Located by Fretz Park in Far North Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library is a part of Dallas Public Libraries. The library is well-equipped with computers, wireless internet connection and frequently hosts storytelling sessions and reading workshops.
McDermott Library is the primary research and studies center at the University of Texas at Dallas. The library has more than 1 million volumes, 960,000 titles, 2 million microform units, videos, DVDs, maps, electronic books, electronic journals and government documents. Its special collections include the Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library, the Belsterling Collection and the History of Aviation Collection. McDermott Library also offers individual instruction sessions for research for students, faculty and staff. The McDermott Library is a United States and Texas state depository. The University of Texas at Dallas is a branch of the University of Texas college system and is located in Richardson, Texas. It has an enrollment of nearly 10,000 students.
City Hall of the city of The Colony has various divisions, including city council, administration, public services and finance departments. Its city council comprises six members and the mayor, and it also has several commissions and committees. It prohibits the exclusion of and discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in city programs, services and activities, including employment practices. Its communications office provides information to citizens, visitors and businesses. Its finance department provides financial, management and accounting services support to all departments. Its human resources department monitors compliance with federal and state laws and city policies regarding human resource issues. Its utility adminstration division is responsible for billing and collection of residential and commercial bills for water, sewer, sanitation and recycling accounts, as well as the collection of inspection department fees.
