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501 Sportsplex Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Hours:
- 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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Greetings!
From our perspective, our summer reading/programming was a great success! You attended our outside programs and those on Zoom. You are browsing/checking out your library materials in person, and we are excited to see you here! A few months ago, I told the staff that we would probably open in September for in-house programs. Although, at the moment, that is still the plan, I am watching the COVID variant cases and what our local and state authorities are recommending to keep us safe. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding if anything changes at the last minute. As always, we will make note of changes on our website, social media, our eNewsletter, and in some cases by email.
Do you use our eMagazines? Currently, through your DSCL account created on the Flipster app, you have full-image, turn-page access to:
Architectural Digest, Internet Genealogy, Texas Highways, Texas Parks & Wildlife, The Week, Clean Eating, Country Living, Discover, The Family Handyman, Food Network Magazine, Golf Magazine, Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, In Touch Weekly, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Macworld, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, National Geographic, OK!, PCWorld, Prevention, Reader’s Digest, Rolling Stone, Star (U.S. Edition), Taste of Home, Us Weekly, Vanity Fair, Wired, Woman’s Day, Woman’s World.
What, if any, magazines would you read digitally on an ongoing basis? Please email me (director@dscl.org) to let me know a title. I will not promise to add it to our subscription list, but I will promise to consider your suggestion seriously. I appreciate your help!
Keep reading and take care! Marcia Atilano, Library Director
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DSCL is taking book donations, and we ask that you limit them to two medium boxes. With few exceptions, most donated books are placed into our ongoing book sale, which benefits DSCL. For more information please see our Donation guidelines.
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New eTitles
We have added new eTitles for Children, Teens, and Adults in OverDrive. Listen to or read them through the Libby app by OverDrive!
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Virtual Programs and All Live Outdoor Programs
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Minors (children age 17 and under) need to 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 3-6 PM- Outside Porch
Join us on the porch for all of your gardening questions!
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League of Women Voters: Voter Registration Table
Every Tuesday starting August 3rd, 3:30-6:30 PM- Outside Porch
The League of Women Voters Hays County, a nonpartisan group, will host a weekly Voter Registration and Services Table on the Library Porch during August. League members will be available to register voters and answer...more.
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Exercise & Wellness Classes
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Non-Fiction Addiction
Thursday, July 1st, 6:00 PM- via Zoom
Sam Houston and the Alamo by Brian Kilmeade...more.
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Charlotte's Book Club
Thursday, July 8th, 6:00 PM- via Zoom
Discussing
The Guest List by Lucy Foley...more. |
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The Writer's Block:
Brainstorming BeforeYou Write
Every Fourth Thursday of the month at 6 PM- via Zoom
At this month’s meeting join three amazing authors, each with unique writing styles and backgrounds, to learn the first step in writing a story… brainstorming an idea... more.
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In the Garden: DIY Garden Planning
Thursday, August 19th, 6:00-7:00 PM- via Zoom
Melissa Tyree, will teach you how to develop your own personal garden design plan to save time and money when creating the yard of your dreams...more. |
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Outdoor Movie: Spider-Man Homecoming
Friday, August 13th, 8:30-11:00p- Back Parking Lot
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a movie in our back parking lot! Snacks and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own...more.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Wild Edible Plants of Dripping Springs
Friday, August 6th, 12:00-1:00 PM Zoom
Friday, August 6th, 1:30-2:30 PM Live
Join Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen in a presentation online via ZOOM for a discussion on the wild edible plants of Dripping springs. Mark will also be doing a separate live walkabout on the library grounds to identify...more. |
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Bat Habits and Habitats
Wednesday, August 5:30-6:30 PM- via Zoom
Where do bats live? What do they eat and why are they important to the environment?
Nyta Brown has been the superintendent of Old Tunnel State Park between...more.
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Raw Local Honey: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Tuesday, August 31st, 5:30-6:30 PM- via Zoom
"Raw local honey from organically managed hives: what is it, and why does it matter?"
Presented by Nathalie B. from the Hays County Beekeepers Association...more.
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Hands On Wire Art: Make Your Own Copper Wire Trees
Wednesday, August 11th, 3:00-4:15 PM- Outdoor
Instructor Rowdy Ballard will teach how to create trees using copper wire...more.
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Poem Speak: Silence and Sound
Wednesday, August 4th, 1:00-3:00 PM- via Zoom
Join poet d. ellis phelps for two poetry-writing workshops: In each, attendees will explore writing samples from published works; be introduced to and discuss the use of poetic devices; write, using facilitator provided prompts and receive facilitator and peer-given feedback on the writing. Poem Speak: Silence and Sound; How do poems speak? How are they different from ordinary language? It's all about caesura, rhythm...more.
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Live Music: Jazz
Wednesday, August 11th, 5:00-6:00 PM- Front Porch
Lonnie Atkinson, singer-songwriter, has played with Tanya Tucker, David Allan Coe, Marcia Ball, and many others. It's been said that he's one of the best pickers out there. Lonnie was...more.
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Open Enrollment for Medicare
Friday, August 27th, 2:00-3:30 PM- via Zoom
Join Yvette McVey a representative of the non-profit organization, Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, as she provides unbiased information on Medicare and other resources available to people over 60 or those under 60 who are disabled...more.
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Parent-Child Book Club
Thurs., August 26th, 6:30pm- Outside Circle
"Paperboy" by Vince Vawter will be discussed...more.
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If you have a special interest in Chess or creating with Legos and have an affinity for working with elementary or middle school aged kids, please let us know. Plans are being made to return both programs to the library at an undetermined future day and time. Your time and expertise would be appreciated. Email: childrenslibrarian@dscl.org
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Strike Yer Colors! There Be Pirates Here! Arrrr!
Thursday, August 4th, 10-10:45 AM- Outside Circle
Elementary ages 6-10 are invited to take part in this fun pirate camp before school begins. Spots are limited so register now!
Meet a few real pirates and discover some details about their ships and booty that have been found. We will enjoy
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CHILDREN'S Prize Drawings
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Science of Cooking: Ice Cream for Ages 6-12
STEM Kits for At-Home Experiments – On August 31, one STEM Kit winner will be drawn from those who enter by August 30th.
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Science is never
cooler than when you’re using it to make ice cream! Dig into a series of kitchen chemistry experiments and kid-friendly recipes for ice cream and sorbet — made using just the tools in this crate and some ingredients from home. Learn about the science behind ice crystals and freezing, how air is one of the most important ingredients in ice cream, and how stabilizers help keep dessert delicious. Then customize the included recipes to make all sorts of creamy concoctions — from choco-cherry ice cream to fresh fruit sorbet!
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TO ENTER THE DRAWING
please send
a picture or a sentence that shows or explains why you want to take home the STEM Kit and discover the science of it all!
Email childrenslibrarian@dscl.org to enter.
Winners are encouraged to share photos of their at-home STEM creativity with the library for online posting, face or no face in photos is at the caregiver’s option.
Donations from the @FriendsDSCL make special prizes like this possible.
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LIVE and In Person for Tuesday and Friday Story Times!
LIVE and in person story times continue! Register to attend online. Story times will meet in the “outdoor circle” across from the main library. Please bring your own chair or mat for comfy seating.
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Mother Goose on the Loose
with Ms. Marie
Live In Person Starts at 9:30am
August 3rd - Boats Today!
August 10th - Let's go to the Beach!
August 17th - A Fishing Trip
August 24th - Bubbles and More!
August 31st - Hello and Goodbye
Register |
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Friday Discovery Time
with Miss Julieta
Live In Person Starts at 10:30am
August 6th - Pirates Ahoy!
August 13th - Shark Tales
August 20th - Beach Luau
Augst 27th - We're Going on a Trip
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The library’s early literacy program continues and the library is open for browsing so you can come in to pick out your books or you can continue to read from our digital collection on Overdrive and hoopla! If you already participate in 1,000 Books you will notice a few changes. If you are new to 1,000 Books, welcome, and read on!...more.
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Dripping Springs Lions Club
Recycle for Sight
Give the gift of sight to a child in need. DSCL is collecting donation glasses for The Lions Club on the porch. They are also still collecting donations from South Star Bank and Prosperity Bank. Thank you community for the many donations that you have contributed!
Learn more about this program here. |
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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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