Inspirational speaker to discuss importance of mothers at Rockwall County Library

(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’s EarthKind Trial Gardens a blooming success

Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens a blooming success

(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 […]

Pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults program

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 […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

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 […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 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 […]

Wylie’s Smith Library presents Ghost Hunting Program

Who Ya Gonna Call? WYLIE, TX (October 1, 2014)  In the “spirit” of the upcoming season of haunting, Wylie’s Smith Library presents Ghost Hunting with The Dallas Area Paranormal Society Oct. 9 at 6:30 pm. DAPS is a nonprofit organization founded to investigate reports of unexplained, paranormal activity throughout the DFW Metroplex and beyond. The […]

Rowlett Library launches Apollo Computer System

ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) The Rowlett Public Library catalog is “on a Cloud,” and so are Library customers and staff!  August 26 marked the launch of a new computer system called Apollo, replacing the Horizon cataloging and circulation system acquired in 2003.  Director of Library Services, Kathy Freiheit, notes, “Apollo brings a whole new level […]

Rowlett Library Card is key to success

ROWLETT,TX. (September 7, 2014) Every parent wants their child to succeed, and one of the simplest ways you can ensure your child’s academic success is by making a quick trip to the library. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Rowlett Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries […]

Rockwall Library news for July

ROCKWALL, TX. (June 24, 2014) Notice: Library will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.  Why should kids have all the fun? The Rockwall County Library is offering a FREE Mosaic Workshop for adults at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014.   Learn the basics of mosaics with artist Barbara Dybala as you create […]