RRPL NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2025 | | |
Join us for the 'Dia de los Muertos' Celebration at
Centennial Plaza on Saturday, November 1
Join Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, along with the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Arts, and Univision for the twelfth annual Dia de los Muertos festival and parade, from 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Centennial Plaza, 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664.
This free family-friendly event will feature live music, cultural performances, tasty food, vendor booths, crafts for children, and more. Festival goers will have the opportunity to compete in various contests. Sponsors make this wonderful event possible, and proceeds from this celebration will benefit Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, a Round Rock non-profit organization.
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Toy drive kicks off Winter Reading on November 17
Discover the joys of Winter Reading! To kick off our Winter Reading Program – from November 24, 2025 through January 4, 2026 – we are encouraging readers of all ages to drop off new, unwrapped toys and books for a chance to win a fun holiday prize! Donations will benefit the Round Rock Operation Blue Santa program.
Toys will be collected at the third floor desk between Monday, November 17 and Friday, December 12.
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Library Card Sign-Up Month was a Success! Thanks to you!
September was a great success for Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Round Rock Public Library! Our staff visited more than 10 locations around Round Rock throughout the month—meeting residents, signing up new members, and sharing all the ways a library card can inspire learning and connection. From community events and local businesses to neighborhood gatherings, we loved seeing so many new faces join the RRPL community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make this year’s celebration such a success!
This year’s Library Card Sign-Up Month featured a fun twist—a guessing game inviting everyone to guess how many books are in the library’s collection! Fun fact -- we have 189,997 physical books inside of the library!
More than 2,400 people joined the challenge, submitting their best guesses for a chance to win a prize. It was a great way to spark curiosity about just how many stories, adventures, and ideas are waiting to be discovered at the Round Rock Public Library.
If you don’t have your library card yet, there’s no better time to get one! A Round Rock Public Library card opens the door to books, digital resources, events, and endless opportunities to learn, connect, and grow—all for free.*
*Note: Not all Round Rock addresses or zip codes fall within the city corporate boundaries.
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Library Closed for Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
On Tuesday, November 11, the Round Rock Public Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume our regular hours at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12.
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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: The library's drive-through book drop is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on the west side of the building on N. Lampasas Street.
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Author Talk — How to Feed a Dictator
Saturday, November 15 at 3 p.m.
Meeting Room A&B Combo (1st Floor)
Meet Polish award-winning writer and journalist, Witold Szablowski, at a special presentation, How To Feed a Dictator: Journeys, Conflict, Cuisine. He will share stories behind his fascinating reportages and books that look at the world through the eyes of personal cooks of the world’s most infamous dictators. The meeting will be moderated by professor of journalism Erna Smith, former Chair for Journalism at San Francisco State University.
This program is part of How to Feed a Dictator Week—a culinary-literary journey inspired by Szabłowski’s remarkable work at the intersection of cuisine and conflict, power and people—presented by Dot Dot Dot...Connect.
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November Puzzle Swap
Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.
Shared Conference Room (3rd Floor)
Join us for a fun and relaxing Puzzle Swap in the Shared Conference Room on the 3rd floor. Swap out your old puzzles for some "new-to-you" ones and keep your collection fresh!
Bring your gently used puzzles to the event. You’ll be able to browse and take home puzzles brought by others. Library staff may limit the number of people in the swap room at one time to avoid overcrowding.
Tip: Don’t forget to bring a bag or box to carry your new puzzles home!
No registration is required. Have questions? Email sarah.foreman@roundrocktexas.gov.
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Adulting 101 for Teens - Finding Your Inner Chef (ages 13-18)
Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
YS Program Space (2nd Floor)
Join us for a presentation about how to get started cooking in your first kitchen set up by you. We'll start with ideas on where to purchase your tools and equipment and then we'll talk about meal planning and prepping food. Get tips on food shopping on a budget and stretching your dollar.
Adulting 101 programs are designed to help teens develop life skills and knowledge to transition to adulthood. Registration is not required.
For more information, please contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at 512-218-7002.
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Teen Project Fair (ages 13-18)
Saturday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
YS Program Space (2nd Floor)
Join us for our first Teen Project Fair! Local teens will showcase projects they are involved in and organizations they are passionate about, with flyers, laptop presentations, and more.
Teen groups attending so far are:
For more information, please contact Jane Dance at 512-218-7012 or email, jdance@roundrocktexas.gov.
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Teen Writing Group (ages 13-18)
Saturday, November 8 at 4:30 p.m.
YS Program Space (2nd Floor)
Join our Teen Writing Group! Teen Advisory Board member, Amberly, will lead this creative, fun event for young teen authors, ages 13-18.
Everyone is welcome, both beginners and experienced writers.
For more information, please contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at 512-218-7002.
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Teen Book Club (ages 13-18)
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m.
YS Program Space (2nd Floor)
Join us to help choose books for the next 12 months. Bring along two (2) titles you would like to recommend; they must be YA books and available in paperback. If you don't want to recommend a book title, that is okay, but you are welcome to vote!
For more information, please contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at 512-218-7002.
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Native American Heritage Month
This November, we honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. Explore stories from past to present—tales of resistance, tradition, identity, and resilience. These books highlight voices that deserve to be heard all year long.
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Reading is a Feast For Your Mind
Hungry for adventure? Craving a good mystery or a slice of history? Dig into a delicious selection of books that will satisfy every taste—from sweet stories and spicy thrillers to rich fantasies and savory nonfiction. Whatever your flavor, there’s something here to feed your imagination.
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Explore our Careers and Education databases
at the Round Rock Public Library
November is National Career Development Month! The Round Rock Public Library offers a variety of free resources to help you reach your career and education goals—from online learning platforms and test prep tools to résumé help and job search databases. Whether you’re exploring a new career path or building new skills, the library is here to support your success.
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Join us on Monday, November 10 at 6 p.m. for a
Friends Meeting with Special Guest Martha Wofford, Ph.D.
Join the Friends of Round Rock Public Library for their in-person November General Membership Meeting and Program in Meeting Rooms A&B.
We are delighted to welcome Martha Wofford, Ph.D. as our featured guest speaker for a special two-part presentation on the life, art, and legacy of the renowned American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. This engaging event will explore O’Keeffe’s creative journey, her influence on modern art, and the stories behind her most iconic works.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation for one of America’s most celebrated artists while connecting with fellow library supporters! The Georgia O’Keeffe, 1887-1929 presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the business meeting. All are welcome – light refreshments will be served.
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Interested in joining the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library?
The Friends of the Round Rock Public Library provide funds and volunteers to enrich and energize the services and programs of the library and empower our members to connect with the community through activities and outreach.
Are you interested in becoming a Friends of the Round Rock Public Library member? There are two ways you can become a member today:
Looking for other ways to help? There are multiple ways you can support the Library:
For more information about the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library, please e-mail: friends@folroundrock.org.
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