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Newsletter header: DPL Now, News from Dallas Public Library

May 22, 2026

SMART Summer returns May 30!

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Dallas Public Library’s annual reading and learning program, SMART Summer, returns May 30 with free events, activities and reading challenges designed to keep the community engaged all summer long.


Adults can participate by reading, discovering and creating for a chance to earn prizes throughout the summer.


Earning rewards is easy:

• Log 15 days of reading to earn a free book.
• Complete five activities to choose either a free book or a prize from the adult goodie bag.
• Complete a combination of 45 days of reading, five discoveries and five creations by August 9 to be entered for a chance to win a grand prize.


Need more fun? The Central Library will have specialized events happening throughout the season. From sports fests to K-pop sing-alongs, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

SMART Summer Details

Featured programs

Find all Dallas Public Library events on our online event calendar.

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YouTube Basics Workshop

Thursday, May 28

at 10:30 a.m.

Hampton-Illinois Branch

More Info
Image: A microphone on a desk with books behind it

Podcasting Workshop

Tuesday, June 2

at 6 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

More Info
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Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, June 3

at 6:30 p.m.

Audelia Road Branch

More Info
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Pride Literary Lounge

Thursday, June 4,

at 5:30 p.m.

Oak Lawn Branch

More Info
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Ceramic Painting

Friday, June 5

at 11 a.m.

Pleasant Grove Branch

More Info
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Introduction to Drones

Saturday, June 6

at 11a.m.

North Oak Cliff Branch

More Info

Closed Memorial Day

All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

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