Children, teens to make Holiday Cards for Heroes

(Garland) The Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3310 Edgewood Drive, will host a day of holiday card making for children and teens on Friday, Nov. 11.   While supplies last, children may drop in and color a pre-designed card, which will be sent to the American Red Cross for delivery to active military personnnel or veterans. Participants will […]

United for Troops drive in Irving

Local high schools to participate, police memorial to be dedicated The Irving Veterans Memorial Park Committee will host a Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Irving Central Library,801 W. Irving Blvd. The commemorative event will feature music, moments of reflection by military personnel and special remarks by city officials. The […]

Lewisville Public Library activities for November

The Lewisville Public Library, located at 1197 W. Main St. in Lewisville, has a host of fun and educational activities lined up for November.  First Friday Fun! Pre-school Special Ring in the eating season at the Library Feeding Frenzy at 11:30 Friday, Nov. 4. Preschool children and their parents are invited to share the fun […]

Rockwall County Library News for November

The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. The library will also be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy a historical display by The Daughters of the American Revolution throughout November. Donations for the […]

Reach for a Star tree unveiling Nov. 5

(Wylie) The community is invited to join in the tree unveiling for the Annual Reach for a Star Program from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library, located at 300 Country Club Road, Building 300 in Wylie. Get in the holiday spirit and adopt a star. Enjoy holiday arts, music, […]

Visit Tom Sawyer’s haunted cave in Irving

(Irving) In celebration of The Big Read, visit a haunted cave straight out of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Central Library,801 W. Irving Blvd. Children will enjoy crafts, games and trick-or-treating. Attendees will be challenged to find their way out of the cave without disturbing […]

Free Healthy Eating Workshop offers tips for affordable meals

Come by Rockwall County Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 for a Healthy Eating Workshop in the Large Meeting Room. Nutritionalist Nathalie Sessions (Grocery Girl™) will offer a free workshop on how to choose healthy, affordable food. She will discuss basic nutrients and how to plan healthy meals for individuals and families.  After […]

Job fair at Irving Central Library

(Irving) The Irving Public Library’s Job Center will host a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Recruiters from local companies will meet with job seekers to discuss employment openings, collect résumés and schedule interviews. For more information, call 972-721‐2326.

Library display cases filled with October goodies

The art displayed in the Rockwall County Library’s lobby this October celebrates the Pumpkin Patch, Polish Heritage Month, and the Soroptimists.  All displays are booked for use for an entire month and are subject to availability and approval by the library administration. Stop by and enjoy! Submitted by Gail Threadgill, Rockwall County Library. To submit your news […]

Library skills classes for homeschoolers, youth

The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will host a series of free Youth Library Skills classes. Homeschoolers and any students interested in learning more may attend any or all of these 90-minute educational classes.  Class size is limited so register early by emailing damiller@rockwallcountytexas.com.  Provide the names and ages of the […]