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Purpose


​The Friends of the New Braunfels Public Library, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to the public library through fundraising and volunteer participation. Contributions to the Friends are used exclusively for our public library to enhance library services and programs.


Friends Programs


  • Used bookstore

  • Annual Book Sale

  • Children's Book Sale


2025 Meeting Dates

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  • Saturday, Feb. 8 - 10am - Noon in large meeting room at New Braunfels Public Library.

  • Saturday, May 10 - 10am - Noon in large meeting room at New Braunfels Public Library.

  • Saturday, Sept. 13 - 10am - Noon in large meeting room at New Braunfels Public Library.

  • Saturday, Dec. 13 - 10am - Noon at the Westside Community Center gym (2932 S IH35 Frontage Road). Following the meeting the annual Christmas potluck lunch will be held. Members are asked to bring side dishes or desserts. FOL will provide the main course (ham).



Money Raised by FOL


  • Provides early literacy programs

  • Funds database subscriptions

  • Funds the purchase of library materials such as Reflections CDs, the oral history of New Braunfels, and book bags for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten 

  • Offers teen programming

  • Funds children's special events and performances

  • Provides funding for outreach programs

  • Sponsors the Book Page magazine

  • Sponsors the Summer Reading Programs for all ages

  • Funds adult programming including fitness, computer classes, crafts, book clubs, guest speakers, performances

  • Provides staff appreciation and support