President's Message

On behalf of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library, it was my honor to welcome everyone to our very first luncheon of the year. What a joy it was to see so many familiar faces, along with new friends, gathered together in support of our library.

This year, we are excited to introduce our new theme: “A New Chapter Begins.” The phrase is both a celebration and a challenge, reminding us that each year brings fresh opportunities to grow, to serve, and to make a meaningful impact together.

We are truly fortunate to have such an outstanding library in our community. The programming this past summer was remarkable and continues to highlight why the Friends’ support matters so deeply.

Between May and July 2025, the Rockwall County Library welcomed 46,017 patron visits, added 1,169 new patrons, and saw more than 83,762 items checked out. The Book Alcove also had a successful summer, raising $3,947.55 from June through August through the sale of fiction books alone.

As we look ahead, we encourage everyone to complete the library survey. Your feedback is a valuable tool that helps guide future programs and services, ensuring that our library continues to meet the needs of the community. JOIN us at our meetings and events or simply through membership.

Together, let’s make this “new chapter” one of the best yet!

Thank you,

Lesli Y. Johnson

2025-2026 President

Friends of the Rockwall County Library

Annual Christmas Luncheon

We are now accepting paid reservations** at $30 each for the Friends of the

Library 22nd Annual Christmas Luncheon. To make reservations, contact

Susan Egan at segan0554@gmail.com or 972 989-5065. Hurry to secure a seat

as we will fill the limited number of open seats quickly. However, when full,

Susan will start a wait list and most of the time we are able to seat all of those as

well.

Imagine the chill in the December air and make plans now to attend this Rockwall

holiday tradition on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at The Center at Rockwall

CityPlace located at 108 East Washington.

Our amazing table hostesses will add their special touches with favorite china,

flatware, crystal, and centerpieces to twenty-four large round dining tables

which accommodate eight to nine guests. Many have hosted tables for more

than ten years and they present a new, imaginative theme every year.

Our doors will open at 11 a.m. so attendees have time to appreciate the beautiful table

scapes and mingle with friends. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with a

delicious catered buffet lunch served at noon.

Once you have contacted Susan and secured a reservation, mail your check

made payable to Friends of the Library to:

Susan Egan

501 Sunset Hill Drive

Rockwall, TX 75087

Susan will also take payments at the October meeting for secured reservations.

For hostess information, contact Edie Zehr at txediez@aol.com or

972 310-0322.

**Individual reservations for the Christmas Luncheon are not available on the

website and cannot be purchased with a credit card.

Literacy Center

The Adult Literacy Program Library office is in the foyer of the Rockwall County Library. The Program provides classes for GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, and basic literacy. Classes take place six days a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with the strong support of our community partner, First United Methodist Church of Rockwall.

If you are interested in being a tutor or other volunteer support staff member, contact Nancy Goodsell at 972-204-7705 or email ngoodsell@rockwallcountytexas.com. It is not necessary to be fluent in a foreign language.