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THE FRIENDS PROVIDE MORE THAN $450,000 IN ANNUAL FUNDING

Early Childhood Literacy

Early Childhood Literacy

Early Childhood Literacy

Books for Dallas Babies at Parkland, preschool storytimes, programs at Bookmarks at NorthPark Center and early literacy kits and programs

SMART Kids

Early Childhood Literacy

Early Childhood Literacy

Providing free quality educational programming in science, math, art,

reading and technology to school-age children city-wide, and Dallas Public Library's annual SMART Summer.

Adult Education

Early Childhood Literacy

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

GED classes and Testing Center, programs for seniors, English Language Learning classes and Applied Language Learning classes 

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

Year-round events, activities, and programs celebrating Dallas' diverse population

Library Staff Development

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

Library Staff Development

Library staff appreciation, advocating on behalf of the staff, scholarships, and career development opportunities

Capital & Acquisitions

Vibrant Neighborhoods & Multicultural Programming

Library Staff Development

Since 1950, Friends of the Dallas Public Library has provided $50 million in capital funding and materials acquisition. Our current campaign benefits the new Forest Green branch 

Branch Library Support

Branch Library Support

Branch Library Support

The Friends fund materials, staff events, supplies, and programs at all 30 Dallas Public Library branches and the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

Branch Library Support

Branch Library Support

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Innovation Grants

Branch Library Support

Innovation Grants

Providing funding to inspire library staff to create new programs and projects including Dallas Public Library's Homeless Engagement Initiative (HEI) and the annual Fairytale Prom Closet.

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