September 2024 Newsletter | |
Take a look at our calendar of activities: | |
The Book-a-Librarian service is an opportunity for patrons with Rockwall County Library cards (in good standing) to receive individual, focused assistance from a professional librarian in a scheduled 30-minute appointment. Assistance with computer skills, reading suggestions, downloading e-books and e-audiobooks, and resume building are just a few examples of how we can help. Please fill out the form completely, and a librarian will contact you to schedule an appointment. Appointments are limited to two sessions per month per person. | |
Note: We are unable to offer advice (e.g, medical, legal, tax or business) beyond sources of information. We cannot assist with financial transactions, type or proofread your documents, troubleshoot or assist with maintenance of personal electronics (e.g, computers, eReaders, tablets). This is not a tutoring service. | |
Rockwall County Library will be closed Saturday, August 31st-Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 3rd. | All skill levels are encouraged to stop by every Tuesday morning at 11 AM for knitting, crochet, and conversation. Basic supplies and instructions can be provided by our regular group members to any beginners. Join us upstairs in the Women’s League Conference Room. | |
Hola! Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and laughter—for an immersive Spanish Storytime experience—on Tuesday, September 3rd. Wear your comfy jammies and join us from 6:30-7 PM in the Storytime Room. Juice and cookies will be provided after the stories for a great ending to the day. | |
Have questions about plants or gardening? On Wednesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 18th, a Master Gardener will be available from 10 AM-12 PM at the Rockwall County Master Gardener table on the first floor next to the stairs to answer all things gardening! No registration required. | |
Come meet with the Rockwall County Genealogical Society on Thursday, September 5th from 6-8 PM to learn how to start your own genealogy research. General meetings held the first Thursday of every month or reach out to Denise Slosar at 214-799-6017 to schedule a meeting. | |
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Our morning knitting and crochet group is one of our most popular programs, so we're bringing you a special evening series...our Night Owl Knitters program! Night Owl Knitters is for anyone who loves knitting, crochet, and conversation. The program will take place upstairs in the Women's League Conference Room on Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM. All levels welcome and starting supplies can be provided.
***Thursday, September 19th, the club will meet in the Genealogy Room.
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Please join us on Thursday, September 12th in the Large Meeting Room from 5:30-7 PM for our Best Buddies Board Game Night. The Best Buddies North Texas Citizens Social Group is focused on building one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life. Everyone is welcome, including our SHINE Program participants. Feel free to bring your favorite board or card game. Pease RSVP to Gabi Dennis at gabidennis0@gmail.com. | |
Need to update your resume or get tips on effective interviewing? Join us on Thursday, September 12th for Making Your Resume Speak Louder and Thursday, September 26th for Effective Interviewing. Both classes will be in the technology lab from 6-7:30 PM. Limited spots available. Register at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 972-204-7770. | |
Fall Storytimes will start on Monday, September 16th. | |
On Tuesday, September 17th, join us for FREE tutoring, homework help, or a reading buddy with a high school tutor. Come-and-Go between 5-6:30 PM. For grades K-12. | |
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Don’t you just love hearing about what others are reading? Us too! Come join us for our monthly evening book club called What Are You Reading Now? We’ll meet the third Thursday of each month from 6-7 PM.
Whether its literary fiction, fantasy, crime fiction, history, chick lit, a current bestseller or whatever, please dish about what you're reading right now and tell us how you like it. Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 19th in the Women’s League Conference Room. Ages 18+.
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If you have an interest in exploring your family history but are not sure where to start, then join our monthly Tuesday evening FamilySearch program! We meet in the Technology Lab from 6-7:30 PM. Registration is not required for the September 17th class. | |
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Learn how and when to grow your own fruit and vegetable garden with the Rockwall Master Gardeners on Thursday, September 19th at 4:30 PM. Taste testing included! Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration required in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 972-204-7740.
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Please join us Thursday, September 19th in the Storytime Room from
6:30-7:30 PM for our S.H.I.N.E. event. This program is for special needs individuals age 18+ and their caregivers to enjoy socialization, acquire life skills guidance, and engage in fun activities. Caregiver attendance is required. Registration is required. Register at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 972-204-7740.
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On Tuesday September 24th at 4:30 PM, explore electricity with paper circuits! This program has limited seating and does require registration. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 972-204-7740. For ages 7-9. Located in the Storytime Room. | |
This fall, the Explorer’s Club will use the adventures of Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series to explore all new subjects. We kick off our Wednesday program on September 25th at 4:30 PM with special guest Michelle Kelly, Dallas Paleontology Society President, who will share about the world of dinosaurs. Snack provided. | |
We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Dobbs Elementary Folklorico! Join us on Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 PM for traditional dancing and costumes brought to us by students and teachers from Rockwall ISD! Located in the Large Meeting Room. | |
Do you have gently used puzzles you are done enjoying? Bring them to the library on Saturday, September 28th anytime between 10 AM to 2 PM and exchange them for new (to you) puzzles! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Bring seven puzzles, take seven puzzles! Puzzles should be complete and in good condition. All ages welcome! | |
Why stop at Saturday morning cartoons? Start your weekend off right with our once-a-month Saturday morning storytime at the library! September's Family Storytime will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 11:15 AM. Bring the whole family for songs, stories, and fun. | |
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Join us on Monday, September 30th at 4:30 PM for our next LEGO Challenge! The LEGO Challenge for September is to build a Dinosaur using at least 60 LEGOs. What will you call your dinosaur? Will it have horns? Will it have scales or feathers? How tall is it? Will it crawl, swim, or fly? These are just a few things to think about as you show us your creative side! Build your own design or join with others at your table and build together. All supplies provided; program is best suited for ages 6+.
*Legos are choking hazards for small children
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Put your dancing shoes on! Ann and Ernie Ellis are coming to the library to teach line dancing on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:30-7:30 PM. This program is open to adults, teens, and children 10+, so bring the whole family. Western wear encouraged! Space is limited, register at the Adult Reference Desk or by calling 972-204-7770. Program will take place in the Large Meeting Room. | |
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Rockwall County Library
1215 E Yellowjacket Lane
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 204-7700
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