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
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
Mother’s Day
Enjoy these new non-fiction books for Mother's Day. Asher, Zain E. Where The Children Take Us: How One Family Achieved The Unimaginable. Eusanio, Emily. A Simpler Motherhood: Curating Contentment, Savoring … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Wonderbooks
Wonderbooks are a new format for us at Rockwall County Library. Wonderbooks are audio-enabled books--preloaded audiobooks player permanently attached to an easy picture book. Adult can check out Wonderbooks and … Continue reading Wonderbooks
Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate indigenous writers and storytellers: Boulley, Angeline. Firekeeper's Daughter. (Young adult collection). Ojibwe. Bruchac, Joseph. Peacemaker. (Juvenile collection). Abenaki. Dimaline, Cheri. Hunting By Stars. (Young adult collection). Metis. Greendeer, Danielle. … Continue reading Native American Heritage Month
Happy World Oceans Day!
© Alexander Mustard World Ocean Day's focus is to protect 30% of our land, waters, and oceans by 2030. Read about the ocean and protecting these valuable resources: Baker, Kate. … Continue reading Happy World Oceans Day!
Attitude of Gratitude
by Bethany R. Gratitude can be a difficult topic, as this past year has been difficult for a lot of us. Many of us realize that there is less around … Continue reading Attitude of Gratitude
New Large Print Titles
Benjamin, Melanie. The Children's Blizzard. Bentley, Don. Tom Clancy. Target Acquired. Berry, Flynn. Northern Spy. Karon, Jan. Somewhere Safe With Someone Good. Keefe, Patrick. Empire of Pain. Louis, Lia. Dear … Continue reading New Large Print Titles
Try one of these from our “Staff Picks”
July Staff Picks
Book Review: The Language of the Butterflies by Wendy Williams
Though most people take butterflies for granted, Williams elevates the place of this tiny insect in the scientific community. She describes butterfly “addicts” and includes herself in the group. While … Continue reading Book Review: The Language of the Butterflies by Wendy Williams