Friends of the Elgin Library

Elgin, Texas — Est. 1986

A Community
Built on Books & Stories

Supporting the Elgin Public Library through information & activities that meet the literacy, intellectual, & recreational needs of our community

Book Bus volunteers with a table of free books in front of an Elgin ISD school bus

Featured program

Elgin Book Bus Bus de Libros

15,000+free books given away

Bringing free books to children and families throughout northern Bastrop County, in partnership with the Elgin Public Library and Elgin ISD.

Meet the Book Bus →
"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life."

— Henry Ward Beecher

120+Friends
4Monthly Programs
1,000+Books Donated
$20kRaised from Grants
$4kRaised from Donations

The Friends of the Elgin Library is a volunteer-driven nonprofit raising funds & awareness for our local library. Every dollar supports programs, materials, & events that enrich our community. Since its inception in 1986, we have been dedicated to three goals:

Elgin community parade on Main Street

Proud Part of the Elgin Community

Connecting readers since 1986

Read Together

Book Clubs Live from Google Sheets

Friends-organized

Upcoming Events Live from Google Sheets

View full library calendar ↗
Official City of Elgin Calendar
50+ library programs every month
Storytime, D&D for Teens, Fiber Arts, Bilingual Story Time, Space Club, movie nights, wellness groups, & more — all managed by Elgin Public Library staff.
View on elgintexas.gov