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Yes Ma'am Brass Band
Mar
14

Yes Ma'am Brass Band

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a performance from the Yes Ma’am Brass Band, an all female/nonbinary brass band from Austin, TX, originally formed in 2012. Their mission is to create an environment where female and nonbinary musicians can flourish, and to provide representation of marginalized genders on all brass instruments.

Facilitator: Yes Ma'am Brass Band

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Mending Circle
Mar
14

Mending Circle

Our Mending Circle is the perfect opportunity to mend, repair, and breathe new life into your well-loved clothes and textiles.  We are currently focusing on hand sewing only.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Democracy Rocks! Civics Treasure Hunt
Mar
14

Democracy Rocks! Civics Treasure Hunt

The Democracy Rocks! Treasure Hunt is designed to teach children ten important lessons about history and civics. Kids pick up a map and log sheet, then use the map to find stations with Democracy Rocks! tags. On the back of each tag is a message about civics or history. They'll record the missing word from the back of the tag on their log sheet, then turn the completed sheet in for a prize.

Presented by the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area

Self-Guided (with adult's help)

No limit, but please click here to RSVP (https://lwvaustin.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=334869&item_id=2899803#gsc.tab=0) (need numbers so we can make copies)

Wheelchair accessible

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Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz
Mar
14

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to play chess! This club provides a fun and engaging way to learn and play chess. Recommended for ages 10+.

Este club provee una forma divertida y atractiva de aprender y jugar ajedréz! Recomendado para edades de 10 años o más. 

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Bilingual Yoga with Aneika | Yoga Bilingüe con Aneika
Mar
14

Bilingual Yoga with Aneika | Yoga Bilingüe con Aneika

  • Southeast Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Yoga bilingüe en español e inglés para todos los niveles de experiencia es una práctica que se enfoca en traer la atención al cuerpo y a la respiración. Esta clase ofrece movimientos suaves y tiempo de meditación y relajación. Por favor use ropa cómoda para esta práctica. La biblioteca tiene tapetes de yoga disponible para su usoBilingual Yoga in Spanish and English for all levels is a practice that focuses on body awareness and connection with the breath. This class offers gentle movement and time for meditation and relaxation. Please wear comfortable clothes. The library has mats to share.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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All Ages Storytime
Mar
14

All Ages Storytime

  • Twin Oaks Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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The Crafty Adult
Mar
13

The Crafty Adult

Are you a crafter? Do you wish you were a crafter? We’ll focus on a different craft every month; we’ll learn the basics, we’ll learn the ins and outs, and then we’ll let loose. Come learn with us!

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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El Poder del Juego Creativo
Mar
13

El Poder del Juego Creativo

This hands-on workshop invites parents and children to create their own puppets while learning how play supports early brain development. Through guided puppet-making and imaginative play, families explore how play strengthens language, emotional expression, problem-solving, and connection. Parents leave with simple, science-based strategies to use puppet play at home to support learning and bonding.

Facilitator: Valeska Lukart

No limit

This location is NOT wheelchair accessible

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Bilingual Books and Babies
Mar
13

Bilingual 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.
Para edades de 0 a 12 meses. Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de libros, canciónes y rimas para bebés y sus cuidadores. Programa bilingue presentado en español e inglés.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Legacy Writing Workshop
Mar
13

Legacy Writing Workshop

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come join Bill Harrison as he guides you through a six week series on writing a memoir. Share your developing memoir with the group, and give helpful feedback to others about theirs.

There's no sign-up, and for additional information you may choose to contact Pleasant Hill Library.

This is session 3 of 6.

Facilitator: Bill Harrison

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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ASL Practice
Mar
12

ASL Practice

ASL Practice is not an American Sign Language class, but rather a place to fine-tune your ASL in a relaxed environment under the guidance of an ASL-signing facilitator. Participants will need to know a little ASL to participate.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Irish Sauna Night
Mar
12

Irish Sauna Night

Join us for a night of celebrating the mysterious history of Irish sweathouses consisting of a 30 minute free sauna session with turf fire & Irish botanical water on hot rocks. 4 sessions will be held during this event.

In partnership with Austin-Limerick Sister Cities

Strict limit of 6 attendees per session

Click here to register (required)(https://crockpotsaunas.as.me/schedule/7c423cb8/?appointmentTypeIds[]=88923176)

*This location is not wheelchair accessible*

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Practiquemos Español
Mar
12

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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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VICTORY Tutoring
Mar
12

VICTORY Tutoring

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free one-on-one and small group tutoring. Homework, test prep, make-up work, and all core subjects offered. Please register at the link. Questions? 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. Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse. ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a Ángel Toscano. angel.toscano@austinisd.org.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Lego Lab
Mar
12

Lego Lab

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to the 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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Intro to Spanish
Mar
12

Intro to Spanish

Join us in this informal setting to learn some basic level Spanish. This volunteer-taught class includes five lessons that build upon each other. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions.

Únete a nosotros para aprender español básico. Este curso, impartido por voluntarios, consta de cinco lecciones que se complementan entre sí. Se recomienda encarecidamente a los participantes que asistan a todas las sesiones.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Preschool Imagination Station: Little Scientists
Mar
12

Preschool Imagination Station: Little Scientists

  • Hampton Branch at Oak Hill - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Designed for young learners, Imagination Station encourages learning through play. Explore the arts, practice your motor skills, and start your STEM adventure. Join us this month for science-themed activities! Recommended for ages 2-5. Space is limited, please arrive early to get a ticket.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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All Ages Storytime
Mar
12

All Ages Storytime

  • Twin Oaks Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Preschool Imagination Station: Little Scientists
Mar
12

Preschool Imagination Station: Little Scientists

  • Hampton Branch at Oak Hill - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Designed for young learners, Imagination Station encourages learning through play. Explore the arts, practice your motor skills, and start your STEM adventure. Join us this month for science-themed activities! Recommended for ages 2-5. Space is limited, please arrive early to get a ticket.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Free AARP Tax Aide
Mar
12

Free AARP Tax Aide

Free AARP Tax-Aide. IRS-certified tax preparers! First come, first served. No registration required. No age or AARP membership requirements. Arrive before 1PM to allow enough time for help. Bring:
• Tax documents
• Government-issued photo ID
• Secondary ID (social security card, birth certificate, etc)

¡Ayuda gratuita con la declaración de impuestos con preparadores certificados por el IRS! No importa su edad o membresía de AARP. Llegue antes de la 1 PM para tener tiempo suficiente para este servicio.
Asegúrate de traer:
• documentos relacionados con los impuestos
• identificación con fotografía del gobierno para cada contribuyente
• segunda identificación (tarjetas del Seguro Social, certificado de nacimiento, etc.)

Facilitator: AARP

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Stress Management and Sleep Wellness Workshop Series
Mar
11

Stress Management and Sleep Wellness Workshop Series

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you feel stressed? Do you have sleep problems? Austin-based certified consulting hypnotist Corrine Tam will help you calm your mind and body instead of crashing into bed still buzzing.

Facilitator: Corrine Tam of Happy Space Hypnosis

Limit 40 attendees

No registration required

Wheelchair accessible

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Seed Gathering
Mar
11

Seed Gathering

Join us to learn about the Austin Public Library Seed Collection, gardening, and sustainable living while we process seed donations for the Seed Collection.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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VICTORY Tutoring
Mar
11

VICTORY Tutoring

Free one-on-one and small group tutoring. Homework, test prep, make-up work, and all core subjects offered. Please register at the link. Questions? 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. Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse. ¿Preguntas? Envíe un correo electrónico a Ángel Toscano. angel.toscano@austinisd.org.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Chess Club
Mar
11

Chess Club

  • Hampton Branch at Oak Hill - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn to play chess! This club provides a fun and engaging way to learn and play chess. Recommended for ages 10+.

Este club provee una forma divertida y atractiva de aprender y jugar ajedréz! Recomendado para edades de 10 años o más. 

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz
Mar
11

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Learn to play chess! This club provides a fun and engaging way to learn and play chess. Recommended for ages 10+.

Este club provee una forma divertida y atractiva de aprender y jugar ajedréz! Recomendado para edades de 10 años o más. 

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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Lego Club
Mar
11

Lego Club

  • Pleasant Hill Branch - Austin Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our Lego Club and build large sets as a group provided by the library.

With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to the 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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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