Friends of the Dallas Public Library

🚨 Midday Update: We're making great progress toward our North Texas Giving Day goal, but we still need your help to reach the finish line! 📚✨ Every dollar supports our mission to advocate for and strengthen the Dallas Public Library system. 💙

Haven't donated yet? There's still time! Visit bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD24 to give and be sure to share with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟

Looking for an organization to support this North Texas Giving Day? Our friends the Friends of the Dallas Public Library would love your help! Learn more about them at bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024

🎉 Today is the day! is here! 📚✨ Support Friends of the Dallas Public Library and help us continue advocating for our library system. Every donation makes a difference! 💙

Donate now at bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024 and make an impact!

🚨 Reminder! Tomorrow is North Texas Giving Day! 🎉 Don’t forget to support Friends of the Dallas Public Library and help us continue advocating for and supporting our amazing libraries. 📚💙

Every donation counts, and you can make a difference! Be sure to donate tomorrow and share your support with friends and family! Give a gift today at bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024🌟

👋 Get to know Friends of the Dallas Public Library. We’re a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Dallas Public Library, its 29 neighborhood branches, the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library and the more than 450 amazing library staff members. 📚 Swipe through to learn more about us and how to get involved. ✨

Become a member at bit.ly/Dallas_Librarylove or make a gift this North Texas Giving Day at bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024. All contributions, of any size, help us make a difference in our library system. 💙

North Texas Giving Day is this week and we had an AWESOME time at North Texas Giving Day's Downtown Dallas Day of Giving event today! Local nonprofits gathered at the AT&T Discovery District where we heard from local community leaders. Thanks to everyone who came by and helped kick off . And shout-out to Mavs Off Court for getting in the library spirit with us!

📚✨ It's Library Card Sign-Up Month! Wondering why you should get a library card? Swipe through to discover all the amazing benefits, from free access to books and digital resources to special programs and more! 🎉

Don’t miss out—sign up today and unlock the world of possibilities at your Dallas Public Library. 📖💙

If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond for their community, thank them for their work by nominating them for the Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian

📚 Join us in supporting the Dallas Public Library this North Texas Giving Day and make a positive impact on our community. Every donation counts, and with your support, we can make a difference together! 💙

Mark your calendars for September 19, or give today at bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024 ✨

Happy September birthdays to some of the most iconic authors in literature! 🎉 This month, we celebrate the literary genius of Jenny Han, Roald Dahl, Agatha Christie, Stephen King, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Edwin Campbell. 📚 Which of these authors is your favorite? Or do you have another favorite that was born in September? Let us know in the comments!

Support our mission to raise $35,000 for Dallas Public Library this North Texas Giving Day! Your donation, big or small, makes a significant impact by providing free library programs and services to our entire community. Join us in making a difference today: bit.ly/FoDPLxNTGD2024 📚💙

Friends of the Dallas Public Library knows that libraries TRANSFORM lives! September is so it's time to roll out to your library and sign up for a card today!

Great News! Yesterday, during the City Council budget amendment process, Council Member Paula Blackmon (District 9) successfully proposed reallocating funds from the Economic Development budget to keep the Skillman Southwestern Branch open for one year.
Read more here: https://conta.cc/4cRlLKN

Thanks to Jeanne Prejean and My Sweet Charity for their great scoop about our Annual Gala, now just 6 weeks away!

Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year - My Sweet Charity Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her “The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief” is not only burning up printing presses, it’s also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engag...

✨ Join us at the Dallas Museum of Art for 'A Diamond Date with author Rena Pederson’, benefiting the Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

📅 Date: October 15th (Tuesday)
🕒 Time: Check in at 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Hamon Atrium at the Dallas Museum of Art

Enjoy an evening of elegance and inspiration. 💎📚 For more tickets and underwriting, visit bit.ly/a-diamond-date.

All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, August 27 for staff development.

ATTENTION! The City’s Bond Office wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the recent Bond Election process by filling out a quick survey. Your feedback is crucial in shaping future decisions that impact our community. Visit dal.city/DallasBondEN and make sure your voice is heard.

The Central Library’s Heritage Lab on the 8th Floor is a treasure trove of digitization tools! Preserve your irreplaceable photos, home movies, documents, slides, and audio cassettes with our state-of-the-art equipment. Visit the Heritage Lab and safeguard your memories for the future! 📽️🖼️

Library Advocates - join us at one of the many Dallas City Council Budget Town Hall meetings. Our goal is to have someone at every meeting to speak on behalf of Dallas Public Library's needs during this year's budget discussions. Urge your city council member to maintain library service hours at 6 days a week with the Vickery Park branch open 7 days a week. Encourage them to increase the library’s materials budget by $350,000 to keep up with skyrocketing costs of books and digital materials.

Your voice matters! Sign up to attend a meeting and advocate for our library. Let's ensure that Dallas Public Library continues to thrive and serve our community! 🌟Sign up for meetings at bit.ly/24BudgetTownHall

North Texas Giving Day is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 19, with Early Giving starting on September 1! Mark your calendars and help us spread the word to support the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Together, we can make a big impact! ��

🎉📚 Thanks for a Great SMART Summer! 📚🎉

Dallas Public Library's SMART Summer wrapped up on August 10. Thousands of kids and adults logged their time and earned great prizes.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, donors, and SMART Summer Ambassadors. Funding SMART Summer is one of the most important things we do, and we're proud to support this incredible program! 🌟 See the entire list of sponsors at supportdpl.org/smart-summer.

Book Sale at Skillman Southwestern Branch! ✨📚
Mark your calendar for this year's Skillman Southwestern Library Friends’ Book Sale from August 20-24! Thousands of gently-used books, magazines, movies, games, and more will be available at unbeatable prices. Plus, enjoy special deals like 1/2 Price Day on Friday and an $8 Bag Sale on Saturday. 📖🎉

Whether you're a book lover, collector, or just looking for a great deal, there’s something for everyone! Check the flyer for details and make plans to stop by the Skillman Southwestern branch at 5707 Skillman Street, 75206 August 20 - 24th.

📅🏛️ Mark Your Calendar! 🏛️📅

Dallas City Council Budget Town Hall meetings get underway on August 15. The Friends' goal is to have advocates at every meeting to keep Dallas Public Library's needs at the forefront of budget discussions.

Your voice matters! Sign up to attend a meeting and advocate for our library. Let's ensure that Dallas Public Library continues to thrive and serve our community! 🌟Sign up for meetings at bit.ly/24BudgetTownHall

✨ Join us for A Diamond Date with author Rena Pederson on Tuesday, October 15th. This year’s event benefiting the Friends will be held at the Dallas Museum of Art. Purchase tickets today. Proceeds support Dallas Public Library! 💎 Visit https://bit.ly/a-diamond-date

📚🎉 Happy Birthday to some incredible authors and icons born in August! This month, we celebrate the literary contributions of Suzanne Collins, John Green, Mary Shelley, and more. Their stories have inspired and captivated readers around the world. Which of their books is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 📖✨

We wrapped up July with our Annual Board Member Retreat! Reflecting on an incredible year, we celebrated a 16% budget increase for the Dallas Public Library, allowing all 30 locations to open at least six days a week. As we look ahead to 2025, our focus will be on:

1️⃣ Continuing our advocacy efforts at City Hall.
2️⃣ Responding to the library's strategic plan approved by the Dallas City Council.
3️⃣ Celebrating our 75th anniversary.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates! 📚🎉

�� Did you know? With a Dallas Public Library card, you have access to over 30,000 courses through LinkedIn Learning or Udemy right at your fingertips! Unlock endless learning opportunities today. ��

🎉 Congratulations to our Board Member, Nicole Paquette, for joining the Board of Directors at EveryLibrary! As a national library advocacy organization, EveryLibrary works with public, school and college libraries to win funding at the ballot box, ensuring stable funding and library access. Your dedication and expertise will undoubtedly drive positive change in the library community. 📚✨