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Don't Stop #SummerReading!
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"Storytellers Without Borders" Seeks Creative Writers
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"I cannot live without books." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Literacy Volunteers Make a Difference!
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This Month's Featured Events
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Grand Slam Storytime With Eric Nadel Wednesday, August 2nd, 1 p.m. Lakewood BranchCome to a special storytime with the voice of the Texas Rangers, Eric Nadel. The National Baseball Hall of Fame honoree will read books and answer questions about his career and the home team!
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Bha - for Bhavam (expression), Ra - for Ragam (music), Ta - for Talam (rhythm) and Natyam - meaning dance. You won't want to miss this interactive introduction to India's Bharatanatyam, considered one of the oldest classical dances in the world, presented by local dance school Natyasthalam. Free, and appropriate for all ages.
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Give Peas A Chance Saturday, August 12th, 2 p.m. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Interested in gardening and learning more about your local seed library? Come and join us at the J Erik Jonsson Central Library for a Seed Packaging Party! We will be repackaging donated heirloom seeds and enjoying some snacks. All are welcome!
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Program Previews For Educators Wednesday, August 16th, 4 p.m. Classroom and homeschool teachers are invited to learn more about Children’s Center programs and resources for Dallas area students. Experience and preview what the Discovery Wall, storytimes, STEAM programs, and library tours can do to enrich the curriculum for your students. Call (214) 670-1671 for more information.
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Famous Texas Writers & Some Who Ought To Be Thursday & Friday, August 17-18, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19th, 4 p.m.Lochwood BranchSpend the afternoon with some of Texas’ famous – and not so famous – authors. Porter, Foote, Highsmith, and McMurtry are household names, but do you know Dobie, Atlee, Green, and Anderson? The Bath House Cultural Center will introduce you to some talented but lesser-known literary Texans in this black-box theater production. Presented in collaboration with the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.
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