Tables being set for Friends of Library Christmas Luncheon

(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – What can a few very determined women accomplish when they put their heads and hands together? Ask Nell Welborn, founder of the annual Friends of the Rockwall County Library Christmas Luncheon that will observe its 10th anniversary on December 11, 2012. “As Friends president in 2003-04, one of my stated […]

Incredible Bubble Show at Rockwall library

(Rockwall) September 2, 2012 – The Rockwall County Library has an event-filled calendar in September, including: The Incredible Bubble Show Family Night  7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25  The Incredible Bubble Show is a high energy soap bubble program for kids of all ages.  Soap Bubble Artist Linda Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles […]

Rowlett Public Library’s September calendar of events

Weekly Children’s Programs  Baby Story Time – Mondays:  Walking Babies 10:30-11:15 am and Lapsit Babies 11:30 am-12:15 pm Join us for an interactive story time between baby and caregiver which will include songs, nursery rhymes, big books, puppets, peek-a-boo parachute play and bubbles; followed by a short play time.  Toddler Story Time – Wednesdays:  10:30-11:15 […]

Noted children’s musician, author coming to Rockwall library

(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]

Electric adventure, weapons presentation at Rockwall library

Contact Science Exhibit The exciting interactive Contact Science exhibit is at the Rockwall County Library.  Our second explorative unit is called Electric Adventures.  What’s the difference between AC and DC circuits? What do resistors, capacitors, diodes, motors and transformers do? What is an oscilloscope and what does it do? Come and tinker with all these […]

Reading for Adults program receives community grant

(Rockwall) June 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club recently awarded Reading for Adults of the Rockwall County Library $3,000 to use for the promotion of the ESL, GED, and Citizenship program which enriches the entire community of Rockwall. Presenting the check is Billy Self from the Breakfast Rotary Club. Accepting the check is Gloria […]

See the 2012 transit of Venus across the Sun with AstroDad

“Another BIG EVENT in Rockwall brought to you by AstroDad! Actually, I’m merely your celestial tourguide, for this great event is brought to you by the Cosmos itself. ” – Max Corneau, Blue Ribbon News special contributor and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Join Max Corneau, aka AstroDad, for a special event at the Rockwall County […]

Friday Study Club members enjoy springtime luncheon

The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s club in Rockwall, held its annual spring luncheon April 20 at Allure Restaurant. The tables featured individual floral arrangements by Angela Cecil, daughter-in-law of president Becky Cecil, along with copies of a poem by Barbara Stahly. The lively group consisted of members, the waiting list and many guests, […]