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Dallas Public Library-J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Downtown

Dallas Public Library-J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Central Dallas > Downtown

1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 670-1700

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Distance In Miles:

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center:
0.8
DFW International Airport:
21.2
AT&T Stadium:
18.9
American Airlines Center:
1.5
Dallas Love Field Airport:
8.7

The 23 Dallas Public Libraries offer free Internet access. The Downtown library features a large genealogy library, an original copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, and free exhibits.

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TripAdvisor® Reviews

"More than just a library"

Reviewed October, 2017 by wendyhoman

We went in because I read about the old Carnegie library in Dallas and was hoping to get some information on it, or see the cornerstone from the original building, and sadly no one knew what we were...

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"Great Library, but..."

Reviewed August, 2017 by Kenneth R

This is a wonderful library with extensive resources. The last time I went was to do research on several rather obscure historical places in Texas and the staff on the 7th floor research were...

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"Excellent public service"

Reviewed May, 2017 by Tom H

This is a great service to the community and the library has some great programs. Many floors to choose from and, of course, much information to share. The one big issue is the hosts of homeless...

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