501 Sportsplex Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
512.858.7825
M-W 9:00am-7:00pm
Th 9:00am-8:00pm
F 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
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The Library Will be Closed April 8th
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Due to the great volume of visitors and vehicles expected in the area and for the staff to enjoy this once in a lifetime event, the Dripping Springs Community Library will be closed (going dark) on April 8. |
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Support the Dripping Springs Community Library on Library Giving Day - April 3rd
Celebrated nationwide, Library Giving Day is dedicated to supporting local libraries and the invaluable resources they provide to communities. This year, your donation is even more crucial as all funds raised will go toward the construction of our new Dripping Springs Community Library!
We are NOT a city or county funded library! Our community library is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity and support of its residents. Together, Dripping Springs will make this vision of a new library a reality.
On April 3rd, please:
- Donate here.
- Shop and dine at local businesses that are generously donating a portion of their proceeds from April 3rd.
See the full list of partners here.
- Spread the word on social media. @DSBeyondBooks #LibraryGivingDay
H-E-B will generously match donations up to $50,000 on Library Giving Day!
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We understand that sometimes book pages can be torn or can come unglued from the binding, it happens! If you notice this on a book you are reading, please notify staff when returning your ultra-loved book and just point out the errors/damages to the front desk staff upon the return of the book. No need to be ashamed! It happens to the all of us and some books are just ready for a good repair.
From here, staff will hand it off to our well trained volunteers to tape, glue, and mend, where need be, with our special/specific book fixing materials. Once the item has been repaired, we will be sure to get it right back on the shelf for the next person to love.
Thank you for fighting the temptation to tape and for helping us keep these books on the shelves! |
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Take a look at our new arrivals for Adults, Young Adults, and Children under Booklists in the What's Hot section of the Library Catalog.
Check out the new additions to our Overdrive (Libby App) Collection here.
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The Library has a vast number of helpful and unique online resources like LinkedIn Learning, hoopla, Libby, kanopy, and Pronunciator.
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ECLIPSE 2024 EVENTS AT DSCL!
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Join us for our last Eclipse program, Eclipse Snack 'n' Craft. To attend, please register.
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Minors (children ages 17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult to programs that occur outside of the Library's normal operating hours. |
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Master Gardeners on the Porch
Every Thursday from 3:00-6:00 PM - on the porch or in the foyer
Join us on the porch for all of your gardening questions!
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Teen Reading Buddies Needed this Summer!
The library is now accepting volunteer applications for Teen Reading Buddies. Reading buddies are paired with their little buddy for a 30-minute reading encouragement session. This is not tutoring, but time for the teen to share their love of reading with their 1-3 grade little buddy. The reading buddy program is every Monday in June and July, so we ask that teens can commit to their assigned shifts.
If you are interested in this summer volunteer opportunity, please stop by the library to pick up a volunteer application or go to our website and fill the application out online. If you have any questions, please email our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@dscl.org.
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This Month at the Library
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Live Music: Jazz with Lonnie and the Mixers
Wednesday, April 3rd
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
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For Better, For Verse: "Drippin' Springs to Life" with the Hill Country Poets
Wednesday, April 10th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
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The Travis Audubon Society: Bird Migration in Central Texas
Wednesday, April 17th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom
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Write On! A Writing Workshop with d. Ellis Phelps
Friday, April 19th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Zoom
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Art Together: Happy Watercolors!
A Watercolor Painting Workshop
Wednesday, April 24th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In-Person
*Ages 18+
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Painting with Acrylics
Thursday, April 25th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
In-Person
*Ages 18+ |
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Chair Yoga
Mondays
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom and In-Person
*Cancelled on April 8th |
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Qigong
Mondays
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom and In-Person
*Cancelled on April 8th and 22nd
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Mah-Jongg
Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In-Person
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Knit One, read Too!
1st and 3rd Wednesday
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
In-Person
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In the Garden
Tuesday, April 16th
5:00 - 6:30 PM
In-Person
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L.I.F.T. Channel Stress into Strength
Thursday, April 18th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
In-Person
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Writer's Block: Humor in Writing
Thursday, April 25th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Zoom and In-Person
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Teen and Adult Book Clubs
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Non-Fiction Addiction
Thursday, April 4th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Both Zoom and In-Person
Adult
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Charlotte's Book Club
Thursday, April 11th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Both Zoom and In-Person
Adult
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Pages Through The Ages: A Historical Fiction Book Club for Parents and Teens (13+)
Thursday, April 25th
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In-Person
Teen
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Teen Scene: Books to the
Big Screen
Friday, April 26th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In-Person
Teen |
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FAMILY AND CHILDREN PROGRAMS |
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Poet-Tree
Write an original poem (or your favorite one by someone else) and hang it on the tree in the children’s area to celebrate National Poetry Month!
This program will run all month long!
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Calling All Little Reading Buddies!
The DSCL Summer Reading Buddy Program pairs young readers who are going into first and second grade with teen library volunteers or library staff for a half hour of reading encouragement and activities.
For more information and to register
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This Month at the Library
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Eclipse Snack 'n' Craft
Thursday, April 4th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In-Person
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Writing Workshop with Lady Lisa:
Rainy Day Stories
Thursday, April 11th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
In-Person
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The Buzz About Bees, Presented by Kim Lehman
Friday, April 12th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
In-Person |
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Bilingual Story Time for
Lone Star Dia
Tuesday, April 30th
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
In-Person
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Chess Group at the Library
Cancelled this month.
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Legos at the Library
Wednesday, April 17th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
In-Person
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Homeschool Crochet
Friday, April 19th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In-Person
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It's Not Magic... It's Science - Carbon Dioxide
Friday, April 19th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In-Person
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Family and Children Book Clubs
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Wednesday, April 10th
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
In-Person
Grades 3-7
*Register in advance to receive a free copy of the book.
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My 1st Book Club
Tuesday, April 16th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
In-Person
*Register in advance to receive a free copy of the book.
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*Online Registration is needed for all story times and children’s programs!
We are excited to see story time attendance growing and have added times to accommodate. Crafts and extra activities are part of the fun. We need your help to assure that we have enough supplies for everyone. Registering for the specific time you will be attending, and even canceling registration, if you are unable to attend, would be so helpful!
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Toddler Storytime with Ms. Olivia
Come play, sing, and listen to stories alongside other toddlers and their grown-ups during this fun and fast-moving story time. Optional activities are available afterward.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
For Ages 3 and Younger
In-Person
April 2nd or 3rd -Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
April 9th or 10th - Say Hello
April 16th or 17th - Super Truck
April 23rd or 24th - Hooray for Hat!
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Lil' Bookworms with
Sara Leisure
Ages 3-6 are invited to join Sara weekly for stories and wonderfully interactive fun. An optional craft or activity time is available after story time.
Every Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
For Ages 3 and Older
In-Person
April 4th - You Must Bring a Hat
April 11th - There's a Unicorn in Your Book
April 18th - Punk Farm
April 25th - Invisible String Backpack
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Friday Discovery Time with Lady Lisa
Discovery times are always filled with great books and stories, fun songs and movement. An optional craft or activity time is available after story time.
Every Friday
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
For Ages 3 and Older
In-Person
April 5th - The Dark
April 12th - April Showers
April 19th - Flights of Fancy
April 26th - Superheroes
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The board of the Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library want to pour out gratitude to all who attended and who helped make our 2024 Pouring Over Books a great success. The turnout was bigger than ever, and the donations soared!
We will be able to donate funds to support library programming as well as add to the Beyond Books, Building Community fund!
Thanks to Prospect House and Solaro wine and the many local businesses that donated services and goodies for the silent auction. Our featured author Mark Pryor was entertaining, and he sold out of books. Jerry Kirk kept us toe tapping. Special appreciation to our board for making this a great afternoon, Brian Hale, Nicole Newlan, Maria Kohout, Arvind Amin, Debbie Milner, Gogi Hale, Natalie Mahany, Pat Foster and Dorrie Flores. We have board openings and welcome inquires at info@fodscl.org. Keep on reading!
Martha Brown
President
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Dripping Springs Lions Club
Recycle for Sight
The local Lions Club has a collection box in our foyer. Give the gift of sight to a child in need by donating your no longer used glasses or sunglasses. They are also have collection boxes at South Star and Prosperity Banks. Thank you, community, for continuing to give!
Learn more about this program here. |
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Dripping Springs
Helping Hands
DSCL is collecting unexpired, nonperishable food in a bin on the porch for Helping Hands. Helping Hands distributes food to the community who are in need. Please check their website for updates or call 512.820.0476 for information on pantry food distribution guidelines.
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