Dripping Springs library joins Library Giving Day April 1 to raise funds for new library

Dripping Springs Community Library will participate in the annual Library Giving Day on April 1.

The details

The national, daylong fundraiser focuses on raising money for local libraries. The DSCL fundraiser will go toward the construction of a brand new library facility, expanding the library’s physical space for more programming and learning opportunities, as previously reported by Community Impact.

Community members can get involved in the fundraiser by making a donation or shopping at local business partners who are donating a portion of proceeds to the fundraiser. Participating businesses include:

• Chick-fil-a Belterra, 165 Hargraves Drive, Ste. L, Austin
• Summer Revival, 665 W. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs
• Slice Street Pizza, 333 E. Hwy. 290, Ste. 401, Dripping Springs
• P. Terry’s Burger Stand, 12680 Hwy. 290, Austin; 4-10 p.m.
• Hill Country Ranch Dining and Tavern, 598 Hwy. 290, Ste. 250, Dripping Springs
• The Girly Birds, 3998 Hwy. 290, Ste. A, Dripping Springs
• Jam Boutique, 750 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs
• Shabby Wick, 31560 RR 12, Unit 205, Dripping Springs
• Cadeau Dripping Springs, 27320 RR 12, Unit B, Dripping Springs

DSCL has been working to fundraise for a new library that would include study rooms, multipurpose rooms, an outdoor amphitheater for events, conference rooms, more parking spots, a playground and more.

DSCL is hoping to raise a total of $5 million to fund the project, which would expand the library’s services. The library currently serves over 52,000 guests, according to the Texas State Library and Archives Association.

Between 2017-22, the Dripping Springs population nearly doubled, which has contributed an influx in guests visiting the library. That growth has contributed to DSCL’s need for a bigger space and more materials, as previously reported by Community Impact.

DSCL is one of 15 library districts in Texas, meaning it does not receive funding through property taxes, the city or county. Instead, the library relies on donations, grants and 0.25% of the sales tax revenue generated within the library district’s borders, according to library officials.