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Wed, Jan 29

Toddler Storytime Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 3 years old.
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Thu, Jan 30

Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime for ages 4 to 6 years old.
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Sat, Feb 1

Black History Month -- Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (documentary series) Join us in kicking off Black History Month by viewing 2 episodes of the PBS series "Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise".
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Sat, Feb 1

2020 Daddy Daughter Dance (Sold out)
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Library Hours

All computers will shut down 15 minutes before the library closes.

Monday	10 am to 8 pm
Tuesday	10 am to 8 pm
Wednesday	10 am to 8 pm
Thursday	10 am to 8 pm
Friday	10 am to 6 pm
Saturday	9 am to 5 pm
Sunday	Closed

Computer Lab Hours

All computers will shut down 15 minutes before the lab closes.

Monday	8 am to 10 pm
Tuesday	8 am to 10 pm
Wednesday	8 am to 10 pm
Thursday	8 am to 10 pm
Friday	8 am to 6 pm
Saturday	9 am to 5 pm
Sunday	1 pm to 5 pm

Library Receives TMLDA Library Excellence Award

The DeSoto Public Library has received the 2019 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director's Association (TMLDA). TMLDA is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries. To successfully receive the Achievement of Library Excellence Award, the applicant must exhibit excellence in providing services to underserved and special populations, in enhancing services, in marketing their programs and services in innovative ways, in promoting cultural, topical, and educational programming, in providing literacy support, in providing summer reading clubs, in pursuing collaborative efforts, in supporting workforce development, in providing for digital inclusion, and in comprehensively training staff. According to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 550 public libraries exist in Texas. Of those libraries, only 53 received this award in 2019.

Your Community Information Center

The DeSoto Public Library is a Community Information Center that can provide useful information and numerous resources for residents, local businesses, and others who are part of the local community.
- Information about local businesses, schools, churches, and charitable organizations
- City, county, state, and federal government information and resources
- Historical, legal, medical and other reference materials
- Information about local arts, entertainment, and culture
Call us at 972.230.9661 or visit the library and let us know how we can help you!