Lakewood Library Friends Dallas

10/04/2026

🗓️ Here’s what’s happening THIS WEEK at the Lakewood Branch Library! 📚✨

From crafting and teen anime hangouts to toddler storytimes and community discussions, we have a great lineup for everyone this week:

🧶 Tuesday, October 6

Knit Wits 🪡✨
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ages: Adult (18+)
Details: Come knit and be a wit! (Crochet... if you must... 😉) Bring your current yarn project and enjoy an afternoon of crafting with friends.

🧋 Wednesday, October 7

Kawaii Club 🌸🎨
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Ages: Teen (ages 13–17)
Details: Explore new anime and crafts, chat with like-minded friends, and sample delicious Japanese snacks while relaxing at the library!

🎶 Thursday, October 8

Toddler Storytime 📚🧸
Times: Two sessions! 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM OR 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: Infant, toddler & preschool (Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years)
Details: Practice early literacy skills through interactive stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Lo Que Me Ayudó A Mí Te Puede Servir A Ti 🗣️💬
Hora: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Edades: Adultos (18+)
Detalles: Un espacio comunitario en español para compartir consejos prácticos sobre la vida diaria, resolver dudas y aliviar el estrés en un ambiente de apoyo.

🧡 Free programs like these are made possible through the support of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends. Want to support your neighborhood library? Visit our website (link in bio) to learn how to become a member or corporate sponsor today!

09/29/2026

Ready for a creative week at the Lakewood Branch Library? 🗓️✨ Here’s what’s happening Sept 29 – Oct 3:

📍 Tuesday, Sept 29
• 🧶 Knit Wits | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Adults 18+) – Bring your yarn and chat with fellow knitters! 🧵
• 🗿 Lakewood Artists: Sculpting with Erica Con | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Ages 6–12) – Hands-on sculpting fun! (Registration required) 🎨

📍 Wednesday, Sept 30
• 🌈 Perler Bead Club | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Family / All Ages) – Make themed pixel art creations! ✨

📍 Thursday, Oct 1
• 👶 Toddler Storytime | 10:30 AM & 11:00 AM (Ages 0–5) – Songs, movement, and reading fun! 🎶📚

📍 Friday, Oct 2
• ✂️ Craft and Chat | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Adults 18+) – Tackle your WIP projects with great company! (Registration required) 🖌️

📍 Saturday, Oct 3
• ☕ Books & Brews | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Adults 18+) – Book chat and relaxed reading! (Registration required) 📖

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to learn how joining the Lakewood Library Friends supports free community programs!

09/15/2026

If you haven’t stopped by yet—or you’d like to take one more look—this is your last week to enjoy the Art on Main Salon Wall at the Lakewood Branch Library!

A heartfelt thank-you to the many talented Art on Main artists who shared their incredible work with our community, and a very special thank-you to Andrea Lamarsaude, artist and owner of Art on Main, for helping make this wonderful exhibition possible. ❤️

Come for the books. Stay for the art. Celebrate our creative community. 🎨📚

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09/13/2026

Looking for fun ways to learn, create, and connect this week? 🗓️✨ Here’s what’s on the schedule at the Lakewood Branch Library (Sept 13 – Sept 19):

📍 Tuesday, Sept 15
• 🧶 Knit Wits | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Adults 18+) – Bring your yarn project and craft with local fiber enthusiasts! 🧵✨

📍 Thursday, Sept 17
• 👶 Toddler Storytime | 10:30 AM & 11:00 AM (Ages 0–5) – Early literacy, songs, movement, and stories for little ones! 🎶📚

📍 Friday, Sept 18
• ✂️ Craft and Chat | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Adults 18+) – Tackling unfinished projects and chatting with fellow makers! (Registration required) 🖌️

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to learn how joining the Lakewood Library Friends supports free events like these!

09/07/2026

🗓️ Here’s what’s happening THIS WEEK at the Lakewood Branch Library (Sept 7 – Sept 12)! 📚✨

Please note our holiday closure on Monday, then come join us for a fantastic lineup of creative, educational, and community events:

🚨 Monday, September 7 — BRANCH CLOSED

Labor Day / César Chávez Day: All Dallas Public Library branches will be closed all day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

🧶 Tuesday, September 8

Knit Wits 🪡✨
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ages: Adult (18+)
Details: Come knit and be a wit! (Crochet... if you must... 😉)

🧱 Wednesday, September 9

Lego Hour 🧱💡
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages: School Age (ages 6–12)
Details: Unleash your imagination! A dedicated hour to build, collaborate, and get inspired with fellow builders.

What Happens Next Book Club: Part 1 🕵️‍♂️📖
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(Registration Required)
Ages: Adult (18+)
Details: Love playing detective? We read to EXACTLY halfway through the mystery book for this first meeting and try to guess the ending together!

👶 Thursday, September 10

Toddler Storytime 🎶📚
Times: Two sessions! 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM OR 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: Infant, toddler & preschool (Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years)
Details: Practice early literacy skills by hearing stories, singing songs, jumping around, and learning!

Lo Que Me Ayudó A Mí Te Puede Servir A Ti 🗣️💬
Hora: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Edades: Adultos (18+)
Detalles: Un espacio comunitario en español para compartir consejos prácticos de la vida diaria, herramientas para desahogarse y aliviar el estrés.

🖼️ Saturday, September 12
Culture of Value | Marbled Picture Frames 🎨✨
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Ages: Adult (18+) (Registration Required)
Details: Get hands-on and craft beautiful marbled picture frames in this creative adult workshop!

🧡 Free programs like these are made possible through the support of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends. Want to help us keep these community events thriving? Visit our website (link in bio) to become a member today!

09/01/2026

🗓️ Here’s what’s happening THIS WEEK at the Lakewood Branch Library! 📚✨

We have a packed schedule of fun events for all ages this week! Please note our special closure on Friday.

🧶 Tuesday, September 1

Knit Wits 🪡✨
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ages: Adult (18+)
Details: Come knit and be a wit! (Crochet... if you must... 😉)

🧋 Wednesday, September 2

Kawaii Club 🌸🎨
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Ages: Teen (ages 13–17)
Details: Explore new anime and crafts, chat with like-minded friends, and sample delicious Japanese snacks!

PJ Storytime 🌙🧸
Time: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ages: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0–5)
Details: Put on your favorite pajamas and join us for a cozy storytime right before bed!

🌱 Thursday, September 3

Toddler Storytime 📚🎶
Times: Two sessions! 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM OR 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages: Infant, toddler & preschool (Suggested ages: 18 months – 3 years)
Details: Practice early literacy skills by hearing stories, singing songs, jumping around, and learning!

Texas Native & Adapted Plants 🌿🌻
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Ages: Adult (18+)
Details: Dallas County Master Gardener Kevin Burns presents an overview of plants that thrive in North Central Texas and essential horticulture practices for success!

🚨 Friday, September 4 — BRANCH CLOSED
City of Dallas Furlough Day: All Dallas Public Library branches will be closed all day.

☕ Saturday, September 5

Books & Brews 📖☕
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages: Adult (18+) (Registration Required)
Details: Connect with fellow book lovers for relaxed reading and discussion!

🧡 Free library events are supported by the Lakewood Library Friends. Visit our website (link in bio) to learn how to join as a member or corporate sponsor!

08/25/2026

🌈 Get Creative This Week at the Lakewood Branch Library! ✨

Looking for a fun, creative activity for the whole family? Come join us for Perler Bead Club!

🔹 Perler Bead Club 🎨✨

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Age Group: Family / All Ages

Details: Design, craft, and melt your very own colorful pixel art creation using Perler beads! Whether you want to make your favorite character, a colorful pattern, or a custom design, all materials are provided.

Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of crafting together at the library!

🧡 Free programs like this are made possible through the support of the Dallas Public Library and the Lakewood Library Friends. Interested in supporting future neighborhood programs? Visit our website (link in bio) to learn how to become a member!

08/21/2026

💙 Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsor: Henley & Henley, P.C.! 📚✨

The Lakewood Library Friends would like to give a warm thank you to Henley & Henley, P.C. for their generous support as a corporate sponsor!

Founded in 2001 by Dallas attorneys Geoff Henley and Hudson Henley, Henley & Henley, P.C. has a long-standing commitment not only to providing dedicated legal services across Dallas and Texas, but also to investing in and strengthening our local community.

Their corporate sponsorship plays a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission. Support from community partners like Henley & Henley allows us to:
📖 Support Our Branch: Fund essential library supplies, enhancements, and community programs.
👏 Support Our Hardworking Staff: Show appreciation and provide extra resources for the incredible team at the Lakewood Branch Library.
🏡 Support Our Community: Keep free literacy programs, youth activities, and neighborhood events thriving for readers of all ages!

Partnerships like this show what makes East Dallas so special. Their generosity means the world to us, our branch, and every reader who walks through our doors.

Thank you, Henley & Henley, P.C., for investing in the heart of our neighborhood! 🧡

💼 Want to join them in supporting our library? If your business or organization would like to become a corporate member, we would love to partner with you! Visit our website (link in bio) to learn more about our corporate membership levels and benefits.

👉 Learn more about Henley & Henley, P.C. at henleylawpc.com

08/19/2026

Our Salon Art Wall
Legacy

❤️ Artist Spotlight: Karen Jacobi

Family photographs become treasured memories in Karen Jacobi's Legacy.

Using collage, stitching, and found ephemera, Karen breathes new life into an old family photograph, celebrating the connections that continue across generations.

08/18/2026

Our Salon Art Wall
Untamed

🌈 Artist Spotlight: Jacque Forsher

Bold color transforms the familiar into something wonderfully unexpected.

Untamed challenges us to see identity as vibrant, evolving, and beautifully unpredictable.

Visit the Lakewood Branch Library to experience this colorful work in person.