RRPL NEWSLETTER | JUNE 2025

Summer Reading Program: Color Our World

(June 2 through July 31)

Make plans to join in the fun during the 2025 Summer Reading Program from June 2 through July 31. This year's theme is Color Our World. RRPL is hosting reading challenges and activities for babies, kids, teens, and adults.

Summer is a unique season when many people, particularly those in school, have extra unstructured time to explore their own interests. The Library applauds self-directed discovery and has a wealth of materials and friendly helpers to support everyone on their journeys.

Joe McDermott kicks off RRPL's Summer Reading Program with a

live performance on June 2 at 10 a.m.

Please join us for our annual Summer Reading Kick-off Concert with Joe McDermott on Monday, June 2 at 10 a.m. in the Library Courtyard. Joe is a talented musician and storyteller, who will have the whole family dancing to his interactive music. All ages are invited to this free event.

This program is sponsored by Austin Kid's Directory and Friends of the Round Rock Public Library.

Youth Summer Reading Program

There’s a Summer Reading Challenge for every age. Earn prizes with our mobile-friendly software–it’s easier than ever to register families together and to update several individual reading logs at the same time. Register and track your reading from June 2 to July 31. Starting Monday, June 9, kids and teens can spend their Book Bucks in the Summer Reading Store on the second floor.

Adult Summer Reading Program

Model good habits for younger readers in your life by participating in the Adult Summer Reading Program! For every 300 points you earn, you’ll get to choose a prize! Stop by the third floor service desk from June 9-July 31 to pick your prizes. We have books, stickers, local art, and more. You can earn up to 5 prizes. (You’ll also be entered into our grand prize drawing and special weekly giveaways!)

RRPL receives People First Award from Tech Logic

On May 7, 2025, RRPL had the incredible honor of receiving the People First Award from Tech Logic Corporation. This award recognized the intentional work we’ve done to design and operate our library as a truly people-centered community hub.

When we opened our new downtown facility two years ago, our goal was to build more than just a beautiful space—we wanted to create a place where people felt welcome, supported, and inspired. Since then, we've seen more than a 30% increase in service usage across all departments. It’s been amazing to watch the community respond so positively.

We prioritized spaces that promote collaboration and accessibility, and we’ve worked hard to ensure that both patrons and team members feel valued every step of the way.

This recognition from Tech Logic is a meaningful reminder that libraries are still essential public spaces—and when we put people first, we create places that truly thrive.

New 'Discovery Pass' available for Blanton Museum of Art

Do you like to discover new places in the area? Round Rock Public Library offers patrons the opportunity to participate in the Library's Discovery Pass program, which allows library cardholders to reserve a pass to participating Central Texas facilities – free of charge.**

To make our program available to the widest range of library customers, patrons may reserve one pass at a time. This program allows patrons to gain access to history and culture that educates and entertains at five participating locations: 



• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 
• LBJ Presidential Library
• Thinkery
• Blanton Museum of Art (Summer 2025)
• Rock'N River Water Park (Summer 2025)

**Discovery passes are available to resident or nonresident paid library cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is made possible by the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library.

Learn Python Computer Programming with Fun 2 Learn Code (ages 8-12)

Wednesday, June 11 from 5-6 p.m.

YS Program Space (2nd Floor)

Fun 2 Learn Code will host a Python computer programming class for kids ages 8-12. We’ll be working with Python and introducing text-based programming to tweens. Students will write Python code and use graphics to create shapes and explore other possibilities.

Indian Henna Design Art (pre-registration) (ages 10-15)

Tuesday, June 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

YS Program Space (2nd Floor)

Preregister to join instructor Sari Megumi Fujimaru for an Indian Henna Design Art Class. Learn about the symbolism of four basic henna designs and create a greeting card with your henna drawing. This class is for ages 10-15 and preregistration is required. 

Color Outside the Lines (ages 13-18)

Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

YS Program Space (2nd Floor)

Ready to splash your imagination across the page? Join author P.J. Hoover in this fun and interactive writing workshop for teens and discover how to craft colorful characters, twisty plots, and worlds that pop right off the page!

Everyone is welcome, both beginners and experienced writers. Registration is required and will open 2 weeks before the workshop.

Thank you to The Friends of the Round Rock Public Library for sponsoring this event.

Teen Book Club (ages 13-18)

Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

YS Program Space (2nd Floor)

The Round Rock Public Library will host a teen book club in June. Teens are invited to meet and discuss the book Defy The Night by Brigid Kemmerer. We will meet in the corner opposite the New Young Adult books on the 2nd floor.

A limited supply of books is available for registered attendees. Participants only need to register if they would like a book club copy of the book. Participants who are supplying their own copy of the book or checking out a library copy do not need to register.

A Wonderfully Wicked Good Time: Movies and Crafts

Monday, June 2 from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

Meeting Room A&B Combo (1st Floor)

Join us on the yellow brick road as we kick off the Adult Summer Reading Program!

The Round Rock Public Library is pleased to present a fun-filled afternoon of crafting and an Oz-inspired movie marathon as we watch The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Wicked (2024).

This interactive event will allow participants to craft while celebrating the world of Wicked and the Land of Oz.

Local Author Meet and Greet

Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lobby (1st Floor) and YS Program Space (2nd Floor)

Celebrate local authors at the Round Rock Public Library’s Local Author Meet and Greet, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the first and second floors. Books will be available for purchase from each author. 10% of all proceeds support the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library.

Children’s Authors will have the opportunity to read an excerpt from one of their books at the end of Family Storytime, which takes place in the Second Floor Program Space.

Welcome to TAG Con 2025, Round Rock Public Library's Tabletop Adventure Gaming mini-convention. The 2nd annual Summer TAGCon will be on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28 on the first floor.

RRPL invites patrons to come play a variety of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs, such as Dungeons & Dragons) in a shared, convention-style, multi-table setting. Con game sessions on Friday are for kids ages 10-13; the Saturday event is for teen and adult players, ages 14+. See the library events calendar for more details. If you’ve never played a TTRPG, this event is the perfect opportunity to check them out!

Any questions? Please email Ed Young at edwardyoung@roundrocktexas.gov.

Tabletop Adventure Gaming (TAG) Mini-Con (Ages 10-13)

Friday, June 27 from Noon-5 p.m.

Meeting Room A&B Combo (1st Floor)

Friday, June 27 is the convention day dedicated to younger players, ages 10 through 13. We will have an afternoon session, with a preliminary half-hour for attendees to sign up for the game of their choice. This is not a drop-off event; parents/guardians do not have to attend the event but must remain in the library for its duration.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• Noon - 12:30 p.m.: Doors open
• 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: Check-In and Game Sign-up/Character Selection
• 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Let the games begin!

Tabletop Adventure Gaming (TAG) Mini-Con (Ages 14+)

Saturday, June 28 from 12:30-5 p.m.

Meeting Room A&B Combo (1st Floor)

Saturday, June 28 is the convention day for teen and adult players, ages 14+. There will be one long afternoon session for each game with a short snack break in the middle.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Sign-up & registration/Character selection, Q&A session with the game masters to decide on which table you want
• 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Sessions begin
• 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.:  Short snack break
• 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.: Sessions continue, golden ticket prize given at conclusion

Library Closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19

On Thursday, June 19, the Round Rock Public Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume our regular hours at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20.

During holiday closures, the Library's online resources, including: audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies and research databases are available 24/7 via roundrocktexas.gov/library. 

Reminder: There is one book drop available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on the west side of the building on N. Lampasas Street.

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