City of Bastrop

Maker Days

3rd Saturday

4th Monday

10:00 - 1:00 pm

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Pressley Meeting Room

All Ages

Come learn about the library's 3D printer and try your hand at creating! There will be instructions, software to use, training about the printer, and time to create projects. Time does not allow for all projects to be printed on the day of the program. However, all printable objects will be created and available for pick-up at a later time. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.

IRL Friending

4th Friday

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Pressley Meeting Room & The Old Town Restaurant and Bar (931 Main St.)

21-35 year olds

New in town? Want to make some new friends? Join us at the Bastrop Public Library (1100 Church Street) the fourth Friday of the month! Fun times start at 5pm at the Bastrop Public Library, and we'll move down to The Old Town Restaurant and Bar (931 Main St.) at 6pm. (If you can't make 5pm, feel free to join us at 6!)

Library Board Meetings

1st Monday

6:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

Adults

Are you interested in making sure that the Bastrop Public Library is running smoothly and on track with our mission? Join us as we hear from the library director on the status of the library over the past month and make decisions as to its future. Learn more about the Library Board here.

Friends of the Library

1st Tuesday

3:30 pm

Maynard Conference Room

Adults

Are you interested in helping promote the library at the grassroots level? Join the Friends of the Library in its quest to promote learning, reading, and the Bastrop Public Library! Learn more about the Friends of the Library here.

Volunteer Legal Serviced of Central Texas

1st Tuesday

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Pressley Meeting Room

Adults

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, in partnership with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, helps low-income people with their civil legal problems through evening legal advice and intake clinics. Advice cannot be given for criminal or immigration matters. Individuals must sign in by 6:30 pm. Child care, Spanish translation, security, and free parking provided.

Chess Club

1sst, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Pressley Meeting Room

Ages: 10 and up

Love to play chess? Want to learn chess? Everyone 10 and up is welcome to join our Chess Club! Adults will be available to teach, guide, or challenge anyone interested in participating. Boards will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set, too.

Creative Writing Group

2nd Thursday

7:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

All Ages

Join us each month as we provide feedback to one another and hone our writing skills. Writer's Block not required to attend.

Library Book Club

3rd Thursday

6:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

All Ages

Our book club is completely organized and run by patrons. Join us as we discuss what we've all had our noses stuck in over the past month!

Free Coffee Friday

Every Friday

10:00 - 4:00 pm

Near the Circulation Desk

All Ages

Join us every week for free coffee, a surprising creamer flavor, and conversation to battle loneliness, to get out of the house, or to just gab for a bit. Stop at the Reference or Circulation Desks for a free book recommendation, too. (Disclaimer: We'll give free book recommendations no matter the day and no matter your age!)

Area Agency on Aging

1st Friday

10:00 - 4:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

Older Adults

The Area Agency on Aging provides services to support and advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of older adults in a 10-county region. Trained staff can provide contact information for referral agencies or outside service providers to further assist you. The agency is staffed with bilingual (Spanish) personnel.