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Started in 1950, Friends of the Dallas Public Library advocates for and provides critical financial support for the Dallas Public Library.

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We want to wish a very big congratulations to our very own Board Chair, Nicole Paquette, for making Modern Luxury's Dallas' 2026 Power List! Way to go, Nicole! ❤️📚

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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. Snag free books from DISD, sign the whole family up for SMART Summer, play games and more! ☀️😎📚

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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?

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Join us Tuesday, June 30 at Communities Foundation of Texas for our Annual Meeting & Reception! Register for free at: https://t.co/trGqz9GsIx

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❄️📚 Hey Dallas — how’s everyone holding up in the snow and ice here in Dallaska? Staying warm and cozy? Reading anything good while you’re home?
Share a photo of your current read and let us know what’s on your book stack!

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Celebrate 50 years of Fretz Park Branch Library! Enjoy music, magic, dancing, and a Roaring ’20s costume contest on Jan 10, 1–3 PM. 🎶✨ 📍 6990 Belt Line Road (near Preston Road)

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📬 Want to stay updated with Friends of the Dallas Public Library? Sign up for behind-the-scenes updates, volunteer opps, and more! 💙✨ Join today: https://t.co/7Ob92sSNgx #LibraryLove #StayConnected #FriendsOfTheLibrary #DallasReads

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As we welcome the New Year, we reflect with gratitude on the impact made possible through our community of supporters, partners, and advocates. Together, we helped strengthen Dallas Public Library as a vital resource for learning, creativity, and connection.

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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a library lover? 📖
Well, look no further! Bullzerk’s Dallas Public Library merch has you covered! Fresh new designs are here, and every purchase helps support Dallas Public Library. Look good, do good, and shop the collection!

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📬 Wanna be in the know with all things Friends of the Dallas Public Library? Join the Friends today and get all the important details straight to your inbox: https://t.co/7Ob92sSNgx
#LibraryLove #StayConnected #FriendsOfTheLibrary #DallasReads

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On this GivingTuesday, your support helps every Dallas Public Library branch thrive. Every dollar makes a difference. Every gift strengthens our community.
Join us in uplifting learning, connection, and opportunity for all. 💙

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Celebrate the season at Dallas Public Library’s Festival of Lights tomorrow at Vickery Park from 4:30–7:00 PM! ✨ This free, family-friendly event highlights holiday traditions from around the world — complete with music, hot cocoa, food, and festive gift bags.

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Heads up! All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28.

Plan your library trip early and snag a stack of books, movies, and more for the holiday break! 🦃📖

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We had an amazing time at Get Lit! with Community Brewery and Bullzerk 🍻💙
Loved seeing everyone, welcoming new Friends, and sharing our library love!

Thanks to all who stopped by, grabbed merch, and joined the FoDPL fam 📚✨

#FoDPL #SupportDallasLibraries #GetLitDallas

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📣 Poets, this is your reminder! Applications are still open for the Dallas Poet Laureate (due Dec. 15) and Youth Poet Laureate (due Dec. 31)—with a $1,000 scholarship for the youth role! 🖋️✨

Apply here 👉 https://t.co/szRMVUM9ii

#DallasPoetry #PoetLaureate

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🎉📚 October is packed with literary legends!

Celebrate the birthdays of Shel Silverstein, Sylvia Plath, George R.R. Martin, Terry McMillan, Zadie Smith, and Anita Shreve — storytellers who continue to inspire readers everywhere. ✨

Find their works at your local library! 💙

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📬 Wanna be in the know with all things Friends of the Dallas Public Library?
Join the Friends today and get all the important details straight to your inbox: https://t.co/7Ob92sSNgx

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📚✨ You’re a Friend—bring a friend! ✨
Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week with us:

🗓 Oct. 23 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Central Library – O’Hara Hall

🎶 Live music | 🥂 Light bites | 📖 Exhibit highlights

Free for Friends members + guests! RSVP by Oct. 17 💙

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🎉 We did it! Thanks to 155+ donors, we raised over $33K on #NTxGivingDay—smashing our $25K goal & setting a record! 📚💙

Huge thanks to our match donors for doubling impact! 🙌

#CheckOutOpportunity #FriendsOfDPL

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🎉 We did it! Thanks to 155 donors (and counting), we’ve exceeded our $25K #NorthTexasGivingDay goal! 💙📚 2 hours left—let’s see how far we can go! ➡️ https://t.co/OLugD0nuyE

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