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