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 […]
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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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.
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 […]
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 […]
(Rockwall) In a meeting of library supporters last week, Kathleen Melston received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northeast Texas Library System. She is a former Library Director of the Rockwall County Library. NETLS was established under the Texas Library Systems Act and provides services to 33 counties in northeast Texas In presenting the […]
(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 […]