Bee Cave Library Gears Up for Annual Car Show Fundraiser

The Bee Cave Public Library is bustling with activity as it prepares for its annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show, a beloved community event that raises funds to support the library's programs and initiatives. Meanwhile, the library's leadership is working diligently to find ways to reduce the construction costs of a new library building, exploring alternative sites and cost-saving measures.

Driving Towards a Brighter Future for Bee Cave's Library

Exploring Cost-Saving Measures for the New Library Building

The Capital Improvements Plan subcommittee of the Bee Cave City Council has been tasked with finding ways to lower the cost of constructing a new library building. The size and location of the proposed library are major cost drivers, so the subcommittee is examining alternative sites that could potentially reduce the overall expenses. Once the subcommittee has a recommendation for the next steps, they will present it to the City Council for a public hearing and an official vote.In the meantime, the Bee Cave Library continues to provide award-winning programming, friendly customer service, and a welcoming space for the community to connect over their shared love of reading.

The Rolling Sculpture Car Show: A Beloved Community Event

The Rolling Sculpture Car Show is just around the corner, set to take place on Sunday, October 27th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hill Country Galleria. This annual, family-friendly event is a celebration of automotive art, showcasing a diverse array of collector cars, including sports and exotic vehicles, modern classics, hot rods, and art cars.The event is free for spectators and raises funds for the Bee Cave Public Library through sponsorships, registration fees for the car owners, and the sale of t-shirts and raffle tickets. This year's raffle item is a kid-size Lamborghini with a remote-control override for parents to operate, adding an extra layer of excitement for the young attendees.Since its inception in 2008, the Rolling Sculpture Car Show has raised an impressive $114,000, with the proceeds supporting the library's annual Summer Reading Program, the Books and Bees Festival, and scholarships for teen volunteers who have donated their time and talents to the library.

Sponsors and Attractions at the Rolling Sculpture Car Show

The Rolling Sculpture Car Show is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors, including Covert Bee Cave Buick GMC as the signature sponsor. Several brand-new Covert vehicles will be on display alongside the collector cars, providing attendees with a glimpse of the latest automotive offerings.Other sponsors include All Star Burger, Benton Family Enterprises, Connor Harris State Farm Insurance, Jerry Dixon's Automotive and Klassic Kar Center, QualTech Automotive-Bee Cave, and the Hill Country Galleria.New to the show this year is a "Trunk or Treat" event for the kids, sponsored by the city of Bee Cave. Families are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes and collect candy from the participating cars parked near Dillard's. In the center of the Galleria, attendees can enjoy live music from the Clutch Kings, a popular Austin band with a big Texas sound, playing a mix of rock covers, new country, and even some guilty pleasures from the '80s.The Bee Cave Farmers Market will also be offering its wares on the Galleria lawn, and the stores and restaurants throughout the Galleria will be open for visitors to explore. Celebrity announcer Bob Fonseca from KLBJ radio's "Mornings with Matt and Bob" show will join Jonny "O" Olsen of Wimberley in chatting with the crowd and awarding the one-of-a-kind trophies at this year's show.

Family Place Workshop Wraps Up, Highlighting the Library's Commitment to Early Childhood Development

The Bee Cave Public Library's bi-annual Family Place workshop, "1*2*3 PlaySmart," is coming to a close next week. As a certified Family Place Library since 2017, Bee Cave offers this five-week program twice a year, providing parents and caregivers with the opportunity to learn about the importance of play for young children and connect them with local resource specialists in areas such as child development, early literacy, speech and language, nutrition, and movement.During each session, an active group of toddlers engages in the work of play, exploring different stations related to music, blocks, sensory development, dramatic play, and more. The next "1*2*3 PlaySmart" workshop will be announced early in 2025, with limited openings for children ages 18 months to 3 years.The Bee Cave Public Library's Family Place program has received national recognition, with the library being featured in the fall 2024 issue of "Children and Libraries," a journal of the American Library Association.

Upcoming Fall Programs for All Ages

The Bee Cave Public Library has a diverse lineup of fall programs catering to all age groups. Adults and teens aged 14 and older are invited to attend "Bee Creative" on October 16th at 5 p.m., where they can learn to decorate ceramic coasters with alcohol-based ink for a one-of-a-kind watercolor look.Children in grades 3-5 are invited to a "Fear Factor" version of "BeeTweens" on October 19th at 2 p.m., where they can face their fears with some fun and gross challenges. On Saturday, November 2nd, the community is invited to a Diwali Storytelling workshop presented by Peerbagh from 3-4 p.m. for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.Due to early voting taking place in the community rooms where storytime is normally held, the library's regular storytimes will be on hiatus beginning October 18th until after the election. Families with young children are encouraged to visit the library, where parents can select books to take home while the children enjoy the Family Place play area.For more information about the Bee Cave Public Library's programs and services, please visit beecavelibrary.com or call 512.767.6620. The library is located inside Bee Cave City Hall in the center of the Hill Country Galleria.