Richardson Public Library

Richardson Public Library RPL is here to serve its community through books, activities, programs, and helpful services. The population of Richardson was then about 12,000.

The mission of the Library is to make freely and readily available to the citizens of the community materials that will aid them in the pursuit of education, information and recreation. The Library seeks to promote activities and ideas that will stimulate, enrich and expand interests of both children and adults and to cooperate with other educational, cultural, social and civic groups in the commu

nity in areas of mutual interest. The Richardson Public Library began in 1947 as a branch of the Dallas County Library. It occupied a few crowded shelves in the back room of Cash Dry Goods store at 108 East Main St. Miss Jessie Durham, the proprietor of the store, served as librarian. The population of Richardson was then 1,200, and the library collection numbered four hundred volumes. Eleven years later, a City ordinance authorized the Library as an official City department. A $100,000 bond issue was approved to cover the costs of construction of a new building. On Nov. 22, 1959, citizens literally carried the books from Cash Dry Goods store to the new location at 310 East Tyler. This 5,800 square foot, red-brick building sat behind the police station and consisted of two rooms separated by the circulation desk. By 1965, the Library had again outgrown its space. In July, the citizens approved bonds to finance a new location. The current Library building opened its doors Dec. 1, 1970, at an estimated cost of $2 million. The city population was then nudging 50,000. The 81,650 square foot, four-story building opened with the use of two floors and a small portion of a third. By 1980, the basement reference department had been added. In 1993, a bond election was approved to finish the third floor, install a second public elevator, and totally renovate the remaining space. In February 1995, the work was completed, and the building opened to the public.

More exciting adventures from our Game On meetup this weekend 🎲✨ Join us for another round of fun and games on September...
09/01/2026

More exciting adventures from our Game On meetup this weekend 🎲✨ Join us for another round of fun and games on September 26 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm!

September is , so go through those old shoe boxes and preserve your precious family memories! The Library works year-ro...
09/01/2026

September is , so go through those old shoe boxes and preserve your precious family memories! The Library works year-round to digitize photos to help us learn about our local history. For a deep dive into Richardson’s saved photos, visit The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. You can also search for some of these photographs using the RPL Online Catalog!

Looking to add some library fun to your calendar? Check out what RPL's offering this week! Storytimes return, and adults...
08/30/2026

Looking to add some library fun to your calendar? Check out what RPL's offering this week! Storytimes return, and adults and teens can check out the Dewey Knit group on the weekend--we'll see you there!

We will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We'll be back at 9AM Tuesday 8. Find a pool to stay cool in!
08/29/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We'll be back at 9AM Tuesday 8. Find a pool to stay cool in!

Microsoft Word is the world's premier word processor. It lets you create, format, and collaborate on documents—everythi...
08/28/2026

Microsoft Word is the world's premier word processor. It lets you create, format, and collaborate on documents—everything from letters and resumes to reports and research papers. It is universal, and essential for working in the contemporary office place. Come learn the basics!

~ Microsoft Word: Beginner Level
~ Friday, September 11
~ 10:30 am to Noon
~ Library Millwood Creek Room
~ Laptops provided
~ For adults
~ Registration is required. Call 972-744-4355 to sign up.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 972-744-0908 or email [email protected]. Please allow 48-hours notice.

PLEASE REMEMBER! The Library will be closed all day on Friday, August 28 for staff training. We don't want anyone to be ...
08/26/2026

PLEASE REMEMBER! The Library will be closed all day on Friday, August 28 for staff training. We don't want anyone to be surprised!

We're gonna learn how to do things better on Friday, August 28, so we'll be shut all day. Come back at 10am on Saturday 29 and be dazzled by our shiny new skills!

No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available t...
08/25/2026

No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Richardson residents can enjoy Hoopla all month long! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

Yet another successful Cricut class! Thanks to everyone for having such fun!
08/21/2026

Yet another successful Cricut class! Thanks to everyone for having such fun!

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2360 Campbell Creek Boulevard, Suite 500
Richardson, TX
TX75082

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

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