The koha-US 2024 Conference Schedule
Day 1 / Tuesday/ August 13 (Streaming Link)
8:00AM – 8:20 AM (CT) | Registration, refreshments, networking |
8:20AM – 8:30 AM (CT) | Opening remarks |
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (CT) 
| Keynote: AI: Dream/Dread/Deconstruct So if you keep track of the rise of artificial intelligence you may walk away with the idea that AI is going to change the world; is hype; is going to put a lot of people out of work; and/or create a new class of “prompt engineers.” But what if we look at it in the lens of “augmented intelligence” instead. That is, how can AI support and advance the impact of librarians? For example, how can (should) AI be built into the catalog? Is AI there to enhance item records or to do away with structured data altogether? Let’s do a little dreaming, dreading, and deconstructing together.
David Lankes (University of Texas at Austin) |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (CT)  
| Koha Has Your Back This presentation will focus on several non-traditional uses of Koha. The presenter will discuss using Koha to back up materials from an institutional repository and the physical Archives.Karen E. Kalnins (W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research) |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (CT) | Break |
10:45 PM – 11:45 AM (CT)  
| Modification Magic: MARC Modification Templates and Batch Record Updates Demystified Want to learn more about MARC modification templates and batch record updates? This is the session for you! Jason Vasche (Round Rock Public Library) |
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM (CT) | Lunch – On Your Own |
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM (CT)  
| Tenacious Tutelage: Tips for Koha Training Whether you’re laying a foundation for your posse (staff) or initiating cowpokes (patrons), learn how to avoid dustups & showdowns when training others. Michael Adamyk (Central Kansas Library System) |
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (CT)  
| Let’s Go Shopping!: 1-Click Ordering and Acquisitions 2.0 in Koha Special topics in Acquisitions, including 1-click ordering for those not on EDI. Kristi Krueger (Cuyahoga County Public Library) Lori Thorrat (Cuyahoga County Public Library) Jessie Zairo (ByWater Solutions) |
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM (CT) | Break |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (CT)  
| What’s for Sale? Discover the Power of Koha’s Point of Sale System Need an easy and accurate system for making sales at your library? Koha’s Point of Sale (POS) system can do that! Barbara Glassford Johnson (Bedford Public Library) Mary Woodward (Bedford Public Library) |
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM (CT) | koha-US SIG Roundtable A brief introduction to all the koha-US Special Interest Groups (SIGs) featuring leaders from each group. Bob Bennhoff (koha-US President) SIG Leaders |
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM (EDT) | Wrap Up |
Day 2 / Wednesday / August 14 (Streaming Link)
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM (CT) | Registration, refreshments, networking |
8:20 AM – 8:30 AM (CT) | Opening Remarks |
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (CT)
  | Lasso your Data Join me in the wagon for a tour of data manipulation in the staff client, and explore what data updates are now in the hands of the librarians. Valerie Burnett (ByWater Solutions) Hebah Amin-Headley (ByWater Solutions) |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (CT) 

| Tinkering with Templates: Creating Report-Driven Tools and Interfaces Report templates allow Koha to display report data in customized ways. Topics include the basics of getting started and an exploration of projects including an interactive notice tool and a statistical dashboard. Jason Robb (Southeast Kansas Library System) |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (CT) | Break |
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (CT) 
| koha-US General Meeting Join us for our monthly user group meeting, live from the conference. Bob Bennhoff (koha-US President) |
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM (CT) | Lunch – On Your Own |
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM (CT)
  | What’s Next for Koha? An Inside Look at Upcoming Features Curious about the latest developments in Koha’s features? In this BLAZING presentation, we’ll unveil the exciting upcoming additions to Koha. Jessie Zairo (ByWater Solutions) Kelly McElligott (ByWater Solutions) |
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (CT)  
| The Terrific Every-Other-Thursday Training Videos Live – An Update on Notices and Slips George and Christopher will update the world on what’s happening with notices and slips. George might sing. Christopher Brannon (Coeur d’Alene Public Library/CIN) George Williams (NEKLS) |
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM (CT) | Break |
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM (CT) | SIG Speed Dating There will be three, fifteen minute sessions for attendees to sample three different special interest group and interact with others on that topic. SIG Leaders |
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM (CT) | Wrap Up |
Day 3 / Thursday / August 15 (Streaming Link)
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM (CT) | Registration, refreshments, networking |
8:20 AM – 8:30 AM (CT) | Opening Remarks |
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (CT)
 | Keynote: Unlocking your Inner Trailblazer with AI Librarians, ignite your Human Intelligence w/Artificial Intelligence! This session cracks the code on AI, equipping you with: - Actionable lessons to leverage AI for groundbreaking research and engaging content.
- Insights into tackling potential AI bias to ensure equitable exploration.
- Firsthand experience with AI tools that amplify human intelligence (HI).
Get ready to break boundaries and become the ultimate AI Librarian with an HI core! Jean Darnell (Pflugerville Independent School District) |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (CT)  
| Don’t Panic! Blazing the Migration Trail It is a truth universally acknowledged, that migrations are an intimidating process. In this session, hear how the Ramapo Catskill Library System proactively planned for their migration from SirsiDynix Symphony to Koha, gamified and incentivized library staff training, and transformed a daunting migration process into an engaging and collaborative experience. Myka Kennedy Stephens (Fosgail LLC in collaboration with Ramapo Catskill Library System) |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (CT) | Break |
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM (CT)  
| Demystifying Development Learn about the life cycle of developments in the Koha Community and how everyone can help, even if you aren’t a developer! Will be walking through examples and a full sign off. Lisette Scheer (ByWater Solutions) |
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM (CT) | Lunch – On Your Own |
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM (CT)  
| Seamless Integration: The Power of Koha and Aspen Discovery in Modern Libraries Wally and Jessie will discuss how Koha and Aspen work tightly together, third party integrations, Aspen LiDA and demo the co-habitation between the two open source products. Wally DesChamps (Prosper Community Library) Jessica Zairo (ByWater Solutions) |
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (CT)  
| Let’s talk about Koha Accessibility for Library Staff! This presentation will outline critical accessibility considerations for the staff interface with suggestions such as optimizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in Koha tools and preferences to improve accessibility. Presentation materials will include a checklist of accessibility considerations and a handout with tips for implementation of customizable options available for the staff interface. Jennifer Weston (Equinox Open Library Initiative) Stephanie Leary (Equinox Open Library Initiative) |
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM (CT) | Break |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (CT)  
| Emerge From The Mail Merge We’ll demonstrate use of reports and the Pages tool to generate printable Long Overdue notices with a single click. Andrew Fuerste-Henry (Dubuque County Library District) Sarah Cornell (Portsmouth Public Library) |
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (CT) | Wrap Up |
Day 4 / Friday / August 16 (Streaming Link)
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM (CT) | Registration, refreshments, networking |
8:20 AM – 9:00 AM (CT) | Opening Remarks |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CT)  
| E-Content Made Really Manageable Display our setup of ERM and how we use it for e-content lookup. A very basic presentation, just to get more eyes on ERM module.
David Daghita (McKinney Public Library System) |
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CT)  
| Using Reports for Acquisitions Workflows and Fund Allocations Reports can help you proofread invoice data entry, track annual renewals, and even allocate funds based on circulation data. I’ll show you three reports I use regularly and how they can be customized for your library. Sarah Cornell (Portsmouth Public Library) |
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CT) | Lunch – On Your Own |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (CT)  
| CREW: Cantankerous Reports for Extraordinary Weeding An in-depth discussion of some overly-complicated weeding reports, explaining how the syntax and functions combine to apply CREW standards across your collection. Andrew Fuerste-Henry (Dubuque County Library District) |
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (CT)  
| The Wild West of ILL A lot of improvements have been made to Koha that we’ve been able to take advantage of with the INNReach plugin. We’ll share some of the changes we’ve made to the plugin that could be adopted by other ILL plugins in the future to make ILL more robust for the community as well as discussing current and future developments to the ILL module. Bob Bennhoff (Colorado Library Consortium) Kristi Krueger (Cuyahoga County Public Library) Lisette Scheer (ByWater Solutions) |
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM (CT) | Wrap-up |
Venue
Round Rock Public Library
200 E. Liberty Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78664
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/library-home/

Getting There:
By Plane:
You can fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) https://www.austintexas.gov/airport
ABIA is served by most airlines and major rental car agencies.
The airport is 35 minutes from RRPL by car.
Ride Share options: Lyft and Uber are both available to Round Rock from the airport.
Shuttle: SuperShuttle Express https://www.supershuttle.com/locations/Austin-Aus/ Reservations are required for the Shuttle. There is an app for this as well.
By Car:
Round Rock is located just off I-35.
Coming from the North: Take exit 253 for US 79/Hutto/Taylor. Turn left on 79 at the stoplight and cross under I-35. At the first light on 79 (Mays Street) turn right. Turn left on East Liberty (about 0.6 miles on 79). Go one block and the library will be on your left.
Coming from the South: Take exit 252B for RM 620. You go a bit and then have to get right very quickly. Turn right on 620. Before you get to the traffic circle, turn left on Liberty Ave. (You will pass Round Rock Donuts on your left.) Cross Mays Street and after a block, the library will be on your left.
Hotels:
All the hotels listed here have been vetted by Round Rock Public Library staff. There are many other choices in Round Rock (see list below), but we haven’t visited them.
The Ruby Hotel and Bar
https://therubyhotel.com/
Within walking distance: 5 blocks from the library.
There are several restaurants on Main Street which is 6+ blocks away from the hotel.
There is now a reserved block of rooms at The Ruby. Rooms must be booked with the hotel prior to Monday, June 24, 2024.
King and Double Rooms are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights at a rate of $125.00 per night plus tax. To book a room, visit this link and use the promo code “koha“. You may also call (512) 600-7997 and identify yourself with the group koha-US Annual Conference Room Block.
- Promo code must be provided at time of reservation.
- Third-party reservations are not eligible for the group rate.
Reservations at the The Ruby have additional considerations:
Property maintenance fee: There is a one-time fee of $7.50 applied to every reservation.
Room guarantee: A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee the room reservation. Credit card presented at time of reservation will be charged the full estimated amount of stay (with taxes) 15 days before arrival date.
Reservation cancellation: Cancellations for rooms in the room block must be made 15 days prior to the day of arrival to receive a full refund, minus a 10% administrative fee. Late cancellations and no shows will result in a one room night plus tax, non-refundable fee and release of room to general inventory.

Hilton Garden Inn
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausrrgi-hilton-garden-inn-austin-round-rock/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-GI-AUSRRGI&y_source=1_MjA4MzE5OC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Driving distance: 7 minutes from the library. (We are working on a shuttle to the library to and from this hotel.)
We do have a reserved block of rooms at this hotel. Rooms must be booked with the hotel prior to Saturday, July 13, 2024. To book a room call 800-774-1500 and identify yourself as a member of koha-US Conference. A room with 2 queen beds is $119 and a room with a king bed is $114. The Hot Breakfast Buffet is included with the rooms.
There are several restaurants very close to this hotel. (Chuy’s Tex-Mex, Salt Grass Steakhouse, Rudy’s Bar-B-Q, Cracker Barrel, Whiskey Cake Kitchen, Double Dave’s Pizzaworks, Jack Allen’s Kitchen, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Denny’s, Pinthouse Pizza, and Salt Traders Coastal Cooking)

Homewood Suites by Hilton
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ausrohw-homewood-suites-austin-round-rock-tx/
Driving distance: 6 minutes from the library.
Restaurants are all driving distance away.

Additional Hotels:
https://goroundrock.com/category/lodging/hotels/
Resort:
Round Rock is home to a Kalahari Resort https://www.kalahariresorts.com/texas/. Kalahari Resort is 8 minutes from the library.
This is a great place to stay if your family is coming with you. Book as soon as you can because the room rate increases the closer you get to your stay. In March, rates start at $350 a night for a 2-queen room.

We have two fun evenings planned during the conference!

Tuesday evening, August 13
Join us for an evening of Triple-A Baseball at the Dell Diamond! The Round Rock Express will take on the Albuquerque Isotopes. Game time is 7:05 pm.
We have a block of seats on the shadiest side of the stadium! Tickets are $15 per person. Parking is $13 per vehicle with advanced purchase, $15 if you pay when you arrive. Tickets and parking passes will be available at the conference.
Promotion for this game is $2 Taco Tuesday night.
The stadium is 10 minutes from the library, and we can carpool to save money on parking.
The Dell Diamond is a clear-bag stadium as well as cashless. Parking is also cashless.
About the teams:
At the writing of this information, the season has not started so there is no data on standings. Here is some history on how the teams got their names.
The Round Rock Express are a Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The team is named for Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who was nicknamed “The Ryan Express”. Nolan Ryan, his son Reid Ryan, and Don Sanders make up the team’s ownership group.
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. The team’s name comes from an episode of The Simpsons in which Homer’s beloved Springfield Isotopes threaten to move to the city of Albuquerque.
https://www.milb.com/round-rock
Wednesday, August 14
Join us for an evening of fun and learning immersed in Texas history, food, and line dancing, starting at 6pm!
We will gather at the Old Settlers Association grounds for authentic Mexican tacos served from a food truck! We will have TacoMan512 on site to serve up some fantastic tacos!
With the guidance of the Williamson County Museum, we will learn about the history of Round Rock through hands-on activities, conversations with historical reenactors and exhibits on Round Rock’s Swedish beginnings.
Walk through historic log cabins (what is a dog trot cabin anyway?), a general store and the Palm family’s home.
To round out the evening, we have Shirley, a local resident, ready to teach us a couple of line dances in the AIR-CONDITIONED hall on the Old Settlers Association grounds. This is a great opportunity to move around after a day of sitting. No boots required!
Come find out the connection between Sam Bass and A. W. Grimes, both of whom have a street named after them in Round Rock!

About Round Rock
Nestled in the heart of Texas, just 20 miles north of Austin, Texas, Round Rock is a city known for its Texas history and outdoor activities. The Round Rock, a large stone in Brushy Creek, marks the site where wagons made low-water crossings in the 19th century. Nearby, Chisholm Trail Crossing Park has plaques detailing the city’s cattle-driving history. Old Settlers Park includes baseball fields, playgrounds, a disc golf course and a fish-stocked lake.
Event Calendars
Places to go & Things to see
- Dell Diamond – Round Rock Express Baseball – Dell Diamond is the home stadium of the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers major league baseball team.
3400 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Escapology – Live escape room games that can be played in groups of 2 – 8 people.
2000 S I-35 Frontage Rd., Suite E2, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Kalahari Resort and Waterpark – offers a unique all-under-one-roof getaway with activities for families of all ages to enjoy, including a 223,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark, outdoor waterpark, Tom Foolerys
Adventure Park — an indoor theme park experience — four on-site restaurants and a full-service spa.
3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Monster Mini Golf – Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.
3916 Gattis School Rd., Round Rock, Texas 78664 - Rock ‘N River Water Park – Family-friendly water park features a lazy river, a water playground, slides & tipping buckets.
800 Harrell Pkwy., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Round Rock Trail System – Round Rock has over 20 miles of trails to hike and bike on.
- Old Settlers Park – City of Round Rock – 645-acre park offers recreational activities & picnic space, plus 6 complexes for a range of sports.
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
Shopping
Downtown
- Hometown Gift & Décor – Hometown Gift & Decor is a specially curated boutique where you will find high-quality home décor, modern baby clothing, hand-crafted jewelry, and thoughtful gifts.
400 E Main St. - Mercantile on Main and Haute Boutique – features charming Texas-inspired gifts that locals and visitors will love. From kitchen wares to Round Rock keepsakes, and must-haves from local artisans like dip mixes and salsas, you’ll be sure to find that perfect gift to remind you of your Downtown Round Rock adventures.
503 E Main St. - Rhae Boutique – a size-inclusive clothing boutique located at 306 W. Main St., Round Rock. The retailer offers clothing in sizes ranging from XXS-6X.
306 W Main St. - Tammy Kay’s Boutique – If you have a candle addiction like us, Tammy Kay’s is the place to go. They also offer jumpsuits, rompers, graphic t-shirts, dresses, and bottoms.
1050 Meadows Dr.
Around town
- Bass Pro Shop – The entire store is a tribute to the vast diversity of the Central Texas landscape, its history and the culture of its people. you’ll find a huge selection of outdoor gear and apparel, Bass Pro Shops stores are also a destination — part museum, art gallery, antique store, aquarium, education, conservation and entertainment center.
200 Bass Pro Dr., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Cristales-The Boutique – is a charming shop with vivid clothing. Many of their pieces have unique patterns, which include intricate geometric, animal print, and floral patterns.
2000 S I-35 Frontage Rd., Ste. C2, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Ikea – Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus textiles, lighting & home decor.
1 Ikea Way, Round Rock, TX 78665 - May’s Street Boutique – has clothing, accessories, and home decor galore.
2001 N Mays St. # 6, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Round Rock Premium Outlets – is an outdoor shopping mall that is part of the Simon’s Premium Outlets family of outlet malls.
4401 I-35 N Frontage Rd., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Tyler’s – is a Texas based shoes & clothing company showcasing high quality fashion, premium lifestyle brands, and Southern hospitality since 1978.
2199 I 35 N Frontage Rd., Ste. 800, Round Rock, TX 78664
Arts
Downtown
- Downtowner Gallery – This gallery space in the downtown area east of Prete Plaza, is hosted by the city’s Round Rock’s Arts & Culture Department. They exhibit 8-10 annual art shows curated by Round Rock Arts.
231 E Main St. #160
Around town
Food and Restaurants
Cafés and Coffee Shops
Downtown
- Lamppost Coffee $ – a downtown cozy café. Menu items include bagels, breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, hot coffee drinks and cold coffee drinks.
201 E Main St. - Merry’s Mud Pottery House $ – Merry’s Mud is owned by Merry Smith, who gives pottery classes and offers coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pastries as well.
306 E. Austin Ave. - Mi Mundo Coffeehouse & Roastery $ – Mi Mundo offers organic coffee, espresso drinks, teas and smoothies. They also sell baked goods, tamales and breakfast tacos.
106 S Mays St., Ste. 100 - Paige’s Bakehouse $-$$ – local bakery whipping up cakes, cookies & other desserts in cheerful, homey surroundings.
110 E Anderson Ave.
Around town
- Café Java $-$$ – This diner offers breakfast all day long along with coffee, tea, lunch and dinner. Open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Friday with shorter weekend hours.
2051 Gattis School Rd., Ste. 120, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Corner Bakery $-$$ – casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.
110 N I-35, Ste. 180, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Papi’s Pies $$ – Mexican, Bolivian & European comfort food with coffee, offered in a quaint cottage space & outdoors. Opened 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays).
10 Chisholm Trail Ste. B, Round Rock, TX 78681
Barbeque, Barbeque & more Barbeque!
Downtown
- Liberty BBQ $$ – offers Texas-style barbeque in a casual dining atmosphere. Menu items include brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, mild sausage, jalapeño cheddar sausage, sandwiches, coleslaw, potato salad, mac & cheese and trash fries!
103 E Main St.
Around town
- Salt Lick BBQ $$-$$$- Texas Barbecue with famous sauces & rubs in a relaxed, rustic setting. You can order family style, plates, sandwiches and by the pound. Menu items include brisket, ribs (pork, bison, beef), turkey, sausage, chicken, pulled pork and all of the sides!
3350 East Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q $$-$$$ – Grab a quick lunch or dinner in this casual, country-style restaurant. (counter-serve restaurant)
2400 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Smokey Mo’s BBQ $-$$ – They smoke all of their meats in house daily and serve ‘em up in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Visit them for breakfast, lunch and dinner for some local Texas BBQ. (counter-serve restaurant)
7280 N FM 620, #100, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Pok-e-Jos $$-$$$ – Pok-e-Jo’s BBQ Menu offers a wide selection of delicious smoked meats, sides, and desserts, including gluten-free options. (counter-serve restaurant)
1150 N. I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681
Great for Groups
Downtown
- 600 Degrees Pizzeria & Drafthouse $$-$$$ – offering pizza (and a giant pizza!), subs, wings and craft beer. Order a plain cheese, or specialty pizza by the slice or get an entire pie. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.
201 East Main St. - Backporch Social $-$$- menu features options such as burgers, corndogs, sausage on a stick, funnel cake and more. Their backyard has a covered back porch with bar swings and tables, and a large lawn space with picnic tables and chairs set in front of our stage and big screen TV. Live music Thursdays through Saturdays and all the best live sports and events you can see and hear from anywhere you sit.
309 W Liberty Ave. - Finley’s Kitchen+Bar $$-$$$- enjoy pizza, wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more, inside a bright, rustic-chic bar & grill or relax on their outdoor patio which offers plenty of room to gather with friends and family.
410 W Main St. - The Louisiana Longhorn Cafe $$ – Louisiana owners dish Cajun specialties & American favorites like gumbo, po’ boys & chicken-fried steak.
200 East Main St. - Palermo Pasta House $$ – pasta & pizza cooked in a stone oven are featured at this casual, family-friendly Italian place.
121 E. Main St. - Round Rock Tavern $ – small, laid-back watering hole offering American pub grub, sports on TV & live entertainment. It also has rooftop and outdoor seating.
113 W Main St.
Around town
- Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill $$-$$$ – comfort food basics with a Southwest twist.
2980 Joe Dimaggio Blvd., Ste. 150, Round Rock, TX 78665 - Brasas Peruanas $-$$ – authentic Peruvian cuisine. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
206 N Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Chuy’s Round Rock $$-$$$ – chain serving “big as yo’ face” burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings.
2320 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78680 - Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery $$-$$$ – lively Irish pub with a Texan twist offering hearty meals & craft ales, plus ample outdoor seating.
4000 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Gino’s Italian Restaurant $$-$$$- Italian food, which includes pizza, classic baked entrees, handmade pastas, chicken and seafood specialty dishes, tiramisu and more.
1701 South Mays St., Round Rock, TX - Jack Allen’s Kitchen $$-$$$- serving up southern comfort food with a Texas twist and warm hospitality to the Austin area. This restaurant has something for everyone: enchiladas, tacos, burgers, “chicken-fried anything,” seafood, pasta and steak!
2500 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Juarez Restaurant and Bakery $-$$ – family-run Mexican restaurant, which features breakfast tacos, enchiladas and tortas, as well as Mexican sweet bread (Pan Dulce)
1701 S Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Kenney Fort Pub $$-$$$ – British pub fare, including Fish and Chips with mushy peas and Bangers and Mash, as well as burgers and salads. Also offers a selection of beers, whiskey and craft cocktails.
3001 Joe Dimaggio Blvd., Ste. 1400, Round Rock, TX - Kerbey Lane $$ – food ingredients sourced from local partners and self-sustaining, independent farms. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Location includes patio.
2120 N Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Pinthouse Pizza $$-$$$ – a brewpub that offers a delicious and unique selection of award-winning craft beer and pizza in a warm and casual setting.
2800 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Razoo’s Cajun Cafe $$ – local chain with New Orleans flavor serving bayou-inspired fare in a festive setting.
201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Rock N Grill $$$ – a menu featuring classic Indian dishes in a casual setting with happy hour, lunch specials, & beer.
1702 N Mays St., Ste. A, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Saltgrass Steak House $$-$$$ – chain serving American food and steak.
2300 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Salt Traders Coastal Cooking $$-$$$ – seafood-centric restaurant with coastal inspired drinks. Salmon, shrimp, tuna, scallops, mussels and oysters are just a few of the delicious items on their menu.
2850 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Tarka Indian Kitchen $$ – local counter-serve chain dishing up Indian curries, vindaloos, and more in a contemporary setting.
201 University Oaks Blvd. #580, Round Rock, TX 78665 - Torchy’s Tacos $ – tacos, salads, and burritos. All made with responsibly source ingredients.
1500 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681
& 2150 E Palm Valley Blvd. #100, Round Rock, TX 78665 - Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar $$ – enjoy the fireplace, happy hour food and great cocktails.
2600 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78681
Solo Lunches & Dinners
Downtown
- Ghama Zone Korean Food $$$– traditional and modern Korean Cuisine.
118 East Main St. - Recuerdos $ – homestyle Tex-Mex plates, imported beer & frozen margaritas offered in basic, compact quarters. Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
109 W Main St.
Around town
- Hat Creek $-$$ – all-American eats plus beer, wine & shakes in a cool space. (counter-serve restaurant)
3700 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665 - Rosa’s Café and Tortilla Factory $$ – Boasting the attributes of most full-service, sit-down Mexican food restaurants, Rosa’s Cafe is unique in having an express drive-thru window to complement their authentic and colorful interior decor. This counter-serve restaurant is great for dining alone or in large groups. Stop by on Tuesdays to enjoy their Taco Tuesday Specials!
2111 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Velvet Taco $ – drive-thru or sit down; the menu includes tacos of every kind and sides. (drive-thru or counter-serve)
2131 N. I-35 Round Rock, Texas 78664 - Veracruz All Natural $- giving you authentic Mexican food, smoothies, and juices, including vegetarian and vegan options. They serve breakfast and lunch and are open daily 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2711 La Frontera Blvd., Ste. 320, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Zorba Greek Restaurant $$- casual lunch & dinner spot for gyros, feta salad & classic Greek dishes. (counter-serve restaurant)
2601 I-35 B-500, Round Rock, Texas 78664
Cool Treats & Sweets
Downtown
- 3 Star Candy Shop $-$$ – candy, ice cream, soda fountain drinks, fine chocolate and everything sweet.
113 E Main St. - Round Rock Donuts $ – Located just a few blocks from the library, Round Rock Donuts is a great place to grab a donut, kolache, muffin, cinnamon roll, or a cup of coffee. Open daily from: 4:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
106 W Liberty Ave.
Around town
- Amy’s Ice Cream $-$$ – The best ice cream lives in Texas. It all began with famous Mexican Vanilla ice cream. Now they are serving up over 350 constantly rotating flavors to kick off your next ice cream adventure.
2132 N Mays St., Ste. 880, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Andy’s Frozen Custard $ – Andy’s Frozen Custard is the largest frozen custard-only chain in the United States.
1700 E Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 800, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Best Scoops $ – discover deliciousness at Best Scoops. Imagine tasting creamy flavors made with love and handled with care.
402 W Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Cold Stone Creamery $ – ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes & more.
110 N I-35, Unit 135, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Juice Land $ – smoothies, juices, and healthy meals to-go.
2141 N I-35, Round Rock, TX 78664 - Kawaii’s Shaved Ice $ – shaved ice treats are offered in an array of flavors at this window-serve spot with outdoor seating.
113 N Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664 - Maggie Moo’s $ – ice cream store known for its wide range of mix-in ingredients, also offering cookies.
150 Sundance Pkwy. #500, Round Rock, TX 78681 - Pie Jacked $ – Their entire facility is free of wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, sesame, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish.
1105 S Mays St., Ste. 200, Round Rock, TX 78664
Bars
Downtown
- Brass Tap $$ – festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.
204 E Main St. - The Flats Round Rock Bar $-$$ – relax and have a beer while enjoying live music, a pinball game, Big Buck, Galaga, or just an old-fashioned Nintendo game.
205 North Mays St. - Long Branch Saloon $ – Old West–inspired watering hole featuring a large outdoor patio & regular live music.
107 W Main St. - Main Steet Bar $ – enjoy cocktails, live music, and karaoke.
101 E Main St. - The Rock Sports Bar and Grill $-$$ – with over a dozen screens, you can find a corner to watch just about any game available. In addition to being a sports bar, they offer a full menu of burgers, wings, and even salads for the more health-conscious folks out there.
114 E Main St. - Rockey’s Piano Bar $ – lively spot for signature cocktails & tap beers with piano & small band performances in funky digs.
111 W Main St.
Around town
- Applebee’s Grill and Bar $$ – full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
2700-A Parker Rd., Round Rock, TX 78681 - Tony C’s Pizza and Beer Garden $$-$$$ – Pizza and Italian American Food in a fast casual beer garden setting. (counter-serve restaurant)
3800 E Palm Valley Blvd. #140, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Koha Community Code of Conduct
From: https://koha-community.org/about/policy/code-of-conduct/
All delegates, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at any Koha event are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event.
The Quick Version
Koha event organisers are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organisers.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Violent threats, intimidation or personal insults directed against another person
- Verbal, graphic or written comments related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion
- Posting sexually explicit or violent material
- Stalking or following, including harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other presentations
- Inappropriate physical contact or sexual attention
- Posting (or threatening to post) other people’s personally identifying information
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
- Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop, then stop
The Less Quick Version
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, event organisers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. Event organisers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately. Event staff can be identified by a clearly marked “STAFF” badge, button or shirt.
Event staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too!
This code of conduct is borrowed, slightly modified, from the folks at Evergreen who borrowed it from the folks at GopherCon, who borrowed it from JSConf, with permission. A section is adapted from the OpenStack Summit Code of Conduct.