Staff Goodbye Party
Due to City of Dallas budget cuts, Lochwood Library will soon lose cherished members of its staff, some to lay-offs; some to other library branches. We have all heard about city budget woes, but our local library is feeling the impact first-hand. We anticipate the loss of 9 employees from Lochwood; four will be transferred [...]
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September Speaker
Meet us in the Black Box Theater! September 29, 1:30 pm. Ann Shelton, retired Dallas Librarian, is a humorous speaker and a favorite of our group. Ann will be speaking on Elisabet Ney. There is no charge for this program. One of our most popular speakers, this is a continuation of Ann’s presentations on notable [...]
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October Speaker
We hope you will attend our coming events. There is no charge for admission. Arrive a little early for the best seats!
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About LBLF
Lochwood Branch Library Friends, est. 1996 as Casa View Library Friends During the summer of 1996, Casa View Library was closed for remodeling. And yet, in response to a call for support from librarian Mary Lee York of the Casa View Public Library, neighbors from the East Dallas community gathered to form an auxiliary group [...]
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November Speaker
Ambassador Mary Mel French is our featured speaker Thursday, November 5th at 6:15pm. She served as Chief of Protocol during the Clinton administration, working directly with the President and Secretary of State. “Protocol is not political; knowing no party lines, it is a body of basic courtesies and rules that influence how people get along,” [...]
December Speaker
Jerry Holley of Dallas Auction Gallery will speak to our audience on December 8 at 1:30pm Treasure or Trash? Spring-cleaning time is just around the corner. It’s the time of year that many of us go through boxes of stuff and say, “This year I’m going to find out if I have anything of value.” If this sounds like [...]
Anime Club for Teens
Lochwood has a monthly Anime Club for kids who are interested in the Japanese art of cartooning known as anime and manga. Each meeting includes interesting new activities…and snacks! In June, club members were introduced to the art of Japanese brush calligraphy on rice paper. The photo shows a scroll created at that get together: [...]
What We Do
We are proud of our accomplishments! Countless hours of volunteer service to make your library attractive and functional Thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs purchased for patron use Children’s furniture, racks, and cases Extra magazine subscription bought by Friends contributors Free public events featuring educators and humorists Programs for adults, teens, and children Free family [...]
Book Sale Success
The 2010 summer book sale by Lochwood Branch Library Friends was a great success! At the sale, July 7 through 10, shoppers found wonderful deals to fill their shelves, and LBLF earned $2,900 to help support the Lochwood Library. LBLF fund raising helps the library to buy materials, conduct programs and more. This is an [...]
Founding Members Honored
Rosie and Gene Meysenburg were honored in February with a reception and awarded lifetime membership in LBLF and a certificate of appreciation. From the inception of the group, the couple has actively supported the organization; starting by calling for the first meeting in 1996, at which the group was originally formed. Gene programmed and provides [...]
Recent Programs
This Year, the Friends organization has presented these programs: Author Sally Rodriguez, Dallas Parks and Recreation Department historian and author of “White Rock Lake”, which chronicles the lake’s history. She shared the story of the White Rock Lake from its remarkable beginnings up to current times. Proceeds from sales of her autographed books will benefit [...]
Helen Brock Remembered
In Memoriam… the Friends say a fond farewell to Helen Brock. Past board member, book club member, and longtime library patron, Helen’s memory was honored with the purchase of a whimsical story-time rug. The children’s library was a special passion of hers. The purchase was funded with commemorative donations.
Spring 2010 Friends Events
Flix at the library Free movies at the library were a hit during spring break 2010. Lochwood Branch Library Friends obtained the special license to show films in the Black Box Theater. They also sold snacks and drinks during the films. Donors step up Bridging a recent budget gap, 32 magazine subscriptions that were cut [...]
Membership
You can help to support Your Library! Join Lochwood Branch Library Friends We support the Lochwood Branch Library through volunteer services and fundraising. Books sales, membership dues, and donations are our main sources of support. ALL proceeds directly benefit the library. LBLF funds services and purchases not covered in the library budget. Member Benefits Admission [...]