Dr. Eugene Clark Library
Library · Lockhart
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Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · official sitesource
An 1899 library on Lockhart's courthouse square with a bright children's area, preschool storytime every Wednesday at 10 and a bilingual storytime on third Saturdays.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Texas's oldest continuously operating library, with a colorful kids' area and Wednesday preschool storytime
Price
Free
Free.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am – 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 6 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am – 3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know: Hours from the library home page; its older Location & Hours page lists Mon/Wed/Fri 9-6, Tue/Thu 9-8, Sat 9-3. A building upgrade was planned for fall 2026 that may change hours.
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
217 S Main St, Lockhart, TX 78644
Rough drive times
- about 5 min from Lockhart
- about 35 min from Kyle / Buda
- about 35 min from San Marcos
- about 50 min from South Austin
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Stroller access
- Yesstandard for public libraries
- Restrooms
- Yesstandard for public libraries
- Accessibility
- Public building; wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms required by ADA/Texas Accessibility Standardsstandard for public libraries
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Happening here
Every Wed · 10 am
Preschool Storytime with Ms. Christine at Dr. Eugene Clark Library
Dr. Eugene Clark Library · Lockhart
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Every Sat · 10 am
Bilingual Storytime at Dr. Eugene Clark Library
Dr. Eugene Clark Library · Lockhart
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
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