Dallas Public Library /tags/dallas-public-library Dallas Public Library en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:45:53 GMT Texas libraries could lose $12.5M following Trump executive order /news/2025-04-04/texas-libraries-could-lose-12-5m-following-trump-executive-order The Institute of Museums and Library Services was targeted in a recent executive order. Here's how that could affect North Texas libraries. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:45:53 GMT /news/2025-04-04/texas-libraries-could-lose-12-5m-following-trump-executive-order Marcheta Fornoff As advocates urge immigrants to carry ID, Dallas' enhanced library card could fill gap /immigration/2025-01-02/immigration-advocates-identification-dallas-library-card Immigration advocates are encouraging people to always carry an ID on them in case they’re questioned by authorities. For people who have trouble accessing a government-issued ID, the city of Dallas offers an Enhanced Library Card. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:10:00 GMT /immigration/2025-01-02/immigration-advocates-identification-dallas-library-card Priscilla Rice In a new information age, news outlets are partnering with public libraries /news/2024-11-21/in-a-new-information-age-news-outlets-are-partnering-with-public-libraries Dallas in particular is a hub for library-media collaborations. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:37:04 GMT /news/2024-11-21/in-a-new-information-age-news-outlets-are-partnering-with-public-libraries Sarah Asch The Dallas Public Library is dressing up teens for prom — for free /education/2024-03-15/dallas-public-library-free-prom This is the library's 10th year hosting the Fairy Tale Closet. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-15/dallas-public-library-free-prom Zara Amaechi Culture Pass Dallas seeks to partner with independent artists to relaunch post-pandemic /2024-01-24/culture-pass-dallas-seeks-to-partner-with-independent-artists-to-relaunch-post-pandemic The program gives Dallas residents free tickets to art and culture programming throughout the city Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:07:22 GMT /2024-01-24/culture-pass-dallas-seeks-to-partner-with-independent-artists-to-relaunch-post-pandemic Stephanie Salas-Vega Hip-hop is 50! Dallas celebrates music and culture /arts-culture/2023-07-31/hip-hop-is-50-dallas-celebrates-music-and-culture Hip-hop pioneers honored with films and performances in August Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-07-31/hip-hop-is-50-dallas-celebrates-music-and-culture Sally Verrando Nasher project hopes to recognize Tenth Street District’s history at Juneteenth event /arts-culture/2023-06-08/nasher-project-hopes-to-recognize-tenth-street-districts-history-at-juneteenth-event The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library will host a day of events to commemorate Juneteenth and recognize the history of the historic district Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-06-08/nasher-project-hopes-to-recognize-tenth-street-districts-history-at-juneteenth-event Michelle Aslam 4 poetry tips from Dallas Poet Laureate Joaquín Zihuatanejo /arts-culture/2023-05-17/4-poetry-tips-from-dallas-poet-laureate-joaquin-zihuatanejo Zihuatanejo on lines, blank space and how to break the rules. Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-17/4-poetry-tips-from-dallas-poet-laureate-joaquin-zihuatanejo Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access Dallas Public Library staff help patrons adjust to life after the COVID-19 pandemic /health-wellness/2022-12-27/dallas-public-library-mental-health-pandemic-covid-19 As 2022 comes to a close, we’re checking in with North Texans about what their work and their lives have looked like this year. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:13:29 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-27/dallas-public-library-mental-health-pandemic-covid-19 Elena Rivera, Jacob Wells What do you do when someone brings up fake news? Look for opportunities to break down barriers /2022-10-27/what-do-you-do-when-someone-brings-up-fake-news-look-for-opportunities-to-break-down-barriers Trust, not correcting the record, is the key to eliminating disinformation, says Ling Hwey Jeng of Texas Woman’s University: “Don’t talk about politics. Talk about her grandson. Talk about her granddaughter.” Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:39:36 GMT /2022-10-27/what-do-you-do-when-someone-brings-up-fake-news-look-for-opportunities-to-break-down-barriers Michael Marks