Round Top Family Library

Round Top Family Library Monday 1:30-5:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10AM - 5:30PM
Friday 10AM - 3:00pm
Sat. 10AM - 2PM We are the smallest accredited library in Texas.

As a lending institution for children, families, and adults, the Library’s purpose is to serve diverse community segments, and visitors, in non-traditional ways. Innovative programs and community projects are available in this community center for learning and enrichment. Here, patrons and individuals of varied backgrounds are accommodated in a warm and inviting atmosphere where they may meet and

connect to each other, and to the world. The Round Top Family Library is a rural, non-profit organization funded and operated cost effectively and efficiently through private donations, events, volunteers, a committed volunteer board, city funding, grants, and community partnerships.

Today is extra special at Round Top Family Library as we celebrate an exciting new chapter for Katey Crowley! After an i...
06/01/2026

Today is extra special at Round Top Family Library as we celebrate an exciting new chapter for Katey Crowley! After an incredible 21-year career in education, Katey officially begins her role as RTFL’s Executive Director full time today.

While many may see today as her “first day,” Katey has already been making a tremendous impact behind the scenes while finishing out the school year with La Grange ISD. Her leadership, energy, creativity, and passion for serving our community have already been felt across our campus, and we could not be more excited for what’s ahead.

Katey has dedicated her career to enriching the lives of children, families, and communities, and now she brings that same heart and vision to RTFL full time. We can hardly wait to see all the ways she will continue to grow programs, strengthen connections, and enhance the lives of every patron who walks through our doors.

Please join us in giving Katey a very warm RTFL congratulations and welcome as she officially steps into this exciting new season!

05/30/2026

Unwind, reset, and move with us!
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Join us every Monday at 5:00 pm, Wednesday at 9:00 am or Thursday at 9:00 am for our weekly yoga classes—a perfect way to ease into the week, stretch your body, and clear your mind. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these classes are designed to meet you where you are and leave you feeling refreshed and recharged.⁠
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Come take a breath, find your flow, and keep your week grounded.⁠
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School’s out for the summer… and reading is turning up the volume.⁠⁠RTFL is gearing up for our Summer Reading Program st...
05/28/2026

School’s out for the summer… and reading is turning up the volume.⁠
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RTFL is gearing up for our Summer Reading Program starting June 1st, and this year’s theme is “Freedom Rocks — and So Does Reading!”⁠
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Get ready for an exciting summer filled with reading challenges, weekly drawings, and fun prizes that keep kids motivated! Every book brings a new chance to win—and a new adventure to explore.⁠
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How to WIN BIG:⁠
• Kids earn 1 ticket per day when they check in books they’ve read⁠
• Only 1 BIG DRAW prize per child each week⁠
• Weekly winners are still entered for the GRAND PRIZE drawing⁠
• Open to kids under 18 years old⁠
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Let’s make this a summer full of stories, discovery, and fun at the library.⁠
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Go to our website at www.ilovetoread.org to learn more details about this fun reading program and how to participate.⁠
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Your mailbox just got a little more exciting!⁠⁠Our Gala invitations are officially on their way! Keep an eye out in the ...
05/26/2026

Your mailbox just got a little more exciting!⁠
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Our Gala invitations are officially on their way! Keep an eye out in the coming days—something special is headed your way, and you won’t want to miss it.⁠
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We’re counting down to a beautiful evening together and can’t wait to celebrate with you at the RTFL Gala on Saturday, September 12th!
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05/24/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, Round Top Family Library will be closed tomorrow as we join the nation in remembering and honoring those who served and sacrificed.⁠
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We will reopen Tuesday for our regular hours. Thank you and enjoy the holiday!
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05/22/2026

Round Top Family Library is more than a library—it’s a true community hub in the heart of Round Top, Texas. As the smallest accredited library in the state, we offer free access to books, engaging programs for all ages, and a welcoming space to learn, gather, and grow. From children’s story hours to lectures, workshops, and summer activities, it’s where connection and creativity come alive. Everything you need to know about the great things offered at RTFL can be found on our website at www.ilovetoread.org.
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Take a moment to slow down and move with intention.⁠Join us every Thursday at 9:00 AM for Chair Yoga—a gentle, accessibl...
05/20/2026

Take a moment to slow down and move with intention.
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Join us every Thursday at 9:00 AM for Chair Yoga—a gentle, accessible class designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and support overall wellness. Perfect for all levels, this class offers a comfortable way to stay active while focusing on balance, mobility, and relaxation.⁠
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Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready for the day.⁠
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05/18/2026

At Round Top Family Library, it’s not just about books—it’s about community, creativity, and connection. Spend your mornings in storytime, your afternoons in hands-on summer programs, and your evenings enjoying lectures, yoga, or community events.

From children’s camps and art classes to gardening clubs, author series, and family game days, there’s something for every age and every interest. And just outside? A beautiful campus and park like space designed for gathering, learning, and slowing down.

This is where summer memories are made—one page, one program, one moment at a time.

Plan your visit, bring the family, and stay awhile.

Round Top Family Library hosts The Bluebonnet Mahjong Society on campus in the beautiful, historic Rummel Haus every wee...
05/16/2026

Round Top Family Library hosts The Bluebonnet Mahjong Society on campus in the beautiful, historic Rummel Haus every week!

Mahjong at RTFL is quickly becoming a favorite weekly tradition in our community. Consider joining the group every Thursday from 12:30 - 3:30 pm as they gather for a little strategy, a lot of laughter, and the best kind of community.⁠

Diane Walla and Dale Craig lead this amazing group of ladies in open play but if you are new to the game and want lessons, just let them know and they will make that happen! Contact the library at [email protected] to request mahjong instruction from Diane and Dale!
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Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, there’s always a seat at the table for you. Come join us—your Thursday plans just got better.⁠
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05/14/2026

Did You Know? One of Round Top’s most historic homes, The Rummel Haus, sits on the RTFL campus. You’ve probably admired that handsome stone building as you’ve driven by, or perhaps attended a meeting or event within its thick limestone walls, but behind this treasured structure is a rich story that reaches back to the very beginnings of Round Top itself.

Shortly after Round Top was incorporated in 1870, Francis W. McGuire bought property along Mill Street. McGuire served as the town’s first mayor and operated a steam sawmill and other machinery on the property. Carl Wilhelm Rummel, Jr. and wife, Clara Hillebrandt Rummel—whom he married in 1868 at Round Top’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church—acquired the property from McGuire on April 1, 1871 and immediately began building a home where they would raise their family of six children. The Rummel Haus was built around 1872 and is one of the oldest surviving structures in town.

Local history suggests the masonry work was overseen by William’s grandfather, Carl Siegismund Bauer, a skilled German stonemason. Bauer had previously helped construct the Schueddenmagen House in the 1850s and also served as planner and overseer for Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Rummel Haus reflects the traditional German building techniques brought to Central Texas by 19th-century immigrants, with thick masonry walls and a practical design suited to the Texas climate. Its architectural significance has been recognized through documentation in the Historic American Buildings Survey.

Today, The Rummel Haus is a cherished part of our campus and in fact, it was used as the first library for RTFL when we were established in 2000. Carefully restored and thoughtfully repurposed, it now hosts RTFL’s Board Meetings, mahjong classes, book clubs, educational programs, and community gatherings—preserving its historic character while continuing to serve the people of Round Top more than 150 years after it was built.

Best of all, Round Top Family Library makes this amazing building available for rentals when it is not in use by the library. Check out the details on our website or call 979-249-2700 to reserve your rental.

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206 W. Mill Street
Round Top, TX
78954

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Monday 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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