Enrichment Classes

Hand Quilting

Quilting is a major part of history.  This class will help you enhance your personal legacy as you make your mark on history.

When:
Will resume in person classes March 5. Registration and membership required.
Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm

Where:
Cedar Hill Senior Center
1740 Mansfield Road
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Register:
May 3-4 from 8 am-4 pm get your Senior Center membership and register for May class at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center (310 E. Parkerville Road)

Sit & Sew

Sit and sew is a class for adults who love sewing or wants to learn how to sew.  Space is limited.  Please call (972) 291-7323 ext. 1300 to register.

When:
Thursdays 10 am

Where:
Zula B. Wylie Public Library
225 Cedar Street
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Loom Knitting

Anyone of any skill level is invited!  Loom knitting is easy, fun and doesn't take long to complete!  Learn how to make your own gloves, scarves and hats with the loom.  Some of the hate created will be donated to various North Texas Organizations including the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, various cancer centers, and local nursing homes.

When:
Will resume in person classes March 5. Registration and membership required.
Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 pm

Where:
Cedar Hill Senior Center
1740 Mansfield Road
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Register:
May 3-4 from 8 am-4 pm get your Senior Center membership and register for May class at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center (310 E. Parkerville Road)

Queen Beaders

Anyone of any skill level is invited!  Learn the art of making beautiful and fun jewelry.

When:
Will resume in person classes March 5. Registration and membership required.
Thursdays 10 am-12 pm

Where:
Cedar Hill Senior Center
1740 Mansfield Road
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Register:
May 3-4 from 8 am-4 pm get your Senior Center membership and register for May class at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center (310 E. Parkerville Road)

The City of Cedar Hill is partnering in a community-wide gardening effort.  Community gardening helps build relationships, teaches kids the benefits of home grown food and encourages everyone to become part of the Growing Green community.  Cedar Hill Discovery Garden is located at the Zula B. Wylie Public Library.

Click here to download resources for gardening and inspiration for your own garden at home.

Join the Cedar Hill Discovery Garden Group on Facebook.

What are the benefits of Community Gardens?

• They provide a place to garden for those who can't where they live
• They establish a greater sense of community and offer a place to develop relationships
• They teach skills in self-reliance
• They promote more local/seasonal eating and increase awareness of where food comes from
• They encourage better nutrition through fresh produce
• They help people to save money by growing their own groceries
• They provide opportunities for recreation, outdoor activity and exercise
• They help to reduce crime and vandalism
• They beautify neighborhoods and increase attitude of pride and ownership
• They provide inter-generational and inter-cultural interactions

More about the Cedar Hill Discovery Garden

• How much will it cost?
  The cost of maintaining a plot is free.
• Will I need to provide tools?
  The basic gardening tools are provided.
• What size are the plots
  Each plot is a 4-foot, 8-inch by 12-foot raised bed, half plots are also available.
• Is the soil organic?
  Yes, the soil is organic and gardeners are encouraged to use all organic products in their garden plot.
• Is water provided?
  Yes, water and watering hoses are provided by the Zula B. Wylie Public Library
• How do I signup for a garden plot?
  If you are interested in having a garden plot, register online. You will then be added to the Prospective Community Gardeners List, and notified when a space becomes available.
• What is my commitment to the garden when I receive a plot?
  Please click here for a preview of the Discovery Community Garden Commitment requirements.

The Cedar Hill Genealogical Society provides educational program and training in genealogical research during their monthly meetings, which are open to the public.

When:
2nd Thursday of each month at 2 pm

Where:
In the comfort of your home via Zoom

Join our The Women Who Read Book Club! In May we'll be discussing the book The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. This will be a hybrid book club, meaning we'll use a combination of meeting types (Facebook group discussion posts, video, zoom, and in-person). Our goal is to meet after we read the book; in-person, socially distanced and safely, to discuss and socialize. Book Club Kick-off will be the first Wednesday of each month and our wrap-up meeting will be the final Wednesday of the month beginning on February 3rd!

If you're interested please fill out the form below. Our staff will reply back with a welcome and provide information on getting started!

When:
Wednesdays

Where:
A combination of meeting types (Facebook group discussion posts, video, zoom and in-person)
The fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month, the meeting will be in person at 1846 Coffee at 6 pm

To Participate:
Click the link below to register to participate. Staff will reply back with a welcome and provide information on getting started.

https://www.cedarhilltx.com/FormCenter/Library-2/The-Women-Who-Read-Book-Club-169

Learn to play piano like a pro in no time!  Learn great techniques, ear training, the number system and how to read music.

When:
To schedule a lesson, contact the instructor, Greg Preston at (469) 644-9774

Where:
Alan E. Sims Recreation Center
310 E. Parkerville Road
Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Register:
Schedule a lesson with the instructor, Greg Preston.  Once your lesson is scheduled, register with the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center.

Cost:
$45 per month
$15 drop in

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

La Biblioteca Pública Zula B. Wylie estará ofreciendo classes gratis de ESL para adultos comenzando en Semptiembre. La clase se reunirá cada Miércoles, comenzando el 18 de Septiembre y terminando el 23 de Octubre. El tamaño de la clase es limitado, se requerirá la inscripción. Inscripción será disponible en  Inglés y Español en el sitio web de la biblioteca comenzando en Agosto. Cada Miércoles del 18 de Septiembre al 23 de Octubre, a las 12:30 p.m

The Zula B. Wylie Public Library will begin offering free ESL classes for adult Spanish speakers in September.  The class will meet every Wednesday, starting September 18th and end October 23rd.  Class is limited, registration will be required.  Regitstration for classes will be available, in Spanish and English, beginning in August. Every Wednesday, September 18 thru October 23rd, 12:30 pm