We are so excited to spread the word that Austin Public Library’s Kids Block Party is back in person this spring! This fun event combines our favorite things — free family fun, live music, arts & crafts, books and more!

Head downtown to the Austin Central Library for this community event on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  The Kids Block Party will feature musical artists, yoga, story walks, crafts, tech activities, multi-language storytimes, friends from Austin Spurs, goody bags, and more!

Presented by the Library Foundation, this event celebrates children, literacy, and learning through play, with indoor and outdoor activities for kids aged toddler to tweens.

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 a.m. – Shoal Creek Plaza (outdoors on the library grounds) — Music, story walks, Austin Spurs Mascot, info booths & activities
  • 9:15 a.m. – 1st floor, Event Center — Yoga for Kids
  • 9:45 a.m. – Shoal Creek Plaza (outdoors on the library grounds) — Special read-aloud with APL Library Director Roosevelt Weeks
  • 10 a.m. – 3rd floor, Family Atrium — Kite Making Activity for littles (ages 1-8)
  • 10:15 a.m. – 1st floor, Demo Area — Musical performance by SaulPaul
  • 10:15 a.m. – 1st floor, Events Center — Tech-Fun Presented by Latinitas – Session 1
  • 10:30 a.m. – 3rd floor, Children’s Room — Spanish / English Storytime
  • 10:30 a.m. – Conference Room — Kite Making for Tweens (ages 9-12), RSVP only (limited spots available)
  • 11:15 a.m. – 1st floor, Events Center: — Tech-Fun Presented by Latinitas, Session 2
  • 11:30 a.m. – 3rd floor, Children’s Room: Chinese – English Storytime
  • 11:45 a.m. – 1st floor, Demo Area — Musical Performance by the Singing Zoologist

Photo from Saul Paul’s Facebook page

Photo from Lucas Miller the Singing Zoologist’s Facebook page

The 2022 Kids Block Party will also mark the launch of “Austin Completely Booked,” Austin Public Library’s summer program featuring reading challenges and other experiences. Attendees will be able to download an app or receive paper forms for logging summer reading and tracking challenge completion to earn prizes.

For more info please visit library.austintexas.gov.