Take a look at our calendar of activities for the month:

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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.

As we approach the April 8 solar eclipse, the Rockwall County Library is hosting some fun eclipse-themed activities!

FOR ECLIPSE GLASSES:

The library will have eclipse glasses available.

Due to our limited resources, we do recommend you have a plan to purchase additional glasses if you want more than one pair to share.

To get your glasses you need to have a Rockwall County Library card and there is a limit of one pair per adult library card holder.

Glasses will be available starting April 2 for those with library cards (as long as supplies last)

** If you are purchasing your own glasses look for the “iso 12312-2” rating to safely view the eclipse.

If you need a place to watch the eclipse please join us at the County walking track at the I-30 side of the library parking lot on April 8. The partial eclipse begins at 12:24pm, totality is from 1:41-1:45pm, and the partial eclipse ends at 3:03pm.

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, April 2nd. 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.

On Wednesday, April 3rd and Wednesday, April 17th, 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.

Join us Wednesday, April 3rd at 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM in the Storytime Room for drawing eclipse chalk art on black construction paper!

Imagination, creativity, and critical thinking for elementary age kids. Each week, we will be scientists, engineers, artists, historians, and mathematicians so come learn and create with us! April 4th, we explore Japan. No registration required. Meet in the Storytime Room. Strictly ages 7 & up. Parents and Caregivers welcome!

Upcoming Explorer's Clubs will be:

April 11th-I Survived—The Japanese Tsunami

April 18th-Extraordinary Lives: Learning about Braille and American Sign Language

April 25th-Explore Hawaii!

Come meet with the Rockwall County Genealogical Society on Thursday, April 4th 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.

Join us on Saturday, April 6th at 11:15 AM for a special storytime for families wanting to celebrate and prepare their children for the eclipse! Crafts and refreshments included.

Local students join us for FREE tutoring, homework help, or a reading buddy on Tuesdays, April 9th and April 23rd. Children K-12 welcome to attend, come-and-go between 4:30-6 PM. Have questions? Call the Youth Services Desk at 972-204-7740.

Don’t miss our Pajama Storytime on Tuesday, April 9th from 6:30-7 PM in the Storytime Room. Let us be in charge of your bedtime story and snack for the evening!

Children and adults are invited to this come-and-go family crafting event in the Storytime Room on Saturday, April 13th from 11:15 AM-12:15 PM. Fun for the whole family! While supplies last.

A young woman named Sophie has a curse placed on her by a wicked witch and her only hope of breaking it lies with the magician, Howl. The movie will be on Tuesday, April 16th at 4:30 PM. Snacks included! Bring your own pillow and blankets. The film will be shown in the Storytime Room, all ages welcome. Howl’s Moving Castle is rated PG, movie runtime is 119 minutes.

If you’re curious about honeybees or maybe thinking about starting a backyard beehive, then this is a great introductory class for you! Texas Master Gardener and Texas Master Beekeeper, Kim Townsend of Silly Bee Honey Company, keeps the learning fun and engaging through lecture-style narration and visuals that include gorgeous still images and fascinating video footage! This is a class not to be missed! For adults and families with children ages 7 and up, no registration required.

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 6:00-7:30pm. Registration is not required for the April 16^th class.

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 each third Thursday of the 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 how you like it. Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 18th upstairs in the Women’s League Conference Room. Ages 18+.

Enjoy some come-and-go Earth Day-themed crafting in the Storytime Room with us on Monday, April 22nd from 4:30-5:30 PM. Projects best for ages 4–8.  

Join us Tuesday, April 23rd at 2 PM or 4:30 PM for a science and art-based project. Let's make tootsie roll roses! Ages 8-13, register at the Youth Desk or call 972-204-7740.

April is National Poetry Month and we're inviting all writers, poets, and Swifties to join us for a dual-themed celebration. Tuesday, April 23rd from 6-7:30 PM in the Storytime Room, we'll create blackout poetry, make friendship bracelets, eat snacks, and listen to Taylor's newest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Melancholy has never been so fun! For ages 14+, no registration required. While supplies last.

Did you know worms have five hearts, no eyes, no ears, no lungs, and breathe through their skin? Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 4:30 PM to learn about composting with worms in a class with the Rockwall County Master Gardeners! Ages 6-11, register at the Youth Desk or call 972-204-7740.

Do you need help with computer and/or laptop basics? Join us in the Technology Lab on Thursday, April 25th from 4:30-6 PM and bring your device for a one-on-one session with one of our student tutors! No registration required, available on a first come, first served basis.

Please join us Thursday, April 25th in the Storytime Room from 6:30-7:30 PM for our S.T.A.R. event. This program is for special needs individuals age 18+ and their caregivers to enjoy socialization, acquire life skill guidance, and engage in a fun activity. Register at the Youth Desk or by calling 972-204-7740.

Why stop at Saturday morning cartoons? Start your weekend off right with our once-a-month Saturday morning storytime at the library! April's Family Storytime will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 11:15 AM. Bring the whole family for songs, stories, and fun.

Join us on Monday, April 29th from 4:30-5:30 PM for our next LEGO Challenge! For April, we challenge our attendees to build the coolest flying saucer in the whole galaxy! Build your own 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

Join us on Tuesday, April 30th at 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM for a one-of-a-kind WWII program. Featuring real WWII artifacts from the Pacific, this program will be presented by a historian and military expert from the renowned Nimitz Foundation. For adults and families with children ages 7+.

Did you know old books can be upcycled into crafts? Join us, Tuesday, April 30th from 6-7:30 PM in the Women's League Conference Room for our latest book art program. In celebration of springtime, we'll be making birdcages! You bring your creativity, and we'll provide the books. No registration required, while supplies last.