Friends of the Dallas Public Library, a trusted nonprofit, partners with the City of Dallas.
We've raised over $60 million and contributed countless volunteer hours to support the Dallas Public Library, ensuring essential programs and services continue. March 13,1950 - Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FODPL) founded by a group of 23 citizens determined to hold the City of Dallas accountable to expand and improve the Dallas Public Library system
05/29/2026
Tomorrow is the day! Kick off the summer with Dallas Public Library! SMART Summer starts tomorrow, Saturday, May 30 with parties at locations all over the city: the Fretz Park, Lockwood, North Oak Cliff, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Pleasant Grove Branch Libraries. Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for SMART Summer, play games and more! ☀️😎📚
05/26/2026
One charger for my phone and one charger for myself 😉 Nothing like a trip to the library to recharge your state of mind! From checking out a new book to attending a fun activity, the opportunities are endless. What's your favorite thing to do at the library?
It’s shopping time! SMART Summer starts Saturday, May 30, and we’re in the process of collecting some amazing prizes for participants and winners of all ages! Shop the SMART Summer wishlist at bit.ly/SMARTSummerPrizes or the link in our bio and help keep the fun going all summer long!
05/21/2026
It's almost the end of the year, our fiscal year, that is! 😉 Join us for our Annual Meeting & Reception on Tuesday, June 30, at Communities Foundation of Texas - Mabel Peters Caruth Center. A reception with beverages and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by our meeting at 7 p.m. Register for free today! Visit bit.ly/26FODPLMEETING to sign up by June 26!
05/14/2026
Regardless of the generation, we all think libraries are awesome!
05/09/2026
Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10!! If you’re a last minute shopper, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with some fantastic gift ideas for your favorite book lover 😉
Give a gift that lasts a whole year by gifting a membership with Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Or let them show their library love with merch from the x collection! Check it out at the link in our bio!
We’re still reeling what a great time we had at our Literary Lions Luncheon in April! Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our 2026 Literary Lions Luncheon! 🦁
We were honored to celebrate National Library Week alongside community leaders, library supporters and advocates who believe in the power of libraries to connect, inspire and strengthen our communities.
A special thank you to keynote speaker Eric Klinenberg, Krys Boyd and our May Dickson Exall Award recipient, Atmos Energy, for helping make this year’s luncheon such a meaningful and memorable event.
Your support helps champion the future of our libraries, and we are so grateful you were part of this incredible afternoon!
04/20/2026
Happy National Library Week! 📚🎉 All this week we’re celebrating the institutions that bring us so much joy. From community events to exploring new worlds through books, how does your library bring you joy?
04/11/2026
04/07/2026
It's Library Giving Days all week long, and we're celebrating the wonderful impact our libraries have on our communities! Library programs can help people in our communities connect and provide a creative outlet.
Help support programs like these with Library Giving Days! Donate this week at bit.ly/FoDPLGivingDays
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