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Round Rock Seed Savers Gardening Club
Support the Round Rock Public Library‘s Seed Library by helping clean, sort and husk donated seeds, and meet your fellow gardeners, too! We welcome volunteers of all ages. Families are encouraged to work together to help support this service.
Facilitator: Chip Hadley
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
English Practice Conversations
Are you learning English? Would you like to practice? Join us for ESL Practice Conversations in Meeting Room C at the Round Rock Public Library. This is a time to come practice with other ESL students, in a non-judgmental environment. No sign-up/registration required, come by and meet your neighbors who are also learning English! All levels of English welcome.
Facilitator: Edward Young
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Adult Chess Club Open Play
Join fellow chess enthusiasts for a relaxed and welcoming weekly open-play session. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned player seeking friendly competition, this is the perfect environment to enjoy the game, improve your skills, and connect with others who share your passion for chess. This program is for ages 16 and up.
Facilitator: Sarah Foreman
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Power of Parents English
The Power of Parents is a research and evidence based underage substance abuse prevention program designed to equip parents and caring adults with the tools and resources to have effective conversations with the youth in their lives about the dangers of underage substance use. MADD is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage substance use.
Facilitator: Marie Rodriguez
Limit 25 attendees
No registration required
Texas State University Round Rock Campus Tour
Texas State University Round Rock tours include both a guided walking tour of campus and an admissions information session.
Facilitator: Lindi McIntyre
Limit 25 attendees
Register here (https://recruit.admissions.txstate.edu/portal/visit?tab=round-rock)
Wheelchair accessible
Your AI Marketing Assistant
AI doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In this practical session, Carolyn Cummins shows you how to put AI to work as your behind-the-scenes marketing assistant. Instead of chasing hacks or one-off prompts, you’ll learn repeatable workflows that help you save time, reduce stress, and keep your marketing strategy on track.
Facilitator: Carolyn Cummins
Limit 50 attendees
Click here to register (https://roundrocktexas.libcal.com/event/15419692)
Wheelchair accessible
Power of Parents Spanish
The Power of Parents is a research and evidence based underage substance abuse prevention program designed to equip parents and caring adults with the tools and resources to have effective conversations with the youth in their lives about the dangers of underage substance use. MADD is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage substance use.
Facilitator: Marie Rodriguez, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Limit 25 attendees
No registration required
Power of Parents Spanish
«El Poder de los Padres» es un programa de prevención del abuso de sustancias en menores de edad, basado en investigaciones y evidencia, diseñado para brindar a padres y adultos responsables las herramientas y los recursos necesarios para conversar eficazmente con los jóvenes sobre los peligros del consumo de sustancias en menores. MADD es la organización sin fines de lucro más grande del país que trabaja para erradicar la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol o las drogas, combatir la conducción bajo los efectos de las drogas, apoyar a las víctimas de estos delitos violentos y prevenir el consumo de sustancias en menores.
Facilitator: Marie Rodriguez, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Limit 25 attendees
No registration required
Wheelchair accessible
Computer Fundamentals for Adults
Do you want to feel comfortable with computers, improve existing skills, or gain new ones? This class is for all skill levels from beginner and up. We'll cover everything from email creation to password management, Microsoft tools, and the components of the computer itself. Please come by and ask anything tech related or just take a seat and learn something new!
Facilitator: Quin Darcy
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Chess Academy: Instructional Presentation and Open Play
Our aim is to make this incredible game more accessible for everyone. Learn key strategies and techniques in a short instructional session led by our experienced chess coaches, Mr. Wassim Nassif and Mr. Carmen Chairez. Then, put your new skills into practice! Enjoy friendly matches with other players, ask questions, and receive informal guidance from our coaches. Perfect for beginner and intermediate players who want to build confidence and strengthen their gameplay.
Facilitators: Wassim Nassif and Carmen Chairez
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Round Rock Public Library Sewing Group
Interested in sewing? Have some sewing projects piling up? Join the Round Rock Public Library’s Sewing Group. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and material. The group meets in Meeting Room C, First Floor. We look forward to sharing ideas and great company!
Facilitator: Sarah Foreman
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Round Rock Public Library Sewing Group
Interested in sewing? Have some sewing projects piling up? Join the Round Rock Public Library’s Sewing Group, from 2 to 5 p.m., each Sunday. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and material. The group meets in Meeting Room C, First Floor.
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Musician MeetUp! at the Round Rock Public Library
Ave Musicos! Interested in playing music with others and/or learning more about music performance and recording? Come to our new Musician Meetup! Everyone interested in music-making is welcome, no matter your skill level. The program leader will help with suggestions and advice. We'll be in Room C, one of the large meeting rooms on the 1st floor.
Taught by Edward Young
No registration needed
Limit 30 people
Wheelchair accessible
Digital Literacy "Tertulias"
Digital Literacy "Tertulias" - Have questions on Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Workspace applications like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or about digital literacy and computers in general? Join us for a Q&A session with Jose Vega, a retired software development industry veteran dedicated to sharing his experiences to help address the digital literacy divide, especially in the adult Spanish-speaking community in Central Texas. Sessions will be bilingual (Spanish and English). "Tertulia" = an informal meeting of people to talk about current affairs, arts, etc.
Facilitated by Jose Vega
No registration needed
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Get to Know Your Austin Commissions with City of Austin Joint Inclusion Committee
The City of Austin has over 65 active Boards & Commissions. Learn about them, find out how to apply and any special requirements. Most of them don't require special expertise, merely lived experience in a specific area.
Presented by Richard Bondi
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-to-know-your-austin-commissions-tickets-1234142586699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Meals on Wheels Central Texas – Much more than just meals
Meals on Wheels Central Texas does more than provide home delivered meals. They also offer home repair and in home care programs and are involved in innovative pilot programs - all designed to provide care that empowers our neighbors by promoting dignity and independence.
Presented by Richard Bondi
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meals-on-wheels-central-texas-much-more-than-meals-tickets-1234219637159?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Activa tu cerebro: desarrollando una mentalidad de crecimiento
Este taller tiene como objetivo enseñar a los participantes a comprender y aplicar el concepto de mentalidad de crecimiento para superar el miedo al fracaso y fomentar el aprendizaje continuo. Inicia con una bienvenida y dinámica de autoevaluación para identificar mentalidades actuales. A continuación, se exploran las diferencias entre mentalidad de crecimiento y fija, se identifican pensamientos limitantes y se promueven herramientas prácticas como el poder del “aún” y la reformulación de debilidades. Finaliza con la creación de un plan de acción personal y una inspiradora clausura, promoviendo cambios positivos y sostenibles en la perspectiva de los participantes.
Facilitated by Ana María Rojas Melo
Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6heHSB2RDQ66z1ZPBBs0y8C-4EwVQiwz7HMM_QMO0K-bcyg/viewform
Limit 30 people
Wheelchair accessible
Green Thumbs Up with the Williamson County Master Gardener Association
The Williamson County Texas Master Gardener Association, a volunteer organization of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, presents a free monthly gardening program, Green Thumbs Up, at the Round Rock Public Library.
Facilitated by Williamson County Texas Master Gardener Association
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible