Friends of the Dallas Public Library

Friends of the Dallas Public Library 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

Dallas Public Libraries are a lifeline for kids, job seekers, entrepreneurs, seniors and every neighborhood in between. ...
09/01/2026

Dallas Public Libraries are a lifeline for kids, job seekers, entrepreneurs, seniors and every neighborhood in between. We want to hear from YOU about what libraries mean to you. Share this graphic, photos of your own, and tag us in your library story.

As we face this potential budget cut, every voice counts! Share yours with us now!

Library impact in action 📚 When library staff visited Madison High School, so many students stopped by to sign up for li...
08/26/2026

Library impact in action 📚 When library staff visited Madison High School, so many students stopped by to sign up for library cards that the staff ran out of cards and sign-up sheets.

This is why funding matters. Every card issued is a student with access to books, resources and a place to belong. Help our libraries keep showing up for Dallas students.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of country music and literary icon, Dolly Parton. While we'll always remember Dol...
08/25/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of country music and literary icon, Dolly Parton. While we'll always remember Dolly for her music and phenomenal performances, we'll also remember her for all the work she has done to inspire a love of reading in children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Rest in peace to the legend herself, Dolly Parton. ❤️📚

🚨 Last Call, everyone! The final City of Dallas Budget Town Hall Meetings are happening THIS WEEK! 📣 This is your chance...
08/24/2026

🚨 Last Call, everyone! The final City of Dallas Budget Town Hall Meetings are happening THIS WEEK! 📣 This is your chance to stand up for Dallas Public Library funding. Attend a meeting and let your voice be heard!

It's safe to say that we know a thing or two about being chic 🥰 But here's what's not chic: a proposed $3.3M cut to Dall...
08/19/2026

It's safe to say that we know a thing or two about being chic 🥰 But here's what's not chic: a proposed $3.3M cut to Dallas Public Library's budget. Join us in being chic by visiting the link in bio to make your voice heard before the FY2027 city budget is finalized.

This is what library impact looks like. Moments like this happen every day at Dallas Public Library branches, thanks to ...
08/18/2026

This is what library impact looks like. Moments like this happen every day at Dallas Public Library branches, thanks to the resources, technology, and staff that make them possible. But that impact depends on funding.

As the City considers a $3.3 million cut to the Library's budget, stories like this are at stake. Fund Our Libraries. Because their impact is real.

Our August newsletter is out now! Inside: an update on the City Manager's proposed FY2027 budget, upcoming events, advoc...
08/08/2026

Our August newsletter is out now! Inside: an update on the City Manager's proposed FY2027 budget, upcoming events, advocacy opportunties and ways to get involved. Join our email list to get this update and future advocacy opportunities straight to your inbox. Link in bio!

Today, the City Manager released the proposed FY2027 budget. It confirms a proposed $3.3 million cut to the Dallas Publi...
08/08/2026

Today, the City Manager released the proposed FY2027 budget. It confirms a proposed $3.3 million cut to the Dallas Public Library. This is not an isolated hit. It’s the continuation of years of cuts that have steadily diminished what our libraries can offer Dallas residents.

Libraries are where kids learn to read, job seekers build new skills, entrepreneurs launch businesses, and seniors find connection. This is the moment to speak up.

Budget Town Halls with City Council start August 11. Attend, share why your library matters, and help us make our ask simple and clear: restore $3.3 million to the Dallas Public Library budget.

Town hall schedule: bit.ly/dallasbudgettownhall

Mark your calendars! 2026 Budget Town Hall Meetings kick off August 11 and run through August 25, and your voice matters...
08/04/2026

Mark your calendars! 2026 Budget Town Hall Meetings kick off August 11 and run through August 25, and your voice matters more than ever this budget season.

These meetings are your chance to tell your council member directly what libraries mean to you and your community. Whether it's your neighborhood branch, your kids' story time, or your favorite librarian, now's the time to speak up!

Find all the meeting dates, times, and locations using the link in our bio, and let us know when you're going! Every voice adds up. 📚💙

Meet our second Robert L. Solender Award recipient this year: the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library Friends! 🏆📚When t...
07/29/2026

Meet our second Robert L. Solender Award recipient this year: the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library Friends! 🏆📚

When the beloved Skillman Southwestern Branch closed its doors, this incredible group didn't just move on...they showed up. They've since joined other branch Friends groups across the system, sharing their experience and mentoring new groups as they form.

And that's not all. This group gifted $25,000 to start the Skillman Southwestern Branch Friends Fund, which will allow branches and Friends groups system-wide to apply for grants covering small or unexpected expenses.

That's the spirit Robert Solender's legacy is all about — support for libraries, public service, and lifelong learning. Congratulations, and thank you! 👏

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