Pleasant Grove Branch Library

GRAND OPENING OF NEW PLEASANT GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY

2010-11-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Public Library, Pleasant Grove Branch

cordially invites you to attend the opening of the new

Pleasant Grove Branch Library.

Saturday, November 13, 2010, starting at 12:00 noon

7310 Lake June Road, Dallas TX 75217-1523

(Lake June Road at Houghton Road intersection)

El Alcalde de la Ciudad de Dallas, el Concilio de la Ciudad,

la Junta Ejecutiva de la Biblioteca y el personal de la Biblioteca Pública de Dallas

le invitan cordialmente a la apertura

de la Sucursal Pleasant Grove.

Sábado, 13 de noviembre, 2010, empieza a las 12:00 mediodía

7310 Lake June Road, Dallas TX 75217-1523

(En la intersección de las calles Lake June Road y Houghton Road)

Free Movie Day at the Library - August 11, 2010

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Laughter filled the Pleasant Grove Branch auditorium

as families took a break from the summer heat

and watched a new movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

The book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was the prize in a giveaway.

Some of the movie-goers even enjoyed a post-movie photo op.

Mayor's Summer Reading Program Closing Party - August 7, 2010

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Magic: The Mayor's Summer Reading Program Closing Party was magical.
The guest dancer, Debbie Day, presented her spectacular
"Dance, Fly & Slide LocoTrans Xpress,"

reliving moments from musical and literary classics.

One young lady from the audience took a magic carpet ride,
reminding us of the wonderful adventures of Aladdin.
Check out the picture below to glimpse a small part of a great party.

The lady with the live dove is Debbie Day.

The young man with the Chinese Kite is a special friend

of the Pleasant Grove Branch Library staff.

Clarice Tinsley Visits Pleasant Grove Branch Library

2010-07-02T06:58:00.000-07:00

Clarice Tinsley of Fox 4 News presented a special Story Time on July 1st.
Check out the picture below.
Thanks, Ms. Clarice! You were great!

Mayor's Summer Reading Program Kick-off Success

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The Kick-off party for the Mayor's Summer Reading Program was a great success! Festivities started with the African Drumming of Leo Hassan. He was joined by youths in the audience who happily played a variety of drums before enjoying refreshments. A Reading Fest followed. Summer Reading participants chose and read their favorite books from a special display.

Thanks to Jimmy Mullino, Store Manager of Elrod's Cost Plus Supermarkets, a $25 grocery certificate was a Prize Giveaway at the Kick-off party. Elrod's will sponsor FUN DAY AT THE LIBRARY in the back parking lot of the Pleasant Grove Branch on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.

It is not too late to register for the Mayor's Summer Reading Program if you have not already done so. Visit your library or go online at http://www.dallaslibrary.org/ and sign up to get great prizes for reading!

Mayor's Summer Reading Program (MSRP)

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The Mayor's Summer Reading Program will kick off with a free party

at Pleasant Grove Branch Library on Saturday, May 29, 2010, 3 pm.

The guest entertainer will be Daniel de Cordoba,
a popular Hispanic dance artist.

Youths, ages 0+ to 18, can register or be registered by parents

for a fun 10-week program to receive prizes for reading.

Parents can read to children who cannot yet read for themselves,
and bring the children to the library for their prizes.

Participants can select books or magazines,
or listen to audio books.

For more information, visit your library! Don't miss the summer fun!

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

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Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

The Cinco de Mayo celebration was phenomenal! The Friends of the Pleasant Grove Branch Library and Library staff participated in the Cinco parade and festival. Pictured above from left to right are R. Moore, L. Craddock, S. Polansky, and G. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mr. Polansky are members of the Friends group. Ms. Craddock is the Branch Manager. The picture was taken during the celebration.

Kudos to Ms. I. Bailey and Ms. C. Adams, Ireland Elementary's Art & Music Teachers!

2010-03-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Ms. I. Bailey and Ms. C. Adams, for hosting a spectacular evening of ART and MUSIC at the Pleasant Grove Branch Library on March 24, 2010!!!

Hector Orona & Ms. I. Bailey

(John Ireland Elementary Art Student & Art Teacher)

Hector's Fake Stain Glass has won a DISD award.

March 24th, 6-7:30 p.m.: Ms. Bailey's students, K-5,

displayed impressive original artwork.

Ms. Adams's students, second graders,

charmed the audience with songs and drums.

The evening's entertainment bonus was Ms. S. Elliott,

an Instrumental Strings teacher.

THANKS TO EVERYONE

who helped to make the evening

an outstanding success!

John Ireland Elementary To Host Art & Music Program at the Library

2010-03-20T10:31:00.000-07:00

The Pleasant Grove Branch Library staff is proud to announce that

Ireland Elementary will host an evening of

special art displays and music performances in the auditorium on

Wednesday, March 24, 6-7:30 p.m.

We invite all youths and families to join us for the occasion.

Pleasant Grove Branch Library

1125 S. Buckner Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75217

214-670-0965

We are ready for spring.

2010-03-11T17:10:00.000-08:00

It's beginning to look a lot like spring at Pleasant Grove. Ms. Mary and Ms. Lynette have been busy decorating.

Valentine's Day Art Gallery at the Library

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The Thriving Minds After School programs of Ireland and Tatum Elementary Schools co-hosted a fantastic Art Gallery Night at Pleasant Grove Branch Library. See for yourself!

Pleasant Grove Branch Library 1125 S. Buckner, Dallas, TX 75217; Phone: 214-670-0965

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*** Welcome to the Pleasant Grove Branch Library's blog! ***

Exciting things are happening at the library. We are glad to share them with you, and we hope you leave blog comments about our upcoming events.

*We are getting a NEW BUILDING! It will be located at 7310 Lake June Road (the intersection of Lake June Road and Houghton Road.) Below is a picture of the work-in-progress on our future building.

*We will offer ADULT BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES, starting Feb 6th, 2010 at 10 a.m., every Saturday. The computer classes will focus on creating and sending emails, saving Word file documents and the basics of the library online catalog.

*The Thriving Minds After School programs at John Ireland and Tatum Elementary Schools will present ART GALLERY NIGHT AT PLEASANT GROVE BRABCH LIBRARY! GALLERY NIGHT will take place Thursday, February 11th, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The art and decoration theme will be VALENTINE'S DAY.

*JOBS! TEENS 14-17, Come to the library Tuesday, February 9th, 4 to 5:30 p.m., to find out the Youth Development Consortium can help you get employed. Mr. F. Eugene Mayo will provide FREE job guidance services weekly in Classroom 2.

*Pleasant Grove will co-sponsor "CITY SMARTS" with The Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse on Saturday, February 27th.

*AARP and VITA will be offering TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE at Pleasant Grove Branch beginning in February and continuing through April 15th.

*Lilia Goldin will present the HISPANIC DRAWING WORKSHOP at Pleasant Grove Branch on Wednesday, February 24th, 4 to 5 p.m.

*Join the upcoming 2010 TEEN ACTIVITIES at the Pleasant Grove Branch - MONEY MATTERS WORKSHOP, February 13th, 3 to 4 p.m. ; MOVING WORDS WORKSHOP- March 6th, 3 to 4 p.m.

*Ireland Elementary’s Art and Music Departments will present “AN EVENING WITH YOUNG ARTISTS” on Wednesday, March 24th, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in our auditorium. The event will feature music, food, and art related to spring. Spring art will be on display on and along the auditorium walls during the entire month of March.