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Welcome to the Doris Padgett Public Library!
Welcome to the homepage of the Doris Padgett Public Library in Sunnyvale, TX!
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.
IN MEMORY OF DORIS PADGETT (1925-2022)
Sunnyvale's first library employee and director for over 50 years, Doris spent much of her life helping to educate and entertain the people of Sunnyvale. The library was renamed in her honor on September 22, 2018.
A short video was commissioned in 2015 to commemorate Doris's 50 years of service and celebrate her retirement. Click HERE to watch the video on Youtube. (Thank you to Doug Norlie and Georgeann Moss for providing a source for the video.)
Join us for another amazing summer of fun at your library! Keep your whole family reading with fun challenges, the chance to win amazing prizes, and fun crafts and activities that will help you color your (and everyone else's) world all summer long!
Get your free information packet beginning on May 28 with a fun coloring tote bag, and get ready for the most colorful summer you've ever had!
Get access to tens of thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and more, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and all you need for access is your Library Card Number & PIN!
CLICK HERE to access Overdrive through your web browser, or click the links below to download the Libby app for your device:
Check out thousands of free movies, television shows, documentaries, and more available 24/7/365 from anywhere with just your library card! And for families, enjoy unlimited streaming of family-friendly entertainment with Kanopy Kids!
Click the icon above to access Kanopy from your computer. You can also download the Kanopy app on your favorite streaming device, or click the links below to download the app to your portable device:
Use your library card to access a huge collection of eBooks and streaming audiobooks anytime, 24/7/365, through the e-Read Texas service, provided by a partnership with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and Amigos Library Services. A huge selection of new and recent fiction and non-fiction books await!
Click the icons above to access Boundless on your computer. You can also access these materials through the Boundless app for your Apple or Android device by clicking the links below to download the app.
Select Doris Padgett Library from the list of libraries and use your library card number and PIN to gain instant access!
Learn to speak languages all over the world from your computer and mobile device! Choose from over 70 foreign languages and dialects, including Spanish, Malayalam, Hindi, Greek, and many more! Mango also features English courses for non-English speakers, Mango Reader, Mango Movies, and much much more!
Click the icon above to open Mango Languages on your computer. You can also download the Mango Languages app by clicking the links below:
Know a child or teen who wants to learn how to code? The Doris Padgett Public Library provides free access to Fiero Code, a self-paced learn-to-code software program for kids ages 8-18. Through fun and engaging tutorials and projects, Fiero Code teaches kids coding languages ― such as HTML, Python and JavaScript ― that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more. Fiero Code also includes a portfolio feature for coders to display their work, and a “Share with Parents” feature for them to share their projects with family and friends.
Click the icon above to open Fiero Code on your computer. (A keyboard and mouse are strongly recommended.) Click the Sign Up link at the bottom of the page, and complete the information (including your Library Card Number and PIN) to create your account and gain access. If you need more help, click HERE for a helpful instruction video.
Search the archives of over a hundred local newspapers and news services, including the Dallas Morning News and Mesquite News, for obituaries, articles and more!
NOTE: When prompted for your card number, enter "DPPL" (in all caps) followed by your card number (no spaces) for access.
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
NOTE: When prompted for your card number, enter "DPPL" (in all caps) followed by your card number (no spaces) for access.
Access over 800 online practice tests and interactive skill-building tutorials to help launch or advance your career --- Prepare for professional certification, licensing, and aptitude tests in civil service, law enforcement, firefighting, EMT, real estate, and healthcare, among others --- Prepare for college and graduate school admissions tests including the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT --- Successfully prepare for the GED exam when working toward a high school diploma --- Dramatically improve or refresh basic skills in reading, writing, and math.
Story Times for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!
The library can arrange special story times for schools, daycare centers, or other groups upon request. For more information, call 972-226-4491.
The Librista app gives you instant access to our catalog from your favorite mobile device. Search for books, DVDs, and more! Want to know if a new release is available at your library? While you are at your favorite book store, use the scan ISBN feature to capture the ISBN located on the physical item and search the library's collection. Download Librista at these links:
The Library's Wi-Fi network is open to all visitors FREE of charge; no special encryption settings, user names, or passwords are required. Laptop owners are responsible for setting up their equipment to access the wireless network. Library staff are unable to handle customer laptops or peripheral equipment. Patrons may use our network with the understanding that data is unencrypted and that the library is not responsible for data theft.
Your FREE one stop practice test site for High School, College, Professional and Standardized exams. 4Tests partners with Barron's Education, and features full-length practice exams and tutorials. Test yourself by clicking here.
Try these FREE databases filled with magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and other materials to help you discover more on any subject, from general interest to business, hobbies, genealogy and more. Please see your librarian for a username and password then CLICK HERE.
The Talking Book Program provides FREE library services to Texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or reading disabilities. Items are delivered to your door and and returned by mail free of charge. The program offers more than 80,000 titles in fiction and nonfiction, plus 80 national magazines for adults and children. For information on the program, click here.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Try this FREE help from the Library of Congress. They provide basic research assistance with answers to queries requiring resources unique to the Library of Congress. Responses are usually within 5 business days. Please note that the scope of the services does not include: compilation of extensive bibliographies, requests for information connected with contests, completion of school or work assignments, translations or research in heraldry or family history. Click here for help.
Looking for a classic to curl up with? Project Gutenberg offers a huge selection of classic, public domain literary works in formats for almost any computer, e-reader, or portable device, and they don't count against your check-out limits! Click here to begin your search.
Registered patrons of the Doris Padgett Public Library can obtain a FREE TexShare Card from the Doris Padgett Public Library and use the card to borrow materials directly from other participating libraries. Patrons must be card holders in good standing (no fines, fees or overdue materials) for at least 6 months and agree to comply with the borrowing policies of both the lending library and the Doris Padgett Public Library.
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