Rockwall County Library

Today I was sitting outside Hobby Lobby in Rockwall waiting for a ride home because I had lost my keys (don’t ask…) So I’m browsing on my phone when I see it trying to connect to a wi-​fi network. Curious, I go into my settings and see that it’s trying to connect to the Rockwall Library wi-​fi network.
Seriously do you have any idea how far the library is from the Hobby Lobby in terms of wireless network connectivity? You can see the library from Hobby Lobby but holy crap. What the heck kind of wi-​fi equipment do they have going that my phone can detect it at freakin Hobby Lobby? I don’t recommend standing within a few yards of it wherever the hub is located…
Anyway, the library is nice and big. I love that the kids books are on a different floor than the adult books. You won’t find a better place to study for an exam in the Lake Ray Hubbard area. I love you Rowlett but your city library just doesn’t compare to the Rockwall County library.

My experience in Texas has led me to believe that someone dared Texas to build some libraries, so they did. They serve no greater purpose than that. This is based on the sad state of the Austin system. It’s also based on the fact that libraries should be run by the county and not the city, so that a greater system can be created and all areas can be served.
So here I am, all the way out in Rockwall. Most of you don’t even know where that is. It’s a small town, that’s grown quickly into a retail chain mecca and cheap subdivisions on tiny lots. But I digress…
My point is– I expected nothing. But in Rockwall, there is a pretty and new library. It has new books, DVDs, a huge kid’s section, computers, internet access, a café (snort! had you there? that’s what the sign says, but really it’s a vending machine!), helpful librarians, and comfy chairs. I know, I’m shocked too.
I’ve found some newly released books that I never expected to see. You can renew your books online (if you set up a pin), but so far they have not advanced to reserving books online. Also they send out courtesy reminders when your books are due. My complaint is that they send them out on the actual due date, I think it would be more helpful if they sent it out the day before. But that’s just me…
This is a bit of a gem; go check it out!