About Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Founded in 1950, Friends of the Dallas Public Library recently celebrated 75 years of supporting our libraries and staff by raising money for the collections, programs, events and upgrades to facilities, while assisting in the strategic plans that make the Dallas Public Library an asset to the community.

Our Mission

Friends of the Dallas Public Library exists to support the mission of the Dallas Public Library in its delivery of resources, services and information to the Dallas community

Our Vision

We, the Friends, will enable, support and promote the Library to be an essential and vibrant learning institution for the community.

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2026-2027 Board of Directors

Our Officers

Nicole Paquette

Board Chair

Neil Schlager

Nicole Paquette

Vice Board Chair

Kate Neely

Nicole Paquette

George de Verges

Secretary

George de Verges

Treasurer

Larrie Weil

George de Verges

Larrie Weil

Assistant Treasurer

Ken Benson

George de Verges

Larrie Weil

Immediate Past Chair

Ex Officio

Manya Shorr

Katherine Unmuth

Dallas Public Library Director

Katherine Unmuth

Chair of the Dallas Municipal Library Board

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