Kyle increases library checkout limit, upcoming community events

With Kyle on the rise, the city council embraces more community upgrades and events.

Kyle Public Library will increase its checkout limit for cardholders from 20 to 25 items at a time, including up to 10 DVDs, to streamline patrons' accounts. The increase also reflects the library’s growing collection.

“In general terms, it means we’re growing up a little bit,” Director of Library Services Paul Phelan said. “If you look at cities like Austin and New Braunfels, their limits are around 50. Usually, smaller towns are going to have a much smaller [checkout] limit because they have fewer items. We have around 60,000 hard items and 27 electronic items in the collection, which we’re adding to all the time.” Days, Kyle will host its next community event at Gregg-Clarke Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 14.

The event will feature local vendors, arts and crafts, farm to market items and live music.

Summer Market Days leads up to its finale, Squeeze Box, set for Sept. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gregg-Clarke Park, with a full day of scheduled musicians.

— On the 2021 election ballot, Kyle voters can expect to see candidates for District 5 and District 6.

Voting hours and locations will be listed once approved by the Hays County Commissioners for the 2021 November General Election.

Currently serving on the positions are Councilmember District 5 Rick Koch, Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmember District 6 Michael Tobias.

The last day to file for ballot placement is Aug. 16. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 4. Early voting will be from Oct. 18 to 29. Election day is Nov. 2.

— Kyle Pie in the Sky is on track to celebrate all things pie Labor Day weekend from Sept. 3 through 5.

Highlighted festivities include hot air balloons, a pie baking and eating contest, local vendors, live music and fireworks.

Tickets are on sale now, while kids under 10 are free to attend.