Newsletter I November 2023

President's Message

Gifts of time and love are essential ingredients of the holiday season that is upon us. We are grateful for the FRIENDS who have joined us this fall!

We look forward to 2024 and have some exciting things coming your way. Most of all, we are honored to support the Rockwall County Library. It is a gift that continues to give.

This holiday season, we hope you enjoy your time with your family and FRIENDS, and always a good book!

In FRIENDship,

Carrie Pickell

President 2023-2024

Library Happenings

Much fun was had by all at the Halloween Scavenger Hunt on October 31. A number of "ghosts and goblins" attended.

Join the Rockwall County Master Gardeners on Saturday, November 18 from 10:30am-12:00pm in the large meeting room for an engaging and informative class that delves into the fascinating world of Texas native plants.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply curious about the unique flora that thrives in the Lone Star State, this class offers a comprehensive exploration of native plants, their significance, and how to cultivate them in your own garden.

Check out the Library newsletter using the link below. It is filled with LOTS of good information and more upcoming activities!

Library Newsletter

Library Hours:

Monday 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Tuesday 10:00AM - 8:00PM

Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Thursday 10:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday - Closed

Rockwall County Library website

FRIENDSgiving & Fashion Show

Tuesday, November 14

Our Thanksgiving-inspired luncheon and fashion show is SOLD OUT. Friends of the Library will bring community awareness to the Library and several local stores and vendors just in time for the holidays. We have seven local boutiques modeling seasonal fashions and multiple items will be raffled off during the event.

Tate Farms will be catering FRIENDSgiving this year, along with Wild Daisy Dessert Bar and Heart of Texas Tea. We look forward to enjoying their wonderful food and special edition tea.

Raffle tickets will be sold at the event three for $10 or seven for $20. Raffle items will include local boutique donations and multiple baskets filled with goodies.

Hope to see everyone at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14!

Toyota of Rockwall is our underwriting sponsor for this festive event and we thank them for their generosity.

2023-2024 Yearbooks can be picked up at the November 14 Friendsgiving or the December 12 Christmas Luncheon.

December 12 Christmas Luncheon

20th Annual Christmas Luncheon

December 12, 2023

The Center at CityPlace

Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.

The Christmas Luncheon is SOLD OUT and we currently have a full Waiting List.

If you are on the Waiting List, please keep December 12th open. We will contact those on the Waiting List sometime after November 13th to let them know if they have been seated and explain how to pay for their tickets. We will continue to contact Waiting List persons as we have cancellations right up to the day before the Christmas Luncheon.

Hostesses...thank you for hosting a table and providing names and payment for those sitting at your table! We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. You will receive tickets for your entire table by email. If you have a cancellation or a change in the guests at your table, please contact Edie Zehr with your update. We will appreciate any open seats that hostesses can provide so that we can seat our Waiting List. Contact Edie Zehr at txediez@aol.com or 972 310-0322.

Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10 at the event or by contacting Darlene Reed at 214-384-5198 or aggymom@sbcglobal.net.

Membership

FOL membership runs June 1 to May 31 annually. Use the QR Code to renew or start your membership today! And please consider inviting your friends to become a Library Friend!

Individual memberships are only $15 and a Family membership is $30.

Other memberships available include:

Supporter $50
Patron $100
Sponsor $250
Partner $350
Benefactor $500
Bronze Champion $1,000
Silver Champion $2,500
Gold Champion $5,000
Platinum Champion $7,500
Legacy $10,000

Friends Membership

Business Membership Spotlight

We thank these businesses for supporting Friends of the Library and the many programs that the Library offers!

Atmos Energy - Gold Champion
Justin Holland - Benefactor
Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics - Benefactor
Williamson Foundation - Benefactor
Blue Ribbon News - Benefactor
Rest Haven Funeral Homes - Partner

Each month we will continue to feature our different business partners here.

If you wish to join or renew your business membership, please use the QR Code above. Your membership is GREATLY appreciated!

Announcements

We were saddened to learn of the deaths of three long-time supporters of Friends of the Library -

Doris Cullins

Nadine Jennings

Evelyn Harrill

Sympathy cards have been sent from Friends of the Library and books will be placed in the Library in their memory. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to their families.

Cards of condolence for Doris may be mailed to her son:

John Cullins and Family

217 Yorkshire Drive

Rockwall, TX 75032

Cards of condolence for Nadine may be mailed to her husband:

Bob Jennings

467 Arroyo Circle

Royse City, TX 75189

Cards of condolence for Evelyn may be mailed here:

The Family of Evenly Harrill

892 Ivy Lane

Rockwall, TX 75087

Obituary for Doris Cullins

Obituary for Nadine Jennings

Obituary for Evelyn Harrill

Tickets for General Meetings and Special Events must be purchased no later than seven days prior to the event.

More Good Stuff

Book Discussion Group

The Book Discussion Group will meet at 9:30 am on November 13, 2023 to discuss Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Come and join us!

December's book will be The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin.

Literacy Center

The Adult Literacy Program has convenient class schedules, including weekend mornings and select evening classes. Tutors are local volunteers and there are no fees for the program classes. There is a small fee for books.

If you have any interest in volunteering as a tutor, please contact the Literacy Center at (972) 204-7705.

Book Alcove

Looking for a way to help the Library, but don't have a lot of time? The Book Alcove is looking for volunteers to help out on Wednesdays from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

You will work alongside Lynn sorting books and helping with other tasks associated with the Book Alcove.

The Book Alcove is accepting donations every day the Library is open. Funds raised from the sale of these items go towards Library needs and programs offered.

Once Upon a Time...

Friends of the Library | www.friendsrockwall.com

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