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How Can You Get Involved at the Dallas Public Library?
- Support the library collection by donating
- Honor a family member or friend with a donation
- Shop at Bookends
- Support library programming by donating
- Remember a favorite pet with a donation
- Volunteer at Your Library!
- Donate gently used materials
Donating to the Collection
When you contribute to Dallas Public Library, your name, or the name of the person you choose to honor, will be printed on a bookplate and placed in a new item that will circulate throughout the Dallas Public Library System.
What your gift could buy:
- $50 TV season series on DVD
- $30 Fiction hardcover or Summer Blockbuster DVD
- $25 Nonfiction hardcover
- $20 Classic Movie on DVD
- $15 Music CD
- $10 Paperback
I prefer to mail in my donation
Donating to Support Library Programming
I prefer to mail in my donation
Pet Memorial Fund
The Dallas Public Library Pet Memorial Fund was established in Dallas as a result of a cooperative between the library and the Texas Kennel Club. It is a lasting way to remember a beloved pet. Animal lovers, pet owners or friends wishing to donate may pick up a form at any Dallas Public Library location or send a check to:
I prefer to mail in my donation
The donation will be used to purchase library materials that provide information and enjoyment for animal lovers of all ages. A $25.00 minimum gift is necessary for acknowledgement in the Pet Memory Book and a bookplate in the book purchased. However, all gifts are greatly appreciated.
The following information is reproduced from the Texas Kennel Club, Inc. Pet Memorial Fund web site:
Dallas Public Library is one of only two libraries in the country with a pet memorial fund. The other is the Public Library of Cincinnati where the fund was established more than 30 years ago upon the death of a beloved pet of a library employee. The fund was established Dallas as a result of a cooperative effort between the Library and the Texas Kennel Club.
The purpose of the fund is to provide the library with a collection of books and other materials for children and adults on the care of pets. Children's stories about animals are also included in the collection, in the hope that the care of and love for animals can be instilled in children.
A bookplate, containing the name of the pet or person to be memorialized and donor, is placed in the memorial book. Each time a book is given to honor a pet or a person, a page will be added to the Pet Memory book showing the name of the pet or person, the name of the person making the donation, and the date. The book will be permanently housed in the Business and Technology division of the Central Library. Animal lovers, pet owners or friends wishing to contribute to the fund may fill out the form and send their checks to the Pet Memorial Fund,Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
Shop at Bookends
Purchase books and supplies from our BookEnds used bookstore. Money earned from your support is used to purchase new materials needed for the collection.
Donate Used Materials
The library welcomes gifts of new or slightly worn materials (books, dvds and cds) at all library locations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities at the Dallas Public Library
Volunteer Application Form [pdf] [ms word]
Special Programs:
The Dallas Public Library has a variety of special programs and events throughout the year that welcome the participation of volunteers.
- AuthorSpeak (spring). Sponsored by the World Affairs Council and Friends of the Dallas Public Library, this author series brings notable writers, both local and national, to the Dallas Public Library each year. Volunteer tasks include: distributing flyers/programs, assisting with receptions, greeting guests, and other tasks.
- Every Child Ready to Read (year round). An early literacy program for parents of pre-school children. Volunteer tasks include: workshop facilitator, workshop assistant, help with assembling workshop packets.
- Personal Resume Assistance Program (year round). Help library customers create or polish their personal resume. Volunteer tasks include: One on one assistance, classroom facilitator, and classroom assistant.
For more information on volunteering for any of these programs and events please contact the volunteer office: volunteer@dallaslibrary2.org
Additional Projects & Opportunities:
Ambassador Program
Ambassadors represent a cross-section of the City of Dallas. No formal qualifications are required but our Ambassadors are friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with diverse groups of people. They are volunteers who willingly give of their time to advance the many services provided by the Dallas Public Library.
For more information on becoming one of our Ambassadors please send us an email: volunteer@dallaslibrary2.org.
Central Library Greeter
We are looking for library lovers, people who enjoy welcoming customers to the library, and can assist them with basic directions to floor locations, special exhibits, program events, children’s activities, and other information.
A brief training and orientation is provided.
For more information on becoming one of our Central Library Greeters please send us an email: volunteer@dallaslibrary2.org
Unique Skill Sets/Experience:
If you have special training and skills in marketing, statistics, web development, grant writing, editing, mentoring teens, teaching basic computer classes, working with AV equipment, teaching ESL classes, or other areas of expertise, we have volunteer opportunities for you.
Please contact the volunteer office for more information: volunteer@dallaslibrary2.org
To get a schedule of the next New Volunteer Orientation class where these programs are discussed in detail please email the volunteer office: volunteer@dallaslibrary2.org
Community Service Classes:
For information regarding court-ordered community service please click here.
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