Library Card Signup Month - September 1 to 30 - To celebrate Library Card Signup Month, we're holding three drawings for $50 to Half Price Books! How do you win? Choose your path below:
Is your library card well-worn or missing? We'll replace it during the month of September as well, free of charge!
Activities for All Ages
Back to Natural: The CROWN Act - Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. - View and discuss Back to Natural [2019], a film that outlines the ways in which race, identity, and hair are all related and offers a compassionate viewpoint on issues that affect African descendants. Rhetta Bowers, the representative of Texas House District 113, authored House Bill 567 (The Texas CROWN Act), to end hairstyle discrimination in schools and workplaces.
Youth Programs
Storytime - Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4) who can actively engage and listen for 30 minutes. Due to limited space, tickets are required for entry and can be collected at the reference desk the day of the program. For detailed descriptions, action rhymes, and book suggestions, click HERE Version OptionsCalendars & NewslettersHeadlineTHE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 DUE TO LABOR DAY.
Elementals - Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. - Kids ages 5 to 8 can enjoy STEAM-related activities that bring forth innovation and creativity. This month's theme is LEGO®.
STEAM Squad - Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. - Kids ages 9 to 14 can learn about FIRST® LEGO® League and participate in activities related to the competition.
Adult Programs
Tinker Tuesday - Tuesday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. - Maker Monday is back this fall as Tinker Tuesday! This is an in-person craft program for adults every first Tuesday of the month. Learn something new, share with others, seek crafting advice, and meet other makers. Materials are provided free of charge. Ages 14 and up welcome. This month we will create a phone holder that converts to a tabletop cornhole game.
Senior Book Club - Wednesday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. - Join us for a lively discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (Historical Fiction). For a full list of Senior Book Club titles and their descriptions, click HERE Version Options Calendars & Newsletters HeadlineThe Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4 due to Independence Day.
Second Saturday Book Club - Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. - Get ready for a new book club just for adults! Our first book will be Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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Homebuyer's Workshop with Pam Bell - Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. - Local realtor, Pam Bell, will talk about the basics of buying a home and homeownership, including financial management, budgeting, understanding credit, navigating the mortgage process, and homeowner responsibilities.
Medicare 101 with Rhonda Shirley - Mondays, September 18 & 25 at 5:30 p.m. - Rhonda Shirley, an independent Medicare Educator, will present information on signing up for Medicare, submitting claims, and the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Tips will also be provided for finding prescription drug savings.
Friends of the Library Meeting - Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. - Want to get more involved in your library? Come to a Friends of the Library meeting. Membership is not required in order to attend. To learn more about the Friends of the Rowlett Library, click HERE Version OptionsCalendars & NewslettersHeadlineTHE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 DUE TO LABOR DAY.
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ESL Classes - Ongoing - For more information click https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1927/ESL https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1927/ESL HERE Version Options Calendars & Newsletters Headline
GED Tutoring - Ongoing - For more information click https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1913/GED https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1913/GED HERE Version Options Calendars & Newsletters HeadlineThe Library will be closed Monday, May 29 due to Memorial Day Version Options Calendars & Newsletters Headline