Kendalia Public Library
2610 Highway 473
Kendalia, TX 78027

Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027

Kendalia Public Library
2610 Highway 473
Kendalia, TX 78027

Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027Kendalia Public Library 2610 Highway 473 Kendalia, TX 78027

Summer Reading Program May 28 - July 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Summer Reading Program May 28 - July 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 10:00 am Summer Reading Program May 28 - July 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 10:00 am Summer Reading Program May 28 - July 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Open

Monday 10:00 - 5:00

Wednesdays  9:00 - 6:00

Friday  1:00 - 5:00


Programs for Children

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.

Card Catalog

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 January 22, 2025

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 January 22, 2025

2:00 - 4:00

Join us for stories, projects, and games each Wednesday.  This program is for ages 8 years and up.


Summer Reading Program

May 28 - July 2, 2025

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)

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Kendalia Public Library

2610B Hwy 473, Kendalia, Texas 78027, United States

830 -336-2002 or kendalialibrary@gvtc.com

Hours

Open today

10:00 am – 05:00 pm

Further Information

Kendalia Library Board

Katya Kuhn - President

Wilta Bottles

Stephanie 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

Stephanie 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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