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Celebrate the birthday of a true Texas legend! Beloved children's librarian and author Siddie Joe Johnson was born right here in Dallas on August 20,1905. In her honor, we're hosting a literary salon with readings from Siddie Jo's poetry and fiction....

Spruce up your resume or receive assistance in your job hunt with Downtown Dallas Incorporated and the Cardboard Project. They are available for one on one sessions to help in your career search Tuesdays on the 6th floor. ...

It’s Time to Talk About Dallas’ History. Welcome to Big D Reads ’22, a community-wide reading program of The Accommodation by Jim Schutze.  In celebration of Big D Reads, Dallas Public Library is holding events throughout the c...

Join community leaders for the official launch of Big D Reads '22: The Accommodation. Dallas' first-ever poet laureate, Joaquín Zihuatanejo, will release a dedicated piece for Big D Reads, with a performance by South Dallas Concert Choir (thanks to t...

Welcomes to the library of people! Instead of borrowing a book, indulge in the experience of checking out a person. Challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library allows people to come together in an informal, one on one ...