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Author Talk with Rosie Carbó
Friday, October 23, 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.
Friends of the Library Membership Drive
October 1st-31st
It’s that time of year again! Our annual Membership Drive runs October 1–31.
Whether you’re a longtime library supporter, a frequent visitor, a local business, or simply someone who wants to see the Blanco Library continue to grow, there’s a membership level for you. Your membership helps support the library and the programs, resources, and community spaces we’re able to offer throughout the year.
If the Blanco Library has a place in your life, this is a great time to show your support. Become a member today!
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
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.
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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"A good book is the best of friends."
Martin F. Tupper 1810-89
