(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) – The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 15 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library hosted an evening fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 12th featuring the locally popular pianist, humorist and entertainer Dave Tanner whose program Texas A to Z was well received. Dessert refreshments were served to the crowd at the Community Room of the Library. Friends of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 6, 2015) The Texas State Library & Archives Commission recently awarded funding to the Rockwall County Library under its Impact Grant program. Rockwall County Library will provide free job skill classes beginning January 2016. Classes are designed to build the technology and work skills of area residents. Patrons will be able […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 4, 2015) The Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Program has a need for Thursday evening GED tutors of English and writing from 6-8pm. Training will be provided. Tutors will help with essay writing and extended response answers. No qualifications are necessary except a willingness to help, patience and proficiency in English. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2015) The Jones Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Rockwall County Library on Friday, September 25th to see award-winning author Grace Lin. She discussed how a book is published and emphasized the importance of the writing process to the students. The students were able […]
Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen? (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2015) Most people are lucky to have one Mom or one mentor in their life. Inspirational speaker, best-selling author and radio host, Johnny Tan, has had nine “mothers.” Tan honored these powerful role-models by writing the award-winning book, From My Mama’s Kitchen: Food for the Soul, Recipes for Living. More […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2015) Agents from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service brought Rockwall County Master Gardeners and city officials together May 28 at the EarthKind Trial Gardens to discuss their success in cultivating and researching new environment-friendly rose plants. Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens are located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane between the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2015) 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 11th, 2015, at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers and tutors will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]