If your idea of a library includes shushing librarians and dusty old tomes, then you're overdue for a visit to the New Braunfels Public Library. Owned by the city of New Braunfels, this modern library gives residents access to a catalog of more than 107,000 items—for free! It's all part of the library's mission: "To provide the community with equal access to physical and virtual environments that support and encourage lifelong learning and enrichment."

Materials available for check out span books and magazines to music and movies. What's more, the New Braunfels Public Library frequently plays host to community events such as storytimes, book and language clubs, writing workshops, lecture series, and much more!

New Braunfels Public Library
700 E Common St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4300
www.nbtexas.org/114/Library

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Few things tie a community together better than a great public library, and that’s exactly what the New Braunfels Public Library does for the residents of New Braunfels. This city-owned library houses more than 107,000 books and other reading materials that range from children’s stories to the latest fiction novels.

There are different sections specifically for children, teens, and adults, as well as 24 computer stations available for public use. Internet is available throughout the library, and guests can use the printers for 50 cents per page. Throughout the year there are also numerous reading programs, job search resources, and children’s story times and play times held at the library.

The New Braunfels Public Library is free for city residents, and those outside of New Braunfels can join for a small fee. For a full list of library hours and other information, visit the convenient website.

New Braunfels Public Library
700 East Common Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4300
www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?NID=114
www.facebook.com/nblibrary

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