Rosenberg Library

09/08/2026

Today and every day, we remember. ❤️

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Rosenberg Library! For your enjoyment, take a look at this photograph of the Ball High School marching band and majorettes taken during a 1949 Galveston Labor Day parade. 🎉

09/05/2026

From the Golden State to the Lone Star State ... Galveston has a very special new leader in town! 👏

Stay tuned - we'll be sharing more soon. So many great things ahead for your Rosenberg Library and the entire Galveston community!

09/04/2026

Great news - our printing services are back in order! 👏 Stop by our third-floor computer lab for your printing needs. Curious about all we can help with? Learn more about these services by clicking below.

Printing, Faxing, and Scanning 19 Feb 2020 editor Computer Lab Printing The Computer Lab offers multiple paper sizes for printing: Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) - 10¢/page for black & white; 50¢/page for color. Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) - 10¢/page for black & white; 50¢/page for color. Back to Top Faxi...

09/03/2026

Planning ahead: If you're looking to stop by the Rosenberg Library next week, please know we will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Normal hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8. 🙂

09/02/2026

A look back at the first Rosenberg Library director from the Galveston and Texas History Center:

Frank Patten (1855-1934) was the first individual to lead the Rosenberg Library. He grew up on an Adventist commune in Germania, Wisconsin. He was a solitary and studious person, who attended Columbia and studied under Melville Dewey, creator of the Dewey Decimal System used in libraries to this day. He moved to Galveston in 1903 to open the Rosenberg Library.

Patten strongly supported adult education. In his youth he participated in the lyceum movement, the famous movement centered on discussion and debate, and helped found a local lyceum in his hometown in 1878. Under Patten’s guidance, the Rosenberg Library hosted a free evening lecture series that attracted scholars from across the country and abroad.

08/31/2026

***Update as of Tuesday morning - Sept. 1*** - We now have one temporary printer in place that can assist with printing jobs up 20 pages. We are still without our full printing capabilities and expect things to be restored later this week. We will keep you posted!

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Dear Patrons: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, our printing services are currently unavailable. We have a technician scheduled to come out and address the issue as soon as possible, and we will be sure to let you know when things are back up and running. We know many of you rely on these services often and for various needs!

In the meantime, we do want to provide you with a list of alternate Galveston businesses that can assist with your printing needs if you need urgent assistance:

🖨 Speedy's Printing
📍 2028 Broadway
📞 (409) 763-1666

🖨 Minuteman Press - Galveston
📍 2629 Broadway
📞 (409) 744-7500

🖨 The UPS Store
📍 6341 Stewart Rd.
📞 (409) 741-1400

🖨 Galveston Pack & Ship
📍 527 21st St.
📞 (409) 765-6165

🖨 The Galveston Mailroom
📍 2724 61st St. Suite 1B
📞 (409) 744-4447

We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to providing you with this service once again just as soon as possible!

08/29/2026

Saturday = The perfect day to visit the Friends of the Rosenberg Library's Book Shop! ☀️📚 It's located on our second floor and has gently used books, audiobooks and more for sale!

The Friends of Rosenberg Library is an amazing group that supports library activities through these sales, as well as their big annual sale every March, and we are so thankful for them! To learn more, including how to become a member or a volunteer, click here: https://rosen-lib.org/45NsHqK

08/27/2026

It's the LAST DAY TO VOTE for our Children's Department in the 2026 Readers' Choice competition!!! Help them secure the title for Best Learning Programs / After School Activities. You have until midnight to cast one more vote! Tell your friends! Share the link! https://rosen-lib.org/VoteRosenberg

08/27/2026

Want to help save some lives today? 😊 Stop by this afternoon and contribute to our blood drive! Whether you're a regular donor or giving for the first time, your contribution makes a difference!

Collectable puffer bags and Blue Bell Ice Cream vouchers will be available for donors while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome, or click here to sign up for a donation appointment: https://rosen-lib.org/BloodDrive

⌚️ 1:30 to 5 PM
📅 Today! (Thursday, Aug. 27)
📍 Donation Bus parked in front of our library on Sealy St.