About Kendalia Public Library
Our History
History of the Kendalia Public Library
The library was founded on Saturday, March 8, year unknown but sometime before 1929. Books were purchased and housed in a metal cabinet in the Kendalia School. In 1940, the metal library cabinet was placed in the newly built rock school building in Kendalia. Kendalia School began a newspaper, in 1947, entitled, "The Armadillo" written by the schoolchildren. All proceeds were used to purchase library books. In 1958, Kendalia School consolidated with Blanco ISD and the rock school building became the Kendalia Community Club. On May 5, 1961, the Club designated the west room for the Kendalia Public Library. Women of the community processed the donated books while the men built wooden shelves. For fifteen years the Kendalia Public Library received no funding except for personal and United Way donations. In 1976, the library began the children's summer reading program. In 1976, Kendall County Commissioner's Court voted to fund the library $500 per year. In 1980, the Kendall County Library System was founded and Kendalia Public Library qualified as a system member of the San Antonio Area Library System.
Our Collections
Our library has a vast collection of books, audio books, DVDs, and magazines. We also offer access to digital resources such as microscopes, learning resources, and online databases.
Our Services
In addition to lending materials, we offer a variety of services to our patrons, including computer access, wifi, printing and scanning, and educational programs.
Children's Programs at Kendalia Public Library
Younger Program
Starting in September - TBA
10:30 - 11:30 am
We will have stories and crafts for children ages 2 - 6 years. Focusing on basic story telling, folktales and nursery rhymes, and puppet shows along with crafts and games. It is common to bring a snack or lunch to enjoy to enjoy on the playground. Please bring water bottle and wear comfortable play attire.
Older Children's Program
Starting in September - TBA
2:00 - 4:00
Join us for stories, projects, and games each Wednesday.
Summer Reading Program
May 29 - July 10, 2024
Every Wednesday from 10:00 am join us for a program and playtime at the library. Please bring a water bottle and shoes. (Due to Juneteeth there will be NO program on June 19, 2024)
Further Information
Kendalia Library Board
Katya Kuhn - President
Wilta Bottles
Lanette Edmondson
Donna Jonas
Anya Ludolf - Library Director
The Kendalia Public Library Representatives to the Kendall County Library Advisory Board consists of
Anya Ludolf
Katya Kuhn
Lanette Edmondson
Library Services
Black and White Copies/ Printouts
10¢
Color Copies/ Printouts
20¢
Cardstock/Photo Paper (if available)
75¢
Faxes
$1.00 first page and 50¢each additional
Wi-Fi
Free
Library Hours
- Monday 10:00 - 5:00
- Wednesday 9:00 - 6:00
- Friday 1:00 - 5:00
Kendalia A History of Settlement 1847-1957
Get Your Copy of
Kendalia A History of the Settlement
1847-1957
by Donna Doring Jonas
$50.00 each at the:
Kendalia General Store
2545 Hwy 473
Kendalia, TX 78027
Braving the elements, Indian raids, disease, and wild animals, the first settlers to Kendalia set down roots along Curry's Creek. The families of Patton, Sansom, Jones, Rawls, Lawhon, Nowlin, Gourley, Hodges, Merrill, McCrocklin, Garven, Schmidt, and Edge built the first log cabins, set aside family cemeteries, and built the first schools. They found their lives interwoven as they began forging and clearing the wilderness of Beck's Flat, so named after a wandering wild mule.
The serenity of the rolling hills, the beauty of Edge Falls with foaming water cascading fifty feet to the pool below, and the immense oaks and cypress trees beckoned the settler to stay, raise their livestock, plant cotton, build a grist mill, a post office, stores, and schools to make for themselves a better life. Many of the old family names remain to this day. The memoirs of the local historians lying dormant for over fifty years, have now received a voice and speak out. telling of the faith, courage, tenacity, hard work, and privation of a people determined to lay the groundwork for the town of Kendalia.
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