Dallas Public Library
| Dallas Public Library | |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1901 |
| Branches | 30 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 4,972,494 |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 10,236,949 |
| Population served | 1,317,210 (2024) |
| Other information | |
| Budget | $43,489,755 (FY 2023-24) |
| Director | Heather Lowe (Interim) |
| Employees | 346.7 FTE |
| Website | Dallas Library |
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The Dallas Public Library (DPL) is the public library system that serves the city of Dallas, Texas, United States. With more than 4 million items and 30 locations, the Dallas Public Library is the largest public library system in North Texas.
A Dallas Public Library card is available at no cost to anyone who lives in, teaches at or attends school in an educational institution within City of Dallas city limits. Educational institutions include public schools, charter schools, private schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, etc. A library card is also available to City of Dallas employees.
The monthly average in total numbers from all 30 Dallas Public Library locations are 648,840 items circulated (digital & physical), 3,398 new library cards, 628 technology checkouts (wi-fi hotspots & laptops), 679 volunteer hours, 120,058 online visitors. As of fiscal year 2023, the library had 643,892 card holders with 3,925,173 physical materials circulated and 3,889,401 e-materials circulated.