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Latest library News

A bookstore display featuring nautical-themed novels. Books are arranged around a model ship and a plush octopus. A sign labeled "Nautical Novels" is visible in the center. The background shows more books and wooden shelves.
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.
Picture of prizes for Summer Reading with books in the background. The prizes shown are Mini Sweet Haribo and a Lego McLaren set.
Jul 17, 2024

Celebrating Summer Reading Sponsors 

Thank you to the 2024 Summer Reading Sponsors 
Karen standing in front of a wall that was made to look like a forest. She is smiling and pointing at an animal on top of a hill.
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.
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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…
Festive graphic with holly, stockings, and gifts surrounding text: "Southlake Public Library Hosts Holiday-Themed Programs." Southlake Public Library logo at the bottom right.
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…
A mother points to a map of a proposed library site for her daughter.
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,…
Imagine That Take the Library Survey in August
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…