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About the Wells Branch Community Library
The
mission of the Wells Branch Community Library is to provide access
to reference and reading materials and programs in the form of print
or other media to people within the Wells Branch Community and
neighboring areas.
 The
Wells Branch Library District is funded by sales taxes collected at
businesses between IH 35 and Burnet Rd, Howard Lane and the upper
end of Bratton Lane at Round Rock by IH 35.Tax revenues for 2006
totaled $536,596.00. The library also receives income from State
and corporate grants, fees, and donations. The District adopted
a budget for 2007 of $537,242.00. The library is located in its
own facility which opened in December 2003.
The
library houses a collection of approximately 34,000 materials.
Trustees allocated $43,500 for materials allowing the addition
of 6500 items in 2006. Trustees increased the materials
allocation to $45,500 for 2007. The library provides public
access to the internet at 27 computers, 9 of these dedicated to
children and teens and 4 restricted to employment assistance.
Full wireless access is provided in both buildings and extends
onto the grounds. The library added two MLS librarians to the
staff in 2006 to expand programming and information resources.
The
WBCL is open 7 days per week providing 52 hours of patron
access. The Board of Trustees hopes to expand hours in 2007. The
library utilizes volunteers to supplement staff and a variety of
donations and automation to continue running a "lean operation."
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