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Dillon Miller in the Family Resource Library - PathForward Children's Health

Featured and recommended reading

Our expert librarians are here to help you discover your next great read.

Learn more

Our Family Resource Libraries are open and filled with books, e-books, resources and online materials, computers and tablets. In addition, medical librarians and other staff are available to help you find a relaxing novel or research a medical treatment or condition. We are dedicated to making life better for patients and families during your stay at Children’s Health℠.

Where are the libraries located?

  • Children's Medical Center Dallas

    Krissi Holman Family Resource LibraryKelly is the pediatric education manager. She is in the Krissi Holman Family Resource Library located in Children's Medical Center Dallas.

    Hours:

    • Monday - Friday
      9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
     

    Family Health and Leisure
    Suite C4205
    Phone: 214-456-0222

    Children and Teens
    Suite C4206
    Phone: 214-456-0357

    The Krissi Holman Family Resource Library and Children’s Collection is named in honor of Krissi Holman. This library is the fulfillment of her dream that Children’s Medical Center Dallas have a place where patients and families can gather and find comfort. Learn more about Krissi Holman.
    (English | Spanish)

  • Children's Medical Center Plano

    Karahan Family Resource LibraryLauren is the medical librarian at Karahan Family Resource Library located in Children's Medical Center Plano.

    Hours:

    • Monday - Friday
      9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
     

    Family Resource Library
    Suite L1275
    Phone: 469-303-7735

    The Karahan Family Resources Library is named in honor of the Karahan family who sought to make a difference through the power of knowledge. Thanks to their generous gift, families now have access to resources that help them research their children’s diagnoses and treatment options.

How do I schedule a library visit?

Safety is our number one concern therefore we have limited the library to one family at a time. You may schedule a time in the library by emailing us at frl.libraries@childrens.com or calling us at one of our locations.

  • Dallas: 214-456-4787
  • Plano: 469-303-7735

What resources are available in the library?

Books and crafts

From infants to adults we have books, magazines, health brochures and more for all levels and interests at both our Dallas and Plano campus libraries. We also offer:

  • Audio and e-books
  • The bookmobile program
  • Crafting kits
  • Health books for all age groups
  • Featured and recommended reading

Research assistance

  • Medical librarians

Computers and laptops

During your stay at Children’s Health you may need to check email, catch up on work and school assignments or research health information and we are here to help. Laptops may be borrowed, depending on availability, while your child is a hospital patient. All services my not be available at each location.

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  • Copying
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How can I make a donation to the library?

Thank you for your interest in donating to the Family Resource Libraries.

Amazon

Donations can be made directly to the Dallas or Plano campus on Amazon.com by clicking the link below.

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    • Children's Medical Center Plano

Barnes and Noble

  • Gift cards from Barnes and Noble is another great way to help. E-gift card can be sent to frl.libraries@childrens.com. 
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