D id you know that the Buda Public Library is part of a partnership whose whole purpose is to get you access to more information? TexShare is a consortium of Texas libraries that have joined together to share materials and purchase online databases so that you (yes, you personally!) can have access ...

By Melinda Hodges, Buda LIbrary S eptember is Library Card Sign-Up Month! In 1987, then Secretary of Education William J. Bennett said "Let's have a national campaign ... every child should obtain a library card – and use it."  The American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-up Month is one way...

By Cyndy Slovak-Barton There was nary a comment on the proposed tax rate for the city of Buda. But alcohol and water brought out the few comments from council members at the one-hour special called meeting. The proposed tax rate of $.3475 per $100 valuation hearing moved quickly, and the council wil...

"I  have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.”  – George R. R. Martin   This quote embodies one of the main reasons I absolutely love to read. It’s easy to think that your perspective on the world is same as e...

H istory may be written by the victors, but alternate histories are written by imaginative authors. This genre is defined by altering an aspect of a pivotal time in history and seeing what changes (sometimes realistic, sometimes fantastical) result. Here are some great alternate history series to ge...

A uthor Ernest Cline is a super nerd. Star Wars, videogames, sci-fi movies, tabletop RPGs, and more; his obsessions cover many of the major nerd areas. His work as an author reflects these interests. His books are love letters to nerd culture and are also great fun to read! “Ready Player One” takes ...

W e’ve talked about books about movies or about actors and actresses, but this week, I’m excited about a book that’s been made into an upcoming movie! Yes, there are many, but the one I’m excited about is “The Martian” which comes out in October. “The Martian” by Andy Weir was riveting. In the near ...

S ummer is almost here and, for many of us, that means we’ll be travelling! And you know what goes perfectly with travelling? Audio books! Discover what masses of commuters already know: listening to an audio book helps overcome the tedium of travel. At the Buda Public Library, we have several ways ...

W hy is it important to make reading a habit with kids that haven’t even started school yet? The truth is that children start to develop early literacy skills from birth! There are five simple practices that parents and caregivers can use with young children to help get them ready to read. The first...

By Melinda Hodges T he world lost one of its most beloved writers recently. Sir Terry Pratchett passed away on March 12, 2015, after a long fight with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He leaves us with a wealth of great writings, but he is best known for his Discworld series. This huge series (40 no...