Friends of the Library Luncheon: The Sounds of Africa

Friends of the Library Luncheon: The Sounds of Africa

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2019) The next meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall Library will be on April 9, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. The program will be The Sounds of Africa. The luncheon menu includes roast pork loin with wild rice dressing, vegetable medley, […]

Friends of the Library to Host ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea’ March 26

Friends of the Library to Host ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea’ March 26

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 6, 2019) Friends of the Rockwall Library will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 pm at the Rockwall County Library Community Room, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket.  The program will feature Brad Ackland who will sing sentimental oldies.  The public is invited. The cost is $30. Reservations may be […]

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Microsoft Classes

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Microsoft Classes

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 9, 2019) Rockwall County Library will be offering free Microsoft classes this Spring. In addition to the usual lineup, Rockwall County Library will be offering four new classes: Making Your Resume Speak Louder–Mar 12 & 14 Intermediate Word–Mar 16 Excel Formulas–April 27 Effective Interviewing Skills–May 7 & 9 Evening classes will […]

ESL Students Collect Food for Helping Hands

ESL Students Collect Food for Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 2, 2019) The English as Second Language (ESL) Level 2 students recently collected non-perishable food items to help restock the shelves at Helping Hands after the holiday food rush. The class, led by Britten Echols and Susan Bryson, elected to support the local community food bank as a Christmas project. This […]

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Fun for the Whole Family

Rockwall County Library Offers Free Fun for the Whole Family

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) If you’re looking to get creative and have some fun with the family, head to the Rockwall County Library. The library offers tons of free programs featuring interactive storytime, crafts, music and adventures the whole family can enjoy together. Pajama Storytime (English and Spanish) What could be better than […]

Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy seeks ESL volunteers

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 21, 2018) Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy is seeking evening volunteers to teach English as a Second Language one night per week.  Classes begin September 10.  All training and materials are provided. For more information, please contact Carol Cease, Adult Literacy Coordinator at the Library, ccease@rockwallcountytexas.com, 972 204 7700. Our monthly print […]

Reading For Adults to hold Pancake Fundraiser April 14

Reading For Adults to hold Pancake Fundraiser April 14

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) Pancakes, syrup, scrambled eggs 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 14 at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers […]

Free Microsoft classes offered at Rockwall County Library

Free Microsoft classes offered at Rockwall County Library

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 18, 2017) The Rockwall County Library will offer free classes on Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint beginning Feb. 7. Morning and evening classes for Word and Excel will alternate by month, while PowerPoint classes will take place in May. The classes are divided into two parts that occur on different days. Folks […]

Rockwall County Library to host free demo of new online research, reference tool

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2017) The Rockwall County Library welcomes the community to join them for a free “ReferenceUSA” demonstration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. ReferenceUSA is a the premier online research and reference tool for area business professionals, sales reps, marketers, government […]

Rockwall County Library offering fun prizes for summer readers

Rockwall County Library offering fun prizes for summer readers

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 13, 2016) The Rockwall County Library invites residents to “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” with its better-than-ever Adult Summer Reading. Participants can complete five items (books, audios, videos) per reading entry: Run or Walk for 15 Minutes, Read a book, Watch a Video, Listen to a Book, Practice Yoga for 15 Minutes, […]