Libraries

Office of Homeless Solutions activates Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in anticipation of inclement weather
DALLAS – The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) announced Wednesday that OHS plans to declare Temporary Inclement Weather Shelter (TIWS) for …

Special one-day public exhibition of the first printing of the US Constitution at the library.
A rare official first edition printed copy of the United States Constitution will be on display at J. Erikson Central …

Dallas Public Library Replaces Old Forest Green Branch with State-of-the-Art Building
DALLAS – The new Forest Green Branch of the Dallas Public Library opens Saturday on Greenville Avenue, a 5-minute walk …

Dallas in words: City of Dallas taking applications for Poet Laureate
Applications are now open for the inaugural Poet Laureate of Dallas, an initiative of the Dallas Public Library, the Office …

Dallas Public Library’s annual summer reading program is underway
The Dallas Public Library’s annual summer learning program begins Saturday, June 5 kicking off 10-weeks of virtual experiences and incentives …

Dallas Public Library locations open May 4
Beginning Tuesday, May 4, Dallas Public Library is resuming in-person service at 27 branch locations and the Central Library. Customers will once again be …

Dallas Public Library launches curbside service at new $8 million Vickery Meadow location
Beginning Tuesday, February 2, curbside service will be available at Dallas Public Library’s new Vickery Park Branch located at 8333 …

Resources, tips for learning in a pandemic
The end of summer is approaching fast and with that comes the back-to-school season. For parents of school-aged students, this …

Dallas Public Library shares historical pandemic stories
The life-changing events of COVID-19 are sure to be shared in many historical publications for decades to come. The best …

Mayor Johnson and Dallas Public Library makes summer learning fun and SMART
Summer is arriving and with it comes warm weather, swimming and outdoor fun. Though family vacations and barbecues are on …