Need a little help motivating the kids to read this summer? A summer reading program can be just the thing to keep kids turning pages during long hot days at home, on road trips, by the pool, or during quiet indoor afternoons. From free books …
February in Austin is always a bit of a wildcard. Some days bring surprise snow and school cancellations, while others feel warm, sunny, and ready for adventure. That’s part of the charm. Whether you’re bundling up, heading indoors, or taking advantage of a stretch of …
Ah, spring! We love spying such an abundance of Mother Nature’s new growth around Austin these days – flowers, budding trees, veggies popping up in the gardens. If you’re looking to do some spring planting of your own, Austin Public Library offers the coolest thing …
There’s no better time than summer to dive into some good books! Whether by the pool, on travel, or indoors on lazy afternoons, kids can keep their minds active with exciting adventures — all by reading the pages of a great book. Thankfully, the Austin …
After years of planning and development, Austin’s Central Library has the whole community wowed by such a gorgeous, inviting space. In fact, it was selected as one of TIME Magazine’s 2018 World’s Greatest Places! Located downtown at 710 W. César Chávez St., this “library of the …
February happens to be Library Lover’s Month, and we think it’s a great time to say THANK YOU to Austin Public Library for the wealth of resources you provide to our community! Besides housing a vast collection of exciting books, the library is a special …
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 …
Join the Austin Public Library for crafts and activities as they celebrate the epic saga of Star Wars! Jedi Training Camp will take place on four Fridays, starting on Friday, Nov. 13, at different branches of the library. (See the schedule below.) These are free …
The Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library is hosting a FREE Mad Science Maelstrom on Friday, October 2 from 7-9 p.m. Get caught up in a vortex of Mad Science experiments, Minecraft, and creeptastic crafts. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Kids will get …
Austin Public Library’s puppet troupe, Literature Live!, is bringing a new show called “Wild & Wacky Weather” to all area library locations starting on Tuesday, September 8 and running through Friday, December 4. You know what they say around Austin…”If you don’t like the weather …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.