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Dallas Public Library's J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is located in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Michael Samples]
The Last Word: Dallas Council Member Jaynie Schultz on Proposed Improvements for Dallas’ Central Library
by David Seeley | Apr 16, 2024
The Dallas Public Library's J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas—one of America's largest—was built in 1982 across from Dallas City Hall, and many agree it could use an overhaul. That especially includes library officials and consultants they brought in for a report on the building's future, among other needed investments in the city's library system.
by David Seeley |
Feb 27, 2024
The downtown Dallas Public Library is the only public library in the state of Texas to offer a Patent and Trademark Resource Center from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. PTRCs are part of a national network of public, state, and academic libraries in partnership with the USPTO to offer trademark and patent assistance to the public.
The USPTO aims to empower innovation by expanding access—so it recently put out a call to 600 libraries and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country, inviting each institution to consider becoming PTRCs to assist their local innovators.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 9, 2024
That was then. This is now. New streetlight pole banners are hitting the streets in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood, offering looks at the past and present of the historic area east of downtown.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Sep 23, 2023
The City of Dallas will recognize Digital Inclusion Week from October 2-6 with activities across the city.
Digital Inclusion Week is an annual initiative hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance to raise awareness of digital equity and access throughout the county....
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The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is at 1515 Young St. in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Lance Murray]
High-Tech Census: Dallas Public Library Readies to Help Bridge Digital Divide
by Lance Murray | Oct 30, 2019
With an estimated 40 percent of Dallasites lacking fixed internet service at home, the library offers online access to the city’s residents.
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by Blair Welch |
Sep 17, 2018
Second chances filled the Addison Tree House last week as Cornbread Hustle members pitched their newest innovative ideas in the yearly graduation.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2018
The educational pathway will lead kids from the sidewalk, across the library’s plaza, and through its front doors. Design proposals are due by May 25.
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by Katie Kelton |
Apr 9, 2018
Discussions during the fourth annual event explored how to become more connected in the areas of education, health, physical layout, and inclusiveness.
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David Doub is founder and Dusk Publishing. [Photo: Dusk Publishing]
Dusk Comics: A Home for Independent Creators, Strong Female Characters
by D'Anzia Robertson | Dec 11, 2017
From comics to cosplay, Dusk Publishing's David Doub is making a name for himself by nurturing new talent and creating compelling characters.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 27, 2017
The program at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library helps adults in Dallas earn their GED.
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by Julia Batlle |
May 15, 2017
Hack My Future is focused on creating a new generation of technological leaders through its programs.
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by Amy Wolff Sorter |
May 11, 2017
Curated by Preservation Dallas, the exhibit highlights 27 diverse architectural styles that were in evidence from the mid-1800s to the 1980s.
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Last year's Dallas Festival of Ideas was held at Fair Park. The 2017 event will be held at Dallas City Hall Plaza and surrounding streets. [Photo: Jana J. Pruet]
Dallas Festival of Ideas Returns in April with Discussions on Equity
by Nicholas Sakelaris | Feb 21, 2017
Six keynote speakers will talk about growth opportunities in areas ranging from health to entrepreneurship.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 24, 2017
The recently-awarded funds will help the Dallas Public Library continue its STEAM and Snacks education program.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 11, 2017
The bicycle-drawn trailer would be customizable based on the audience it will visit.
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by Julia Falcon |
Jun 29, 2016
UTD has received money for its cancer research program, the Dallas Public Library receives Knight News award, and Facebook adds a simpler way to plan events.
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