Mission & History
The Austin County Library System has two branches, Knox Memorial Library in Wallis, Texas and West End Library in Industry, Texas.
Library Mission
Austin County Library System offers innovative, cost-effective services by providing library materials, resources, information, entertainment, and lifelong learning opportunities to enrich the lives of the residents of Austin County.
Library History
The West End Library was established in 1979 as the West End Book Station. In 1984 the West End Book Station was upgraded to a full service library. The West End Library is located in Industry, Texas. The Library services the entire northwestern predominantly rural area of Austin County, which includes the cities of Industry, New Ulm, and several small communities in the area. West End Library also serves clients in the rural areas of the three adjoining counties – Colorado, Fayette, and Washington.
