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Library

Library Outreach

Click here: Community Engagement and Outreach Request Form

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Irving Public Library Community Engagement Team is committed to serving Irving's diverse population, and believes that each citizen has the right to lifelong learning and enrichment. By venturing beyond library walls, Outreach helps citizens connect with library services and resources. The team builds strong community bonds by collaborating with schools, organizations and local nonprofits.

OVERVIEW:

The team is comprised of librarians and library staff members who attend a wide range of community events and develop connections with other organizations and city departments to bring the wonderful world of the library out into the community.

Libraries aren't just about books these days! Many cardholders use library resources and services remotely on a regular basis or when they don't have time to stop by one of the three library locations: South, Valley Ranch or West.

The goal of the Community Engagement team is to meet Irving neighbors where they are and provide services like card sign ups/renewals (just be sure to have an acceptable form of ID on hand), share with residents how to get the most of the online services free to them with their card, and give information on upcoming events and opportunities for kids, teens, adults and the whole family.

Find the team at community fairs, holiday celebrations, city events, local businesses, the park…just about anywhere! If the team is out somewhere, be sure to stop by and say hello. They'd love to meet all their neighbors!

Community Resources and Asset Map

The Community Engagement/Outreach team has cultivated and continuously updates a list of agencies that operate in Irving and Dallas County. These agencies provide services for those who may need assistance with finances, clothing, housing, and a variety of other needs.

This list can also be browsed in map form by category of assistance.

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All Things Made New: Mentoring for 5^th-12^thgrade students for personal accountability, good decision making, character development, self-esteem, and leadership skills

Address: 2240 W 5^thSt (located in Kirkwood United Methodist Church)

Phone: 214-460-7644

Carter’s House: Provides children, youth, and teens in Dallas County with no-cost quality clothing and Standardized School Attire to improve attendance and confidence.

Address: 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Suite 131, Dallas, TX 75215

Phone: 214-450-9150 (text or call)

Email: wcarter@cartershouse.org

Hours: M/W/F 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

City of Irving: Housing & Redevelopment

Address: 825 Irving Blvd, 1^stfloor

Phone: 972-721-4800

Click Here for Online Application

(Must call for appointment)

Crisis Ministries: Food, Job Assistance, Limited Financial Assistance, Homeless/Housing Services, Prayer

Address: 114 E 2^ndSt

Phone: 972-254-0973

Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center:

Eviction Assistance

Phone: 469-436-2704

Email: info@dallaseac.org

Family Promise of Irving: Homeless/Housing services

Address: 315 W 3^rdSt

Phone: 972-313-1500

Email: info@familypromiseirving.org

IISD Adult Education and Literacy Classes: Free ESL classes; Adult education and job training

Address: 820 North O'Connor Road

Phone: 972-600-6130

Irving Animal Services (partnered with DFW Humane Society): Free spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies vaccination services for owned dogs and cats to qualifying Irving residents

Address: Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Ln

Phone: 972-721-6251

Irving Cares: Food, Emergency Financial Assistance, Employment Assistance

Address:440 S Nursery Rd #101

(Located inside Health and Human Services Building)

Phone: 972-721-9181

Irving Family Advocacy Center: Counseling, Parenting Classes, Domestic Violence Support

Address:600 W Pioneer Dr.

Phone:972-721-6251

Irving School District Project PASS: Homeless Services for Families with School Children

Address: 820 North O’Connor Road

Phone: 972-600-6114