Celebrate the magic of books at the Austin Public Library! As part of their Summer Reading Program, you can plan on stopping by your local branch this August for a free, interactive magic show from the Fantastic Kent Cummins and the Amazing Adele. Shows are …
Celebrate Dr. Seuss from Monday, Mar. 2 through Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Austin Public Library’s University Hills Branch. Seuss X Seuss West is a week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss’ creative books and characters in honor of his birthday and Read Across America Day. You can …
Take the kids to see a free children’s play that runs Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Thursday. March 12 at Austin library locations. ARTSreach, a partnership between the Austin Public Library and Austin Parks and Recreation, brings children’s literature alive through theatrical presentations by Dougherty Arts …
Literature LIVE! presents Chicken Big — a new, free puppet show for families that will be performed at various branches of the Austin Public Library this winter and spring. Kids will enjoy this less-than-traditional puppet show production of Austin author Keith Graves’ children’s book, Chicken …
We’re off to see the Wizard… at the Austin Public Library’s Twin Oaks Branch. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, you can take the kids to Family Movie Night featuring The Wizard of Oz. Watch this classic film that we all know and love at a free …
Our children’s librarians are taking a break from story times this week in all branches of the Austin Public Library, but there is still some free family fun offered for you! If you or the kids (ages 6 and up) are pretty skilled at playing …
Have you ever been into Recycled Reads? It’s Austin Public Library’s used book store. Discarded books from all of the Austin libraries make their way to this book store along with books and media donations from the community. Then these used items are sold (at …
The Austin Public Library and Literature Live! invite families to experience The Shoemaker and the Elves like you’ve never seen it before! “Follow the Elves” is a new, multimedia event featuring a 4-part video web series paired with family gatherings at the library with stories, crafts, …
In preparation for the Austin Mini Maker Faire that’s scheduled to rock our worlds on Saturday, May 3, several makers have signed up to make appearances at local libraries where kids can Meet the Maker and participate in various activities.
Have you ever longed for a way to combine your love of learning about chickens with your love of visiting the library? This is Austin, Texas, so odds are that the answer to that question is yes. Well, hold onto your hats because the Austin Public Library and the Funky Chicken Coop Tour have your family covered with their free Chickens in the Library events!
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