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On Monday, August 3, beginning at 7 a.m., the catalog will undergo scheduled maintenance. During the maintenance, the catalog and databases, Libby, Hoopla and CulturePass will be unavailable. Maintenance is expected to be completed by noon. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We have a new catalog!  Check out this FAQ for tips on using it.

With the upgrade to our new mobile-friendly catalog, we are no longer offering a separate app. 

Get Lit is back at DPL!

Reignite your love for book fairs—this time with a grown-up twist! 

Get Lit grown-up book fair at the Dallas Public Library! Saturday, August 29 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Reimagining the Dallas Public Library

What is a Flagship Library?

Library violin class student recital at the Vickery Park Branch

America 250

250 Years of US
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, Dallas Style.

250 Years of US. Reading America's past. writing our future
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Thrifty Drug Company, one of the first in Dallas to integrate its fountain. African-American customers sitting at the counter being by an african-american employee. 1952

Dallas Public Library Digital Collections

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LEAP Library Explorer Adventure Pack

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Creative Spaces

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