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
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“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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation
Despite 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy being in overdrive to raise funds for this year's children's nonprofits, the Crystal Charity 2018 committee officially closed the books on its year of fundraising on Wednesday, March 27. It was the check presentation of $6,501,105 at Hall Arts Residence’s showroom. While the eight Dallas County children's nonprofits … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation
Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
It's not every day that more than 35 North Texas nonprofits get grants and the chance to showcase their programs and offer volunteer opportunities. On Saturday, February 16, the Junior League of Dallas along with presenting sponsor Bank of Texas not did just that, but they held the day-long event at NorthPark Center! From the grant presentation in Neiman Marcus NorthPark's … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Celebrated 39 Area Nonprofits With A Grant Presentation And A Volunteer Fair
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine
Despite the need to build an ark, North Texas philanthropists steered their way to Brook Hollow on Wednesday, October 17, for Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels seated supper sponsored by Deloitte. This group is considered the top-most tier of the CCB donors, providing $25,000 or more to benefit this year’s Dallas children’s nonprofits including After-School All-Stars … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled In Candlelight With New Orleans Cuisine