Did you know? Your Rockwall County library card gives you access to NewsBank that gives you access to news stories. Newsbank offers: credibilitydepth/breadthuniquenessdiversityversatility In addition to local news stories available in collections like "Dallas Metro Collection," "Dallas Morning News," and "Rockwall County Herald Banner," readers can find national and international news stories. Find current new … Continue reading NewsBank
New Biographies
Cummings, Elijah. We're Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy. Lawson, Shayla. This Is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope. Obama, Barack. A Promised Land. Omar, Ilhan. This is What America Looks Like. Payne, Les. The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcom X. Sellers, Bakari. My … Continue reading New Biographies
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January is Hot Tea Month
Believe it or not, hot tea has its own national month. In celebration, here are some books that have tea-related themes. Cozy mysteries often have tea-related themes. For instance, Laura Childs who also writes a scrapbook mystery series and a Cackleberry Club mystery series, has a tea shop mystery series. Besides mysteries set in tea … Continue reading January is Hot Tea Month
Grandparenting
The pandemic had caused many changes in our lives. In some cases, kids are unable to attend regular classes leaving parents to scramble for their care. Grandparents who find themselves doing extra duties this year may find comfort in some of these books. Bush, Jenna Hager. Everything Beautiful In Its Time: Seasons of Love and … Continue reading Grandparenting
Perseverance, February 2021
Illustration of Perseverance On February 18, NASA's Perseverance will complete its journey and touchdown on Mars. The landing will be a challenge. If all goes well, the Perseverance will land in Jezero crater that scientists believe was once filled with water. Perseverance is the most sophisticated rover ever sent to Mars. Perseverance will look for … Continue reading Perseverance, February 2021
Book Review: Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves Raven Black is the first in the Ann Cleeves's Shetland series. Unique among detective stories, readers know who the killer is near the start of the novel. At least, he gives the appearance of being the murderer. Magnus Tait is an eccentric recluse who lives by himself at Hilhead. Few … Continue reading Book Review: Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
This January, Clean Up Your Computer
January is National "Clean Up Your Computer Month." Back-up your hard drive. Organize your documents.Organize photos and videos.Clear out your email in box. For books that offer tips, find these at Rockwall County Library. Baig, Edward C. Ipad and ipad Pro for Dummies. Chambers, Mark L. Macs for Seniors for Dummies. Hart-Davis, Guy. MacBook Pro … Continue reading This January, Clean Up Your Computer
A Brand New You
For many, it has been a calamitous year. If you want to start over, here are some new books that can help you get healthy, organized, financially fit or whatever your goal may be. Allen, Jennie. Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts. Jennie Allen. Get Out of Your Head. Gaines, … Continue reading A Brand New You
Swing Kids (DVD)
Swing Kids, directed by Thomas Carter. Friends Peter(Robert Sean Leonard) and Thomas(Christian Bale) become bitter enemies in this historical drama set in Germany on the brink of World War II. The friends disagreement is a microcosm of the larger turmoil. Thomas who was once a misfit and a "swing kid," begins to accept Nazi propaganda … Continue reading Swing Kids (DVD)