Don’t miss out on our fun fall events—perfect for all ages!
Dear Dripping Springs Community Library Members,

Highlighted Event:

Trunk or Treat + Kidtrepreneur Fair

 
October 26th | 1-3pm | DSCL Parking Lot
 

Come join us for a Trunk or Treat! No registration is required—just drop by anytime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Enjoy and learn more about local businesses hosting the Trunk or Treat, explore our Entrepreneur Fair hosted by kids and their creations, and don’t miss our special spooky storytime with Ms. Olivia! Storytime will be at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Choose the time that works best for you!

 

If you're interested in having a booth at the Kidtrepreneur Fair or learning more about what this entails, please click the button below. Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

Due to the location of the event, all parking will be in the Dripping Springs High School Parking Lot near Sportsplex Drive.
FEATURED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Fat Bear Week

October 2nd-8th

 

The bears of Katmai National Park in Alaska are fishing for salmon so they can get ready for winter – stop by the library to watch the livestream, play Bear Bingo, and check out some books about bears!

 

Paper Bag Lanterns & Pumpkin Playdough

October 8th | 4:30-5:30pm | Back Meeting Room 

 

Join The Therapy Xploriment for a fun fall craft and bring home some pumpkin playdough! For ages 2-12 (younger attendees will need an adult to help with the craft).

 

Baba Yaga & Vasilisa

October 22nd | 4:30-5:15pm | Children's Area

 

Storyteller Maggie Goodman joins us for a supernatural Russian folktale, just in time for Halloween!

 

Make a Monster

October 29th | 4:30-5:30pm | Back Meeting Room

 

Can you make the ugliest, scariest, or goofiest monster for Halloween? Come craft with us! Recommended for ages 5+
RECURRING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
 
 
Chess Group
October 14th | 4:30-6pm | Children's Area  
 
All ages and abilities welcome. Come join the fun! 
 
School Age Research Help
October 8th and 22nd | 2-4pm | Children's Area 

 

Learn how to use the library to do research and get personalized help with any research project you are currently working on.

 

Legos at the Library 
October 16th | 4-5:30pm | Back Meeting Room   
 
Build with classic Lego bricks using your imagination. 
 
It's Not Magic, It's Science!
October 25th | 4:15-4:45pm | Back Meeting Room 

 

Join us for a hands-on journey into the fun, weird, and downright magical world of science. This month: Boo Bubbles!
FEATURED TEEN PROGRAMS
 
Young Adult Advisory Board Interest Meeting
October 16th | 5:30-6:30pm | Front Meeting Room
 

The Young Adult Advisory Board is an opportunity for high school students to help create and shape library programs and promotions tailored specifically for young adults. Come and learn about this new volunteer opportunity!

 
Bullet Point Journal Creation
October 23rd | 4:45-6pm | Front Meeting Room
 
Learn how to create your cover and then finish it all by putting together your very own journal.
RECURRING TEEN PROGRAMS
Open Table Dungeons and Dragons
Every Tuesday | 4:30-6:30pm | Front Meeting Room 
 
Bring your own 1st level character or create one during the session.
 
Book Talk
October 3rd (Reader's Edition) and 17th (Writer's Edition) | 4:30-5:30pm | Front Meeting Room
 
Discuss your favorite and least favorite reads with other book lovers, or join other writer’s in an open space to discuss your works and get feedback and ideas.
 
Manga Night 
October 10th | 4:30-5:30pm | Front Meeting Room
 
Love Manga or want to get into Manga and don’t know where to start? Stop by! 
 
Poetry Night
October 24th | 4:30-5:30pm | Front Meeting Room
 
Share your work or listen!
 
 
 
 FEATURED ADULT PROGRAMS
 
Technology Troubleshooting for Seniors
October 9th | 1-3pm | Front Meeting Room
 
Senior Tech Pal is a group of volunteers from different tech companies, and they are here to offer their free services for you! This is a first come first serve 1-on-1 visit. You will be assigned the first available 30 minute slot during 1-3pm once you sign-in at the front desk.
 
Mini Succulent Crafting with Pumpkins
October 24th | 12-1pm | Back Meeting Room
 

Come make your own mini succulent pumpkin craft with Rooted Treasure Succulents!
RECURRING ADULT PROGRAMS
 

Poetry Reading with the Hill Country Poets

October 11th | 1-2pm | Back Meeting Room

 

Join the Hill Country Poets to share or listen to participants' poems and other forms of verse!  

 

L.I.F.T. Adapting to Changes

October 17th | 6-7:30pm | Front meeting Room 

 

These free workshops explore a wide variety of topics in a warm, open, and casual format that is meant to facilitate honest discussion about some of the most important issues that can affect our lives.

 

Writer's Block

October 24th | 6-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room

 

Join author, Leslie Tourish, and learn how to build the villain your readers will love to hate.

 

Chair Yoga

Every Monday | 9-10am | Back Meeting Room and Zoom

 

Qigong

Every Monday | 1-2pm | Back Meeting Room and Zoom

 

Mah-Jongg

Every Tuesday | 1-4pm | Back Meeting Room
OCTOBER BOOK CLUBS
 
Adult Book Clubs:
Non-Fiction Addiction - October's read: Man's Search for Meaning & November's read: Columbus: The Four Voyages
October 3rd | 6-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room | Zoom + In-Person 
Charlotte's Book Club - October's read: Weyward & November's read : The Dutch House
October 10th | 6-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room | Zoom + In-Person
 
Teen Book Clubs:
Pages Through the Ages - October's read: We Dream of Space
October 24th | 6:30-7:30pm | Front Meeting Room | In-Person
Teen Scene - September's read:  The House with a Clock in its Walls
October 25th | 1-2pm | Back Meeting Room | In-Person
 
Children's Book Clubs:
Reading Crew - October's read:  Hamster Magic
October 9th | 4:45-5:45pm | Back Meeting Room | In-Person
My First Book Club - October's read:  Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive!
October 21st | 5-6pm | Back Meeting Room | In-Person
BEYOND BOOKS CAMPAIGN + FODSCL UPDATES

Beyond Books Campaign Books, Brews & Goats

November 9th | 11am-5pm | Jester King Brewery

 

Join us to hear from local adult and children's authors, participate in the Weekly Drip Book Swap, and support the library!

 
Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library Book Sale
October 19th | 9-3pm | Caliterra Neighborhood Clubhouse
 
Support your local library and find some great books, bags, and DVD's!
Sincerely,
 
Dripping Springs Community Library Staff
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