(Rockwall) Pancakes, syrup 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, 2012. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant for two hours, starting at 8 a.m., greeting and serving the customers […]
Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults tutors joined U.S. Representative Ralph Hall in offering congratulations to the area’s newest U.S. Citizens. Ralph Hall presented each new citizen with an American Flag which has been flown over the U.S. Capitol at the ceremony. Pictured are Cruz Valenzuela with her family Erick, Kevyn, and Catherine Valenzuela, Vitoria […]
The Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults volunteer tutors have helped Elsy Villatoro and Vitoria Mitchell become U.S. citizens by tutoring them in the library’s Citizenship preparation class. Elsy Villatoro is originally from El Salvador. She moved to the U.S. in 2006 and has been taking ESL and Citizenship classes through the Reading for Adults […]
Rockwall County Library will hold volunteer tutor training on Saturday, March 24 for all interested adults who want to tutor GED or ESL in the Reading for Adults program. The GED training will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The ESL training will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bring a sack lunch. Training […]
Join Friends of the Library for a “Go Red” luncheon presented by the American Heart Association. The lunch, catered by Zach, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. The cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 7 by calling 972-771-8976 […]
February brings activities and events for all ages to the Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Computer Classes The Rockwall County Library will offer a Basic Computer Class for those who need an introduction to using a PC. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, participants will complete a […]
CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]
(Rockwall County) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a special display at the Rockwall County Library throughout November, honoring veterans. The display includes memorabilia from World War I, World War II, Vietnam photos, uniforms, medals and related historical items. The library is located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]
(Rockwall) Friends of the Library will host the fall Lunch Basket in the Rockwall County Library Community Room at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 with a program presented by MusicFest featuring “Music Viva”. This will be an enjoyable medley of violin music performed by Vito Guitilla, a junior at SMU, who has been a member of […]
Reading For Adults changes the world, one word at a time…(Rockwall) Registration is underway throughout August for the Rockwall County Library Reading For Adult program. With an anticipated student body of nearly 300 adults, the RFA is planning for another exciting year of community education. The Rockwall County Library RFA program provides free educational support […]