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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March 2023 Letter from our Director!
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Greetings!
We hope you will celebrate Women’s History month with us by participating in our The WASP Story (Women Airforce Service Pilots): The Fly Girls of World War II Zoom program presented by the Bob Bullock History Museum. I also want to remind you that we have added Kanopy to our eOfferings. Adults cardholders have two circulations/month. Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 titles, including award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, and classic films. Finally, take a look at pronunciator, our new language learning program. It offers 164 languages and includes instruction on ELL and American Sign Language. Be sure to contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Marcia Atilano, Library Director
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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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Virtual and Live Programs
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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 Scene: Books to the Big Screen
Friday, March 24th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This month, join us in our reading of the book
The Princess Bride by William Goldman! And for an added bonus, watch the movie that was inspired by the book!
Teen Scene is an ongoing, monthly book club for teens 13 and older. Register, read the book, watch the movie, then come to book club to discuss!
One copy of the book per family is provided, ask for your book in the children’s room! Digital books may also be available. The library has a DVD available for checkout.
*All students, ages 13-18, (homeschool or not) are welcome to register and attend!
Book Lineup
March:
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
April:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
May:
Holes by Louis Sachar
In-Person
REGISTER
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Chair Exercise
Mondays
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Both Zoom and In-Person
REGISTER
*Chair Exercise on March 20th and March 27th is Canceled
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Qigong
Mondays
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Monday Meditation
Mondays
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Both Zoom and In-Person
REGISTER
*There is now one Medititaion class for all levels
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Non-Fiction Addiction
Thursday, March 2nd
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
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Charlotte's Book Club
Thursday, March 9th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
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Writers Block: Breaking Through Writer's Block
Thursday, March 23rd
In-Person and Zoom
REGISTER
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Mah Jongg
Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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This Month at the Library
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Live Music: Jazz with Lonnie & the Mixers
Wednesday, March 15th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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ADULT ONLY
Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, March 25th
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Looking for 2 more players!
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Art Together: Happy Watercolors!
Wednesday, March 22nd
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In-Person
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Wordplay: Writing on the Lighter Side (Ages 18+)
Friday, March 24th
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The WASP Story (Women Airforce Service Pilots): The Fly Girls of World War II
Friday, March 17th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Via Zoom
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Medicare 101
Saturday, March 25th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Person
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Plants in Space!
with Mark Vorderbruggen
Wednesday, March 29th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Via Zoom
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Homeschool Enrichment Class:
Sculpting with Clay
*All students, ages 6-18, (homeschool or not) are welcome to register and attend!
*Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent for assistance.
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Homeschool Crochet Class
*All students, ages 6-18, (homeschool or not) are welcome to register and attend!
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Parent-Child Monthly Book Club
Parent-Child Book Club will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Join us and discuss Historical Fiction.
Register online and request a free copy of this month's book.
March:
Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
April:
The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep: Voices From the Donner Party by Allan Wolf
May:
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats
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Library Chess Group
All abilities and ages are invited to join the group to learn and play. Volunteers Brent Toups and Colton Inglish will be on hand to guide your journey into the ancient game of chess!
In-Person
REGISTER
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Legos @ the Library
Wednesday, March 15th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come and build using your wonderful imaginations instead of written directions. Name your special creation and display it in the library for a week!
In-Person
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Spring Break 3-D Pen Creations with Miss Julieta
Saturday, March 18th
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn about 3D pens and create a unique beginner project to take home. A 3D pen is the handheld cousin of a 3D printer. You feed strands of hard plastic (called filament) into the pen, and the pen melts the filament and extrudes it out of the tip as a string of gooey plastic. You then create using the pen and gooey stuff.
The pens get quite hot and safety rules must be followed. You must register online for a spot!
In-Person
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Movie Triple Feature
for You & the Younger Kids!
Thursday, March 30th
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Watch one, two, or all three movies made from books by author illustrator William Steig. Weston Woods Studios uses “iconography” to turn picture books into movies complete with motion, sound, music and the book’s original artwork and words.
Enjoy “Pete’s a Pizza and More” before making your afternoon school pick-ups! Snacks and water provided or bring your own snacks. If you wish, bring a blanket for floor comfort instead of chairs.
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March is Women's History Month
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Special Book Displays in Children's
Watch for books on display during March that were written or illustrated by women.
Don’t miss the books created by Texas Women, several from our area!
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March 31st - 10:30am
Local author Candy Wellins visits to share her newest picture book, Mabel’s Topsy-Turvy Homes
Mabel feels “topsy turvy” about her new life situation as she now moves between two homes. Being responsible for a visiting class pet helps her begin to adjust to her new situation. Candy will read and visit with the kids. Miss Julieta has an interesting activity planned to follow story time. |
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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! Registration helps us with planning. We appreciate your support in this way!
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Mother Goose on the Loose
with Ms. Marie
All caregivers are invited to take an active part in this story time filled with music, activities and of course, stories! Enjoy interacting with your little one as we move quickly from one segment to another. An optional craft or activity time is available after story time.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
For Ages 3 and Younger
March 1st - Clothesline Jobs?
March 7th or 8th - Hello, Goodbye
March 14th or 15th - Colorful Days!
March 21st or 22nd - Baa, Baa Said the Sheep
March 28th or 29th - Spring Garden
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Lil' Bookworms with
Sarah Leisure
Ages 3-6 are invited to join Sarah 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
March 2nd - Rock with the Acoustic Rooster
March 9th - I See a Circus
March 16th - Balloons
March 23rd- What Did the Ladybug Hear
March 30th - Horsefly and Honeybee
In-Person
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Friday Discovery Time with
Miss Julieta
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
March 3rd - Robotics! Meet the author and illustrator as they share the book recently published by the DSHS Robotics team. A STEM craft will complete story time
March 10th - She Shoots, She Scores!
March 17th - Luck of the Irish
March 24th - First Flowers for Spring
March 31st - Story time with local author Candy Wellins and her book,
Mabel's Topsy-Turvy Homes
In-Person
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"Snowbird" Story Time
with Sharon Davis
Introducing our Snowbird, Sharon Davis! She is a new library volunteer who winters in Dripping Springs and returns to Montana in May. Snowbird Story Time is an alternate time for ages 3 and older who cannot attend morning story times. An optional craft or activity time is available after story time.
Every Friday 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
For Ages 3 and Older
March 3rd - Queen of the World
March 10th - Tractors on the Farm
March 17th - When Spring Comes
March 24th - 500 Hats and Dr. Seuss
March 31st - Chicken Little
In-Person
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Greetings Friends,
The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library have been a devoted group of volunteers for 35 years with the sole mission to raise funds for our library. Today, the Friends continue to expand its community events, raise money, and volunteer for the library. As we look to the future and the growing needs of our community, we invite you to join the Friends to ensure the library's vitality and relevance.
Did you know that your membership is a direct financial support of the library? New or renewed memberships put your money where your literary heart is, the Dripping Springs Community Library. Please invest in the future of your library and join or renew your Friends membership at http://fodscl.org/join/.
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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 contining to give!
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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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