Newsletter I OCTOBER 2024

President's Message

Dear WONDERFUL Friends,

As the leaves change and we settle into the cozy embrace of fall, we at the library are excited to share some wonderful updates and events that celebrate the season of transformation. This time of year reminds us of the importance of community, knowledge, and the joy of reading.

We have much going on in the remainder of 2024 and hope to see you! Remember that our membership drive is happening now and will cover your membership for the 2025 calenedar year. Please join as a member and support the Rockwall County Library.

Thank you for being a vital part of our library family. We can’t wait to see you at Flannels and Friendsgiving in November!

Warmly,

Kathleen Evans

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

The Diary of Anne Frank

-Anne Frank

We’re excited to announce that our Membership Drive is underway! Now is the perfect time to join our vibrant community and support the library you love. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive updates, invitations to special events, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in our community.

Memberships may be paid online by clicking below or at any of the Friends meetings.

If you have questions, please email friendsrockwallcountylibrary@gmail.com or contact Jen Lewis at 214-326-8124.

Click here to join NOW for the 2025 year!

NOVEMBER 12 FOL FUNDRAISER

Mark your calendars for our highly anticipated fall fundraiser, Flannels and Friendsgiving! This event promises to be a fantastic day filled with fun, fashion, and friendship. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Fall Fashions: Explore a delightful selection of fall attire from local boutiques, perfect for refreshing your wardrobe as the weather cools.
Raffle and Door Prizes: Don’t miss your chance to win fabulous prizes!
Delicious Lunch: Enjoy a scrumptious meal from Melissa Tate and Tate Farms. You’ll savor seasonal flavors that celebrate our local bounty.
Networking and Community: Bring along a friend (or two!) and enjoy a day of connection and camaraderie with fellow library supporters.

Get your tickets today and help us spread the word! Together, we will make this event a success and strengthen our library community. Seating is limited, ticket sales end November 5th or when sold out.

Click here to buy Tickets for Flannels and Friendsgiving

December 10 FOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Raffle item!

Tickets will be sold day of Christmas luncheon or contact Darlene Reed at

214-384-5198.

February 11 FOL Meeting with Lunch & Speaker/Author Paul Box

March 11 FOL SPRING Fundraiser

April 8 FOL Meeting with Lunch & Speaker/Author Samantha Horwitz

May 13 FOL Annual Meeting with Lunch & Rebecca Blackwood, Dallas Book Reviewers

Name Tags for Members!

Magnetic Name Tags are available for members for $7.00. Click button below to order.

Nametags are plastic with a magnetic backing. Paper stick on nametags will always be available at Friends meetings.

Nametags ordered by November 5th will be available at the November 12th Fundraiser.

Click Here and scroll to end of events page to order a Name Tag

New Neighbors Seeking FRIENDS

This summer, FOL was graced with a BEAUTIFUL donation from H-E-B grocery store! They granted us $10,000! The store will be located at the southwest corner of John King and I-30. We are grateful and look forward to meeting our new FRIENDS. Click the link to read more.

Link to HEB article

Book Discussion Groups

Library Hours:

Monday 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Tuesday 10:00AM - 8:00PM

Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Thursday 10:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday - Closed

Rockwall County Library website

October Children's Program Calendar

October Adult Program Calendar

Literacy Center

The Adult Literacy Program has convenient class schedules, including weekend mornings and select evening classes. Tutors are local volunteers and there are no fees for the program classes. There is a small fee for books.

If you have any interest in volunteering as a tutor, please contact the Literacy Center at (972) 204-7705.

2023 Statistics:

897 Class meetings held:

Citizenship - 118

ESL - 632

GED - 144

Literacy - 12

326 Students

37 Volunteers

3,684 Volunteer Hours

Book Alcove

The Book Alcove is accepting book donations every day the Library is open.

Suggested donations are collected and used for library programs. The selection is ever changing, come take a look and bring some books to donate too.

FICTION TITLES ARE NEEDED!

Friends of the Library is proud to partner with Meals on Wheels Senior Services to offer homebound clients books through the Book Alcove. Lynn Fate manages this program and carefully selects books per genre or title requests and they are delivered each month with meal delivery. Donations matter. Keep this in mind as you clean out your collections.

*Fiction titles and large print books are in demand for this program. If you have any to donate, please take to the Library and mark them as "Meals on Wheels." They can be left with the Circulation Desk.

2024-2025 Friends of the Library Board

President - Kathleen Evans

President Elect - Lesli Johnson

1st VP Programs - Joy Hosey

2nd VP's Fundraising and Special Events - Leigh Wilcoxson and Shannon Wilson

3rd VP's Membership - Jen Lewis and Susan Sisto

4th VP Business Membership - Darlene Reed

5th VP Communication - Carrie Pickell

Secretary - Lea Carlson

Treasurer - Karen Frederick

Parliamentarian - Kathleen Broze