Our library is being reimagined and you have a chance to be part of something lasting.
As part of the upcoming library renovations, the City has included some funding for a public art installation.
Our goal is to raise $41,000 to support this effort and the Preston Royal Library Friends have already committed $16,000.
We need an additional $25,000 to bring this vision to life!
This project will introduce a permanent work of public art inside the library which is something every visitor will experience for years to come.
It will:
This is not temporary. It is a long-term investment in a shared civic space.
With the City’s commitment and the Friends’ initial funding, this project already has strong momentum.
Your contribution helps:
Every gift moves us closer to making this a reality.
We are inviting community members and local businesses to help bring this installation to life.
Suggested giving levels:
Benefits for Lead and Founding Patron levels:
All contributions are meaningful and appreciated.
We are working to raise an additional $25,000 by July 15.
With $16,000 already committed, we are well on our way to our $41,000 goal, but we need your help to finish strong!
Your support will help create something permanent, visible, and meaningful for everyone who walks through the doors of our library.
Below you will find more information with respect to the library renovation and the public art project.

Neighbors gathered to help shape the future of Preston Royal Branch Library, sharing ideas for a long-awaited renovation funded with over $9 million.

After years of uncertainty, the Preston Royal Branch Library renovation finally has a clear path forward.

The City of Dallas is moving forward with the Preston Royal Branch Library renovation, with City Council set to approve a $1.04 million contract with LPA, Inc. to lead architectural and design services.

A new public art project is in the works as part of the Preston Royal Branch Library renovation, giving the community a chance to help shape a lasting artistic feature inside the space.

Artists from around the country were invited to apply for a public art commission as part of the Preston Royal Branch Library renovation, with the goal of creating a welcoming, engaging piece that reflects the community’s deep connection to the library.

Dallas voters were asked to approve a major $1.25 billion bond package that includes significant investments in public libraries across the city.