Join us this Saturday. This is a free event at Rockwall County Library. The lecture includes tips and tools to begin your own journal and a chance to view the … Continue reading Don’t forget…
Backyard Farming and Homesteading
Arthur, Carson. Vegetables, Chickens & Bees: An Honest Guide. England, Angela. Backyard Farming On an Acre. Martin, Dan. Breaking The Grid: How to Buy Nothing, Make Everything. Webb, Leah. The … Continue reading Backyard Farming and Homesteading
Life is an Adventure
Rockwall County Library will host NY Times bestselling Romance author, Parris Afton Bonds, on July 15, 2023 @ 1:30 PM. In this semi-autobiographical book, Answering the Call, Parris' literary creation … Continue reading Life is an Adventure
The Teacher of Warsaw by Mario Escobar
This wonderful historical novel dramatizes the struggles of real life historical figures, Dr. Korczak and Irena Sendler, who worked to help the orphans of the Warsaw ghetto. In an attempt … Continue reading The Teacher of Warsaw by Mario Escobar
Audiobook Appreciation Month
Remember that Audiobooks--both compact discs and digital audiobooks--count as books on Adult Summer Reading logs. Audie Winners are audiobooks that have narrators who presentation stands out. Look for these 2023 … Continue reading Audiobook Appreciation Month
Science Friday
Scientific advancements are occurring so fast and furious right now. If you're curious about science, consider visiting http://www.sciencefriday.com. Even though educators are on a well-deserved break, they may still want … Continue reading Science Friday
June LibraryReads
Monaghan, Anne. Same Time Next Summer. Do you ever get over your first crush? Same Time Next Summer was named a "best summer book" by many news outlets and is … Continue reading June LibraryReads
Get Ready for Father’s Day
Birbiglia, Mike. The New One: Painfully True Stories From a Reluctant Dad. Cohen, Andy. The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up. Kerz, Joe. The Big Book of Dad Jokes. … Continue reading Get Ready for Father’s Day
Wildfires
Are you concerned about the wildfires in Canada and the smoke they are causing? Here are some resources that give more information about wildfires: Bittle, Jake. The Great Displacement: Climate … Continue reading Wildfires
NoveList Recommends
Books where "sticking together, finding community, and family relationships take center stage" are perfect for this year's summer reading theme--All Together Now.