Rocks are fine as landscape accents, but not as THE main event Excessive heat, freezing temperatures, and drought have taken a toll on many Central Texas landscapes, particularly those laden
Over the past two years, we have been changing the landscape at our City Utilities and Transportation building by adding native and adapted plants. Conservation staff encourage native landscaping to
Round Rock Public Library ofrece varios recursos para hispanohablantes. Acceder a nuestros recursos en linea con una tarjeta de biblioteca RRPL. Recursos de aprendizaje en español Brainfuse – HelpNow provee
Back in the Spring of 2015, the City of Round Rock decided to stop charging non-residents Back in the Spring of 2015, the City of Round Rock decided to stop charging non-residents, (basically defined as folks who lived outside the city…
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.
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…
Did you know that residential outdoor water use across the United States accounts for nearly 8 billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation (US Environmental Protection Agency)?
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.
As the City of Round Rock continues its focus on core services, we’re also finding ways to put federal community-building funds to use through local organizations and initiatives that make a real difference. Several programs are paving the…
From walking the halls of Round Rock High School to patrolling the streets of our very own city, Round Rock Police Department Sgt. Nick Simpson is a homegrown hero who is doing his part to shape the future of community policing.
Get all the details about enjoying April's total eclipse over Round Rock, plus learn fun ways to watch the eclipse even if you don't have solar safety glasses.
Have any New Years resolutions that include water savings this year? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program created “We’re for Water” as a national campaign to educate consumers …
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?”
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.
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.
It’s the end of fall, temperatures are cool, Round Rock has received some rain, and everything looks somewhat green again. Even though we are experiencing favorable conditions, the City of Round …
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.
Written by: Julie C., Adult Services Librarian November is a time for reflection and gratitude. I am thankful for our new library space, our growing collections of books and materials, our …