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Creating a Native Seed Library
Monday, September 14, 4 PM - 6 PM
Discover how seed libraries connect communities and protect local ecosystems. Craig Bruska, Chair of the Native Seed Committee for the Native Plant Society of Texas, will give a presentation on how seed libraries work. Come and learn how you can be a part of creating Blanco County's first free seed library: the BLANCO LIBRARY SEED EXCHANGE.
Author Talk with Rosie Carbó
Friday, October 2, 11 AM - 12 PM
Step into the extraordinary life of Maria Antonia Menchaca, an abuela whose life was shaped by revolution, migration, sacrifice, and an unyielding will to survive. Author Rosario (Rosie) Carbó shares the story behind Maria Antonia y sus retoños: Legacies of Motherhood. This deeply personal journey through three generations of family is full of honest memories, resilience, and the enduring legacy of a mother’s strength.
The Blanco Library Seed Exchange Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, October 3, 11 AM - 12 PM
Join the Native Plant Society of Texas, Blanco Woman's Club, and our founding contributors for the official opening of the Blanco Library Seed Exchange. Come and learn how the seed exchange works, see what species are available, meet local folks from the conservation community, and take some seeds home for free!
The Extraordinary Caterpillar
Saturday, October 10, 10 AM - 12 PM
Caterpillars, monarchs, birds, and the dazzling little creatures that make nature extraordinary take center stage in this all-ages event! Start with a Caterpillar Walk and Monarch Watch in the Paradise Creek Pocket Meadow, then head to the library for a screening of the must-see documentary The Extraordinary Caterpillar, movie munchies, and a panel discussion with surprise guests from the local conservation community. Free admission for nature lovers of all ages!
FREE SHRED DAY
Saturday, November 14, 9 AM - 11 AM
Mark your calendars and start pulling your paperwork together! FREE SHRED DAY is back!!! Rain or shine, we will be in the meadow parking lot to shred all your old mail and paperwork on-site. Bring any old paperwork that needs to be shredded. Paperclips and staples are acceptable, but please remove binder clips and spiral bindings from 3-ring notebooks.
FREE SHRED DAY
Saturday, November 14, 9 am - 11 am
Mark your calendars and start pulling your paperwork together! FREE SHRED DAY is back!!! Rain or shine, we will be in the meadow parking lot to shred all your old mail and paperwork on-site. Bring any old paperwork that needs to be shredded. Paperclips and staples are acceptable, but please remove binder clips and spiral bindings from 3-ring notebooks.
Latest News & Events
Wired Wednesdays
Feeling a bit lost in the tech jungle? Join us for Wired Wednesdays at the library with our tech guru, Katy Gentry!
Walk-ins are welcome, but to get the personalized help you deserve, we recommend making an appointment.
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Wednesdays 10 am - 6 pm
Or call to make an appointment.
Historic Resources
Dive into local history with our digitized collection of historic materials. Explore oral histories, news articles, cemetery records, and yearbooks dating back to Blanco County’s earliest days.
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Visit our Genealogy Room weekdays 10am - 6pm or Saturdays 10am - 2pm to see our collection of historic books and print materials.
Kanopy
Experience film at its finest. Kanopy offers ad-free access to a curated collection of movies, documentaries, foreign films, classics, and educational content, all at no cost with your Blanco Library card. Stream thoughtful entertainment anytime on your TV, phone, tablet, or computer, and dive into stories that inspire, enrich, and entertain.
Weekly Storytime
Storytime is an early literacy program primarily for children from birth to preschool age (0-5 years) to encourage them to develop habits that foster a lifetime love of reading and learning. Children of all ages are welcome!
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Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am
Genealogy Assistance
Gary Hill has over 30 years of genealogy experience and is donating his research services to the Blanco Library. Drop by the genealogy room on Thursdays from 1-3pm, or call 830-833-4280 to make an appointment.
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Thursdays 1pm - 3pm
Imagination Library
Since 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has mailed over 200 million free books to children under five, inspiring a love of reading worldwide.
Enroll your child & give them the gift of reading... FREE!
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Blanco Library Seed Exchange
Notice to all naturalists, gardeners, and curious passerby...
The Blanco Library is building a living archive of seeds gathered from gardens, fields, prairies, and roadsides throughout the ecoregion we call home. Each seed represents generations of adaptation, resilience, and careful stewardship. Together, they preserve the botanical heritage of our community for generations to come.
"A good book is the best of friends."
Martin F. Tupper 1810-89
