We're grateful to the Friends of the Rockwall County Library for helping to make this possible! Join us at NOON tomorrow, May 23 to celebrate the release of the latest addition to the hilarious "Welcome to Wonderland" series. FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
STOP! At the Book Alcove
Have you visited the Library's Book Alcove? Operated by the Friends of the Rockwall County Library, the Alcove offers all book genres for all ages. For a small donation, you may choose anything from travel to medical thrillers to picture books. Your generous donations fund the Friends' continuous support of quality programs for adults and … Continue reading STOP! At the Book Alcove
Mini-Encounters of the Equine Kind
To celebrate the first day of Spring Break, our sweet friends Jade and Brave, from Mini-Encounters, stopped in for a visit. Kiddos had the chance to brush their soft hair and take them for a short walks around the room, even enjoy a favorite book together!
Family Night: April 10 at 7PM
Don't Miss Family Night - April 10 @ 7PM Join us for The Backyard Circus Show, which offers little ones the chance to dress up in costumes and take part in a show that features lion tamers, tight-rope walkers, ballerinas and a host of circus favorites.
O Pioneers!
This past weekend, Girl Scout Troop 7412 celebrated pioneers, prairie adventures, and the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder (Little House on the Prairie) with stories, skits, and hands-on activities. They did a marvelous job, as did their special volunteer storytellers -- RISD librarians!
January’s Bulletin Board: Beautiful Oops
This month's bulletin board theme has been "Beautiful Oops", based on the book Beautiful Oops by Barney Salzberg. A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn: It’s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn’t ruin … Continue reading January’s Bulletin Board: Beautiful Oops
Sign-up NOW: Reading with Love on a Leash
Join us this school year for Pawsitive Reading with Love on a Leash! We're now accepting readers for Fall 2017 so sign-up at the Children's Reference Desk. Space is limited. Visit our Pawsitive Reading page for more information about Love on a Leash and our furry friends. We look forward to seeing you!
Eclipse Across America 2017
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun's tenuous atmosphere - the … Continue reading Eclipse Across America 2017
Pajama Storytime: All That Jazz!
Long summer days wearing you down? Snuggle into your cozy pajamas and join us for a jazz-themed Pajama Storytime on Thursday, August 10 at 7-7:30PM in the Storytime Room. And what's a bedtime story without a bedtime snack? Milk and cookies* will be provided courtesy of Tom Thumb (on N. Goliad). *Gluten-free cookies are available … Continue reading Pajama Storytime: All That Jazz!
Love Tinkerbell?
We love Tinkerbell and we know you do, too! She's coming to the library to share stories about her favorite topic: FAIRIES! Feel free to wear your fairy costume or wings and bring your camera for pictures. (Best for ages 4-8.) She will be in the Storytime Room on Wednesday, August 9, from 11:15AM to … Continue reading Love Tinkerbell?