In March of 2024, I started leading a small program for an hour on Wednesday evenings. Occurring twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, RRPL hosts a gathering of folks trying to learn English.
ESL Practice Conversations – Patrons Try English Read More »
Recently, RRPL hosted two lectures about a Texas civil rights activist born here in Round Rock, Juanita Craft. On her own initiative, journalist and author Helen Cordes inquired about offering a lecture at our library to educate our patrons about the achievements of Ms. Craft.
A Local Legend Inspires More Book Suggestions! Read More »
From Monday, March 4, to Saturday, March 9, organizations throughout Central Texas will highlight their free classes, workshops, and resources for adults. We’re hoping to spark a love of lifelong learning.
Learn Local with the Central Texas Learning Festival Read More »
Round Rock Public Library is always seeking new ways to serve our patrons. This has meant over the last few decades…
A Library of Things – Not A New Idea, But One That’s Still Growing Up Read More »
Every library employee that works with the public long enough will experience a patron question fraught with social pitfalls and unexpected angsty reactions, “Do you have a book to recommend?”
The Tricky, But Delightful, Challenge of Book Recommendations Read More »
This follows a decision last year to remove the CD format of audiobooks when we moved to our new building in January 2023.
Removing Audio CDs From RRPL – A Painful, but Necessary, Decision Read More »
In many cities, libraries have long provided community locations and resources that are intentionally arranged and developed to suit the needs and expectations of everyone in that area.
Inclusiveness – It’s What Libraries Are About Read More »
With my Round Rock Public Library card, I have access to audiobooks through Playaway, Libby, and Hoopla, and, believe me, I utilize all of them! Audiobooks are perfect for multi-tasking.
I Read with My Ears Read More »
This year, the Round Rock Public Library invites you to join our Winter Reading Program. It’s simple. From Monday, December 4 to Tuesday, January 16, kids, teenagers, and adults alike can log their reading in our online portal, ReadSquared.
Readin’ for the Season: The 2023 Winter Reading Program Read More »
As a Freegal fangirl, I thought I’d share my enthusiasm for the app with our beloved patrons by highlighting what I’m listening to these days, as well as tips and tricks for using the app.
A Freegal Music Fangirl Shares the Love Read More »
For many years, Round Rock Public Library has partnered with the Williamson County Literacy Council to offer free ESL classes to our immigrant neighbors.
ESL at RRPL – Two Powerful Acronyms, Together! Read More »
Here at Round Rock Public Library, we have many programs for patrons of all ages. These can be fun events like a flute/drum circle, the inspirational and touching moments experienced
Tabletop Roleplaying Games – More Than Just a Roll Of The Dice Read More »
Sandy Wittie is the current President of the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library. Wittie has been an active member of the Friends for 26-and-a-half years and has served on the Board for 26 years of those years. Wittie and her husband moved to Round Rock in 1996.
Friends Spotlight: Sandy Wittie, President of the Friends of Round Rock Public Library Read More »
Our staff at RRPL fields an incredible variety of questions at each floor’s service desk. Some patrons need help figuring out a government website, others want to know how to edit a cat photo, and some need to find a book that teaches Japanese.
When the architects and building planners began the long, long process of designing our new library, they graciously made sure that library staff were usefully involved in those plans.
RRPL’s Fabulous Study Rooms! Read More »
Round Rock’s new public library had its grand opening on January 28th, 2023. And while there were many festive and beautiful things to see that day: marching band drummers, Stony Point’s JROTC honor guard, and many of our neighbors dressed in their finest, perhaps the most beautiful is still available for all to see anytime the library is open: our third-floor veranda.
Our Third Floor Veranda – Views Like Never Before Read More »
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-5400
