Wells Branch Community Library

Today is Patriot Day |

Patriot Day | September 11, Remembrance, Memorial | Britannica Patriot Day, holiday observed in the United States on September 11 to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in

Next week is National Voter Registration Day! Deputy Voter Registrars will be available in the library lobby to help you register, update your registration, and answer your questions.
You must have a valid government ID to register.
No registration.

Today is Labor Day |

Labor Day | 2026, Origin, Meaning, History, United States, & Facts | Britannica Labor Day, in the United States and Canada, holiday (first Monday in September) honoring workers and recognizing their contributions to society. In many other countries, May Day serves a similar purpose. Learn more about Labor Day, including its history.

Take your smartphone photography to the next level! Join the Wells Branch Photography Club to learn tips and tricks to turn your every day pics into stunning shots.
Tuesday 9/8 at 6:30pm
Register at wblibrary.eventbrite.com

Electric Lit: 7 Memoirs About Discovering Close Relatives Late in Life |

7 Memoirs About Discovering Close Relatives Late in Life - Electric Literature These books explore what happens when parents, siblings, and histories emerge from family secrets long buried

Goodreads: 120 of the Past Decade's Biggest Hits (Across Genres)

120 of the Past Decade’s Biggest Hits (Across Genres) Have you ever wondered what books have been the most popular among Goodreads members over the past decade? You know, the ones that have resonated wit...

Join us next Saturday for Animal Tales with Bernadette Nason!
All ages.
Saturday 9/12 at 10:30am
Register at wblibrary.eventbrite.com

Lit Hub: Complicating the Marriage Plot: A Reading List |

Complicating the Marriage Plot: A Reading List For the past six years, I’ve been working on a project that I describe to strangers and casual acquaintances as “a book about flowers,” and to friends and family as “a book about flowers and my not…

We have a bunch of fun programs happening this weekend at the library!
➡Bring seeds to swap and talk to Travis County Master Gardeners about your fall garden! Saturday 9/5 @ 4pm. Register at wblibrary.eventbrite.com
➡Teens & tweens can earn volunteer hours as part of our teen library council! Saturday 9/5 @ 2pm. No registration. Ages 10-18
➡Practice chatting in English and Spanish with Charla Chat! Sunday 9/6 @ 1:30pm. Adults only.
➡Bring a puzzle from home and swap it for a new-to-you one! Sunday 9/6 @ 4pm. No registration. All ages. No registration. Please only bring a puzzle if you intend to take one.

Book Riot: The Best Cozy Autumn Romances to Read in 2026 |

The Best Cozy Autumn Romances to Read in 2026 Fall in love with these new cozy autumn romances for all things small town, apple orchards, and Halloween.