Calendar

National Night Out

BPT- Scarecrows on Main

Block Party: Neighborhood Party

Block Party: Neighborhood Party

Golf Advisory Board Meeting

CIP Task Force Meeting

Due to National Night Out events on Monday, October 3rd, this meeting has been rescheduled.

City Council Special Meeting

Arts and Humanities Commission Meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council

Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting

City Council Meeting

Executive Sessions and Work Sessions will be held in the City Hall Conference Room. The Regular Session will be held in the Council Chambers and begin at 7:30 p.m.

Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission Meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Fall Series - Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown, as well as music and other attractions! Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks are coming out on any specific date.

Fall Series - Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown, as well as music and other attractions! Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks are coming out on any specific date.

Celebrate DiverseCity

Get to know more about Rowlett's Diverse Culture with a combination of performances, and activities for all ages. Bring a lawn chair to watch the performances and visit all the booths for educational activities! There will also be food trucks with different cuisines, and a kids area.

Fall Series - Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown, as well as music and other attractions! Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks are coming out on any specific date.

Fall Series - Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown, as well as music and other attractions! Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks are coming out on any specific date.

Trunk or Treat

You don’t want to miss this spooktacular event! Get ready to WOW the judges with your costume creations, there will be different category opportunities to win a prize! We will have food trucks for your family to enjoy a ghostly dinner, and Halloween trunks will surround the RCC parking lot, so come ready to trick or treat!

Fall Series - Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn, is a great way to spice up your Monday! Every Monday, we will have a variety of food trucks downtown, as well as music and other attractions! Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks are coming out on any specific date.

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime

A 20-minute lapsit storytime featuring developmentally appropriate board books, rhymes, and movement encouraging early literacy for infants up to 18 months. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. If children can walk steadily, then we suggest Family Storytime.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Senior Book Club

The group will discuss Finding Mary Blaine by Jodi Thomas (Romance).

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Star Wars

Train with the masters to defend the galaxy and protect ancient knowledge in our Padawan Academy. Test your knowledge of the force, meet members of the 501st, Saber Guild, and Mandalorian Mercs. Super fans can show off their best Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire gear for a chance to win in the cosplay contest.

Maker Mondays

Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults every 2nd Monday. Come 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 cover Star Wars cosplay.

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime

A 20-minute lapsit storytime featuring developmentally appropriate board books, rhymes, and movement encouraging early literacy for infants up to 18 months. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. If children can walk steadily, then we suggest Family Storytime.

Library Will Be Closed for Staff Training

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 12 for staff training

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Teen Takeover

Teens can come hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie related to a book. We will discuss the book and the movie (love it or hate it) in open-minded conversation. This month we will watch Jurassic Park (PG-13) and read the book by Michael Crichton. Registration is requested for an accurate food order. You can register at the reference desk or online on the library’s website. This program is for teens ages 13-17.

Medicare 101

Lamonica Thomas, an independent Medicare educator, will present information on signing up for Medicare, submitting claims, and the differences between Medicare and Medicare advantage.

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime

A 20-minute lapsit storytime featuring developmentally appropriate board books, rhymes, and movement encouraging early literacy for infants up to 18 months. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. If children can walk steadily, then we suggest Family Storytime.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Want to get more involved in your library? Come to a Friends of the Library meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm. Membership is not required in order to attend.?

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Trivia Night: A Night of Horror

This month's topic is "A Night of Horror." We will test your knowledge of anything and everything related to horror movies, fiction, and Halloween history. Play in teams or as a single player by using the app Kahoot!

Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime

A 20-minute lapsit storytime featuring developmentally appropriate board books, rhymes, and movement encouraging early literacy for infants up to 18 months. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. If children can walk steadily, then we suggest Family Storytime.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages who can actively engage. This interactive storytime with books, music, and movement is a high engagement storytime that instills the love of literacy and the Library at an early age. Caregivers also learn valuable information on how to continue building literacy at home. While all ages are welcome, we will focus on pre-literacy skills. Thursday is a repeat of Wednesday’s program.

Medicare 101

Lamonica Thomas, an independent Medicare educator, will present information on signing up for Medicare, submitting claims, and the differences between Medicare and Medicare advantage.

Author Signing

Join local authors Larry Yoakum III, John Moody, Brandon Henry, Jenni Martin, Paula Walker Baker, and Jackie Smith as they share their stories with us. Each author will also have books available to purchase and autograph.

Book Club