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Asynchronous K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop
Earn the WiSTEM K-12 STEM Outreach Online Workshop Certificate of Completion
The UT Austin Women in STEM (WiSTEM) K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop is designed to help you understand research-based effective practices in STEM outreach to K-12 audiences. These practices are also great for public STEM outreach and engagement, formal classroom STEM activities, out-of-school STEM activities, and more!
The workshop will take about 30 minutes to watch and review. A completion certificate and a list of all the resources shared in the online workshop presentation will be emailed to you upon completion.
Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.
To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.
As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:
How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?
How is the art made? What materials were used and why?
What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?
What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?
How to Make Irish Coffee with Austin Limerick Alliance
Did you know that the World's famous drink was invented here in Foynes, Co. Limerick in 1943? Watch as Tour Guide Helen Enright tells you the story of how that happened and also shows you how to make the perfect Irish Coffee.
Sláinte
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Access video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbD4AswU434
Online
City of Georgetown Staff Art Show
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Karen Limbaugh: Doors and Windows of the World
Karen Limbaugh has been a photographer for many years; starting with a film camera and moving on to a digital camera. She says "I enjoy photographing landscapes, flowers, and doing macro photography. I am branching out and trying my hand at street photography. I have had the opportunity to travel over the last several years across the United States and abroad. I find that I am drawn to interesting doors and windows."
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Spanish-English Storytime
This all ages storytime uses both English and Spanish to present books, rhymes and songs. Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for a natural transition between stories and activities and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. Recommended for ages 0 to 5. Program length can vary.
Esta hora de cuentos es para niños menores de 5 años y sus cuidadores. Se presentarán libros, rimas, y canciones en inglés y en español. Presentaremos algunas cosas en inglés y otras en español empapando a los niños en los dos idiomas.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
CTFB Nutrition Education - Varsity Group Cooking/Health Class: Presented by Equidad ATX in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank + The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center
Interactive nutrition and cooking class for seniors. Learn how to cook good tasting food that's good for you.
Taught by Central Texas Food Bank Nutritionists Emily Pearson and Vanessa Rios
No registration required
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Serving the whole family
Join us for family fun! Our program promotes healthy living for everyone—children, youth, adults, and seniors. Explore educational STEM lessons, wellness support, and nutritious food on-site. We also offer entrepreneurial and job search services. We can't wait to see you and have a great time learning together!
Hosted by Minister Sonya Hosey
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
History of African Americans in San Marcos, Texas
Come hear the story of African Americans in the city of San Marcos, Texas and learn about local history and the remarkable people who have lived and created and contributed to the city and the world. Located on a collection of historical African American properties in the historic Dunbar neighborhood. Self-Guided exploration and guided museum tours both available.
Tours given by Calaboose African American History Museum guides
No registration needed
Limit 15 people per tour
Wheelchair accessible
Leemos Juntos
All ages storytime which uses both English and Spanish to present books, rhymes and songs. Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. Program length varies.
Esta hora del cuento es para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta de edad escolar y para sus padres. Se presentarán libros, rimas, y canciones en inglés y en español empapando a los niños en los dos idiomas. La duración del programa varía.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Imagination Station Storytime: Mardi Gras!
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Enjoy a storytime followed by themed centers, crafts, and activities designed to promote learning, imaginative play, and creative exploration.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime offers children ages 3-5 opportunities to interact through songs, rhymes, movement rhymes, and longer stories.
Read by Jess Baird
No registration needed
Limit 19 families
Wheelchair accessible
Spanish-English Storytime
All ages storytime which uses both English and Spanish to present books, rhymes and songs. It differs from a traditional bilingual storytime in that some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for a natural transition between stories and activities and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. Program length can vary.
Esta hora del cuento es para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta de edad escolar y para sus padres. Se presentarán libros, rimas, y canciones en inglés y en español. Difiere de un programa tradicionalmente bilingüe en que el material no va a ser traducido de un idioma al otro, sino que presentaremos algunas cosas en inglés y otras en español empapando a los niños en los dos idiomas. De esta manera ellos se sentirán cómodos usando los dos idiomas. Recomendado para niños y niñas menores de 5 años.
On January 29, February 26, March 26, and April 30 we will welcome an American Sign Language interpreting student from Austin Community College who will interpret the storytime!
En 29 de enero, 26 de febrero, 26 de marzo, y 30 de abril daremos la bienvenida a un estudiante de interpretación del lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) de Universidad de Comunidad de Austin (ACC).
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Social Media for Social Change - Spring 2025 Roskilde Handelsskole Global Learning Program Presentations
A typical global learning program in the context of Continuing Education at Austin Community College is a two-week project based, culturally immersive and academically relevant learning experience built around a project with purpose and catered to student and business groups. In this session Danish students from Roskilde Handelsskolke in Roskilde, Denmark, in (4) teams of 2 students each, will present via Zoom and in person, campaign projects on the topic of Social Media for Social Good. Participants of this session will gain insight to a Global Learning collaboration with residents and staff of Mobile Loaves and Fishes at the Community First! Village on a project to identify a business idea or social service then develop a campaign using business theory and social media.
Presenters: Brian Bilich, Courtney Ahrenholtz and Danish students from Roskilde Handelsskolke in Roskilde, Denmark
Wheelchair accessible
Online option: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/89740508881?pwd=BJda93AqnadgU2PflH08rem6RUqRzR.1
Advocacy Letter Workshop
The Advocacy Letter Workshop teaches parents to write persuasive letters to school boards, representatives, or officials. Parents use templates to structure letters with an introduction, issue description, personal story, and specific requests (e.g., increasing school funding). They draft letters addressing issues impacting their child or community and are encouraged to send them to the appropriate officials.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Limit 75 people
Wheelchair accessible
Family Storytime
Read, sing, and play with us at Storytime! Librarians read three themed books with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays in between. Family Storytime is recommended for caregivers and children ages 0-5.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-6439
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Know the Warning Signs for Alzheimers and Dementia
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms, and let's talk about them.
Presented by Program Director Faith Lane
Register here: https://alz org.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Lz_0vxVTpydy9mzypxHTw
Online
No limit
Inside AUTMHQ: Community Open House
Join us for our Community Open House at AUTMHQ, where we’re opening our doors to showcase how we’re making an impact and empowering underrepresented communities in the tech industry. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a professional looking for career resources, or just curious about what we do, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.
Presenters to be announced
Registration required: https://posh.vip/e/inside-autmhq-community-open-house-2
Limit 50 people
Wheelchair accessible
Info session about FREE college for adults
Could you make good use of a FREE education and a new career? Sign up an online info session and Capital IDEA will introduce you to its Career Expressway. The nonprofit not only pays your college tuition, textbooks, and childcare, it also helps you find your first job in your new career. We’re with you from start to — HIRED!
Presented by Cecile Fandos
Registration required: https://www.capitalidea.org/careerups/
Limit 60 people
Wheelchair accessible
Texas Success Initiative Exam (TSI) Workshop
Having trouble understanding the ins and outs of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam? We're here to help! Learn more about test exemptions, what to expect, how to prepare, score meanings, and more!
You can find us in Building 1000 Room 2350, which will be the first room to the left when you enter through the East Entrance.
Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8ylyUjr0GblK4pemOPlBmpWD_ObWF6jdbklYtDByEEBNuSA/viewform
Limit 20 people in person + 20 people online
Facilitated by Carrington Quezada
Wheelchair accessible
Small Business Workshop: How to Sell Without Being Salesy
In this workshop, learn how to make sales meetings work for you to save hundreds of hours and prevent the loss of untold business opportunities.
You will learn to improve your communication skills and speaking by making yourself memorable and creating a dynamic pitch. Whether you are a quiet introvert, an extrovert, or a rookie, you will learn to develop your customer avatar, ascertain your ideal referral partner, adopt an approach of intentionality, and understand your fellow networkers from the perspective of psychology, demographics, and occupations. Dagan also gives you vital tips for improving presentations of various types, which can help you achieve greater ROIs in the networking world.
Facilitated by Dagan Martinez-Vargas
Registration required: https://pflugerville.librarycalendar.com/event/small-business-workshop-how-sell-without-being-salesy-10461
Limit 35 people
Wheelchair accessible
Trafficking Awareness 101: Empowering Our Community to Recognize and Respond
In this session, attendees aged 12 and up will gain a foundational understanding of human trafficking, including how to recognize the signs and respond safely and effectively. The presentation will explore the realities of trafficking, debunk common myths, and highlight the impact of community awareness in preventing exploitation. Participants will leave with practical knowledge, tools to identify red flags, and actionable steps they can take to help protect vulnerable individuals and contribute to a safer, more informed community.
Online
Register to get link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocuqoqT4vH90Cd4A2uPzK9p93UtSHBLkR
Books and Babies
A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-12 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Talk Time at Spicewood Springs
Improve your English conversation. ¡Mejore su conversación en inglés!
Come to Talk Time to practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners and English-speaking volunteers in an informal and safe space. No registration is necessary.
Participe en Talk Time: Hablemos Inglés, un programa gratis de La Biblioteca Pública de Austin, donde usted puede venir a conversar en inglés y así practicar y sentirse más seguro. No es necesario registrarse. Este programa se ofrece a cualquier adulto que hable algo de inglés y que quiera practicarlo con otros en un lugar informal y sin presiones.
Facilitated by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Senior Games
Join us for a friendly game of cards! Cards, dominoes, and mahjong are our usual fare.
Senior Games Every Wednesday from 1pm-4pm
Hosted by Elgin Public Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
THRIVE Marketing Strategy Workshop
Craft a roadmap to success for your business. This immersive session will empower you to identify your target audience, refine your messaging, and leverage cutting-edge techniques to maximize your marketing impact. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to propel your business to new heights. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot now and pave the way for marketing excellence!
Facilitator: Claudette Blythe
Online
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1083978672389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 100 people
Digital Literacy "Tertulias"
Digital Literacy "Tertulias" - Have questions on Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Workspace applications like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or about digital literacy and computers in general? Join us for a Q&A session with Jose Vega, a retired software development industry veteran dedicated to sharing his experiences to help address the digital literacy divide, especially in the adult Spanish-speaking community in Central Texas. Sessions will be bilingual (Spanish and English). "Tertulia" = an informal meeting of people to talk about current affairs, arts, etc.
Facilitator: Jose Vega
No registration needed
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
For the Love of Books Club
Drop in for informal talk and tea to share your thoughts about what you're reading. Don't know what to read? Here's a perfect opportunity to pick up a few recommendations.
Join fellow Book Lovers to discuss the books you're already reading. Share recommendations & learn about books you should read. No required reading, no pressure. It's the easiest book club you will ever join!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
South Austin Senior Activity Center Book Club
Join us for a monthly book club at the South Austin Senior Activity Center. Books are provided - inquire at the front desk. Recommended for ages 50 and up.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
SXSW EDU NextStage: Central Texas Learning Festival - Exceptional Learning in Central Texas Awards
Kick off the CTX Learning Festival by joining members of the CTX Learning Festival team, regional learning partners, and other groups and individuals to celebrate learning in community!
Join us in learning about the CTX Learning Festival and help us celebrate exceptional contributions to learning in Central Texas. Central Texas Learning Festival partners and other learning-focused groups are building a culture of learning in our region that includes historically underserved populations and non-traditional students. Learn about the innovative community engagement models and strategies being used in Central Texas.
Awards will be given out to community-nominated learning contributors.
Presented by the Central Texas Learning Festival team during the SXSW EDU FREE AND OPEN DAY SXSW
No SXSW EDU ticket required to attend
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Lego Lab
With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to Lego Lab to hear, see, make, and create different stories, all while building with Legos provided by the Library! Program length can vary, please call branch for details.
Con Legos, puedes construir cualquier cosa que puedas idear y contar cualquier historia que puedas imaginar. ¡Ven al Laboratorio Lego para escuchar, ver, hacer y crear diferentes historias, todo mientras construyes con Legos proporcionados por la Biblioteca!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Wired Wednesday
Wired Wednesday is an ongoing series to provide tech troubleshooting and assistance. Join for a 15 minute slot! The event is hosted on the second floor of the library.
Prep for Wired Wednesday:
1) Bring your passwords!
2) Bring your cords!
3) Bring your questions!
Hosted by Georgetown Library staff
No registration required
Wheelchair accessible
Barking Book Buddies with Divine Canines
Certified volunteer teams with trained therapy dogs will be waiting for kids to read stories to them. This program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. Open to children of all reading levels.
Hosted by Divine Canines
No registration needed
Wheelchair acessible
Citizenship Class in Spanish
Spanish citizenship classes will take place on the following six Wednesdays, 5 to 7PM: January 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; and March 5. The classes are part of the New York Historical Society's Citizenship Project and covers the 100 questions from the USCIS test.
Las clases de ciudadanía en español se llevarán a cabo los siguientes seis miércoles de 5:00 a 7:00 PM: 29 de enero; 5, 12, 19 y 26 de febrero; y 5 de marzo. Este programa es parte del Proyecto de Ciudadanía de la Sociedad Histórica de Nueva York y cubre las 100 preguntas del examen de civismo de USCIS.
Facilitator to be announced
Register here: https://fs23.formsite.com/lbjlib/CPJanFeb25/index
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
"The Care-A-Van," a wellness and education experience by Bastrop County Cares!
Historically under-resourced communities in Bastrop County require innovative solutions that can help to reduce isolation and provide access to free, engaging programming where community members can learn and play. The Bastrop County mobile well-being and recreation unit promotes fun recreational activities, intergenerational engagement, and access to critical resources that enhance the health and wellness of everyone in the community. Through this initiative, families are not only more connected to each other but also to their community and the resources available to them. Come and experience first hand our mobile unit called "Care-A-Van" and take home some ideas that can make in impact in your community as well.
Hosted by Fernando Mercado, BCC Wellness Manager
No registration required
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/6L5Xxt1VhGajSaMb9
Wheelchair accessible
VICTORY Tutoring
Free one-on-one and small group tutoring. Homework, test prep, make-up work, and all core subjects offered. Contact: Angel Toscano angel.toscano@austinisd.org. Tutoría gratuita individual y en grupos pequeños.
Tarea, preparación para exámenes, trabajo de
recuperación, y todas las materias principales
ofrecidas. Contacto: Ángel Toscano
angel.toscano@austinisd.org.
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
"We Listen and Don't Judge": Fostering Supportive Conversations About Mental Health
Create a more supportive community by learning to listen without judgment. This training explores the importance of non-judgmental communication in mental health discussions. Gain practical tools to support friends, family, and colleagues experiencing mental health challenges and help reduce stigma.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration required
Online
https://meet.google.com/wkv-bxgy-utw
Free ESL Classes at Spicewood Springs
Need to practice English or Spanish? Our Language Practice sessions can help!
Build your confidence in speaking English in a casual learning environment.
Hosted by Library Staff/Volunteer
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Chess Club
Join us for Chess Club, an informal place to come and practice your chess skills.
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Teen LGBTQ+ Craft Space
Join other teens to make cute things and play games, all while creating a safe queer community space at the library!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Texas MixxedFit and Nutrition Education Class
MixxedFit® is a people-inspired dance fitness program that is a perfect blend of explosive dancing and boot camp inspired toning. Everything about this dance fitness program is big, exaggerated, and explosive! All fitness levels are welcome!
Facilitator: Charlotte Dotson
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EpFMZe_YRD2rdtfNc8mlIg#/registration
Limit 500 people
Sound Bath Meditation
Monthly gentle yoga and sound bath meditation class open to all fitness levels. Adults (18+) only.
Instructor to be announced
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Bilingual Yoga with Sana Yoga
Join us for FREE bilingual yoga classes and connect with your community while prioritizing your well-being.
Why Yoga?
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves flexibility and strength
• Boosts overall mental and physical health
Taught by Savitri, Sana Yoga instructor
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bilingual-yoga-yoga-bilingue-tickets-1225535061359?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 15 people
Wheelchair accessible
Buda Bibliophiles
Join in a lively discussion of books including mysteries and thrillers! The book being discussed on March 5th is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
No registration needed
Limit 18 people
Wheelchair accessible
Info session about FREE college for adults
Could you make good use of a FREE education and a new career? Sign up an online info session and Capital IDEA will introduce you to its Career Expressway. The nonprofit not only pays your college tuition, textbooks, and childcare, it also helps you find your first job in your new career. We’re with you from start to — HIRED!
Presented by Vincent Tovar
Registration required: https://www.capitalidea.org/careerups/
Limit 60 people
Wheelchair accessible
Yoga with Jennifer
Join us to practice mindful movement techniques that promote strength and ease in your body. Classes will explore ways to support and maintain healthy posture, range of motion, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. This class welcomes all levels of experience and is accessible to anyone who is able to comfortably get down on the floor.
Mats are available, but please feel free to bring your own as well as any props you enjoy.
Instructed by Jennifer
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tenants' Know Your Rights Workshop with BASTA
BASTA's Know Your Rights Workshop is an interactive workshop that educates renters on their rights in Texas. We will share information on topics like the eviction process, tenants' right to repairs, and tenants' right to organize. We will host two sessions, one in English and the other in Spanish. Follow the registration link to learn more!
El taller de BASTA Conozca sus Derechos es un taller interactivo que educa a los inquilinos sobre sus derechos en Texas. Tendremos dos sesiones, una disponible en inglés y la otra en español. ¡Siga el enlace de registro para obtener más información!
Facilitated by Jami Rivera, Valeria Arguelles, and Matteo Ontiveroz-Alfaro
Registration required: https://forms.gle/AyzxqDg9pjizENWS8
Limit 35 people
Wheelchair accessible
Intro to Drumming
You’re invited on a trip around the world! Join us as we explore fascinating rhythms from cultures around the globe including West Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and more. This is a beginner workshop and no musical experience is required. Drumming is for everyone! In this workshop, you will learn drumming techniques including hand positioning, improvisational drumming and percussion basics to provide you with a solid foundation for hand drumming. Drums will be provided. Space is limited.
Facilitated by Soulshine Rhythm
Registration required: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-intro-drumming-11462
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Cooking Class
Learn about nutrition, kitchen safety, and a variety of fundamental cooking skills to further your culinary journey. Lessons taught during the cooking series include kitchen safety, reading recipes, food storage, how to measure, seasoning techniques, and more. This class is geared for teens and adults. Children are welcome to attend with an adult.
Taught by Bradford Carruth
Registration required: https://budalibrary.libcal.com/event/13777445
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South
We invite you to participate in Austin Public Library's LGBTQIA+ book club, Reading the Rainbow! This month, we are reading Siren Queen by Nghi Vo.
Please register on Eventbrite to attend. Using your registration info, your book club moderator will email you an invitation to the virtual side of the event. If you are attending in person, we meet at the Twin Oaks branch.
Registration closes at 12pm on March 5th.
Need a refresher on joining a Microsoft Teams meeting? Check out these instructions. Other questions? Ask a Librarian.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-virtual-reading-the-rainbow-book-club-south-tickets-1077572391029?aff=oddtdtcreator
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.
To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.
As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:
How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?
How is the art made? What materials were used and why?
What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?
What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?
How to Make Irish Coffee with Austin Limerick Alliance
Did you know that the World's famous drink was invented here in Foynes, Co. Limerick in 1943? Watch as Tour Guide Helen Enright tells you the story of how that happened and also shows you how to make the perfect Irish Coffee.
Sláinte
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Access video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbD4AswU434
Online
Asynchronous K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop
Earn the WiSTEM K-12 STEM Outreach Online Workshop Certificate of Completion
The UT Austin Women in STEM (WiSTEM) K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop is designed to help you understand research-based effective practices in STEM outreach to K-12 audiences. These practices are also great for public STEM outreach and engagement, formal classroom STEM activities, out-of-school STEM activities, and more!
The workshop will take about 30 minutes to watch and review. A completion certificate and a list of all the resources shared in the online workshop presentation will be emailed to you upon completion.
Stronger Texas Rise & Thrive and Nutrition Education Class
Designed to improve strength, balance, and mobility, this workout mimics real-life movements to help you move better and feel stronger in your daily activities. Through a mix of bodyweight exercises, and functional movements, this class builds a solid foundation for overall fitness. Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness enthusiast , modifications and progressions ensure a challenging and rewarding experience for all fitness levels.
Facilitator: Carolina Munoz
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bxxpIUudRaSL4sr8b_e_Yg#/registration
Limit 500 people
City of Georgetown Staff Art Show
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Karen Limbaugh: Doors and Windows of the World
Karen Limbaugh has been a photographer for many years; starting with a film camera and moving on to a digital camera. She says "I enjoy photographing landscapes, flowers, and doing macro photography. I am branching out and trying my hand at street photography. I have had the opportunity to travel over the last several years across the United States and abroad. I find that I am drawn to interesting doors and windows."
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Baby Storytime
Read, sing, and play with us at Baby Storytime! For the first 15 minutes, librarians lead the group in singing songs, doing fingerplays, and reading a book. For the last 15 minutes, babies have social time to play with toys, caregivers, and each other. This program is for caregivers and babies ages 0-18 months only. Siblings may also attend.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-5875
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Imagination Station - Veterinary Clinic
Designed for young learners, Imagination Station encourages learning through play. Explore the arts, practice your motor skills, and start your STEM exploration. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Playing is learning! Play is a great way to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. This come-and-go program is designed to give caregivers and their children time to explore together. Toys, board books, and a weekly craft will be provided.
Diseñado para estudiantes jóvenes, Imagination Station fomenta el aprendizaje a través del juego. Explora las artes, practica tus habilidades motoras y comienza tu exploración STEM. Recomendado para edades de 2 a 5 años.
¡Jugar es aprender! El juego es una excelente manera de ayudar a desarrollar y reforzar las habilidades de alfabetización temprana. Este programa de ir y venir está diseñado para brindarles a los cuidadores y a sus hijos tiempo para explorar juntos. Se proporcionarán juguetes, libros de cartón y una manualidad semanal.
El programa será principalmente en Inglés.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Planning Beyond 18+ Options & Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Planning Beyond 18+ Post-Secondary Options & Opportunities for Students that have intellectual or Developmental disabilities. Learn how to search for options and prepare students for the next step. Learn about the College options for Adults with IDD here in Texas.
Hosted by Christine Price - STEPS Program Director
No registration required
Limit 15 people (in person)
Wheelchair accessible
Online option: https://austincc.zoom.us/j/86721405538?pwd=AKYlnfDnqZIanPVLPYMLL1vdGMMeBE Meeting ID: 867 2140 5538 Passcode: 394840
Storytime with Ms. Carmen
Storytime is a 30 minute filled with books, songs, and fun, followed by a short, hands-on learning activity. Storytime introduces basic elements of literacy such as names of letters, numbers, colors, animals and more while it builds language and social skills.
Storytime features elements of other languages including Spanish, French, and ASL.
This event is for children up to age 5 with an adult caregiver. Materials provided on a first come, first served basis.
Facilitator: Carmen Lazo Tyler
Limit 50 people
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
PAXIS Overview Session - Parent tool kit and self-regulation skills for kids with Bastrop County Cares
PAX has applications in any setting where children and adults interact. When the evidence-based PAX Good Behavior Game is implemented in schools, children benefit from improved lifetime outcomes. PAX Tools extends nurturing environments beyond the classroom, empowering adults throughout the community to improve young people’s behavior and relationships with the use of Evidence-based Kernels. PAX Tools is designed for use at home or in the community by caring adults such as parents, caregivers, and other adults who serve youth in volunteer or professional settings. Whether a child is learning developmentally appropriate behavior skills at school or home, experiencing school at home, or navigating the system of care, PAX has an appropriate application. Come to BCC to get connected to PAXIS tools experience!
Facilitated by Chris Lott
Registration required: https://forms.gle/vPyNHpEtvfZGqpPA6
Limit 12 people
Wheelchair accessible
Free Tax Aide from AARP
Internet access to IRS forms --- www.irs.gov – is available at all Library locations. Printouts are 20 cents per page.
If you need assistance to prepare your taxes, we've got you covered. AARP membership is not required.
No income restrictions for simpler returns.
Make sure you bring the following:
• Photo ID
• Social Security for each person on return
• Tax documents for current year
• Copy of last year's return
Hosted by AARP
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
History of African Americans in San Marcos, Texas
Come hear the story of African Americans in the city of San Marcos, Texas and learn about local history and the remarkable people who have lived and created and contributed to the city and the world. Located on a collection of historical African American properties in the historic Dunbar neighborhood. Self-Guided exploration and guided museum tours both available.
Tours given by Calaboose African American History Museum guides
No registration needed
Limit 15 people per tour
Wheelchair accessible
Fiber Arts and Friends
Join us to knit and crochet, or work on another fiber art, in community!
Hosted by Elgin Public Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tech Time
Learn to download books and use digital Library resources. Bring in your tablet, smartphone or eReader for help navigating the Virtual Library, downloading eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more! Tech Time sessions take place at various Austin Public Library locations throughout town. Drop in anytime during the session. The estimated setup time for each device is about 20 minutes.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Serving the whole family
Join us for family fun! Our program promotes healthy living for everyone—children, youth, adults, and seniors. Explore educational STEM lessons, wellness support, and nutritious food on-site. We also offer entrepreneurial and job search services. We can't wait to see you and have a great time learning together!
Hosted by Minister Sonya Hosey
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Yoga with Hollie
Join us for some mindful movement on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month.
This class will focus on strengthening and stretching the body, cultivating a calm and centered mind and breathing. We will make use of blocks, straps, the wall, and chairs to support healthy alignment and relaxation. Students with all levels of experience are welcome!
Please bring a yoga mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. The Library will have a few mats, blocks, and straps to share.
Instructed by Hollie
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
The Skilled Path: Healthcare & HVAC Training Learning Experience
The Skilled Path: Healthcare & HVAC Training Experience offers a hands-on exploration of two high-demand career fields—healthcare and HVAC. Participants will engage in interactive demonstrations, meet industry professionals, and learn about training programs available at our school. This experience provides insights into local job opportunities, salary expectations, and career growth in both industries. With healthcare and skilled trades rapidly growing, this event equips attendees with the knowledge to pursue stable, well-paying careers in fields that make a real impact. Discover how you can train, certify, and start a rewarding career in healthcare or HVAC!
Facilitated by Lora Williams
Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/250498931477066
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime offers children ages 3-5 opportunities to interact through songs, rhymes, movement rhymes, and longer stories.
Read by Jess Baird
No registration needed
Limit 19 families
Wheelchair accessible
FREE AARP - TAX AIDE
Free Tax-Aide from AARP! IRS certified preparers. We help anyone of any age. No AARP membership required. Appointments preferred, few walk-ins available.
Register via link or contact us by email (55050513@AARPfoundation.org) or by phone (512-348-7186).
¡Ayuda gratuita con la declaración de impuestos! Servicio proveído por AARP. Personal certificado por el IRS. Ayuda para cualquier persona, y para cualquier edad. No se requiere membresía de AARP. ¡Citas disponibles ahora!
Se prefiere que hagan cita, hay pocos espacios disponibles para personas sin cita.
Regístrese a través del enlace proveído abajo, o contáctenos por correo electrónico (55050513@AARPfoundation.org) o por teléfono (512-348-7186).
Hosted by AARP
Register here: https://taxappointment.aarp.org/s/registration?locationId=a1rHo000002d7SN
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Advocacy Letter Workshop
The Advocacy Letter Workshop teaches parents to write persuasive letters to school boards, representatives, or officials. Parents use templates to structure letters with an introduction, issue description, personal story, and specific requests (e.g., increasing school funding). They draft letters addressing issues impacting their child or community and are encouraged to send them to the appropriate officials.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Limit 75 people
Wheelchair accessible
Fiber and Friends
Want to learn how to knit, crochet, or stitch? There will be an experienced volunteer to assist you the first Thursday of every month. The Library will provide supplies and tools! This group is best suited for ages 8 and up.
Hosted by the Georgetown Library staff/Self-Guided
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Texas Strength & Stability and Nutrition Education Class
This low-impact, full-body workout focuses on improving your strength, balance, control through muscle strengthening exercises and stability training. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class combines movements with core engagement to help you feel stronger, move with confidence, and improve your overall body awareness. Whether you’re looking to tone up, improve your posture, or simply feel more grounded, join us for an empowering workout that leaves you feeling steady, strong, and ready to take on your day!
Facilitator: Carolina Munoz
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-nNfEAACT6Wr1WuVhvf2Fw#/registration
Limit 500 people
Storytime with Ms. Carmen
Storytime is a 30 minute filled with books, songs, and fun, followed by a short, hands-on learning activity. Storytime introduces basic elements of literacy such as names of letters, numbers, colors, animals and more while it builds language and social skills.
Storytime features elements of other languages including Spanish, French, and ASL.
This event is for children up to age 5 with an adult caregiver. Materials provided on a first come, first served basis.
Facilitator: Carmen Lazo Tyler
Limit 50 people
Wheelchair accessible
Little Learners: PreK Skills
Practice motor skills, counting, letters and more with your child to help them get ready for kindergarten and encourage a love of learning. Activities will rotate each week and are self-paced with a caregiver. This program is for caregivers and children ages 3-5 only. Space is limited. This week’s activities will highlight reading and writing skills. Space is limited. First come first served.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/little-learners-prek-skills-5958
Wheelchair accessible
Mushroom Foraging in Texas with Central Texas Mycological Society
There are thousands of mushroom species in Texas and only a small amount of them are considered choice edibles. Forage.atx will teach you when, where and how to identify wild edibles, their look-alikes, and get tips on collecting, prepping and cooking. We will talk about the ethics of foraging and how we can all be better relatives to the fungi “kindom.”
YouTube Live Stream: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/mushroom-foraging
Facilitated by Angel Schatz
Registration required: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/mushroom-foraging
Limit 40 people
Wheelchair accessible
Books and Babies
A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-12 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
THRIVE Marketing Strategy Workshop
Craft a roadmap to success for your business. This immersive session will empower you to identify your target audience, refine your messaging, and leverage cutting-edge techniques to maximize your marketing impact. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to propel your business to new heights. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot now and pave the way for marketing excellence!
Facilitator: Claudette Blythe
Online
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1083978672389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 100 people
Digital Literacy "Tertulias"
Digital Literacy "Tertulias" - Have questions on Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Workspace applications like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or about digital literacy and computers in general? Join us for a Q&A session with Jose Vega, a retired software development industry veteran dedicated to sharing his experiences to help address the digital literacy divide, especially in the adult Spanish-speaking community in Central Texas. Sessions will be bilingual (Spanish and English). "Tertulia" = an informal meeting of people to talk about current affairs, arts, etc.
Facilitator: Jose Vega
No registration needed
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Bilingual Storytime
Bilingual Storytime
Read by Arlyn LaBelle
No registration needed
Limit 19 families
Wheelchair accessible
Talk Time
Improve your English conversation. ¡Mejore su conversación en inglés!
Come to Talk Time to practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners and English-speaking volunteers in an informal and safe space. No registration is necessary.
Participe en Talk Time: Hablemos Inglés, un programa gratis de La Biblioteca Pública de Austin, donde usted puede venir a conversar en inglés y así practicar y sentirse más seguro. No es necesario registrarse. Este programa se ofrece a cualquier adulto que hable algo de inglés y que quiera practicarlo con otros en un lugar informal y sin presiones.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
Are you ready to unlock your creativity and solve challenges for your business? Join us for a Lunch & Learn session on Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs, where you’ll discover how to think like a designer and innovate like an entrepreneur.
What You’ll Learn:
The five phases of the Design Thinking process
How to identify your audience and understand what makes them tick
Techniques to empathize with your potential customers and pinpoint their challenges
Strategies to brainstorm and test creative solutions tailored to your business needs
This interactive workshop is part of the Grow with Google program and is designed to help entrepreneurs build meaningful connections with their audiences and craft impactful solutions. Light lunch will be provided.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available for Spanish speakers.
If you have questions, please send an email to hello@egbi.org.
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¿Estás listo para liberar tu creatividad y superar desafíos en tu negocio? Acompáñanos a un almuerzo informativo sobre Pensamiento de Diseño para Empresarios, donde aprenderás a pensar como un diseñador e innovar como un emprendedor.
Lo que aprenderás:
Las cinco fases del proceso de Pensamiento de Diseño
Cómo identificar a tu audiencia y entender qué los motiva
Técnicas para empatizar con tus clientes potenciales y reconocer sus desafíos
Estrategias para generar y probar soluciones creativas adaptadas a las necesidades de tu negocio
Este taller interactivo forma parte del programa Grow with Google y está diseñado para ayudar a los empresarios a conectar con sus audiencias y desarrollar soluciones impactantes. Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero.
Habrá interpretación simultánea disponible para hispanohablantes.
Si tienes preguntas, envía un correo a hello@egbi.org.
Facilitated by Monica Peña
Register here: https://egbi.org/central-texas-learning-festival/
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Books and Babies
A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-12 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Little Builders
Come build with us! We supply the Duplo LEGO bricks and you supply the imagination to build anything within your wildest dreams. This program is for caregivers and children ages 2-5 only. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/little-builders-11423
Wheelchair accessible
Preschool Storytime
Storytime for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their parents featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Lego Lab
With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to Lego Lab to hear, see, make, and create different stories, all while building with Legos provided by the Library! Program length can vary, please call branch for details.
Con Legos, puedes construir cualquier cosa que puedas idear y contar cualquier historia que puedas imaginar. ¡Ven al Laboratorio Lego para escuchar, ver, hacer y crear diferentes historias, todo mientras construyes con Legos proporcionados por la Biblioteca!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Buda Kids
Drop by the library anytime between 3:30-5:00pm on Thursdays for fun activities for children! Geared for children ages 7+. Children ages 5-6 welcome with an adult.
Hosted by Jessica Baird
No registration needed
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Discover Healthcare Careers with Con Mi MADRE & CHCP: Info Session + Tour / Descubre Carreras en Salud con Con Mi MADRE & CHCP: Sesión Informativa + Tour
Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to showcase the exciting opportunities available through the College of Healthcare Professionals (CHCP). Whether you're a middle or high school student curious about healthcare careers, an undergraduate exploring new paths, or an adult seeking a trade degree in the healthcare field, this event is for you!
Hosted in collaboration with Con Mi MADRE, this session will feature:
📚 CHCP Program Overview: Learn about trade degrees for healthcare careers.
💸 Financial Aid Info: Discover scholarships, including Texas Workforce Solution support.
🏥 Guided Campus Tour: See CHCP’s hands-on facilities and meet educators.
📅 Save the Date:
🕒 When: Thursday, March 6th, 2025 | 6PM - 8PM
📍 Where: College of Healthcare Professionals, 6330 E Hwy 290 Ste 180, Austin, TX 78723
👩🎓 Who: Students (grades 6–12), undergraduates, parents, and adults.
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Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa y envolvente diseñada para destacar las emocionantes oportunidades disponibles a través del College of Healthcare Professionals (CHCP). Ya sea que seas un estudiante de secundaria o preparatoria interesado en carreras en salud, un estudiante universitario explorando nuevos caminos, o un adulto buscando un título técnico en el campo de la salud, ¡este evento es para ti!
Organizado en colaboración con Con Mi MADRE, esta sesión contará con:
📚 Descripción del Programa CHCP: Conoce los títulos técnicos para carreras en salud.
💸 Información sobre Ayuda Financiera: Descubre becas, incluyendo el apoyo de Texas Workforce Solution.
🏥 Recorrido Guiado por el Campus: Conoce las instalaciones prácticas de CHCP y conoce a los educadores.
📅 Reserva la fecha:
🕒 Cuando: Jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025 | 6PM - 8PM
📍 Donde: College of Healthcare Professionals, 6330 E Hwy 290 Ste 180, Austin, TX 78723
👩🎓 Quien: Estudiantes (6–12 grado), universitarios, padres y adultos.
Facilitated by Ilyan Cantu (Con Mi MADRE) & Elizabeth Andrino (College of Healthcare Professions)
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/sQYvierbje
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Family Storytime
Family storytime offers children opportunities to interact with the story time experience through songs, rhymes, movement rhymes, and stories.
Hosted by Arlyn LaBelle
No registration needed
Limit 19 families
Wheelchair accessible
Teen Social Hour: Gaming + Crafts
Teens 13-18 are invited to take a study break, have a snack, and relax with a craft and some freeplay gaming on our consoles!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
The Terrazas Sketch Crew
The Terrazas Sketch Crew with local artist Adam Kobetich!
Do you want to learn how to draw? Do you love to draw? Do you draw and want to improve your skills? Perhaps you have questions about human proportions or questions about perspective and depth, shading? Do you just need a push to push your pencil? No matter where you are in your art journey, you are invited to come draw with us. Come to The Terrazas Sketch Crew and we will put pencil to paper and make a beautiful mess!
Facilitated by Adam Kobetich
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Milwood Movie Night
Join us for a movie screening. Watch and discover new films at the Austin Public Library.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Practiquemos Español
Join us to practice speaking, writing and reading in Spanish! Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a relaxed environment under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator. Participants will need to know a little Spanish to participate.
Hosted by Library Staff and Volunteers
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tenants' Know Your Rights Workshop with BASTA
BASTA's Know Your Rights Workshop is an interactive workshop that educates renters on their rights in Texas. We will share information on topics like the eviction process, tenants' right to repairs, and tenants' right to organize. We will host two sessions, one in English and the other in Spanish. Follow the registration link to learn more!
El taller de BASTA Conozca sus Derechos es un taller interactivo que educa a los inquilinos sobre sus derechos en Texas. Tendremos dos sesiones, una disponible en inglés y la otra en español. ¡Siga el enlace de registro para obtener más información!
Facilitated by Jami Rivera, Valeria Arguelles, and Matteo Ontiveroz-Alfaro
Registration required: https://forms.gle/AyzxqDg9pjizENWS8
Limit 35 people
Wheelchair accessible
Green Thumbs Up with the Williamson County Master Gardener Association
The Williamson County Texas Master Gardener Association, a volunteer organization of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, presents a free monthly gardening program, Green Thumbs Up, at the Round Rock Public Library.
Facilitated by Williamson County Texas Master Gardener Association
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Pajama Storytime
Feel free to wear pajamas to this family storytime in the evening featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and other activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us each month as we travel the world and explore past places, people and cultures. Our selection this month is Pelican Girls by Julia Malye.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
YA for Adults Book Club at Spicewood Springs
Do you put the adult in YA? Then YAFA is for you! Please join us for some excellent literary conversation. This month we’re reading The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne by Shannon Takaoka.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
How to Make Irish Coffee with Austin Limerick Alliance
Did you know that the World's famous drink was invented here in Foynes, Co. Limerick in 1943? Watch as Tour Guide Helen Enright tells you the story of how that happened and also shows you how to make the perfect Irish Coffee.
Sláinte
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Access video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbD4AswU434
Online
Asynchronous K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop
Earn the WiSTEM K-12 STEM Outreach Online Workshop Certificate of Completion
The UT Austin Women in STEM (WiSTEM) K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop is designed to help you understand research-based effective practices in STEM outreach to K-12 audiences. These practices are also great for public STEM outreach and engagement, formal classroom STEM activities, out-of-school STEM activities, and more!
The workshop will take about 30 minutes to watch and review. A completion certificate and a list of all the resources shared in the online workshop presentation will be emailed to you upon completion.
Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.
To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.
As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:
How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?
How is the art made? What materials were used and why?
What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?
What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?
City of Georgetown Staff Art Show
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Adulting 101
This event is to learn skills needed to be successful inside and outside the classroom. This event is free and open to the community.
Multiple workshops and presenters
Registration required: https://forms.gle/sYsdgaFPUCbgy7cQ9
Limit 150 people
Wheelchair accessible
Karen Limbaugh: Doors and Windows of the World
Karen Limbaugh has been a photographer for many years; starting with a film camera and moving on to a digital camera. She says "I enjoy photographing landscapes, flowers, and doing macro photography. I am branching out and trying my hand at street photography. I have had the opportunity to travel over the last several years across the United States and abroad. I find that I am drawn to interesting doors and windows."
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
South Austin Basket Weavers
The South Austin Basket Weavers meet each Friday to explore various techniques in basket weaving. Members can connect newcomers to more information and resources.
Facilitators to be announced
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Serving the whole family
Join us for family fun! Our program promotes healthy living for everyone—children, youth, adults, and seniors. Explore educational STEM lessons, wellness support, and nutritious food on-site. We also offer entrepreneurial and job search services. We can't wait to see you and have a great time learning together!
Facilitated by Sonya Hosey
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
History of African Americans in San Marcos, Texas
Come hear the story of African Americans in the city of San Marcos, Texas and learn about local history and the remarkable people who have lived and created and contributed to the city and the world. Located on a collection of historical African American properties in the historic Dunbar neighborhood. Self-Guided exploration and guided museum tours both available.
Tours given by Calaboose African American History Museum guides
No registration needed
Limit 15 people per tour
Wheelchair accessible
Toddler Music Circle
Bring your favorite little one to stretch, sing, dance & explore music with rhythm instruments! Program length can vary. Focuses on the Sing and Play recommendations for early literacy which helps develops gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills, while introducing new vocabulary.
Join us for a musical storytime just for toddlers full of instruments, songs, rhymes, and dance. Stick around for a short playtime designed to help develop gross and fine motor skills.
Recommended for walking babies and toddlers 1-3 years.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Bastrop County Cares Digital Workshop - Digital Equality & Literacy Skills for all!
For most of us, computer and internet user skills—the skills that constitute basic digital literacy—have been “learned by doing,” literally through years of practice. Those who’ve fallen behind the general population’s digital-learning curve and now want to catch up often need some help to get started.
Overcoming the discomfort barrier through some form of introductory learning assistance—whether through group classes or one-on-one help—is one of the most common forms of our digital inclusion work.
“Digital literacy” and “digital literacy training” mean many things to many people, from smartphone apps and Facebook for beginners to advanced coding and network management for career seekers. Local digital inclusion programs operate training programs that run the gamut of these topics.
Our DL students come to a place where computing devices are sitting on desks or tables, usually with internet access; an instructor conducts a series of “how-to” lessons through presentations and demonstrations; the students learn and practice what the instructor shows them. In the age of social distancing, organizations have explored creative solutions around remote learning and understanding better devices like zoom, etc. All adults are welcomed , no matter your digital ability... that is why we have a comfortable inviting environment that is inclusive for all to attend. Come out and experience how we conquered at BCC the digital divide in our our rural community of Bastrop county, We have a seat ready for you!
Facilitated by Chris Lott, Claudia Munoz, and Benjamin Mercado
Registration required: https://forms.gle/LHy5L9oHEJKGhoGu5
Limit 12 people
Wheelchair accessible
Activa tu cerebro: desarrollando una mentalidad de crecimiento
Este taller tiene como objetivo enseñar a los participantes a comprender y aplicar el concepto de mentalidad de crecimiento para superar el miedo al fracaso y fomentar el aprendizaje continuo. Inicia con una bienvenida y dinámica de autoevaluación para identificar mentalidades actuales. A continuación, se exploran las diferencias entre mentalidad de crecimiento y fija, se identifican pensamientos limitantes y se promueven herramientas prácticas como el poder del “aún” y la reformulación de debilidades. Finaliza con la creación de un plan de acción personal y una inspiradora clausura, promoviendo cambios positivos y sostenibles en la perspectiva de los participantes.
Facilitated by Ana María Rojas Melo
Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6heHSB2RDQ66z1ZPBBs0y8C-4EwVQiwz7HMM_QMO0K-bcyg/viewform
Limit 30 people
Wheelchair accessible
Toddler Music Circle
A storytime program designed for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and games. Program length can vary.
Join us for a musical storytime just for toddlers full of instruments, songs, rhymes, and dance. Recommended for walking babies and toddlers 1-3 years.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Silver Maker's Class
Come design, build, and create with us in this class! We supply the materials and tools. You bring your creativity. Make your own laser cut suncatcher to brighten your home. This program is for adults age 55 and older only.
Hosted by Library Staff
Registration required: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/silver-makers-class-9728
Limit 22 people
Wheelchair accessible
Textiles: The History and Methods Behind Fiber Based Arts
Join the Brush Square Museums staff for an exciting dive into the art of textiles! This workshop is designed for participants of all ages, and will explore both the historical significance and the practical aspects of textile production from knitting to weaving. There will also be opportunities for hands-on learning.
Facilitated by Elisabeth CreMeens and Hannah Bancroft
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Early Literacy Playgroup
Playing is learning! Play is a great way to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. This come-and-go program is designed to give caregivers and their children time to explore together. Toys, board books, and a weekly craft will be provided.
Recommended for ages 5 and under
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more.
Presented by Jody Wills
Register here: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/INHluLs1Sc69ahddJkF83w
No limit
Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation with Central Texas Mycological Society
Join us at CTX Learning Festival and learn how to grow gourmet, culinary mushrooms. This presentation is perfect for beginners or those who would like to really dial in their at home mushroom production.
Online option: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/gourmet-mushroom-cultivation
Presented by Austin Davenport
Registration required: https://www.centraltexasmycology.org/events/2025/gourmet-mushroom-cultivation
Limit 40 people
Wheelchair accessible
Preschool Imagination Station: On the Farm
Designed for young learners, Imagination Station encourages learning through play. Explore the arts, practice your motor skills, and start your STEM exploration.
Recommended for ages 2-5.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Books and Babies
A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-12 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary.
Un programa de lectura de cuentos especialmente para bebés de 0 a 12 meses que no caminan y sus cuidadores. Se intercalan historias muy breves con canciones, rimas y juegos con los dedos para bebés y padres. Sigue un breve tiempo de juego. La duración del programa puede variar. El programa será principalmente en Inglés.
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Meals on Wheels Central Texas – Much more than just meals
Meals on Wheels Central Texas does more than provide home delivered meals. They also offer home repair and in home care programs and are involved in innovative pilot programs - all designed to provide care that empowers our neighbors by promoting dignity and independence.
Presented by Richard Bondi
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meals-on-wheels-central-texas-much-more-than-meals-tickets-1234219637159?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
THRIVE Marketing Strategy Workshop
Craft a roadmap to success for your business. This immersive session will empower you to identify your target audience, refine your messaging, and leverage cutting-edge techniques to maximize your marketing impact. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to propel your business to new heights. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot now and pave the way for marketing excellence!
Facilitated by Claudette Blythe
Online
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1083978672389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 100 people
Guitar Meet-Up Group
The Guitar Meet-Up Group is not a class but a chance for people learning guitar to practice together and help each other. Participants will need to know a little Guitar to participate.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tour of Historic Williamson County Courthouse
Explore and Tour the Historic Williamson County Courthouse with a Williamson Museum tour guide.
No registration required
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Knit and Crochet Group
This knitting circle is open to knitters and crocheters, whether you’re just picking up yarn and needles for the first time or have been knitting for years. Bring your own projects to work on and show the group. This program is for ages 18+ only.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/knit-and-crochet-group-6257
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Adult Craft - Lucky Paper Clovers
Join us for a craft tutorial! We’ll be making lucky paper clovers.
Facilitated by Elgin Public Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tour of Historic Williamson County Courthouse
Explore and Tour the Historic Williamson County Courthouse with a Williamson Museum tour guide.
No registration required
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Get to Know Your Austin Commissions with City of Austin Joint Inclusion Committee
The City of Austin has over 65 active Boards & Commissions. Learn about them, find out how to apply and any special requirements. Most of them don't require special expertise, merely lived experience in a specific area.
Presented by Richard Bondi
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-to-know-your-austin-commissions-tickets-1234142586699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Lego Lab
With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to Lego Lab to hear, see, make, and create different stories, all while building with Legos provided by the Library! Program length can vary, please call branch for details.
Con Legos, puedes construir cualquier cosa que puedas idear y contar cualquier historia que puedas imaginar. ¡Ven al Laboratorio Lego para escuchar, ver, hacer y crear diferentes historias, todo mientras construyes con Legos proporcionados por la Biblioteca!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tour of Historic Williamson County Courthouse
Explore and Tour the Historic Williamson County Courthouse with a Williamson Museum tour guide.
No registration required
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Trash to Treasure
Join us for a come-and-go STEM-based crafting event. Each month will feature a different challenge using recycled materials and March is PUPPETS. Take on the challenge with the materials provided or create something else; it’s up to you and your imagination! This event is recommended for families with children ages 5 – 12 years old but all ages are welcome.
Materials will be available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis.
Facilitated by Diane Sikkenga/Self-Guided
Limit 48 people
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Texas Zumba and Nutrition Education Class
ZUMBA® is a fusion of Latin and International music / dance themes that create a dynamic and exciting workout. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. All fitness levels are welcome!
Facilitated by Maty Chatelain
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OIQbDUDxTcOEqv1tZrDsgw#/registration
Limit 500 people
Pet First Aid (Dogs and Cats)
Do you know how to respond if your dog or cat experiences an emergency at home? We will discuss common emergency scenarios and first aid that can be given by the pet owner prior to arrival at a veterinary emergency hospital.
Facilitated by Elizabeth Warren, LVT
No registration required
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
International Folk Dancing by the Austin International Folk Dancers
This is an opportunity to learn dances from many parts of the world. The dances will be taught by experienced dance teachers, and interspersed with demonstration dances by the Austin International Folk Dances. All ages are welcome at this event!
There will be several teachers of dance at this event
No registration needed
Limit 50 people (due to parking constraints)
Wheelchair accessible
Adultish: Regency Dancing
English country dancing was one of the most popular dance forms of the Regency period. From raucous and rowdy to graceful and romantic, it will put a lift in your step and joy in your heart. Come and learn the basics! You’ll be dancing in no time to beautiful music. No partner necessary, and no fancy dress required. Just wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes.
Instructor to be announced
No registration needed
Not adapted for wheelchair accessibility
Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.
To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.
As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:
How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?
How is the art made? What materials were used and why?
What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?
What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?
Asynchronous K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop
Earn the WiSTEM K-12 STEM Outreach Online Workshop Certificate of Completion
The UT Austin Women in STEM (WiSTEM) K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop is designed to help you understand research-based effective practices in STEM outreach to K-12 audiences. These practices are also great for public STEM outreach and engagement, formal classroom STEM activities, out-of-school STEM activities, and more!
The workshop will take about 30 minutes to watch and review. A completion certificate and a list of all the resources shared in the online workshop presentation will be emailed to you upon completion.
How to Make Irish Coffee with Austin Limerick Alliance
Did you know that the World's famous drink was invented here in Foynes, Co. Limerick in 1943? Watch as Tour Guide Helen Enright tells you the story of how that happened and also shows you how to make the perfect Irish Coffee.
Sláinte
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Access video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbD4AswU434
Online
ENCORE Family Conference - Engaging Our Community for College Readiness
This family conference helps people of all ages learn about various paths to college through Austin ISD's early college middle and high schools, adult basic education and skilled trade certificate programs as well as college credit associate degree programs offered by Austin Community College. Breakfast, lunch and childcare is provided.
Hosted with Austin Community College, Austin ISD, Capital IDEA
No registration required
Wheelchair accessible
City of Georgetown Staff Art Show
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
EmpowerManor hosted by the City of Manor
On March 8, Manor will host a day full of free educational workshops at a central location, Manor Senior High School, running from 9 AM to 1 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for community leaders, organizations, and local partners to come together and provide valuable learning experiences for Manor residents and others.
The workshops will focus on eight foundational principles designed to build a stronger, more resilient community:
Safety – Creating environments that prioritize physical and emotional security for community well-being.
Finance – Empowering individuals with financial literacy, stability, and growth resources.
Education – Strengthening academic and vocational skills for personal and professional development.
Recreation – Promoting active, healthy lifestyles with fun, social, and recreational activities for all ages.
Workforce Development – Preparing community members for success with job readiness workshops and career resources.
Personal Development – Fostering community growth by improving infrastructure and supporting personal and professional advancement.
Community Engagement – Encouraging collaboration and active participation among residents, organizations, and local leaders.
Health & Wellness – Offering educational resources to support physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Presented by City of Manor Community Partners
No registration needed, more information here: https://www.manortx.gov/397/EmpowerManor---CTX-Learning-Festival-202
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Texas Total Knockout and Nutrition Education Class
Get ready to punch, kick, and sweat your way to a stronger, fitter you! This high-energy class combines traditional kickboxing moves with cardio movements to give you a full-body workout. Suitable for all fitness levels, this class will help you build strength, improve coordination, and boost your endurance. Whether you're just beginning or advanced, this class will challenge you and leave you feeling empowered and energized.
Facilitated by Erika Vivyan
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E0fng5TBTj-dBm9-XUjdYg#/registration
Limit 500 people
Karen Limbaugh: Doors and Windows of the World
Karen Limbaugh has been a photographer for many years; starting with a film camera and moving on to a digital camera. She says "I enjoy photographing landscapes, flowers, and doing macro photography. I am branching out and trying my hand at street photography. I have had the opportunity to travel over the last several years across the United States and abroad. I find that I am drawn to interesting doors and windows."
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Cedar Park Library Van at Texas Farmers' Market
Get ready for a literary adventure at the Farmers' Market! Our Library Van will be parked at the market with swag to give out, a storytime, and an activity. Learn about the New Library while enjoying the Texas Farmers' Market!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Workday at Festival Beach Food Forest
Learn about the many wonders of Festival Beach Food Forest while lending a hand. We are a 3+ acre forest garden on public park land that has been stewarded by a community of volunteers for 10 years! Want to grow your own food or fruit trees? Visit the forest and learn about the plants and trees that thrive here and how to work with nature in a symbiotic way.
As spring approaches we'll be refreshing our planting zones, laying pathways, and feeding the forest with compost and mulch. We start with an opening circle under our Pecan Canopy, then break into groups. After a solid work session, we'll circle back under the Pecans to celebrate our accomplishments, socialize, and enjoy the forest.
Hosted by the FBFF Team
Registration required: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/407622
Limit 40 people
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Together Resource Fair with the City of San Marcos
The City of San Marcos and the San Marcos Public Library are happy to bring the community together for the 8th Annual Resource Fair. The fair provides resources for residents such as
education services, employment, food, healthcare, housing, the environment, and
animal services. Practical services will also be available such as free haircuts and vaccines. Come join us for this community outreach event. Nonprofits interested in participating can contact tharris@sanmarcostx.gov.
Wheelchair accessible
Mission in Motion
This event will highlight the lifecycle of a donation at Goodwill Central Texas, showcasing how donations and store purchases support our workforce advancement efforts and mission.
Facilitated by Presley Price
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Children's Irish Dancing Class with Austin Limerick Alliance
Learn about Irish dancing with a free trial class from The Irish Dance Center.
Instructor to be announced
No registration needed
Not adapted for wheelchair accessibility
Making Sock Dolls with JoJo
Ms. JoJo will be showing participants how to make a doll out of socks. Participants will need to know how to sew straight stitches by hand, and how to thread a needle. All supplies are provided, but space is limited to 12 participants. Come, join us!
Facilitated by Ms. JoJo
No registration needed
Limit 12 people
Wheelchair accessible
Stronger Texas Zumba and Nutrition Education Class
Join us at the South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd, Austin, TX 78704 for ZUMBA®, a fusion of Latin and International music / dance themes that create a dynamic and exciting workout. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. All fitness levels are welcome!
Facilitated by Maty Chatelain
Registration required: https://strongertexas.org/registration-and-liability-waiver/
Limit 35 people
Wheelchair accessible
7 Effective AI Tips for Jobseekers
Learn AI-powered strategies to enhance your job search, create standout resumes, and ace interviews.
After this workshop, one-on-one 30-minute career counseling sessions will be offered.
Facilitated by Michelle Goodwine
Registration required: https://pflugerville.librarycalendar.com/event/7-effective-ai-tips-jobseekers-11566
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
History of African Americans in San Marcos, Texas
Come hear the story of African Americans in the city of San Marcos, Texas and learn about local history and the remarkable people who have lived and created and contributed to the city and the world. Located on a collection of historical African American properties in the historic Dunbar neighborhood. Self-Guided exploration and guided museum tours both available.
Tours given by Calaboose African American History Museum guides
No registration needed
Limit 15 people per tour
Wheelchair accessible
Writing for Mental Health
Poetry, journaling, and storytelling to promote mental wellness!
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Facilitated by Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Donella McLean
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Digital Literacy "Tertulias"
Digital Literacy "Tertulias" - Have questions on Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Workspace applications like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or about digital literacy and computers in general? Join us for a Q&A session with Jose Vega, a retired software development industry veteran dedicated to sharing his experiences to help address the digital literacy divide, especially in the adult Spanish-speaking community in Central Texas. Sessions will be bilingual (Spanish and English). "Tertulia" = an informal meeting of people to talk about current affairs, arts, etc.
Facilitated by Jose Vega
No registration needed
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Bilingual Adaptive Yoga with Sana Yoga
Bilingual Adaptive Yoga offers inclusive, accessible yoga classes tailored to diverse abilities, providing a supportive environment for all participants in both English and Spanish.
Taught by Linda Natera, Sana Yoga founder and instructor
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bilingual-adaptive-yoga-tickets-1225446295859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
All Ages Storytime
Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. Program length can vary.
Read by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Get Your Garden Space Ready for Spring: Container Gardening/Plant Swap
Get your garden space spring ready! Travis County Master Gardeners will present "6D's of Container Gardening." Afterwards we will have our biannual plant swap - bring plants and cuttings to share!
Hosted by Travis County Masters Gardeners
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
For the Love of Books Club
Drop in for informal talk and tea to share your thoughts about what you're reading. Don't know what to read? Here's a perfect opportunity to pick up a few recommendations.
Join fellow Book Lovers to discuss the books you're already reading. Share recommendations & learn about books you should read. No required reading, no pressure. It's the easiest book club you will ever join!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Espacio Latino
The Espacio Latino Innovation Hub 2025 at SXSW, now in its third year, has become the premier gathering for Latino builders and entrepreneurs. Presented by Wells Fargo, with support from the Univision Foundation, this year’s hub explores the future of wealth, highlighting AI’s transformative impact on the workforce, entrepreneurship, and sports innovation. Attendees can engage in thought-provoking panels featuring leaders in tech, wealth, and sports, participate in interactive workshops and activations, and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities. The hub also offers office hours with VCs and experts, providing actionable insights on funding, certifications, and business growth. Join us to shape Latino innovation.
Presenters to be announced
Registration required: https://lu.ma/b58ub60b
Limit 500 people
Wheelchair accessible
Audio Production Seminar and Radio Station Tour with KOOP Radio
Join us for an overview of KOOP's mission, community engagement, and broadcast training. We'll follow that with a tour of the studios, and a demonstration of PSA production with an opportunity for attendees to participate in producing a PSA or station ID.
Early arrivals will have the opportunity to watch "Your Morning Man" Jay Robillard in action as he hosts The Lounge Show.
RSVP using the registration link. Attendance is limited to 10 guests and will be first-come, first-served.
Presented by Jenna and Dean
Registration required: https://forms.gle/ao9x5Hs9j4Wr1Foo6
Limit 10 people
Wheelchair accessible
Mastering ChatGPT
Why Attend This Class?
Imagine having a personal assistant who helps you write emails, brainstorm creative ideas, plan vacations, or even improve your small business—all free!
Join Sugar Gay Isber, an award-winning writer, tech expert, and creative powerhouse, as she breaks down how ChatGPT can transform your daily life in fun and practical ways.
Why Sugar Gay Isber?
Certified by Microsoft in ChatGPT Proficiency
Degree in IT from the University of Texas at Austin
Professional writer for a global Fortune 500 company
TV personality, entrepreneur, and educator
Over 20 years of experience in creative industries
In this laid-back, kitchen-table-style discussion, you’ll learn how to harness the power of ChatGPT like a pro—no tech experience needed. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your coffee!
Facilitated by Sugar Gay Isber
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tween D&D at Spicewood Springs
Do you long for adventure? Join our Dungeon Masters as they lead short campaigns through lands unknown! All levels of player experience are welcome, from beginner to well known hero.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
HTU Presents: Democracy Schools Public Leadership Engagement Series
Join us for a nine-session workshop series, presented by the Huston-Tillotson University’s (HT’s) Politics Lab of the James L. Farmer House (Farmer House). Hosted by Austin Public Library, each session will include time for public discussion.
Presented by Huston-Tillotson University and Austin Public Library staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Emergency Preparedness Training
This event is not just about reacting to emergencies, but also about being proactive and taking steps to prevent them from happening in the first place. This training is designed utilizing guidance and expertise from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The training focuses on building awareness, encouraging proactive preparations, and providing a framework for what preparations are most important.
Co-led by Mary Renfro, Lauryann Aldon, and Kelly Guzman
No registration needed
Limit 39 people
Wheelchair accessible
What should I feed my pet?
Deciding which commercial pet food to buy for your dog or cat, or getting started with a home-prepared diet, can be overwhelming. We will cover the basics of nutrient requirements, pet food labels, and feeding methods to help guide your process.
Facilitated by Elizabeth Warren, LVT
No registration required
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Fiber Arts with the Untangled Yarners
This is a cooperative group of crafters who meet weekly at Recycled Reads. We knit, crochet, embroider and more!
If you love crafting, learning and sharing your knowledge with others, or are you stuck with a project or want to learn a new craft, this is the group for you. If you are a novice, the Untangled Yarners will help you either get started with a knitting or crochet project or guide you along where you left off. If you are an expert, please come and share your knowledge with us. Come, join us!
Hosted by Untangled Yarners
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Acting for the Beginner
Acting looks so easy when watching a movie or TV or even going to the theatre. But what actually does an actor do and how do they do it? This learning experience will allow those participants to get on their feet and experience acting through simple improvisation exercises and/or with short scenes. The event will include an actor warm-up and games. If anyone is uncomfortable and simply wants to watch, they are more than welcome to join. This is for ages 16 and up.
Facilitated by Babs George
Registration required: Email Babs George at gbabs@austincc.edu
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Board Games
Bring your family to the library for an evening of friendly competition and endless laughter! Board games will be provided by the library.
Every Saturday from 1pm-5pm
Hosted by Elgin Public Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Bookbinding Class
Make a hardcover notebook from scratch! Every participant will make a 5" x 7" book. Anyone 18 and up may register. All materials will be provided.
This activity does require many steps so we will start promptly and will not be able to accommodate latecomers.
Children are not allowed in the meeting room during adult events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We welcome all abilities - if there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific needs, please let us know in advance.
Registration required: https://pflugerville.librarycalendar.com/event/bookbinding-class-18-6303
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Script to Screen Book Club: "Jurassic Park"
Join us to watch “Jurassic Park” and have an informal discussion about the movie and book it is based on!
Hosted by Elgin Public Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Eastern Bluebirds
The Round Rock Public Library and the Good Water Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program present Eastern Bluebirds from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 8, Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room A+B.
Between the 1930s and 1970s, the Eastern Bluebird started to disappear from the fields and trees of Texas. They faced fierce competition for nesting sites from other birds, especially the invasive House Sparrow. Half a century later, these beautiful birds have rebounded across the state–thanks to the work of people like you! Join Christie Gardner of the Good Water Master Naturalists to learn more about local efforts to preserve and protect the Eastern Bluebird.
Presented by Christie Gardner, Texas Master Naturalist
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Book Making for Gifts and Joy
Explore the art of bookmaking as you are guided through various techniques. This hands-on experience promises to ignite your imagination and leave you with tangible keepsakes to treasure.
Facilitated by Kelly Bonsall
Registration required: https://budalibrary.libcal.com/event/13933297
Limit 24 people
Wheelchair accessible
Disability Dialogues Book Club
Join us for conversations about disability justice, highlighting the perspectives of intersectional disabled writers & thinkers!
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Refresh & Restyle – How to Make Any Room Feel New
Give Your Home a WOW Factor—Without Breaking the Bank!
Does your home feel tired, cluttered, or uninspired? Join Sugar Gay Isber, award-winning designer and co-founder of WeWOWHouses.com, for this interactive and engaging workshop on how to refresh and restyle any space.
Why Attend?
Transform your space without costly renovations
Learn simple, professional design techniques for immediate impact
Bring a photo of your space for personalized ideas and expert advice
See real before-and-after transformations that will inspire your creativity
Discover how to use what you already own to create a stylish and inviting home
About the Instructor
Holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts
Recognized for designing unique spaces with a WOW Factor
Over 20 years of experience in design, creating art, and styling
Co-founder of WeWOWHouses.com, a home transformation service
Whether you rent or own, this class will provide practical solutions to help you fall in love with your space again. Spots are limited, so don’t miss this free, hands-on session.
Facilitated by Sugar Gay Isber
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Gamers Club - Club de Jugadores
Come enjoy an epic afternoon playing the best video games at the library! It's the perfect opportunity to play great games, relax, make new friends, and have a great time!
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Madden 24
Rocket League
and MORE
Snacks Provided! See you there!
Every Saturday!
¡Ven a disfrutar de una tarde épica jugando los mejores videojuegos en la biblioteca! ¡Es la oportunidad perfecta para jugar fantásticos juegos, relajarte, hacer nuevos amigos y pasar un buen rato!
Fortnite
Apex Legends
Madden 24
Rocket League
y MÁS!
¡Aperitivos Proveidos!¡Nos vemos allí!
Todos los Sábados!
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamers-club-club-de-jugadores-tickets-1207903795769?aff=oddtdtcreator
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Videogame Freeplay
Relax, enjoy snacks, and play FIFA, NBA 2K24, or Madden NFL 24 on our PS5! Ages 10 to 18 only
¡Juega juegos en nuestro nueva PS5! Sólo de edades 10 a 18 años
Hosted by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Experience Japanese Culture with Kids with Austin Japan Community
Learn origami, calligraphy, and Japanese crafts with Austin Japan Community. Kids and adults can enjoy a culture presentation board, and Japanese traditional toys.
Facilitated by Masako Sullivan from Austin Japan Community (501C3)
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Celtic Cowboys Family Sports and Social Day with Austin Limerick Alliance
Come try out Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Soccer! Come try the sports out, or just come to watch and savor the atmosphere ... we'll teach you the skills.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Not adapted for wheelchair accessibility
Bookbinding Class
Make a hardcover notebook from scratch! Every participant will make a 5" x 7" book. Anyone 18 and up may register. All materials will be provided.
This activity does require many steps so we will start promptly and will not be able to accommodate latecomers.
Children are not allowed in the meeting room during adult events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We welcome all abilities - if there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific needs, please let us know in advance.
Registration required: https://pflugerville.librarycalendar.com/event/bookbinding-class-8516
Limit 20 people
Wheelchair accessible
Jewelry Making for All Ages – FREE Create a Spring Bracelet
Design, Create, and Take Home a Beautiful Spring Bracelet!
Jewelry-making is fun, creative, and relaxing! Join Sugar Gay Isber, a celebrated jewelry designer and educator, for a FREE hands-on bracelet-making class where you’ll craft a unique, spring-inspired piece to wear or gift.
Why Attend?
Learn basic jewelry-making techniques from an experienced designer
Create a beautiful spring bracelet to take home
Use high-quality materials provided at no cost
Perfect for all ages—kids, teens, and adults welcome
No experience needed—bring your readers if you need them, and get ready for fun!
About Your Instructor
Has been teaching jewelry creation at Austin Community College since 2012
Hosted jewelry-making parties for decades
Internationally recognized designer with over 20 years of experience
Featured on TV, magazines, and major design projects
She's the Creative Ambassador for Fire Mountain Gems
Author of 2 DIY Jewelry Books
Join this free, interactive session as part of the Central Texas Learning Festival and discover the joy of making your own jewelry!
FREE CLASS - everything is included - bring your readers!
Facilitated by Sugar Gay Isber
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Asynchronous STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Works of public art have the capacity to resonate deeply, stimulate curiosity, and inspire the imagination in unexpected ways. At The University of Texas at Austin, the public art collection is one of the most distinguishing features of the main campus, shaping impressions and offering a distinctive setting for memorable experiences.
As the university’s public art program, Landmarks enriches the lives of students and visitors by presenting art that is broadly accessible and free to all. Some fifty works of modern and contemporary art are throughout the 433-acre campus and viewed by thousands of people every day.
To embark on the scavenger hunt download the STEM Girl Day Landmarks Scavenger Hunt.
As you discover each work in Landmarks' public art collection, investigate it from a STEM perspective:
How many beams, boats, or mountains make up the works of art?
How is the art made? What materials were used and why?
What engineering or physics was used to create the sculptures?
What other science, technology, engineering, or math might have been used to design, create, build, manufacture, or place the art?
Asynchronous K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop
Earn the WiSTEM K-12 STEM Outreach Online Workshop Certificate of Completion
The UT Austin Women in STEM (WiSTEM) K-12 STEM Outreach Workshop is designed to help you understand research-based effective practices in STEM outreach to K-12 audiences. These practices are also great for public STEM outreach and engagement, formal classroom STEM activities, out-of-school STEM activities, and more!
The workshop will take about 30 minutes to watch and review. A completion certificate and a list of all the resources shared in the online workshop presentation will be emailed to you upon completion.
How to Make Irish Coffee with Austin Limerick Alliance
Did you know that the World's famous drink was invented here in Foynes, Co. Limerick in 1943? Watch as Tour Guide Helen Enright tells you the story of how that happened and also shows you how to make the perfect Irish Coffee.
Sláinte
Self-Guided
No registration needed
Access video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbD4AswU434
Online
City of Georgetown Staff Art Show
Every other year, the Georgetown Public Library hosts a special art exhibit featuring works created by current City of Georgetown employees. The show is a chance for municipal employees to show off their creative side.
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
Karen Limbaugh: Doors and Windows of the World
Karen Limbaugh has been a photographer for many years; starting with a film camera and moving on to a digital camera. She says "I enjoy photographing landscapes, flowers, and doing macro photography. I am branching out and trying my hand at street photography. I have had the opportunity to travel over the last several years across the United States and abroad. I find that I am drawn to interesting doors and windows."
Self-Guided
Wheelchair accessible
History of African Americans in San Marcos, Texas
Come hear the story of African Americans in the city of San Marcos, Texas and learn about local history and the remarkable people who have lived and created and contributed to the city and the world. Located on a collection of historical African American properties in the historic Dunbar neighborhood. Self-Guided exploration and guided museum tours both available.
Tours given by Calaboose African American History Museum guides
No registration needed
Limit 15 people per tour
Wheelchair accessible
Mending Circle at Spicewood Springs
Our Mending Circle is the perfect opportunity to mend, repair, and breathe new life into your well-loved clothes and textiles.
Facilitator to be announced
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
Tween Code Club
Learn to code games and animation in Scratch in this ongoing series using the Raspberry Pi Code Club curriculum. No experience necessary, all levels are welcome. Registration is helpful but not required.
Aprenda a codificar los juegos y las animaciones en Scratch en esta serie utilizando el plan de estudios de Raspberry Pi. No es necesario tener experiencia, todos los niveles son bienvenidos. El registro es útil para reservar plaza pero no es obligatorio.
Facilitated by Library Staff
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tween-code-club-ongoing-series-tickets-1061492946979?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp
No limit
Kids Chess Open Play
Your move! Meet up with other chess fans to play a few games. Players of all abilities are welcome, but basic knowledge of how to play is recommended. Formal instruction is not provided. Boards and pieces are provided. This program is for ages 5-17 only.
Hosted by Library Staff
Register here: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/kids-chess-open-play-5819
No limit
Wheelchair accessible
Round Rock Public Library Sewing Group
Interested in sewing? Have some sewing projects piling up? Join the Round Rock Public Library’s Sewing Group, from 2 to 5 p.m., each Sunday. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and material. The group meets in Meeting Room C, First Floor.
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible
How to Earn College Scholarships
Looking to earn college scholarships? The "How to Earn College Scholarships" presentation will cover the advantages of going to college, types of scholarships, how to prepare for the scholarship application process, where to find scholarships, other ways to pay for college, and ways to keep student loans as low as possible.
Presenter to be announced
Registration required: https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-ps-spring-gardening-workshop-9293
Limit 18 people
Wheelchair accessible
Música y Movimiento en dos idiomas
Bring your favorite little one to stretch, sing, dance & explore music with rhythm instruments! Program length can vary. Focuses on the Sing and Play recommendations for early literacy which helps develops gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills, while introducing new vocabulary.
¡Trae a tu pequeño favorito para estirarse, cantar, bailar y explorar música con canciones y juegos tanto en español como en inglés! 30 minutos para clase y 30 minutos de jugar con instrumentos. Para edades de cinco años y menores.
Facilitated by Library Staff
No registration needed
Wheelchair accessible