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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May 2023 Letter from our Director!
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Greetings!
May is a busy time for those who have end of school year activities. DSCL staff are busy too and have been working tirelessly on summer programming which is June 1 – July 28. Our summer calendar of events is now available in print when you visit, or as always at www.dscl.org/event-calendar/ There is something for everyone, so make a list of programs you want to attend and be certain to register through the website calendar. Also, this month is FINE FORGIVENESS from the 8th – 27th. All fines will be forgiven and book replacement totals, which include the $5.00 processing fee, will be cut in half! Take advantage during this three-week period. Take care and keep reading and listening!
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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Join us this month as we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. If you know someone who was lost in the line of duty, please write down their name and service branch so we may add it to our board. Let us, as a community, honor and remember them and their service, this month for Memorial Day.
May 16th – May 31st
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TEEN VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
THIS SUMMER!
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The library is getting ready for Summer Reading. We will need teen volunteers be Teen Reading Buddies and to assist with summer programs and events.
If you are interested in being a Teen Reading Buddy, please submit your volunteer application to us by May 12th. Reading Buddies takes place every Monday in June and July. There is a mandatory orientation session for all Reading Buddies on May 31st.
If you are interested in assist with summer program and events, please submit your volunteer application to us by May 19th. We are setting the schedule now and will be signing up volunteers on a first come first served basis. So the sooner you apply, the more likely you will be able to sign up for a volunteer shift.
You can stop by the library to pick up an application, or go online to https://www.dscl.org/faqs/teen-volunteers/ and fill out the application. Remember, teen volunteers MUST BE 14 years of age or older.
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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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I love you to the moon and back… To space and back… I love you to infinity and beyond!
Okay, we can all agree that we love our moms. Now let’s show our mothers some love this Mother’s Day season by writing down something we love about them and adding it to the “I Love you because:” board (located at the Library). You can also take a guess at just how many planets are in this jar of hearts (also at the Library). If you guess right, you might be able to win your mom her very own Fire HD8.
May 2nd - May 13th
*If you or a family member have already won a Fire HD8 (or Kindle Fire) from the Library, you will not be eligible to win this prize.
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Teen Scene: Books to the Big Screen
Friday, May 26th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This month, join us in our reading of the book
Holes by Louis Sachar! 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
May:
Holes by Louis Sachar
June:
Maze
Runner by James Dashner
July:
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
August: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
September: The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke
October: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
November: Thanksgiving Break
December: Christmas Break
In-Person
REGISTER
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Chair Exercise
Mondays
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Qigong
Mondays
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom and In-Person
REGISTER
*Now available with an In-Person option. Register for your preference!
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Monday Meditation
Mondays
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Both Zoom and In-Person
REGISTER
*There is now one Meditation class for all levels
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Non-Fiction Addiction
Thursday, May 4th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Charlotte's Book Club
Thursday, May 11th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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In the Garden:
Texas Superstar
Thursday, May 18th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
In-Person
REGISTER
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Writer's Block:
How to Pump Up Your Story to Avoid the Slush Pile
Thursday, May 25th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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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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Asian Plant Decor
Friday, May 5th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Travis Audubon Society: Marvels of Migration
Wednesday, May 10th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Wordplay: Writing on the Lighter Side (Ages 18+
Friday, May 26th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Via Zoom
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Medicare 101
Saturday, May 27th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Person
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Live Music: Jazz with Lonnie and the Mixers
Wednesday, May 31st
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person
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Art Together: Happy Watercolors
Wednesday, May 31st
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Homeschool Enrichment Class:
Hands on Science!
*All students, ages 7-18, (homeschool or not) are welcome to register and attend!
*Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent for assistance.
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Homeschool Crochet Class
CANCELED for May, June and July.
Will return in August. See you then!
*All students, ages 6-18, (homeschool or not) are welcome to register and attend! |
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Parent-Child Monthly Book Club
The
Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats
A monthly meeting for the discussion of historical fiction books of interest to Ages 10 and older and their adults. After registering to attend, ask for your book in the Children’s Room.
June:
The Great and Only Barnum by Candace Fleming
July:
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
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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!
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Legos @ the Library
Wednesday, May 17th
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tubs of traditional Lego bricks are waiting
for you at the Library.
Join in on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
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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Mysterious May?
Checkout a Wrapped Book – Read – Share a Comment – Enter to Win a KIDS HD8 Tablet
May is Mystery Book Month and what better time to check out one of our unknown books of mystery. You will find the wrapped books atop the center display in children's. Let the short informational hint on each hidden book be your guide for checkout.
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Sensory Play Experiences for Toddlers
Now even toddlers can experience the excitement of sensory play—with super-safe, extra-chunky washable materials made especially for them! There are three individual bins for adults to share with their toddlers, all filled with springy spirals, bumpy stars or squishy balls. All have unique textures to inspire hands-on, tactile exploration.
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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
May 2nd or 3rd - Round & Round
May 9th or 10th - Clap Hands for Mommy
May 16th or 17th - Frogs Jump!
May 23th or 24th - Butterfly Time
May 30th or 31st - Planes Zoom!
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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
May 4th - Pretty Flowers
May 11th - Hurrah for Moms!
May 18th - The Moon, the Stars and Planets
May 25th - Pet Parade
(bring pic of pet or plushie of a pet you want)
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
May 5th - Cinco de Mayo and Counting
May 12th - Buzz, Buzz Goes the Fly
May 19th - Day of Mama’s
May 26th - Mer-May? Or is it Mermaid?
In-Person
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"Snowbird" Story Time
with Sharon Davis
Snowbird, Sharon Davis, is a 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
May 5th - Pete’s a Pizza!
Create a Mosaic Pizza
May 12th - Excuse Me, That’s My Book
Make a Book Today!
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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