Elgin Public Library

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🌱Unearth a Story at EPL! 🌱Hey EPL Kids! Summer Reading is finally here, and we're digging into a week full of stories, s...
06/01/2026

🌱Unearth a Story at EPL! 🌱

Hey EPL Kids! Summer Reading is finally here, and we're digging into a week full of stories, science, gardening, and fun!

🦎 Tuesday, June 2
Summer Kick-Off with Austin Reptile Show | 10:30 AM | Fun for All
Meet amazing reptiles and kick off Summer Reading with a slithering good time!
Seats are limited.

🐛 Baby Bookworms | 10:30 AM | Ages 0-3
Stories, songs, and early literacy fun for our youngest readers.

🧱 Blue Blocks | 3:30 PM | All Ages
Build big ideas one block at a time!

🪱 Wednesday, June 3

🐸 Bebé Bilingüe | 10:30 AM | Ages 0-4
Stories, songs, and fun in English and Spanish.

🌱 Worms & Compost | 10:30 AM | Ages 6-9
Discover the underground helpers that keep gardens growing.

🌿 Thursday, June 4

🔬 STEAM: Stewarding Soil | 10 AM | Ages 6-9
Create an edible soil model and dig into the science beneath our feet.
Supplies are limited.

🎲 Teen Bingo | 5:30 PM | Ages 13-18
We're digging up a retro favorite for a night of prizes and fun!

🌻 Friday, June 5

🦉 Little Learners & Craft | 10:30 AM
Read, learn, and create together.

📚🖌️ Tween Invasion: Paint Book Cover Bricks | 7-8:30 PM | Ages 10-12
Turn your favorite stories into colorful works of art.

🌈 Saturday, June 6

🐹 Sensory Storytime | 10:30 AM | All Ages
A storytime even our wiggliest readers will love! Sensory-friendly accommodations are available, including low lighting, noise-canceling headphones, and weighted stuffies. Have a specific need? Ask Ms. Crystal!

🍒Sundaes on a Saturday | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Fun for Everyone
Unearth the perfect sundae as you pile on toppings and celebrate a sweet summer at EPL!

☀️To see our full summer reading schedule click the link below!
👉https://www.elgintexas.gov/1334/Summer-Reading-2026

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🧘✨ EPL is bringing the Zen to you this weekend with relaxing activities, creative crafts, and so much more!Here’s what’s...
05/28/2026

🧘✨ EPL is bringing the Zen to you this weekend with relaxing activities, creative crafts, and so much more!

Here’s what’s happening for EPL Adults & Families this weekend:

🌿 Friday, May 29th

🪑 Chair Yoga with Body+Shine | 11 AM | 18+
Stretch, breathe, and recharge with this relaxing beginner-friendly yoga session designed to help you unwind and reset for the weekend.

🧚 Fairy Gardens | 2 PM | 18+
Create your own tiny magical world! Join us for a peaceful afternoon of crafting miniature fairy gardens full of whimsy, creativity, and charm. 🌸✨

🌞 Saturday, May 30th

📚 Sensory Storytime | 9:30 AM | All Ages
A storytime even our wiggliest readers will enjoy! Sensory Storytime combines books, movement, music, and hands-on sensory activities in a welcoming environment designed to support different learning styles and energy levels.
🤠Remember, every day is a chance for imagination and play at EPL!

💙 Steve Schroeder's Guide to Financial Planning: Medicare Basics | 11-12pm | 18+
Join EPL as we learn the ins and outs of Medicare, including helpful information, common questions, and guidance to better understand your coverage options.

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We’re less than ONE week away from Summer Reading at EPL! 🎉📚🐍We’re kicking things off June 2nd at 10:30 AM with a specia...
05/27/2026

We’re less than ONE week away from Summer Reading at EPL! 🎉📚🐍

We’re kicking things off June 2nd at 10:30 AM with a special visit from the Austin Reptile Show!

We’ll still have Baby Bookworms Storytime at 10:30 AM too—perfect for our littlest readers to sing, play, and explore stories together! 🐛📖

Then join us again at 3:30 PM for Blue Blocks, where kids can build, create, and let their imaginations run wild one block at a time! 🧱✨

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Pick up your reading log, discover your team, and start earning pom-poms by completing reading logs and attending events all summer long!

Don’t forget to tag us in your Summer Reading adventures!
To see our full summer reading line up click the link below!
👉https://www.elgintexas.gov/1334/Summer-Reading-2026

Sunshine, good vibes, and unforgettable stories start here. ☀️📚How will you write your summer story? Come check out ever...
05/26/2026

Sunshine, good vibes, and unforgettable stories start here. ☀️📚
How will you write your summer story? Come check out everything happening at the Elgin Public Library this week — and remember, all programs are FREE and open to the community!

📅 Wednesday, May 27th
🎲 Senior Games | 12PM–3PM | 18+
Spend the afternoon laughing, connecting, and making memories with games, friendly competition, and great company!

📅 Thursday, May 28th
🧶 Fiber Arts & Friends | 10AM–12PM | 18+
Bring your latest project and enjoy a relaxing morning of creativity, conversation, and community.

📅 Friday, May 29th
🪑 Chair Yoga with Body+Shine | 11AM | 18+
Stretch, breathe, and recharge with a calming session designed to help you feel refreshed and renewed.

🧚 Fairy Gardens | 2PM | 18+
Create a tiny magical world filled with whimsy, imagination, and fairy-sized charm!

We can't wait to see you at EPL!

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🎤✨ Elgin Sings! ✨🎤Singing to stay connected 💙📅Saturday, June 6th⏰ 3:30pm-4:30pm📍 Elgin Public LibraryJoin Sarah and Jame...
05/26/2026

🎤✨ Elgin Sings! ✨🎤
Singing to stay connected 💙

📅Saturday, June 6th
⏰ 3:30pm-4:30pm
📍 Elgin Public Library

Join Sarah and James for a fun, welcoming singalong where music brings the community together! Whether you’re a professional shower singer, karaoke champion, or country star crooner, there’s a place for you here. 🎶

Come share your favorite songs, meet new people, laugh a little louder, and sing your heart out in a relaxed and supportive space.

🎵 No pressure. No auditions. Just good vibes, great music, and community connection.

✨ All voices welcome and participation is FREE!

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📚✨ The Elgin Public Library is more than books — it’s a place to connect, recharge, and feel supported. 💙Did you know we...
05/26/2026

📚✨ The Elgin Public Library is more than books — it’s a place to connect, recharge, and feel supported. 💙

Did you know we offer FREE wellness and peer support programs right here at the library with James Baily, our on-site Peer Support Specialist?

Whether you’re looking for encouragement, community, conversation, creativity, or just a safe space to breathe, there’s a place for you here. 🌱

🧠 Nurture Your Mind
Every Tuesday | 10:30AM | 18+
Relax, reflect, and focus on mental wellness in a positive group setting.

💙 Recovery Matters
Every Wednesday | 6–7PM | 18+
Supportive conversations, connection, and encouragement for your recovery journey.

🌟 It’s Not Your Fault
Every Thursday | 6–7PM | 18+
A welcoming space centered around healing, self-worth, and support.

✍️ Writing for Mental Health
Every Saturday | 10–11:30AM | 18+
Use creativity and self-expression through writing as a tool for reflection, healing, and personal growth.

🤝 James is also available for one-on-one conversations and can help connect you with local resources and support services.
🤙Call (512)281-5678
👉Email [email protected]

✨ All programs are FREE and open to the community because everyone deserves support, connection, and a safe place to belong.

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🚀 If you’re an EPL Kid looking for some serious fun — look no further! We’ve got programs all week long to keep you movi...
05/25/2026

🚀 If you’re an EPL Kid looking for some serious fun — look no further! We’ve got programs all week long to keep you movin’ and groovin’! From stories to games, we promise giggles galore at EPL! 🎲✨

📅 Tuesday, May 26th

👶 Baby Bookworms | 10:30 AM | Ages 0–3
Tiny readers and their grown-ups can enjoy songs, rhymes, movement, and simple stories designed to help little minds grow!

📖 Stories After School: LAST ONE! | 3:30 PM | All Ages
We’re saying goodbye to Stories After School… but not storytime! Join us for one final afternoon of stories and smiles before we launch Little Learners on Friday, June 5th!

📅 Wednesday, May 27th

🌎 Bilingual Storytime | 10:30 AM | Ages 0–6
¡Ven a leer y jugar con nosotros! Enjoy cuentos, canciones, learning, and fun in both English y Español!

📅 Thursday, May 28th

🎮 Game Day | 10 AM | Family Fun
Round up the family and head to EPL for board games, laughs, friendly competition, and a chance to make fun memories together!

🚀 Space Club | 6 PM | Ages 8+
Get ready to blast off with Ms. Heidi as we explore the wonders of space through hands-on activities, discovery, and out-of-this-world fun! 🌌

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📖✨ Monthly Book Club Update at EPL! ✨📖Looking for your next great read and even better conversation? Join one of our adu...
05/24/2026

📖✨ Monthly Book Club Update at EPL! ✨📖

Looking for your next great read and even better conversation? Join one of our adult book clubs this June!

☁️ ABC (Afternoon Book Club)
📅 Tuesday, June 9th @ 2 PM | 18+
Reading: Atmosphere by

Joan Goodwin POV
“I trained my whole life to reach the stars, but somewhere between ambition, love, and the pressure of being extraordinary, I started losing sight of myself. Space may be endless… but so are the secrets we carry.”

🌎 BIPOC Book Club
📅 Saturday, June 13th @ 2 PM | 18+
Reading: The Distance Between Us by

Reyna Grande POV
“I grew up waiting for my parents to come back for me, wondering if crossing a border could really change everything. This is my story of family, sacrifice, heartbreak, and finding where I belong.”

🌑 Thriller @ The Owl
📅 Saturday, June 27th @ 2 PM | 18+
Reading: All the Colors of the Dark by

Patch Macauley POV
“They say monsters hide in the dark… but sometimes they hide in memories too. One moment changed my life forever, and the truth behind it has followed me ever since.”

Come share theories, favorite moments, and unforgettable characters with fellow readers at EPL! ☕

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⛏️ Unearth a world of stories, creativity, and adventure at Elgin Public Library!✨Thanks to a generous grant from Bastro...
05/23/2026

⛏️ Unearth a world of stories, creativity, and adventure at Elgin Public Library!✨

Thanks to a generous grant from Bastrop County Cares, families in the Elgin area can now get an Elgin Public Library card at NO COST through August 15, 2026!

Getting your FREE card is easy:
1️⃣ Click the link below to open the application.
2️⃣ Fill it out.
3️⃣ Bring your confirmation email to the library and show it at the front desk.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU2l2_BjyBJgHV7S18VHGeCDmBzr03QbOvpE1L7lsBplSnXg/viewform

Grab your maps and dust off your shovels — there are treasures waiting to be uncovered at EPL, including:
📖 Check out books
💻 Computer access
🎨 Creation Station

That’s it — your next adventure starts at the library!

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🎉 School’s out and Operation: Unearth a Story is officially A GO! 🦴Join us Saturday, May 23rd for a full day of adventur...
05/22/2026

🎉 School’s out and Operation: Unearth a Story is officially A GO! 🦴

Join us Saturday, May 23rd for a full day of adventures, activities, and fun for ALL ages at EPL!

🩺 Health Fair | 10 AM – 1 PM | 18+
Stop by for free health screenings, helpful wellness resources, and information to help keep you feeling your best!

📖 Sensory Storytime | 9:30 AM | All Ages
Perfect for even our wiggliest readers! Enjoy interactive stories, movement, music, sensory play, and a welcoming environment designed for all abilities and learning styles.

🎲 Games for All | 1 PM – 4 PM | All Ages
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games, laughter, friendly competition, and fun together at the library!

🔎 Thriller Book Club at The Owl | Starts at 2 PM | 18+
This month’s read: Push by
“I always wanted to be a good mother… so why does everyone keep telling me I’m imagining things? The more I try to protect my family, the more I begin to question what’s real—and what I may have passed down.”

Join fellow mystery and thriller lovers for great discussion, theories, and suspense-filled conversation.

Your summer adventure starts at EPL! ☀️

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Address

404 N Main Street
Elgin, TX
78621

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+15122815678

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