Children's Center
A CHILDREN'S DRAWING CONTEST - 2007
What do you know about the Hispanic heritage? Love art?
Here's your chance to show your ability! Create a scene
illustrating your thoughts and feelings regarding the
Hispanic heritage, the music, the food, the history.
Contest rules are in these forms:
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Weekly Programs for Children during the School
Year
PRESCHOOL STORY FUN
Fridays, 10:30 am
Stories, films, and activities for ages 3-5
TODDLER TIME
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Stories and activities for ages 16 - 36 months
MOVIE TIME
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 pm
Movies for the whole family
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Children's Center Monthly Activities
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Programs and Tours for Students and Groups
Grades PK-6 may schedule a tour which could
include a stories, films, a brief introduction to the
Children's Center, book talks, and an opportunity to
browse through the books. Grades 4-6 may schedule User
Education Classes which are offered for instruction
in the use of the online catalog and/or introduction
to research. For TOURS please call 214-670-1671 for
more information and to schedule.
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About the Children's Center
The creation of the Children's Center within the J.
Erik Jonsson Central Library is the realization of a
dream for the children of Dallas. Completely funded
by donations from many generous benefactors, it reflects
the Dallas Public Library's commitment to share in the
challenge to ensure a nation of literate and informed
citizens of tomorrow.
The Center encompasses the best of the traditional,
while at the same time focusing on new technologies
used in the fields of learning. It was designed to excite
the imagination of children and to expand their horizons.
An extensive array of books, magazines, books-on-tape
and videocassettes is available for check out. Specially
designed areas for storytelling, puppet shows, and other
programs enhance the child's participation in these
activities. Exhibit areas accommodate changing displays
of interest to children.
Professionally trained librarians and other staff
specializing in work with children through the eighth
grade are available at all times to provide individual
attention to each child seeking assistance.
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Siddie Joe Johnson Children's Literature
Collection
The Center houses one of the finest historical collections
of materials for the study and appreciation of children's
literature in the Southwest. The collection contains
many first editions, original illustrations for children's
books, and numerous other rare and unique items. It
is named in honor of Siddie Joe Johnson, a former Children's
Coordinator at the Dallas Public Library known for her
efforts to bring excellence in literature, storytelling,
and creative writing to children. In addition, the Children's
Center has an extensive collection of materials to support
the study of children's literature. Please contact the
Children's Center (214-670-1671) for additional information
on this collection and to set-up an appointment viewing
specific items from the collection.
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Edmund J. Kahn Pavilion
The Kahn Pavilion, honoring the memory of civic leader
and benefactor Edmund J. Kahn, is the center for children's
programming. The stage, equipped with special lighting,
will accommodate live performances and film programs.
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Hours of Operation
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Sunday
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1 pm - 5 pm
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Monday
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9 am - 9 pm
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Tuesday
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9 am - 9 pm
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Wednesday
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9 am - 9 pm
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Thursday
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9 am - 9 pm
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Friday
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9 am - 5 pm
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Saturday
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9 am - 5 pm
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