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Martin Luther King Branch Library
Branch Highlights
- Visit the MLK Library blog!
- Dallas After-School Homework Help (DASH)
- Teen Center
- Free Wifi
- Regular Storytime for Children (listed below)
- African-American History Collection
Location & Contact
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 75215 (map)
214-670-0344 | martinlutherkingjr@dallaslibrary.org
On bus routes: 12, 26, 44, 50, 409
* The library is 1/4 mile from the J. B. Jackson, Jr., Transit Center.
On train line: Green
* The library is 1/4 mile from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Station
Service Hours
| Mon — |
Tue 12-8 |
Wed 12-8 |
Thu 10-6 |
Fri 10-6 |
Sat 10-6 |
Sun — |
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Upcoming Events
Library Live!
When: Thursday, September 02, 2010, at 10:30 AM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
Chase presents LIBRARY LIVE! Big thought's FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to life through stories, dance, visual arts and music.
Computer Class - Adults
When: Saturday, September 04, 2010, at 10:00 AM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
Learn basic computer skills such as setting up email accounts, job searches, browse the Internet, use Microsoft Word, use job resume forms in MSWord. ***Note: "Classes do not meet on the last Saturday of each month."
Family Literacy Reception and Orientation
When: Tuesday, September 07, 2010, at 6:00 PM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library (in the Classroom 1)
Reception and orientation for everyone that has registered to participate in the Family Literacy Classes that will begin on September 8. All class sessions will be from 5:30pm - 7:30pm every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Family Literacy Class
When: Wednesday, September 08, 2010, at 5:30 PM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library (in the Classroom 1)
Participants* will be taught basic reading comprehension and literacy skills to increase reading literacy.
*Note: Registration requirements: Parents must not have received a GED or high school diploma and their children must be in grades K-3).
Computer Class - Adults
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 10:00 AM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
Learn basic computer skills such as setting up email accounts, job searches, browse the Internet, use Microsoft Word, use job resume forms in MSWord. ***Note: "Classes do not meet on the last Saturday of each month."
MATH Tutoring - "FREE"
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 10:00 AM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
"Math Tutoring" class for students living in the South Dallas section of town. Grades K-12 Students must sign-up to attend. Registration required.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library "Adult Book Club"
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 1:00 PM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
Join us for the official "kick-off" meeting of MLK library's Adult Book Club. Author of the book, "Light Bread" by Dr. Cordell Adams, MD. will be the featured literary guest speaker. He is author It was named a #1 bestseller for local paperback fiction by the Dallas Morning News.
"Wii Game Day Challenge"
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 5:00 PM
Where: Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library
Teens will participate in an exciting, fun filled afternoon of Wii virtual game challenges and also board games.