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May Speaker
Diane Kelly is the author of three books, and a CPA/tax adviser. Diane uses her experiences as a CPA to create books that are filled with quirky characters, unique plots and non-stop humor. Diane spent several years in Houston and San Diego, California offices of a “Big Four” accounting firm, where she had the pleasure [...]
September Speaker
Wednesday, September 14th at 1:30, author Cindy Jones will speak to us about her debut novel My Jane Austen Summer. My Jane Austen Summer is a novel about a contemporary woman’s foray into the past during one magical summer spent re-enacting Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. Cindy was a winner of the Writer’s League of Texas [...]
November Speaker
Wednesday, November 9th at 1:30, author Kathleen Kent will talk about how the stories her mother and grandmother told her as a child inspired her to do the research that lead to writing these two books. The notorious Salem Which Trials are the historical center point of Kathleen Kent’s two novels; The Heretic’s Daughter [...]
May Speaker
May 14, 1:30, Dave Lieber returns to Lochwood Library. Meet us in the Black Box Theater on Saturday afternoon, May 14th. Dave will be talking about his latest book, Bad Dad. Humorist Dave Lieber has been with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 30 years. He is an award winning columnist who has used stories to [...]
October Speaker
We hope you will attend our coming events. There is no charge for admission. Arrive a little early for the best seats!
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 [...]
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 [...]