We love FREE entertainment for the kiddos! And we’re always so grateful for the high-quality children’s programs offered at the public libraries in the area. So we’re excited to share that Literature Live! is once again bringing a lively puppet show to branches of the Austin Public Library, beginning on Wednesday, February 17 and running through April 27. Their latest show is inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant, and is recommended for ages 4 & up. And as always, these events at are free and open to the public.
What happens when a band of native plants and insects gets a new neighbor who isn’t very friendly? Will the band get the boot, or will gardener and insect learn to live together? Find out in this musical spin on the Oscar Wilde classic, The Selfish Giant.
The puppets are based on the Grow Green characters. The story supports the Watershed Protection Department’s sustainable gardening program, which promotes water quality and conservation, recycling and the least-toxic ways to address pest issues. Grow Green provides resources to help people create beautiful Central Texas gardens that are good for wallets and the environment.
–> Puppet Show Schedule:
- Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. — North Village Branch
- Thursday, February 18, 3:30 PM — Yarborough Branch
- Saturday, February 20, 1 p.m. — Recycled Reads Bookstore
- Wednesday, February 24, 10:15 a.m. — University Hills Branch
- Friday, February 26, 3:30 p.m. — Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
- Monday, February 29, 3:30 p.m. — Spicewood Springs Branch
- Tuesday, March 1, 3:30 p.m. — Pleasant Hill Branch
- Wednesday, March 2, 10:15 a.m. — Dove Springs Recreation Center
- Thursday, March 3, 10:15 a.m. Windsor Park Branch
- Monday, March 7, 3:30 p.m. — Howson Branch
- Tuesday, March 8, 10:15 a.m. — Cepeda Branch
- Thursday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. — Little Walnut Creek Branch
- Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. — Faulk Central Library
- Monday, March 14, 6 p.m. — University Hills Branch
- Thursday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. — Ruiz Branch
- Tuesday, March 22, 3:30 p.m. — Twin Oaks Branch
- Wednesday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. — Terrazas Branch
- Tuesday, March 29, 3:30 p.m. — St. John Branch
- Thursday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. — Manchaca Road Branch
- Thursday, April 7, 3:30 p.m. — Carver Branch
- Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. — Whole Foods Market at the Domain
- Thursday, April 14, 3:30 p.m. — Milwood Branch
- Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. — Willie Mae Kirk Branch
- Wednesday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. — Old Quarry Branch
For more information about Literature Live!, visit library.austintexas.gov/literature-live.
Enjoy!
