Cockrell Hill Public Library

The library will be closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth! This day marks the emancipation of slaves that took place on June 19th, 1865. Let us continue to celebrate freedom and unity for all ❤️ Regular business hours will continue Thursday, June 20th, 2024.

If you signed up for the summer reading program you received a calendar of events for this Summer! Events are open to all, even if you have not signed up yet! Tomorrow, June 12th we will be having rock painting at the Library at 4pm! See you there! For more information about any of these events, call (214) 330-9935.

Happening this Saturday, June 8th from 9am-12pm! Join our community as we kick-off the Summer break ☀️ This will be the perfect time to sign-up for the library's Summer reading program, enter for raffles, enjoy face painting, tour of community vehicles and more! The first 100 attendees will receive a voucher for a free snow cone! See you there!

Kids Summer Break Party at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park.
Saturday, June 8th, 9am-12pm.
Hosted by Cockrell Hill Public Library.
City of Cockrell Hill City Hall
Cockrell Hill Fire Department
Cockrell Hill Police Department

Summer is here!☀️ The Cockrell Hill Public Library is having a Summer Reading Program all June and July! Join us by signing up and receiving a summer reading and activity log. Logs can be turned in anytime once completed and you will receive a goody bag! You will also be entered for a raffle to win a grand prize 🤩 Sign up online at https://cityofcockrellhill.us/2170/Library or in person. Call (214) 330-9935 for more information.

The Cockrell Hill Public Library will be closed next Monday, in observance of Memorial Day . Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28th.

The City of Cockrell Hill congratulates all students, parents, teachers, and administrators as everyone prepares to complete the 2023-2024 school year. To acknowledge everyone’s efforts and achievements, the city is hosting a Last Day of School Year Celebration: Free Movie Night at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, May 24th at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park, 4334 W. Jefferson Blvd. Cockrell Hill, TX, 75211. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

ATTENTION TEENS❗ Do you have a talent you would like to showcase? Do you sing, dance, act, play an instrument, make music, or are you a poet? This is a perfect opportunity for you! The City of Cockrell Hill will be having a Teen Open Mic 🎤 this Friday evening. All Dallas area Teens are invited! Registration details on the flyer.

Cockrell Hill's Got Talent! Calling all teens - come share your artistic skills at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park - where the legend of a music icon lives and inspires! Bring your classmates, fans, and family to cheer you on to stardom! Sign up here: https://ow.ly/CjJM50RC8gp

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month ❤️ make sure to have a daily check-in with yourself and how you are feeling. Connect with those around you and enjoy the little wonders in nature. There is so much to be thankful for and remember, you are not alone ❤️

"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light"
– Albus Dumbledore

REMINDER❗ The deadline for our Poetry Competition is next week! Remember, any student in the Dallas area can participate. There are no bad entries! Feel free to call (214) 330-9935 if you have any questions. 💭

Don't miss out on the fun!

Spring break was great at the library! Here is a recap of one of the fun activities we had- Rock painting at Coffey Park! We definitely had some creative minds! 🎨

Reminder! Movie day tomorrow in the Cockrell Hill Court Chambers! Bring the whole family 🎬

Can you believe next week is already Spring Break? Check out these activities happening at the library. Rock painting at Coffey Park will be while supplies last. See you soon! 🌼

The Cockrell Hill Police Department wants to hear from you! Make sure to stop by and share your thoughts on our community or to simply say hello to our amazing officers! 🚔

Library will be closed next Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, February 20.

Happening next week! Stop by the library to create a memorable craft filled with love! ❤️ Pictures and kits will be available while supplies last.

February is Black History month, a time to honor the contributions African Americans have done across the world in the past, present and coming future. Check out the library's stories as we will be sharing a different "Quote of the day" all month on our display case!

Employment opportunity to join our city!

Employment Opportunity

Winter break was a blast here at the library!
Thank you to all who participated in the Winter Reading Challenge and came to the Winter Storytime and Movie day!❄️ Here are some pictures from both of those events followed by pictures shared by our participants doing some activities from the reading log!
One of the activities mentioned was to visit the Christmas tree at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park 🎄
Another activity was to create some chalk art with something related to your favorite book! 📖
And lastly, participants were asked to use their imagination to decorate their own snowman! These were collected to decorate the display case in the library. ⛄️

(*picture credits can be tagged upon request if desired)

Merry Christmas from the Cockrell Hill Public Library! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! The library will resume normal hours on Wednesday, December 27th.

Don't want to miss this!🎄

Everyone is invited to come kick off the holiday season at the City of Cockrell Hill Christmas Tree Lighting Event on Saturday, December 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park.

The Cockrell Hill Public Library wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this time with those close to your heart and be thankful for all things; great and small! Have a safe Holiday and see you Monday Nov. 27th!

Happening this Saturday!🤠

Get an early start on your Christmas shopping. Check out creative crafts, collectibles, jewelry, and more at Cockrell Hill's Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18th, at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park.

Are you ready for this year's summer reading club, All Together Now?! Because we are! Visit the Cockrell Hill Public Library this month and pick up your Friendship Bracelet Kit!