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Greetings!

Once again, I need your help! I am evaluating one more potential resource to add to our eOfferings. This time the Dripping Springs Community Library Trial  is for Press Reader, and the trial will last through October 15. This eResource provides desktop access to 7,000+ U.S. and international newspapers and magazines including the LOS ANGELES TIMES and the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. If we subscribe, there is also a related app for your device(s). Last month, you may have investigated the U.S. Dailies trial (now expired), which offers these two newspapers as well as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, in an up-to-date, article by article format.  In Press Reader, there is content from 120 countries and in 60 different languages. You will find The GUARDIAN, BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, FORBES, NEWSWEEK, SOUTHERN LIVING, ATOMIC RANCH, and many more titles. Do check it out and please email me (director@dscl.org) with your thoughts. 

We hope that as much as possible you are using our website to find out about the DSCLibrary. Did you know that many of your questions may be answered under the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab, or that under the “Other Resources” tab you can find the voting locations for the November election, book suggestion sites and much more? Don’t forget to check the “Calendar” link which tells you dates/times of our program offerings and includes a link for registration for those programs requiring it.

We hope that you are enjoying the change in the weather and along with it, your next pick from DSCL to read, listen to or watch! Any questions, please email or call us (512.858.7825). Take care,  Marcia Atilano, Library Director

October STEM Crafting Options for Everyone

Select from the list below and Request a Specific Level

Create and Experiment at Home

DIY Bags with basic supplies should be requested by email: childrenslibrarian@dscl.org

DIY Bags may be picked up in the Children's Room

between Oct. 11-25!

Grades K – 2 

A Nature Sun-Catcher

It’s time for a family fall nature walk! Gather interesting leaves, grasses or flower petals and work together to create a special sun-catcher or two for hanging in your window. Your DIY Bag will include supplies and instructions.

Grades 3 – 5        

A Stand-Up October Decoration – Make it Delightful? Or Scary?

You will use LED (Light Emitting Diodes) with DC power. Your DIY Bag will include supplies and general instructions along with a template or two to get you started.  

Grades 6 – 8

Turn Milk into Plastic with this adventurous STEM project.                                

Using only a few household ingredients and following all the instructions you can make plastic! Your DIY Bag will include all instructions and a few extras that allow you to go further. You may want to turn your plastic into a few useful or decorative items suitable for gifting!   

Enter to Win – Ages 9 and Older

Remote-Controlled Snake Robot STEM Kit is S-ssearching for a new home!

Ages 9 and older are asked to “Name the Robot Snake” and write at least three sentences about your snake’s personality.     

Enter and you could create your snake with this STEM Kit.                                                        

Send your entry to childrenslibrarian@dscl.org

Include your name, age, phone # and email.

Deadline to Enter: October 28

STEM Kit Awarded on: October 29

Slither into the world of robotics by building a remote-controlled snake robot! Assemble and wire the electronics that drive the robot, customize it by adding a decorative skin of your choice, then try driving it through a maze! Read about how switches help your snake shimmy from side to side, then explore engineering solutions inspired by nature — from real-world snake robots to bullet trains. Ready to discover some sssensational ssscience? Topics to be explored: LED Circuits, Snakes, and Biomimicry.

The Big Used Book Sale and Bake Sale is coming up!

The Sale will be held at the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub located at 4002 E. Hwy. 290 @ Sunset Canyon here in Dripping Springs.

Friday, October 15, from 6-8 pm, Friends members can come to the Preview Sale.

All books will be 25% off for this evening only in appreciation of your support.

If you’re not a Member, you can join now or at the door.

Saturday, October 16, from 9 am to 2 pm, the Sale is open to all.

The Bake Sale will be Saturday only.

This should be our biggest sale ever! Most books are priced from 1.00 to 3.00 with a few exceptional books up to 5.00.

All the money raised goes directly to the Library to support projects and children’s programs.

Volunteers Needed!

Yes, we can use some help for the Book Sale.

We need:

• People to help move the books from our storage location to the Hub at noon Friday, 10/15 and on Saturday, 10/15 any unsold books need to go back after the Sale
• Help during the sale
• Lots of folks to bring Baked Goods to the Hub on Saturday morning from 7:30-9 am.
• Teenagers are welcome to help and get Community Service credits

Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Cindy: vicepresident@fodscl.org

Find the Friends at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market

We’ll have a table to let our community know about the Friends and to sign up new members.

Stop by and say ‘Hi’ from 3-6 pm on Wednesday, October 13.