

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Literary Lions Luncheon 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 Literary Lions Luncheon, a special celebration of National Library Week!

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., we’ll gather at the Arts District Mansion in Dallas for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, community and support for our public libraries.

We’re honored to welcome keynote speaker Eric Klinenberg, author of Palaces for the People, in conversation with Krys Boyd, host and managing editor of KERA’s Think. We’ll also present the May Dickson Exall Award to Atmos Energy in recognition of their outstanding support.

Don’t miss this meaningful celebration of the power of libraries to strengthen our communities. Tickets and sponsorship information are available now. Visit bit.ly/literary-lions for more details!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/literary-lions-luncheon-2026/200029837631750
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/literarylions?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dallas-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dallas
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Arts District Mansion
- **lat**: 32.78831
- **long**: -96.79865
- **full address**: Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave,Dallas, Texas, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Dallas Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-dallas-public-library/12879047)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave,Dallas, Texas, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Dallas Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Literary Lions Luncheon 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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