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?

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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+ 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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" - 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

Read by Arlyn LaBelle

No registration needed

Limit 19 families

Wheelchair accessible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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