Dear Dripping Springs Community Library Members, |
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New Reading Log Software
Exciting News! Our library has upgraded from ReadSquared to Beanstack for tracking your reading. Simply create an account to start logging your books and earning prizes!
If you participated in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten on READsquared, we will help migrate your reading log to Beanstack. Please do the following:
- Create a new Beanstack account and sign up for the
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program.
- Email Ms. Olivia at childrenslibrarian@dscl.org with your name and the child's name, letting her know that you have created a Beanstack account and wish to migrate your child's
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading log into Beanstack.
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Now Hiring
Join Our Team! The library is seeking a Capital Campaign Manager to lead fundraising efforts for our growth and development. This role involves coordinating campaign activities, building relationships, and securing major gifts.
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FEATURED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS |
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Paper Circuit Valentines
February 11th | 4:30-5:30pm | Back Meeting Room
Create a special Valentine that lights up in this fun STEM craft!
1,000 Books Bonanza!
February 15th | 11:30am | Children's Area
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is getting a makeover! Join us after Family Storytime as we kick off the new and improved reading challenge. You’ll be able to sign up, take home some goodies, and learn more about this program for families with children under 5.
Family Crafternoon- No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags
February 25th | 4:30pm | Back Meeting Room
Bring an old t-shirt and upcycle it into a brand-new tote bag! No sewing skills necessary.
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RECURRING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS |
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Chess Group
February 10th | 4:30-6pm | Children's Area
All ages and abilities welcome. Come join the fun!
Homeschool Chess Club
February 12th and 26th | 1:30-3pm | Children's Area
Learn new strategies (or just the basics!) and play with your friends.
February 19th | 4-5:30pm | Back Meeting Room
Build with classic Lego bricks using your imagination.
Homeschool Lego Club
February 20th | 1:30-2:30pm | Back Meeting Room
It's Not Magic, It's Science!
February 21st | 4:15-4:45pm | Back Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on journey into the fun, weird, and downright magical world of science.
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Find Your Perfect Match
February 12th | 4:45-6pm | Front Meeting Room
Join others on the hunt and work together to find your perfect match. Help others find their perfect read, and they'll help you!
Darn Good Design
February 26th | 4:45-6pm | Front Meeting Room
Come learn from Cathy Richardson, a local graphic designer, as she discusses the importance of the arts, design, trends, and culture. There will be an interactive hands-on craft!
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Esports Gaming Club
February 10th and 24th | 5:15-6:45pm | Back Meeting Room
Take your passion to the next level with our Esports Club, where you’ll not only compete but grow!
Book Talk
February 14th | 4:30-5:30pm | Front Meeting Room
Discuss your favorite and least favorite reads with other book lovers.
Graphic Lit Lounge
February 21st | 4:30-5:30pm | Front Meeting Room
Celebrating webcomics, graphic memoirs, manga, and more!
Writer's Block
February 27th | 6-7:30pm | Zoom
Learn how to write and create unflattering characters that compel the reader to turn the page!
Dungeons and Dragons
Every Tuseday | 4:30-6:30pm | Front Meeting Room
Open to middle and high schoolers! Bring your own 1st level character or create one during the session. |
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FEATURED ADULT PROGRAMS
Paper Quilling Card Workshop
February 6th | 2-4pm | Back Meeting Room
Create your own Valentine's Day cards and discover the art of paper quilling and craft stunning in this hands-on workshop!
Sumi-E Black Ink Painting
February 12th | 2-3pm | Back Meeting Room
Join this class to learn easy Sumi-e brush strokes to create a black-and-white landscape painting.
Landscaping for the Zombie Apocolypse
February 20th | 12-1pm | Zoom
Join a medicinal plant expert as he teaches you how to replace your non-functional landscaping with 10 plants that will survive anything!
Painting with Acrylics
February 21st | 12-3pm | Back Meeting Room |
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RECURRING ADULT PROGRAMS
L.I.F.T.
February 7th | 12:30-2pm | Front Meeting Room
1-on-1 Technology Troubleshooting for Seniors
February 12th | 1-3pm | Front Meeting Room
These 30-minute appointments are on a first come first serve basis.
Traditional Yoga
February 13th and 28th | 12:30-1:30pm | Back Meeting Room
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
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FEBRUARY BOOK CLUBS
Adult Book Clubs:
Non-Fiction Addiction - February's read:
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder
February 6th | 6-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room | Zoom + In-Person
Charlotte's Book Club - February's read:
The Last Bookshop in London
February 13th | 6-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room | Zoom + In-Person
Teen Book Clubs:
Pages Through the Ages - February's read:
Hired Girl
February 27th | 6:30-7:30pm | Back Meeting Room
Children's Book Clubs:
The Reading Crew - February's read:
Elf Dog and Owl Head
February 12th | 4:45-5:45pm | Back Meeting Room | In-Person
My First Book Club - February's read:
The Very Far North
February 18th | 5-6pm | Back Meeting Room | In-Person |
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Pouring Over Books
February 23rd | 3-6pm | Prospect House
The Friends will host their 14th Annual Pouring Over Books fundraiser at The Prospect House in Dripping Springs. This event will include a discussion and book signing with acclaimed Texas author Lynda Rutledge, author of bestselling book
West With Giraffes. Live music provided by Jerry Kirk, as well as an online auction and door prizes!
Guests will be offered complimentary fine wines, craft beers and premium teas, as well as delicious bites.
The event runs from 3PM to 6PM. The silent auction ends at 5:00PM so winning bidders can collect their prizes at the event. Join us for this joyful event to benefit our community library!
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Sincerely,
Dripping Springs Community Library Staff |
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