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Bastrop Public Library couldn't exist without our lovely volunteers or your generous donations! Thank you, Bastropians, for your generosity!

 

 

Bastrop Public Library is very grateful to its many volunteers! We couldn't provide the services we do without our dedicated and hard-working volunteers! 

 

We are always looking for more book-loving and loyal volunteers to help with shelving books; helping with behind-the-scenes tasks such as inventory, weeding, library cards, and program preparations; and more. 

 

Teens who would like to volunteer can find details and the application form on our teen site. Questions can be asked of Eva Bernal, Youth Services Librarian, at ebernal@bastroplibrary.org or (512) 332-8880. 

 

Adults who would like to volunteer are to contact Lillian Hibbert, Library Associate Lead at lhibbert@bastroplibrary.org

 

 

 

Friends of the Bastrop Public Library Book

and Item Donation Guidelines

 

The Friends gratefully accept book donations from the community during the library's regular business hours. Receipts for tax purposes are available upon request at the front desk of the library.

 

As a volunteer-staffed organization, we have limited resources to rehome books that are unsuitable for resale in the Book Nook or at the annual Book Sale. Please consider the following guidelines when donating materials to the Friends:

 

Materials suitable for resale in the Book Nook: 

  • Books, puzzles, & games for all ages in like new or good condition
  • Audio books on disc
  • DVDs, Blu-ray & disc games less than 5 years old
  • Magazines less than 3 years old


Materials we are unable to accept:

  • Materials that are moldy, musty, have water or smoke damage
  • Materials that are missing covers/pages
  • Materials with excessive markings on the pages
  • VHS/cassette tapes
  • Older DVDs, CDs, & magazines
  • Textbooks older than 5 years old
  • Games & puzzles with missing pieces
  • Electronics manuals & encyclopedias
  • Reader's Digest condensed books
  • Club romance paperbacks older than 3 years

 

Please contact us at friendsbastroplibrary@gmail.com with any questions or to schedule the delivery of a large donation (5 or more bags/boxes).

 

 

 

 

Mission and Vision of the Bastrop Public Library

 

We work for something we believe in: cultural and educational programs for our community. We accomplish this by

    •Developing additional resources and funds for our library

    •Serving as advocates and voices for our library

    •Promoting cultural, educational, and information exchanges

    •Heightening public awareness of our library

 

What do the Friends do?

We work hard to insure the future growth of the library in the Bastrop community through:

    •Annual book drives and books sales through our Book Nook

    •Fundraising events

    •Volunteer work in the library

    •Management of gifts, donations, and endowments

    •Provision of programs for patrons and the community

 

Join the Friends!

Check out the Friends of the Library website

 

For more information, please email friendsbastroplibrary@gmail.com 

 

Friends of the Library Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

 

 

 

FOL Website link

Shop our lobby used book store during regular library hours and save on a variety of used books, audiobooks, videos, DVD's, and other surprise goodies.

 

Proceeds from these sales go directly to the Friends of the Bastrop Public Library. Most of these funds go directly to supporting Bastrop Public Library's programs, such as Summer Reading Program, Open House, and more. Thanks you, Friends!

 

 

 

 

 

 

1100 Church Street / P.O. Drawer 670 / Bastrop, Texas 78602 / 512-332-8880 / bastroplibrary.org

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”