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Every other week, children at Polk Recreation Center gather for Library Hour, a program led by Oak Lawn Branch Library staff that brings games, crafts, and hands-on learning directly to students in the center's after-school program. Held in Northwest Dallas, the program draws a steady group of 20-45 children every other Tuesday. Students participate in games, create crafts and build friendships in a lively, engaging environment. With participants ranging from kindergarten to

Dallas Public Library patrons are checking out more than books. As a longtime customer of the Oak Lawn Branch Library, Dixie Okoche has watched herself grow from a self-proclaimed “black thumb” into a budding gardener. Today, she’s planting flowers, herbs, vegetables and even melons. Her gardening journey began three years ago after she spotted a display labeled “Seed Library” during a visit to the Oak Lawn Branch. “I just thought since the seeds are free, what’s the harm in