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Research guidance for my book was invaluable!
Researching 1920s Chicago for my novel-in-progress has stumped me several times. Writing my children’s books came naturally from experience. My science fiction required deep dives into artificial intelligence and the ethics surrounding it. But historical fiction demands full immersion—bringing both the story and setting to life while staying true to the era’s details. The staff…
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Programs and Workshops ignite a child’s passion for writing and reading!
Southlake Public Library is the heart of the Southlake community. We’ve lived in Southlake for nearly 10 years and typically visit the library once every 1-2 weeks. The librarians and staff are so kind to all of the patrons. They are also extremely patient and always willing to visit with my child to learn about…
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Book Blizzard Bingo! A true testament to the communities love of the Southlake Public Library.
Working together, the Southlake Library staff and Library Foundation of Southlake (LFOS), invited young readers to play Book Blizzard Bingo from Dec 2nd to January 9th, 2025. Readers from kindergarten through eighth grade who registered at the library received a colorful bingo card encouraging them to compete in a fun game as they discovered a…
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The Library: A place to connect and stay grounded.
As a family friendly community, kids make up a big part of Southlake. And like so many surrounding towns in the area, the hours from 3:00-8:00pm are a buzz with bikes, buses and cars transporting kids to after school activities all over town. The Southlake Shuffle is a persuasive temptation, especially in a town full…
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The Library is a place for unity.
Our Southlake Dragons are green and black, but during election cycles, red, blue and purple take center stage here in town. As a community of go-getters, Southlake residents are educated, engaged and invested in a wide range of local, state and federal happenings. As such, we lean in multiple directions. But one place where unity…