Started in 1950, Friends of the Dallas Public Library advocates for and provides critical financial support for the Dallas Public Library.
Dallas, TX
Joined April 2011
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📚Dallas LOVES its library! 📚
In July alone, the Dallas Public Library had nearly 800,000 items checked out (+7% from last year!) and welcomed over 390,000 visitors both online and in person.
@dallaslibrary @FODPL @CityofDallasD2
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I enjoyed attending the Friends of the Dallas Public Library annual meeting and reception on Tuesday evening at the Mabel Peters Caruth Center. @FODPL @dallaslibrary
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Check dallaslibrary.org/events for other great Dallas Public Library 📚 programming!
@CityofDallasD2 @DallasMayor @FODPL @dallaslibrary
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☀️Summer's not over yet! Make the most of these last few weeks by exploring local museums-for FREE with your Dallas Public Library card!
Head to dallaslibrary2.org click "Culture Pass" to reserve passes & check out STEM kits!🧪🦖🎨
#Exploringallsummer #LearnGrowDiscover #DISDReads #dallasmuseums @DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan
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Sunday Funday at the Dallas Public Library 📚 Vickery Park Branch library!
Seven library branches across the city are open on Sundays. Check hours here: dallaslibrary2.org/hours.php
@FODPL @DallasMayor @CityofDallasD2
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Dallas’ bond package proposes upgrades for a dozen city libraries
dallasnews.com/news/politics…
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City briefing today on recommended allocations for a proposed 2024 @CityOfDallas bond election of up to $1.1 billion. The CBTF (community resident led task force) recommended $350M for parks and trail projects, $59M for arts, and $28M for libraries (Ministry of Happiness) 1/3 – at Dallas, TX
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I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life. #SupportLibraries
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The next Community Visioning session will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 2 at Bachman Lake Branch
Details / más información: ow.ly/NORr50NHFLR
La próxima sesión de Community Visioning será el martes 2 de mayo a las 6 p. m. en la sucursal de Bachman Lake.
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We’re looking for library users (as well as nonusers!) to give their thoughts and feelings about Dallas Public Library to help guide the next strategic direction. Take the survey at surveyhero.com/c/DPLCommunit…
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Dallas Public Library is looking for Library Circulation Specialists. Posting closes at 11:59 PM on Monday, 4/17. Job descriptions and applications: ow.ly/snqg50NAxEi
#LibraryJobs #NowHiring
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All library locations will have a delayed opening time of noon on Friday, February 3. As building accessability and staffing levels may vary, please call ahead before you set out. Here is a list of locations and phone numbers: dallaslibrary.org/hours.php
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It's been an eventful year at the Dallas Public Library. Take a look back with us at some of our accomplishments this year: youtu.be/mZMa2RuOvjE
What's in store for 2023? You'll have to come to the library to find out!
#dallaspubliclibrary #yearinreview #2022
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📣 Book sale!
Thousands of donated books, plus music, magazines, greeting cards and more. Most items are 50 cents to $2.
Skillman Southwestern Branch, Thurs. 12/1, 11am-6:45pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5:45pm.
Proceeds go to Friends of Skillman Southwestern to support branch programs.
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All library locations will close at 5 p.m. on 11/23, remain closed Thurs. & Fri. 11/24 - 11/25 for the Thanksgiving holiday, and reopen on Sat. 11/26.
🍗📣 Also, if you don't have your frozen turkey thawing by now, you may be in trouble on Thursday. 🍗📣
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Dallas Public Library is looking for a Project Coordinator - Facilities. Position posting will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, 11/11. Full job description and application instructions: governmentjobs.com/careers/d….
#NowHiring #LibraryJobs #FacilitiesJobs
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⭕️ | #Noticias | Las bibliotecas públicas de #Dallas buscan personal: tendrán dos ferias de empleo. Aquí más detalles. 👇 @dallaslibrary dallasnews.com/espanol/al-di…
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Dallas Public Library is looking for a Literacy Coordinator and a Business/Science/Technology Librarian. See the job descriptions and apply here: ow.ly/Neob50LfYyl. Positions close 10/31 and 11/1 respectively. #LibraryJobs #NowHiring #AdultLiteracy
