# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: This kickoff event introduces a new weekly opportunity for adults in the community to receive free digital skills classes and 101 support!About this Event? Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch LibraryOpening Day Kickoff + Ongoing Weekly ProgrammingFree | Open to AdultsConnected Dallas is launching ongoing weekly digital skills programming at the MLK Jr. Branch Library, powered by Dallas Innovation Alliance and supported by AT&T. This location operates just like our Community Anchor Sites (CAS), offering free digital skills workshops and 1:1 tech support to adults in the community.? Opening Day Kickoff Event? Monday, February 23, 2026? 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMJoin us for a community celebration marking the launch of Connected Dallas programming at MLK. The event will include opening remarks, light bites, partner highlights, and a chance to meet the Connected Dallas team.Eventbrite registration is for this Opening Day Kickoff event only.Registration helps us plan for seating and materials during the opening program.? Weekly classes and tech support are open to the public and do NOT require registration.? Opening Day Laptop RaffleTo celebrate the launch, we will be raffling three (3) laptops during Opening Day.How to enter:Attend the Opening Day Kickoff eventStay after the opening remarks to meet the Connected Dallas team during the classroom preview and walkthroughRaffle winners will be selected onsite.? What Happens After the Opening Program?Following the opening remarks, attendees are invited to:Meet the Connected Dallas team and Digital AmbassadorsTour the classroom and tech lab spaceLearn about weekly classes, 1:1 tech support, and device programsAsk questions and get connected to servicesAt 11:00 AM, the site officially opens for ongoing public programming.? Ongoing Weekly ProgrammingEvery Monday at MLK Jr. Branch LibraryOpen Lab & 1:1 Tech Support? 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMGet personalized help with:Smartphones, tablets, and laptopsEmail, internet navigation, and online formsJob applications and resumesTelehealth, benefits portals, and city servicesDevice setup and troubleshootingDigital Skills Workshop (DSW)? 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMInstructor-led classes focused on practical, everyday tech skills, including:Computer basicsOnline safety and cybersecurityTransportation tools (DART GoPass and more)Accessing Texas benefits and community resourcesAdditional rotating topics based on community needs.No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.? Learn to Earn Laptop ProgramParticipants who attend Digital Skills Workshops (DSWs) at MLK may qualify for a free laptop through our Learn to Earn initiative.How it works:Attend 8 Digital Skills WorkshopsComplete sessions within 4 monthsAttendance is tracked through a digital sign-in systemEligible participants will receive a laptop while supplies last? Who Can AttendOpen to all adults (18+)(kids welcomed, must be accompanied by an adult)No prior tech experience requiredFree to attendWeekly programming does not require registration? About Connected DallasConnected Dallas is a citywide initiative powered by Dallas Innovation Alliance that provides free digital skills training, devices, and 1:1 tech support to help Dallas residents access opportunity, services, and economic mobility.Programming is hosted at the MLK Jr. Branch Library and supported by AT&T. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c8417840-f5cd-11f0-92d6-d568e2653d8f-rimg-w555-h740-dc1a475e-gmir.jpg Enter for a chance to win a laptop!Attend the Grand Opening laptop raffle for an opportunity to win one of three laptops. Participants must attend both the raffle and the welcome program to be eligible.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOpening Remarks & Welcome ProgramInfo: Opening Remarks and Meet the Connected Dallas Digital Ambassadors?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMOpen Lab & One-on-One Tech Support?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMDigital Skills Workshop?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMOpen Lab & Tech Support Continues - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/grand-opening-of-connected-dallas-at-mlk-jr-branch-library/100001980471506589 - **Event Categories**: workshops, it, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dallas - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Martin Luther King Branch Library - **lat**: 32.77056 - **long**: -96.7660254 - **full address**: Martin Luther King Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Dallas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6246b3b75fb2925b747f63c4431dd16c3fdbc5c9f7795ab07269fac82021f9dd-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1768892477 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! being held? - **A:** Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! takes place on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Martin Luther King Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Dallas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library!? - **A:** Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! is organized by Dallas Innovation Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grand Opening of Connected Dallas at MLK Jr. Branch Library! is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dallas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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