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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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*The Library will be CLOSED on November 25th and November 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Greetings!
Did you have your head buried in a book and when you looked up it was November? We have the same feeling around here. The end of the year is coming quickly, and we are thankful for your continued visits and attendance to our many programs. Do remember to check our “Calendar” tab to see what is upcoming.
I want to thank you for your responses to the trials for U.S. Dailies, Value Line and PressReader. I am still making a decision about which of these and possibly one more eResource will become available to you in 2022. You will hear about my choice in December. Until then, keep reading, listening and watching and be sure to reach out to us with any questions. Take care!
Marcia Atilano, Library Director
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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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We Have a New Self-Checkout Kiosk!
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We have a new Self-Checkout kiosk at the library using RFID technology. Simply follow the prompts on the touchscreen and place your books on the black pad to be scanned. (A maximum of two stacks of books, 4-5 books in height is allowed at a time.)
When you are done, print your receipt.
If your notifications are set for emailing your receipt, it will be emailed to you automatically. You can also see if you have any materials on hold and the status of the items you currently have checked out.
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New Children's Browsing Video
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November is here and so are lots of new books. View the Memorial Books that have recently been added to the children's shelves. Take a look and reserve a few or drop by the library for the titles that grab your interest! Did you know, we have several other browsing videos on our website to spark your book searches? Check here.
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FEATURED eRESOURCE:
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER
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Morningstar Investment Research Center is an easy to navigate database that was designed especially for libraries to help patrons reach their investment goals. The database is a great research tool for novice and seasoned investors. It’s the one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and getting the most up-to-date financial news commentary from an independent and well-respected industry source. Login into your DSCL for access.
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Virtual Programs and All Live Outdoor 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 3-6 PM - Outside Porch.
Join us on the porch for all of your gardening questions!
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Exercise & Wellness Classes
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Non-Fiction Addiction
Thursday, November 4th,
6:00 PM-7:30 PM VIA Zoom.
Discussing
The Wisdom to Know the Difference by Eileen Flanagan...more.
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Charlotte's Book Club
Thursday, November 11th,
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - VIA Zoom.
Discussing
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong...more. |
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The Writer's Block: Researching As You Write
*NEW TIME, 3RD THURSDAY THIS MONTH ONLY!
Thursday, November 18th,
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - VIA Zoom.
Join us at this month's Writer's Block meeting and learn strategies for researching your story...more.
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Live Music: Hot Texas Swing Band
Wednesday, November 17th,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Outdoor Porch.
With one boot in Cowboy music and the other in Swing, the Hot Texas Swing Band is riding the trail previously blazed by groups like Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel...more.
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Poem Speak: Tell Me Something Good
Wednesday, November 3rd,
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - VIA Zoom.
Use story, metaphor, or humor to elucidate the “how-to’s” of living. Whether it is a recipe or a list of do’s and don’ts; an extended metaphor or a simple life story...more.
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Women in Confidence: Protecting Your Assets
Friday, November 19th,
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - VIA Zoom.
Wealth Advisor Amy Colton and Estate Planning Attorney Cristina Nelson help navigate your legal and financial options concerning Trusts and Long Term Care ...more.
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Parent-Child Monthly Book Club
Wednesday, November 17th,
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - Outdoor Circle.
Adults and children ages 9-12 meet to discuss historical fiction with each other and facilitator, Candy Wellins. November’s book is
The Watch That Ends The Night by Allan Wolf. Call Marie at 512-858-7825 to reserve a book in your name and for additional information. Bring your chairs or mats for seating.
Register here.
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Family Movie; Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Thursday, November 11th,
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Rear Parking Lot.
Popcorn and Drinks provided!
An animated movie rated PG for parental guidance.
Celebrate Dinovember with a great dinosaur movie. RSVP to attend, please (we want to have enough popcorn!). Bring your chairs or mats for seating.
Register here.
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WildCenter of Texas. Raptors and Reptiles visit, live and in person!
Saturday, November 6th,
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Outdoor Circle.
Lizards, snakes, turtles and raptors will visit today. Remember, raptors are wild animals, please follow the "do not touch" rule and follow all instructions from the presenter and handlers. Bring your chairs or mats for seating. Register here.
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Due to the fantastic crowds we have for Mother Goose story time, we are adding an additional day to help offer a more personal experience for these younger children. The same storytime will be shared on Tuesday and again on Wednesday, both at 9:30 AM. Please register for one of the Mother Goose on the Loose time slots so we can continue to provide activity/craft bags for all of you!
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LIVE and In Person for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Story Times!
LIVE and in person story times continue! Mother Goose on the Loose with Ms. Marie: Tuesdays at 9:30 - 10:30 AM OR Wednesdays at 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
Discovery Time with Miss Julieta: Fridays at 10:30 - 11:00 AM. 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
November 2nd and 3rd - Dinos and More
November 9th and 10th - Nutty Squirrels!
November 16th and 17th - A Full Moon
November 23rd and 24th - Turkey Day
November 30th and December 1st - Dinasaur Stomp
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Friday Discovery Time
with Miss Julieta
Live In Person Starts at 10:30am
November 5th - Bears and More Bears (bring a small bear today!)
November 12th - Dinosaur Dance
November 19th - Oh My, a Turkey
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Dinovember is the month that dinosaurs, turkeys, and Thanksgiving visits the library. Join the whimsical fun in the kids’ room during Dinovember!
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Why not? Let’s have a little fun during November and enjoy dinosaurs, Thanksgiving, turkeys, and interesting books at the same time! After all, some scientists do say that our Thanksgiving bird is a modern day relative of some dinosaurs, including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. FYI: They share a “furcula” or wishbone!
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Paint a Turkey, Pixel by Pixel with Stickers - A Group
Effort
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Help Complete the Turkey Mosaic Poster Located on the Stage.
Remember, turkeys are part of Dinovember!
All ages, kids to adults, are invited to help “paint” our large Turkey Mosaic Poster located on the stage using colored ½” square stickers. As the stickers are added, the picture begins to appear. Let’s work together and finish the turkey as early as possible in November.
Poster is 40" X 36" so there are plenty of 1/2" stickers.
Note: please select one of the small color groups of stickers and attach them ALL in their appropriate spots. Feel free to add more, but please finish all stickers in any group you select. Afterward, throw away the empty backings in the blue recycling bin.
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Dinosaurs are Everywhere!
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Go on a Dinosaur Hunt in the Children’s Room and COUNT the plastic dinosaurs you discover hiding. Look high and low and in between! The dinosaur numbers will grow weekly, and they will seek out new hiding places each week, so visit often during November! Use the provided tally sheets for tracking your counted dinos.
Note to caregivers: little ones may want to gather the dinos like an egg hunt, please help them count instead of picking up the dinosaurs. Earn a dinosaur prize for counting a minimum number weekly, the prize changes each week.
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Create a Dinosaur for Dinovember!
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Create a 3-Dimensonal DINOSAUR in your choice of mediums. Sculpt in clay, opt for tinfoil art, Paper-Mache, Lego Bricks, or whatever you prefer. Please complete your DINOSAUR by Nov. 15 and bring it to the Children’s Room for display by that date! The winning 3-D DINOSAURs will be chosen by library visitors’ votes during Nov. 16-29. The top three winners will receive a Book and a Certificate.
The eligible artist of the top voted 3-D Dinosaur will recieve a Kindle HD8 on November 30.
Kindle eligibility is based on no more than one Kindle per household.
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Dinovember Book Bundle to be Awarded to a Lucky Artist!
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Ages 4-8 are invited to color a Dinosaur or Turkey Coloring Sheet to display in the Children’s Room. If you add your name, age, phone number and email to the back of the sheet – you are entered in the Dinovember Book Bundle Drawing that will take place on Nov. 22.
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November is Picture Book Month
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Keep your eyes open for special book displays highlighting some very talented author/illustrators during November. Library Facebook posts will also feature Biographical info and a short list of books.
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In the children's library, dinosaur books, turkey books, and Thanksgiving books will have featured spots during November. Come and see what there is to check out this month!
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Reading Lists Available Online!
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Did you know that the Library Website has a KID’S page with seventeen different reading lists containing book suggestions for children ages 12 and younger? Each of the books are even linked to the catalog. This way, you can jump straight over to the book’s information and even reserve it right away!
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One of these featured lists is the 2x2 Reading List (for Age 2 to Grade 2) which is an annual list of twenty books, compiled by a division of the Texas Library Association. These books encourage family reading as well as voluntary reading, many of them even have parent/child activity suggestions inside the front cover. To help you find these books when visiting the Library, we have placed a 2x2 label above their normal spine label.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early reading program which encourages parents and caregivers to provide early learning experiences by reading aloud with their children ages birth to five. 1,000 Books sounds like a huge goal, but this isn’t a race, you have until your child enters kindergarten to reach 1,000 books. Select books of interest and simply read aloud together. And yes, books read during storytime do count as do those “read it to me again and again” books.
Families are reminded of the special rewards waiting for them as each of the 100 book milestones are reached. Simply visit the library periodically with your child and ask for their reading rewards. When the 1,000 Book Goal is reached, your young reader receives a
very special reward and a 1,000 Book Leaf they may add it to the library’s Reading Tree!
It is simple and easy to register and track books as you read together...more.
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The Friends of the Library are excited to announce that the date and location for 2022 Pouring Over Books has been set.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 27, 2022, at The Prospect House, and join us for beverages, bites, music, and a fun evening with a Texas author. Each year we have an auction featuring items from local businesses, art, gift certificates, and a marvelous assortment of gift baskets, too.
We'll be announcing more details soon but we're looking forward to getting together. This is our major fundraiser of the year so we sure appreciate your support.
If your business would like to be a Sponsor please visit our website for all the details or email President@fodscl.org.
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The Friends will have a booth at the popular Christmas on Mercer event, Saturday, December 4. We will have like-new children's books for sale and a raffle of Holiday Gift Baskets, too.
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We need children's books in great shape for our Christmas event. If you have some to donate, you can drop them off in the Big Blue Bin in front of the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub. We appreciate their ongoing support of all the Friends projects so stop in and get a cup of coffee while you're there.
Of course, you can also donate books of all kinds for our next sale, too. Please be mindful to only donate useable books in good condition- it makes our sorting so much easier! Thank you for your help.
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And always, we welcome you to Join the Friends directly from our website. Your support makes it possible for the Friends to donate money to the Library each year, for programs and events, especially for children.
Thanks,
Cindy
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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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