Travel tips for anyone planning to travel to Japan, including budget, language, transportation, recommendations for times to travel, accommodation options and some interesting activities in Austin’s Japanese sister city, Oita, on the island of Kyushu.

Facilitator: Juliann Krute

No limit

Online

Elevate your planner to stay organized and envisioned for success for your job and for your life. Turn the act of decorating your planner into a powerful activity that helps you visualize and achieve a better, more intentional future.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

Looking for a job or ready to take the next step in your career?

This interactive workshop will teach you how to use artificial intelligence tools to strengthen your job search and stand out to employers.

Participants will learn how to:
Build and customize professional resumes and cover letters
Optimize LinkedIn profiles for recruiter visibility
Identify quality job opportunities more efficiently
Prepare confidently for interviews
Track applications and follow-ups

This session includes live demonstrations, guided practice, and personalized support. Attendees will leave with updated job-search materials and a clear, actionable plan.

This workshop is ideal for job seekers, career changers, returning workers, and professionals seeking advancement.

Please bring a laptop or tablet for hands-on participation.

Facilitator: Michelle Goodwine

Limit 20 attendees

Register here (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/get-hired-faster-with-ai-a-hands-on-job-search-workshop)

Wheelchair accessible

Join us to learn about nests and why birds build them. Look at real nests created by a variety of birds and try building your own using common nesting materials. Recommended for families with kids aged 3 to 10. Free and open to the public.

Facilitator: Travis Audubon

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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

Pet Pfest is our annual celebration of our animal companions! Join us at the library for crafts, activities, and more.

Facilitator: Melissa Grzybowski

Attendance limited by building capacity

No registration required

Wheelchair accessible

Join us for conversations about disability justice, highlighting the perspectives of intersectional disabled writers & thinkers!

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

Enjoy a variety of traditional Japanese experiences, including toys, calligraphy, yukata dressing, origami crafts, and delicious snacks! This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages. We look forward to welcoming many families!

日本の伝統的な玩具やお習字、折り紙工作、浴衣の着付け体験コーナー、お菓子のお土産など、日本文化を楽しく体験できるファミリー向けイベントです！参加費無料です。たくさんのご家族のご参加をお待ちしております。

Facilitator: Masako Sullivan

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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

Interested in theatre, playwriting, or dating violence prevention? Join students from the Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble for an interactive workshop inspired by their original play: A Safe Place to Fall Apart. Members will perform an excerpt of the play and lead audience members through a series of fun, accessible drama games and exercises. At the end, participants will get the opportunity to perform a brand-new monologue or scene. Come learn how we use theatre to inspire dialogue about healthy relationships and violence prevention! CLYTE is a program of Creative Action and Expect Respect (a program of The SAFE Alliance).

Facilitators: Jacqui Calloway, Claire K. Redfield, & Belle, Alex, Gabby, Jaiden, Cal, Tito from the Changing Lives Ensemble

Limit 50 attendees

No registration required

Wheelchair accessible

S.T.A.R.s (SMPL Teen Advisory Reps) are invited to connect with fellow volunteers while playing games and eating snacks. Participants will recieve 2 hours of volunteer service. If you are interested in becoming a S.T.A.R., please check out our webpage and fill out a school year application: https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/3138/STAR-Program

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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

"Children's Concert" is a recital geared towards the young listeners. Jam-packed with video game music, movie scores the family knows and loves, and even a narrated piece telling the story of a young boy named Peter and his run-in with a scary wolf!

Facilitated by SMART Orchestra

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

This is a cooperative group of crafters who meet weekly at the St. John Branch. We knit, crochet, embroider and more! If you love crafting, learning and sharing your knowledge with others, are stuck with a project or want to learn a new craft, this is the group for you. Join one of our ongoing group projects making hats, scarves, and blankets for charity or do your own project. 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.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

If you're a fan of felines, then this might be for you. Do you enjoy discussing everything about cats, sharing pictures of your own furry friends, and delighting in images shared by others? This month, we're snagging the spotlight for cats with various cat-themed activities. Come join us and share in the fun!

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

Sábados en Familia is a free monthly kids’ cultural arts and crafts program from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center. Enjoy a bilingual storytime and hands-on cultural arts activities that reflect the creativity of Austin.

• Kid- friendly, all ages
• Hands-on story and activity for families
• Cultural arts education

Sábados en Familia es un programa gratuito de artes y manualidades culturales para niños impartido por el Centro Cultural Mexicano-Americano Emma S. Barrientos. Los participantes participarán en una hora de cuentos bilingüe y actividades artísticas culturales prácticas que reflejan los esfuerzos creativos y los diversos intereses de la comunidad de Austin.

Facilitator: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

If homeownership is on your list, a good first step is to learn about the ENTIRE home-buying process. BCL's Homebuyer Education course covers it all!

Learn from a HUD-certified instructor about budgeting, the differences between renting and owning, credit, mortgage lending, real estate, insurance, inspections, and titles.

This course is designed to cover it all in an 8-hour virtually on Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact us P: 214.688.7456 | 512.912.9884 housing@bcloftexas.org | bcloftexas.org

Facilitator: Eva Reyna

Online, click here to register (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homebuyer-education-workshop-realizing-the-american-dream-tickets-1980010047352?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)

No limit

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 Museum staff members Beth CreMeens & Emily Collins

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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

Avoid the stress of tracking down a specific book that everyone else wants and getting it read on time. The For the Love of Books Club is a NO HOMEWORK sort of book club. Join fellow Book Lovers to discuss the books you’re already reading and learn about others you should add to your TBR list. It's the easiest book club you will ever join! Meets at the Milwood branch on the first Wednesday of the month from 2PM to 3PM and on the second Saturday from 11AM to noon.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

What does it mean to create and preserve housing opportunities that stabilize communities? This is the mission of Austin Housing, and we want to engage in dialogue with the community about how to access services that bring stability to you and your community. Join us for a hands-on workshop where we explore the resources available through the City of Austin’s Housing Department. Come ready to share your own needs and what stability means to you. Walk away with the ability to connect housing resources with those who need them.

Facilitator: Julie Smith

Limit 70 attendees

Register here, encouraged by not required (www.SpeakUpAustin.org/CTXLearningFestivalHousing)

Wheelchair accessible

Join us in a Spanish/bilingual story hour featuring Sirena, the indigenous mermaid. Get crafty with a take-home craft workshop and explore meaningful traditions with this engaging experience.

Facilitator: Sirena the Indigenous Mermaid

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

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

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

Join us for playing a variety of board games.
Are you a big fan of board games? The game of Go, also known as Weiqi, I-go or Baduk, is one of the oldest strategy games in the world! Join this fun session offered by Austin Go Club to learn all the rules from a Go Master.

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

Together, Look at What We Can Do!
Join us for an in-person gathering where we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community spirit. It's all about coming together, sharing ideas, and seeing just how much we can achieve side by side. Don't miss out on the fun, the inspiration, and the chance to connect with awesome people. Let's make something amazing happen!

This inspiring theme helps our little learners discover just how much they can accomplish when they work together. From building friendships to solving problems side-by-side, little ones will explore the magic of collaboration and how we can use our ideas and kindness to make the world a better place. 🌍 With the help of our characters Techni-Cal and Cody Chameleon—our tech-savvy, problem-solving pals—they will be inspired to think critically, create boldly, and share generously! 🦒🦎

During this learning experience, children will be engaging in activities such as...

🧩 Performing puppet shows to explore friendship and social skills
🧩 Using creativity to turn cardboard boxes into imaginative inventions
🧩 Working together to create shared artwork as a classroom team

Come and witness creativity, teamwork, and all the incredible things our little learners can do together! 💗

Facilitator: To be announced

Limit 50 attendees

Click here to register (https://tinyurl.com/tlecdp)

Wheelchair accessible

Do you want to feel comfortable with computers, improve existing skills, or gain new ones? This class is for all skill levels from beginner and up. We'll cover everything from email creation to password management, Microsoft tools, and the components of the computer itself. Please come by and ask anything tech related or just take a seat and learn something new!

Facilitator: Quin Darcy

No limit

Wheelchair accessible

Intergenerational Wellness in Pflugerville is a GUD LIFE Holistic Wellness community conversation designed to foster understanding and connection across generations and cultures. As Pflugerville grows, families—long-time residents, elders, youth, and newcomers—are navigating housing pressures, school demands, work stress, and a changing social landscape. Rooted in the city’s strong church, nonprofit, and neighborhood networks, this gathering centers Pflugerville’s identity and lived experiences. By bringing diverse voices together, the conversation creates space for healing dialogue, shared wisdom, and fresh perspective—strengthening collective mental wellness through trust, culture, and community connection.

Facilitator to be announced

Limit 200 attendees

Email sonya.hosey@gudlife.org to register

Wheelchair accessible

What really helps protect our brain as we grow older? In this engaging and practical talk, Dr. Duarte shares the latest science on how the brain changes with age—and what you can do to support it. Learn evidence-based strategies related to sleep, exercise, social connection, and overall health that are linked to better cognitive aging. This session will separate myths from facts and focus on realistic, everyday habits that make a difference. Walk away with clear, research-backed tools to help you stay mentally healthy and age with confidence.

Facilitator: Audrey Duarte, Ph.D, UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab

Limit 100 attendees

Wheelchair accessible