history
February Speaker
Robert Reitz is our guest speaker on February 23, at 1:30 pm. He will speak on “Memories with a View – Growing Up in Casa View”. Focusing on the history and points of interest in the Casa View neighborhood of Dallas in the 1950′s and 1960′s. Bob Reitz and his family moved to the Casa [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]