Anne Besser had barely had time to catch her breath after co-chairing HHM Health's Healing Hands Luncheon last Wednesday when she and Nicole Paquette went into the final days of co-chairing the Literary Lions Luncheon. Taking place at the Arts District Mansion on Wednesday, April 9, the Friends Of The Dallas Public Library fundraiser is not only commemorating the … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Literary Lions Luncheon Is Roaring To The Finish Line
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JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
When Tiffany Co-Founders Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young established the legendary jewelry brand — Tiffany — in New York City back in 1837, Neiman Marcus Co-Founders Herbert Marcus and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman hadn't even been born yet, let alone planted their roots for the luxury retailing store in North Texas. Those were the early days of youthful Dallas. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
The recent chill stoked up thoughts of the fall season, so it's only natural that the Friends of the Dallas Public Library are lining up plans for their annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, October 26. Already locked in is best-selling novelist/journalist/photographer Lynda Rutledge, whose first novel "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" was made into the film … [Read more...] about Author Lynda Rutledge To Keynote Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Fall Fundraiser
“Friends” And Dallas City Council Open A New Chapter Of Support For Dallas Public Library
While some folks might have thought that the Dallas Public Library activities were in hibernation during the pandemic years with locations being on limited service, they didn’t realize there was plenty of work taking place behind the scenes. According to Friends of the Dallas Public Library Chair Gary Gadson, “Even in the worst days of the pandemic, we never faltered in our … [Read more...] about “Friends” And Dallas City Council Open A New Chapter Of Support For Dallas Public Library
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Even though the pandemic reduced operation of the Dallas Public Library’s in-person visits for more than two years, online services and activities and construction carried on to provide new locations like Forest Green and Vickery Park and to renovate the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library’s sixth floor. This past May 4th all branch locations and the Central Library returned to … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy
Many longtime readers of The Dallas Morning News and the Wall Street Journal knew Karen Blumenthal as a top-notch reporter and editor. But her journalistic story started long before bylines in the nationally regarded newspapers. Her talents were seen as early as her teen years, when she was editor of Hillcrest High School’s award-winning Hillcrest Hurricane and yearbook, as … [Read more...] about Be A Part Of Turning A Library Into Karen Blumenthal’s Legacy
UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
It’s been nearly two years since Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky and a crowd of folks including County Commissioner Judge Clay Jenkins, City Councilperson Jennifer Staubach Gates, Literacy Achieves Sarah Papert, philanthropist Sarah Losinger and Crystal Charity Ball representative Kristina Whitcomb bundled up on a December night to break … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Soon-To-Open Vickery Park Branch Library Is On Its Way To 2021 Completion
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library
According to Friends Of The Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky, In its 70th anniversary year, Friends of the Dallas Public Library can point to great achievements in improving our city’s libraries, enhancing programming, advocating for public support and helping guarantee that the library system remains an indispensable civic resource in the 21st … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library
JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky just sent word that Arts and Letters Live founder Kay Cattarulla will receive the May Dickson Exall Award at the annual seated dinner on Thursday, November 14. A New York transplant, Kay arrived in Dallas in 1990 and launched the Arts and Letters Live program, for its first 12 seasons allowing “important … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105
It was an event that every Crystal Chair Ball chair lives for and dreads. For 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson, it was the evening of Wednesday, March 27. In the Hall Arts Residence Showroom, the New Orleans transplant admitted that the past year had flown by. Now, the “fruits” of her and her committee’s labor were benefiting eight Dallas children’s nonprofits … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Receive Big Checks Amounting To $6,501,105