$975 raised by 4 donors
10% 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.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of David Walker Brock
Funds raised in David's name will support special events and projects that encourage curiosity to tinker, explore, and discover.
David Brock passed away from cancer at 23, but his story is far greater than his illness. He was defined by curiosity, creativity, and a rare gift for connecting with everyone—from PhDs to 6-year-olds. To know David was to be inspired.
Born with significant medical challenges, David endured surgeries and therapy, yet he never let obstacles limit him. Despite early speech issues, he became a youth storyteller at 7 and eventually represented his hometown at a national storytelling conference.
David loved climbing trees, going barefoot, and tinkering. He turned discarded machines into new creations, including a printer he transformed into a computer-controlled plotter. Recognized for his talents, David was invited to work with professors of engineering, math, physics, statistics, computer science, and bioengineering. He co-authored papers and presented research at two major mathematics conferences.
David lived with passion for discovery and joy in sharing knowledge. To honor him, we are creating opportunities for young people to follow in his footsteps—to tinker, explore, and imagine new possibilities.
Your gift in David’s name will inspire and equip the next generation of dreamers, makers, and explorers. Together, we can carry forward his legacy.
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.
$5,000 - Youth Storytellers
$10,000 - Summer Reading Program 2026
The Friends of the Cedar Hill Library supports the library's goal of serving the "culturally rich and diverse community members of Cedar Hill and the surrounding areas." As such, we encourage inclusion of diverse cultures and community members among our Friends leadership and members.
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, Other
Address
450 Pioneer Trail