Mission & History

The Austin County Library System has two branches, Knox Memorial Library in Wallis, Texas and West End Library in Industry, Texas.

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.

Knox Memorial Library

The Knox Memorial Library is the main branch of Austin County Library System. The library was a gift to the citizens of Wallis and to the surrounding communities by Robert W. Knox in memory of his great-great grandfather, Joseph E. Wallis, the founder of Wallis, Texas. The Knox Memorial Library’s automated library collection and free Public Access Internet service is available to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community’s residents.

West End Library

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.