Reading for Adults volunteers honored

(Rockwall) November 14, 2012 – Volunteer tutors in the Reading for Adults program at the Rockwall County Library were honored recently with a reception and awards ceremony in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Local vocal group, Harmony, provided musical entertainment. Approximately 70 volunteers from the Rockwall community received a certificate of Achievement […]

Volunteer tutors needed

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 – Volunteers interested in helping adults obtain their GED certificates are needed to help in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies or Science classes 1-2 nights per week.  Classes are held at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane: Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tutors choose […]

GED students receive ‘Kite Runner’ on World Book Night

The Reading for Adults program of the Rockwall County Library  celebrated  World Book Night on Monday, April 23 by distributing free copies of The Kite Runner to the GED preparation class. World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. It is held in the U.S. as well as […]

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults

(Rockwall) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant for two hours, starting at 8 a.m., greeting and serving the customers […]

Representative Ralph Hall honors new citizens

Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults tutors joined U.S. Representative Ralph Hall in offering congratulations to the area’s newest U.S. Citizens.  Ralph Hall presented each new citizen with an American Flag which has been flown over the U.S. Capitol at the ceremony. Pictured are Cruz Valenzuela with her family Erick, Kevyn, and Catherine Valenzuela, Vitoria […]

Volunteer tutor training at Rockwall County Library

Rockwall County Library will hold volunteer tutor training on Saturday, March 24 for all interested adults who want to tutor GED or ESL in the Reading for Adults program. The GED training will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The ESL training will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bring a sack lunch. Training […]

Rockwall County Library news for the New Year

CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]

Volunteer GED tutors needed

(Rockwall County) The Rockwall County Library is seeking volunteer GED tutors to help from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. English and Social Studies are areas of particular need. Those available to help on both or either of these days should contact the GED coordinator at 972-204-7705 or gbishop@rockwallcountytexas.com. The Rockwall County Library […]

Children welcome new U.S. citizen with special gift

Children welcome new U.S. citizen with special gift

(Rockwall) Maria Diaz recently became a citizen of the United States and received a special gift – a hand-decorated tile with red, white and blue American symbols on it, painted by the children of First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall. Diaz, born in Mexico, came to this country in 1993 and has been working toward becoming […]

Register now for ESL, GED, citizenship preparation

Reading For Adults changes the world, one word at a time…(Rockwall) Registration is underway throughout August for the Rockwall County Library Reading For Adult program. With an anticipated student body of nearly 300 adults, the RFA is planning for another exciting year of community education. The Rockwall County Library RFA program provides free educational support […]