Summer Was One for the Books! Watch the highlights video.
Hello Neighbors,
 
August was another busy and exciting month at the library. We completed our annual inventory in record time, allowing the library to reopen to the public sooner than anticipated. This important annual process helps keep our collection organized and our records accurate, supporting our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality service to our patrons.
 
Perhaps the most exciting highlight of the month was our first-ever 'A Book Affair' event. This Hill Country-inspired evening brought our community together for a night of celebration, food, fun, and reflection as we celebrated 40 years of the library. The event also raised critical funds to support the library’s future. We are incredibly grateful to our committee members, storytellers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, vendors, Friends of the Library, and everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. , "A Book Affair" hosted 200 guest, raised more than $98,000 and engaged over 500 new donors! Thank you to our generous community!
 
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member who doesn’t have a library card yet, encourage them to sign up and discover all the resources, programs, and opportunities their library has to offer.
 
Happy Reading! 
 
Mindy Laird
Executive Director
Book Clubs This Fall
Get ready for Youth Fall Book Clubs - coming September!

First Chapter Book Club

Ages 7-10

September 14th 4:30 pm

 

The Reading Crew

Ages 9-13

September 9th at 4:45 pm

 

Graphic Novel Book Club 

Ages 7-10

September 30th 4:15pm

 

Bilingual Book Club

Ages 7-10

Every Thursday at 4:45 pm

Book Clubs for Adults and Teens
Adults: Charlotte's Book Club

September 10th 6:00-7:30

In person and via zoom

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

 

Teen: YA Readers Bookclub

September 24th 6:00-7:30

In person 

Young World by Soman Chainani 

New Arrivals
August Featured Programs
Library on Wheels

This summer, our Library on Wheels made 38 stops, welcomed 1,086 visitors, and circulated 861 books! From neighborhoods and senior centers to schools and community events, we’re bringing books, technology, and free library resources directly to our community—and we’re just getting started!

  • Browse and check out books from our ever-changing mobile collection.
  • Pick up holds you've reserved from our main library.
  • Sign up for a library card or learn about library services.
  • Shop library merchandise, including T-shirts and mugs.
  • Explore our Mini Seed Library and take home seeds for your garden.
  • See our 3D printer in action and learn about the technology available through the library.
Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library recently sponsored the 'Blind Date With a Book' activity at the 'Book Affair' event held on August 15th. It was a huge hit!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event so much fun.

 

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Friend's Events:
  • Caliterra Book Sale on October 24th! Browse a wonderful selection of gently used books, discover new favorites, and support the Friends. 
  • Be on the lookout for the Friends of the Library's new website, launching ahead of our annual Friendship Drive, which runs from October 1 through October 31. The new site will make it easier to learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the library.

  Interested in becoming a Friend? Pease go to our website to learn about membership and volunteer opportunities.

 www.fodscl.org.

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