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Back to School Bash!
The Friends teamed with the Library to host the Back to School Bash at Fitzhugh Brewing. A main attraction at the event was the launch of the new Friends Amazing Book Bag – sponsored by three local businesses! There were plenty of attractions for kids and adults alike…
Summer Program Wrapup
Now with school back in session the library is wrapping up an active summer season of amazing programs. This summer the library hosted 2,000 community members for programs such as live music, art classes, exercise and even Mahjongg! These events all depend on funding…
Summer Book and Bag Sale Sat Sept 23, 2023 @ Caliterra
Support your local library and find some great books and bags! This Saturday 9/23 from 9-3pm at the Caliterra clubhouse – minutes from downtown on RR12. Most books only $1 or $2. This popular sale offers something for the whole family: Childrens’ and Young Adult…
Book Sale 9/10/22 9am-3pm – This Saturday! – Caliterra Hall
Join us at Caliterra Hall on Saturday 9/10 from 9am-3pm for our BOOK SALE. We’ll have plenty of new additions for your book shelf! There is a wonderful coffee shop next door to the hall and a fun playground out back for the kiddos to burn off energy. Help us…
Founder’s Day Festival 2023
Founder’s Day Festival 2023 will happen April 22-24 in Dripping Springs, Texas. Look for the Friends booth right next to the Dripping Springs Community Library. We’re looking forward to lots of fun after last year’s cancellation. We’ll have lots of used books in great…
Pouring Over Books 2022 Recap
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., the Friends hosted the 11th Annual Pouring Over Books fundraiser as a hybrid event. We hosted both an in-person event and streamed live for those who preferred to attend virtually. The generous local venue, The…
FoDSCL Fall Events Recap
The Fall Book and Bake Sale was held on October 16th and 17th but attendance sagged this year. We had plenty of books but unfortunately, there was a lot of competition from other events that weekend. The Friends added a few hundred dollars to hopefully reach our…
The Big Used Book and Bake Sale is Coming Up!
The Sale will be held at the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub located at 4002 E. US Hwy. 290 @ Sunset Canyon here in Dripping Springs. Preview Sale, Friday, October 15, from 6-8 PM, for Friends members. All books will be 25% off for this evening ONLY, in appreciation of…
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!
Christmas on Mercer
The Friends will have a table at Christmas on Mercer , the first Saturday of December 4 th . We’ll have an assortment of like-new books for sale and we’re planning to have a raffle of gift baskets that will make great Holiday Gifts. Watch for more news next month on…
Pouring Over Books 2022
Looking forward to 2022, the Board agreed to plan for the biggest fundraiser of the year, Pouring Over Books. This event is held at a local venue and the community buys tickets to come out and enjoy wine, curated teas, and tasty bites prepared by a local restaurant….
August Board Meeting + Two New Board Members
Martha and Mitchell Brown hosted the Board of the Friends for a lovely poolside meeting in August. It’s so nice to meet outdoors after months of virtual meetings. The Board unanimously approved a new Treasurer, Nichole Newlan, to fill the vacancy left by…