$3,880 raised by 22 donors
39% complete
$10,000 Goal
Programs and events at the BRAND new Cedar Hill public library named Traphene Hickman Library serve the entire community. The Friends of the Cedar Hill Library, previously Zula B Wylie Library Friends exists to support the library's goal of strengthening community through literacy. Below is a partial list of items we provide, as well as services, events, and projects we sponsor.
Traditional Literacy Programs:
Summer Reading Program: The goal of the Traphene Hickman Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is to provide a diverse and inclusive summer experience that celebrates community connection and all that sparks our curiosity! We want to invite all ages to participate.
--Our goal for 2025: $10,000
Youth Storytellers: The Youth Storytellers is for youth, grades 3rd through 8th, to learn the art of storytelling. They participate in national competitions, as well as perform at city-wide events, library events, and more. We provide scholarship funds to help cover travel expenses.
--Our goal for 2025: $5,000
Backpack Kits: With help from the Friends, the Traphene Hickman Library offers backpack kits that support hands-on learning. Types of kits include reading/literacy, crafts, birdwatching and hiking, a variety of STEM and environmental projects, and more! Cost per kit ranges from $25-$70. Friends would like to double the number of kits.
--Our goal for 2025: $3500
Karen Stanfill Scholarship: The Traphene Hickman Library offers tutoring for young children, tweens, teens, and adults in areas such as reading, language learning, math, coding, and more!
--Our goal for 2025: $6,000
Digital/Technical Literacy Needs
--Our goal for 2025:
Cultural Literacy
Martin Luther King Day:
--Our goal for 2025: $2,500
Hispanic Heritage Month
--Our goal for 2025: $2500
Veterans Day
Includes the very popular event Reading with Our Veterans
--Our goal for 2025: $2500
Expansion of Arts Collection
Our goal for 2025: $4000
We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the Traphene Hickman Library, formally the Zula B Wylie Public Library. We raise funds and solicit volunteers to support and encourage the entire community toward life-long learning. It is our mission and our goal to be the Door To Discovery. Programs at this library vary from traditional reading, community gardens, sewing, jewelry making, anime, genealogy, health, saving money, travel, public awareness, cultural and community celebrations, youth storytelling and financial learning, leadership training, computer classes, and much more. This library has approximately 50 events each month. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE.
Organization name
Friends of the Cedar Hill Library/Zula B Library
other names
Friends of the Cedar Hill Library
Causes
Community Improvement
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
450 Pioneer Trail