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July 4, 2025<\/h4>\n

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Episode 27: The Bellville Public Library with Aimee Drake<\/h1>\n

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In this episode of Hello Austin County, we\u2019re joined by Aimee Drake, Director of the Bellville Public Library, who takes us on a colorful tour of literacy, creativity, and community connection in the heart of Austin County.<\/p>\n

Aimee shares her personal journey from high school library assistant to longtime director, and gives us an inside look at the library\u2019s evolving services\u2014from classic storytimes and summer reading programs to digital tools like Libby and Kanopy. You\u2019ll hear how the library is keeping pace with the times while still celebrating the magic of books and in-person programs.<\/p>\n

We explore Bellville Library\u2019s vibrant summer lineup, its innovative Grab-and-Go Craft Kits, and how they\u2019re using streaming video and e-resources to reach patrons of all ages\u2014even from home. Whether you\u2019re a teacher, parent, student, or lifelong learner, there\u2019s something here for everyone.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Aimee Drake, Director<\/h2>\n

Bellville Public Library<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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\u23f0 00:00<\/strong> – Meet Aimee Drake, Library Director
\u23f0 01:15 <\/strong>– From student worker to running the library
\u23f0 03:00<\/strong> – History of the Bellville Public Library
\u23f0 05:10<\/strong> – Summer Reading: Color Your World
\u23f0 07:40<\/strong> – Magic, science shows & community events
\u23f0 09:25<\/strong> – Grab-and-Go crafts for busy families
\u23f0 11:00<\/strong> – Preschool storytime & movie days
\u23f0 13:15<\/strong> – Inside the library: layout & services
\u23f0 15:00<\/strong> – Libby & Kanopy: eBooks and streaming
\u23f0 18:30<\/strong> – Digital archives, newspapers & yearbooks
\u23f0 20:30<\/strong> – Using tech to help all ages
\u23f0 23:00 <\/strong>– Storytime for local schools & future plans
\u23f0 25:15 <\/strong>– Free computer access and printing
\u23f0 27:30 <\/strong>– Final thoughts and invitation to visit<\/p>\n

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