hosted by Youth Revive, students will engage in creative writing, character development, and visual storytelling as they draft, illustrate, and publish their very own hardback storybooks. Perfect for youth eager to build literacy skills and share their unique voices.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Dallas Public Libraries Closed for Veterans Day

Make it! Wrap it! Gift it!

Imagine the terrific gifts you can make for the holiday season with Make It! Wrap It! Gift It!, a three-part series where you’ll make handmade gifts, learn creative ways to wrap them, and get everything ready to give. Each session will focus on a different part of the g......More

Imagine the terrific gifts you can make for the holiday season with Make It! Wrap It! Gift It!, a three-part series where you’ll make handmade gifts, learn creative ways to wrap them, and get everything ready to give. Each session will focus on a different part of the gift-making process, with fun and simple projects that you can personalize for family and friends.You’ll have the chance to explore a variety of hands-on crafts, including air-clay trinket trays, candle holders, magnets, jewelry, gift tags, spoon rests, ring holders, coasters, bookmarks, bracelets, keychains, felt plushies, and more. A sewing machine and Cricut machine will also be available for select projects, along with vinyl and an iron so you can add personalized designs and special finishing touches to your gifts.The final session will focus on wrapping and presentation, with a community member from the neighborhood sharing helpful gift-wrapping tips and techniques. Bring the gifts you’ve created during the series and learn how to wrap and prepare them for gifting. Whether you’re making something for a family member, friend, teacher, or someone special, come Make It! Wrap It! Gift It! and leave with handmade gifts ready to give!All materials will be provided!

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Holiday Cooking

Learn how to make something scrumptious that will wow everyone at your holiday gatherings!At the Holiday Cooking Class, a live demonstration designed to help you elevate your festive hosting menu. During this extended interactive session, our presenters will demonstrate......More

Learn how to make something scrumptious that will wow everyone at your holiday gatherings!At the Holiday Cooking Class, a live demonstration designed to help you elevate your festive hosting menu. During this extended interactive session, our presenters will demonstrate step-by-step techniques for preparing crowd-pleasing holiday appetizers while sharing insider tips and presentation ideas. Whether you are prepping for Thanksgiving or looking for fresh culinary inspiration, this session offers ample time and front-row access to simple, delicious appetizer recipes you can easily recreate for your guests.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Tackle difficult math problems, ask questions about homework, and get ahead of your school lessons with weekly math tutoring.Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.Registration is required at: https://www.intel......More

Tackle difficult math problems, ask questions about homework, and get ahead of your school lessons with weekly math tutoring.Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.Registration is required at: https://www.intellichoice.org/students/Email [email protected] for more information. This program is hosted by IntelliChoice.

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US

Connected Teens - Adult Computer Class

Improve your computer skills by learning from tech-savvy teenage teachers. This is a program for adults who want to improve their computer literacy skills.Connected Teens is a leadership and workforce development program for high school students (10th-12th grade) that o......More

Improve your computer skills by learning from tech-savvy teenage teachers. This is a program for adults who want to improve their computer literacy skills.Connected Teens is a leadership and workforce development program for high school students (10th-12th grade) that offers hands-on experience teaching digital skills workshops and technology support to seniors, veterans, unhoused residents, and other community members across Dallas. Throughout the program, participants strengthen their communication, leadership, public speaking, and professional skills while making a meaningful impact in their community.In the fall, we will cover:October 24: Parts of the computerOctober 31: Online privacy & cyber securityNovember 14: Gmail basicsNovember 21: Protect your phone: security and privacyDecember 12: Digital walletDecember 19: Canva

2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75215, US