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Aug 21, 2026

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Library Board Reviews Programs and Operations

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Library Board Defers Borrower Policy Changes

The board discussed revisions to the Borrower Eligibility policy, including how parents may set limits on minors’ library cards, and will bring revised language and a rollout timeline back at a future meeting. Proposed bylaw changes were also discussed but not finalized.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Library Expands Hobby Haus Programming

The library’s Hobby Haus program is adding adult video game and tabletop gaming activities beginning April 29, with games available for checkout at the library’s WS location. The board also heard updates on make-up classes, needlework, and registration-based skills classes.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Library Quiet Room Planned for 20

The board received an update on a planned quiet room designed to seat 20 people, with possible soundproof space for phone calls and telehealth visits. The project is funded by the New Braunfels Public Library Foundation.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Southeast Branch Construction Moves Forward

The planned Southeast Branch is expected to enter construction after a contract is considered at a February council meeting, with work projected to take 15 months. The library also reported an 84.4% increase in programs, while the staff room remodel expenditure was tabled without a vote.

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Briefing

Nov 25, 2025

Library Children’s Room to Add Tween Space

The Children’s room will be redesigned from December 15 through 31 to create a separate space for children in grades 5–8 and add two homework computers; the room is expected to reopen January 2. The checkout desk will move closer to the entrance, while the fish tank will remain in place.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Library Board Reviews Space Planning and Operations

Library staff presented ideas from visits to five library, museum, and educational sites to inform future space planning, while the Hobby Haus soft launch was moved to January.

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2025

Board Endorses Borrower Eligibility Policy

The board unanimously endorsed Policy 2.2, Borrower Eligibility, with all members in favor and none opposed. The policy was approved as written.

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Briefing

May 27, 2025

Library Board Reviews Programs and Operations

The New Braunfels Public Library Foundation reported that its B&A luncheon drew 315 attendees and generated a net profit of $35,000. The board also received updates on the Teen Advisory Board, Library of Things, library operations, and Friends of the Library activities.

1 min readMunicipal coverage