Latest library News

Apr 9, 2025
Southlake Library Sparks Innovative Ways to Find a Love for Reading
Step into the Southlake Library, where a giant panda and creative book displays greet visitors and spark curiosity.


Jul 9, 2024
Camp out under the stars at the Southlake Library: Meet Ms. Karen
Meet the staff member who transformed the Southlake Public Library walls into an amazing outdoor adventure.
Jun 11, 2024
Adventure Begins with The Southlake Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
Librarian Cynthia Pfledderer joins Councilmember Ronell Smith to discuss the importance of reading and learning.

Jun 19, 2023
Check out our Summer Library Programs!
Bored at home? This summer, dive into everything that the Southlake Public Library has to offer with its programming for kids of all ages! This year’s summer reading program began on May 26, but it’s not too late to sign up! The free and simple registration is still open for the “All Together Now” program…

Dec 19, 2022
Southlake Public Library Hosts Holiday-Themed Workshops
Mark your calendars and get WRAPPED up with all the merry activities at the Southlake Public Library. Whether it’s Storytime with Mrs. Claus or a puppet show with Frosty and Friends, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Check out our Holiday Schedule: Storytime Meet and Greet with Mrs. Claus - Monday, December…

May 23, 2022
Library Task Force – What’s Next?
Following the recent Library Task Force Town Hall meetings, the team will take its next steps regarding a possible new location for the Southlake Public Library. The Task Force announced three site options at both meetings: Bicentennial Park, Carillon Parc, and Parkwood Drive (near Southlake Boulevard and Byron Nelson). They also shared ideas about facility…

Nov 4, 2021
The Great Promise Dancers for American Indians Set to Perform in Southlake
Join the Southlake Public Library and The Great Promise Dancers for American Indians to celebrate their culture and history on Thursday, November 18 at 6 p.m. at Family Park. This modern-day powwow is an artistic display of American Indians celebrating their heritage through dancing, live singing, drumming and narration. At the end of the event,…

Jul 30, 2021
Imagine That! A Bright Future at Southlake Public Library.
Take the 2021 Library Survey and tell us what you see for the future of the library. The Southlake Library opened on September 26, 2001, and since that time it has enjoyed over 2.4 million visitors, offered thousands of programs to over 525,000 participants and circulated over 5.6 million books, movies, audiobooks and more. That’s…

Apr 13, 2021
“We Are Southlake” Contest Winners Artwork Chosen for New Library Cards
The Southlake Library is proud to introduce two new library card designs for patrons, which showcase the artistic talent of Southlake residents. Carroll High School Senior Bella Hanson and Southlake resident, John P. Denk Jr., were selected by Mayor Laura Hill and the Mayor’s Alliance for Unity & Culture as two of the winners of…