ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) A new support group for families affected by ADHD will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, starting April 9, 2015, at the Rockwall County Library (Women’s League Room). The group is free of charge and open to the public. Meetings will be facilitated by […]
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 […]
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,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,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, 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 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2014) The last Friends of the Library meeting of the 2013-2014 year will be held Tuesday May 13th at 11 a.m. in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Rockwall resident Barbara Doudt has put together vignettes from the 2014 Rockwall Summer Musicals season and will present the program. Talented […]
(ROCKWALL-April 9, 2013) Sheriff Harold Eavenson visits with program chairs Robyn Liane (L) and Becky Achenbach (R) at the April meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. The sheriff spoke on Schemes and Scams and how to avoid being victimized. Photo by Nell Welborn. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL-March 23, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution donated a Texas flag to the Rockwall Public Library on March 20. In the past, DAR has donated American flags to the local library. The objectives of DAR have remained the same in over 100 years of active service to the nation. These […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 25, 2012 – A group of second grade students at Jones Elementary recently learned a new way to get around- thanks to modern day technology! These students were able to find their way around the library by integrating an iPad with an old-fashioned paper map. They were able to map the library and find […]