New Braunfels Public Library, serving an area of 46,000 residents, has a collection of 72,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,540 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $132,000. Patrons make 180,000 visits annually, and check out materials 310,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
700 E Common St, New Braunfels Texas 78130
Telephone
830-608-2150
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(San Antonio) Alamo Area Library System
(Bandera) Bandera County Library
(Boerne) Boerne Public Library
(Lockhart) Dr. Eugene Clark Library
(Caldwell) Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library
(Kendalia) Kendalia Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The New Braunfels area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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