Martin Luther King Branch Library — Attraction in Dallas

Near where the 175 and 45 merge, just SE of Deep Ellum. The library is in a small municipal complex, all buildings located at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: An admin building (A); a health center (B); the library (C); childcare (D); and a rec center (D). It's smaller and easier to figure out directions than it sounds.

Shade trees cool things down around the library and there are a few benches available for readings. Looks like there might be some nice flowers planted but at the time of my visit in early spring most of the beds were just turned soil.

There is a small but adequate parking lot on the side and the library is served by the 011, 026 and 409 bus lines.

Inside is a bit underwhelming compared to the vaulted ceilings and light-filled lobbies of other Dallas public libraries. The amount of fiction, nonfiction and young adult books is small, as is the children's area. The library does have a section of "Afro-American Biographies." Surprisingly (to me) there are a disproportionately large number of PCs available for use.

The library has a mural of MLK and a small collection of Afro-American artwork I liked.

Overall I expected more than the...

Some of my favorite librarians in the DFW area are Jaimie, Eugene and Yari!! Since I have been a guest teacher in Dallas ISD Eugene, Yari and Jaimie have helped me pivot the reading abilities of my students by providing with resources that are readily accessible outside of the library as well!! The MLK library branch is the perfect example of using a space to foster meaningful relationships with the community. Most importantly, they all have a heart for people. MLK branch truly lives up to the dreams Dr. King had for all...

They have been a while since I have been in the library. I was able to update my library card and I am able to come in and use the computer when the library is open. I also want to give a shout out to the librarians they were totally awesome and assisting me and giving me some extra information of what's going on at the library. So if you're ever in the south side of Dallas stop by the Martin Luther King center library they are there to assist you and will go above and beyond to make your experience a...