CTX Learning Festival is on for 2025! Start planning how you’ll learn across Central Texas through the experiences below!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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