J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

The design of the nearby Dallas City Hall inspired the design of the library – the library's upper floors are oriented away from Young Street while (symmetrically) the upper floors of City Hall are oriented toward Marilla Street (an open area between Young and Marilla Streets separates the buildings).

It was named for J. Erik Jonsson, a founder of Texas Instruments and former mayor of Dallas and long-time supporter and patron of the library system.

He also led the ten-year drive to raise private funds that allowed the construction of a state-of-the-art main library.

During the 2000s the library embarked on a long-range renovation program which updated interior finishes, repaired maintenance issues and created an overall more inviting experience.

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