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An Archive of Past Special Events

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link to more information about Grandmother's Story

link to more information about Why Cowboys Sing

link to more information about Teen Tech Week

link to Teen Advisory Group. For ages 13-17

link to more information about Kids in Space

link to Angry Moon Program Guide

Online Social Networking Sites: A Workshop for Parents. Follow this link for more information.

SUPER WHY! Fairy Tales at the Library. Follow this link for more information.

The Deedle Deedle Dees - Music for Kids and Smart Adults. Follow this link for more information.

Storytimes resume June 5th.

Echo's pals present Little Peep. Link to more information.

link to more information about programs featuring Bonzo Crunch

link to more information about programs featuring Gusto the Great Celebrate National Library Week at a sing-along with Kim Lehman. 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Twin Oaks Branch. Link to more information.

Howson Anime Club. 4 p.m., Friday, April 20. Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition

Teen Tech Mix: After-hours Music Festival for tweens and teens, ages 8-12. 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. Follow this link to more information.

A Story, A Story: An Anansi Tale. In Celebration of Black History Month. Presented by Echo's Pals: Puppetry and Libraries = Success! Follow this link to more information.

Echo's pals present The Mouse Bride. Link to more information.

Anime Club! 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2006. Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition. For ages 12-17.

Oak Springs Branch and the Blanton Museum of Art presents Art Builds Community (ABC). Wednesday, November 15, 2006, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., recommended for ages 6 - 12

St. John Branch and the Blanton Museum of Art presents Art Builds Community (ABC). Wednesday, November 8, 2006, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., recommended for ages 6 - 12

link to information about Vanessa Jenningslink to information about Vanessa Jenningslink to information about Sequoyah Guess

Terrazas Branch Dia de los Muertos Party. Follow this link for more information.

Gusto the Great. Follow this link to programming information.

Halloween at the Austin Public Library. Follow this link for more information.

Echos's Pals present Strega Nona. Follow this link for programming information.

St. John Branch and the Blanton Museum of Art presents Art Builds Community (ABC). Wednesday, October 25, 2006, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., recommended for ages 6 - 12

Anime Club! 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2006. Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition. For ages 12-17.

The Austin Children's Museum Presents Air Fair To Go: A traveling exhibit program. Follow this link for more information

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. 1:30-4:30 P.M., Saturday, September 16, 2006. Southeast Austin Community Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. Storytelling at 1:30 p.m. and MAGIC WITH Gusto the Great at 2:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Programs 2006 Photo Gallery Now Online!

The Austin Public Library celebrates JumpStart: Read for the Record Campaign. The Little Engine that Could Storytime. 10:15 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 2006 at Faulk Central Library, Little Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Ruiz Branches

Harry and the Potters: Summer Reading & Rocking Tour 2006. 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 10. Wooldridge Square Park. Follow this link for more information

2006 Summer Reading Program; Reading: The Sport of Champions! for ages 12 and under; and SRP.06 for ages 12 and over; Monday, June 5-Saturday, July 29, 2006

Meet Lakota, a licensed service dog who likes to listen to stories. 2 p.m., Wednesdays, June 28, July 12, 19 and 25. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. Come listen to stories and read to Lakota and his handler, Diana Cox. For ages 6-12. Limited participation, call (512) 974-7372 to register.

Austin Public Library welcomes Signing Time! Lunchtime Storytime. 12:15 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2006. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. Signing Time, a captivating, entertaining DVD/VHS/TV series that teaches sign language vocabulary to children.

Dia de los ninos, Dia de los libros. Day of the Child, Festival of Books. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 29. St. John Community Center, 7500 Blessing Avenue, Follow link for more information.

Sign Language, Stories, and Songs Storytime. Presented by the Austin Public Library and the Texas School for the Deaf. Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon Dr., 7 p.m., Mondays, January 23, February 27, March 27, and April 24

Meet author and illustrator Xavier Garza. Author of Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask. A Bilingual Cuento. 7 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2006. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd.

Celebrate National Library Week with an Open House. 1-3 p.m. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., (512) 974-7372. 1:30 p.m. Ballet Folklorico de Cristo Rey. 2:15 p.m. Magician and Performer Sensei Strange. Crafts for Kids, Library Tours, Refreshments.

Celebrate National Library Week with an Open House. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Oak Springs Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. (512) 926-4453. 12:30-1:00 p.m., Storytime. 1:00-1:30 p.m., Johnston High School Ballet Folklórico. Directed By Rudolfo Mendez. 1:30-2:00 p.m., Tour and Library Star Card Sign-Up. Free book with first Star Card sign-up.</em> 2:00-2:30 p.m., Snacks and Crafts.

Third Thursday. A storytime with special guest Cowgirl Sue. Thursday, March 16, 10:30 a.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. Link to information about Cowgirl Sue.

link to information about Esther Malonelink to information about B-Boy Citylink to information about Step Rideaulink to information about the Texas Juggling Societylink to information about Random Acts Puppet Theater

Third Thursday: A storytime with a special guest. 10:30 a.m., February 16. Special Guest: Penelope Foolish. Follow this link to more information.

Find out more about KLRU's Family Choive program. Top Dog! featuring the Austin Police Department K-9 Unit. A free program for families with children of all ages. Refreshments. 7 p.m., January 25. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd.

Echo's Pals: puppets and Libraries=success! present The Shoemaker and the Elves. Follow this link for programming information.

Join Elizabeth Kahura of African Safari and learn about the roots of Kwanzaa. Umoja ni nguvu/Unity is strength. Follow this link for programming information.

link to Holiday Celebrations news release

Children's Book Week 2005. Follow this link to more information.

Harry and the Potters Live at Saint John Branch, 7500 Blessing Avenue. 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Follow this link to more information.

Link to more information about Choogie KingfisherLink to more information about Vanessa Jennings

Come meet children's author Amada Irma Perez. 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 31 @ Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372. Link to more information.

Mr. Tamarin's Trees, presented by Echo's Pals: Puppets and Libraries equal Success. Link to more information.



Link to Meet the Puppeteers Fiesta y desfile con animales; Party and Animals on Parade. Thursday August 11, 2005. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. Children may bring stuffed animal for parade. There will be games and refreshments. All ages welcome.

SRP.05 Teen Fest. 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 30. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. Grand Prize Winners to be announced! Refreshments, Music, Carnival Games.

link to programs by performerlink to programs by locationlink to programs by datelink to Summer Reading Program 2005

Go Wild... Read! and srp.05 Summer Reading Program information is available in the Bridge in pdf formatGet Adobe Reader

Harry Potter Party. Manchaca Road, Ruiz, University Hills, Windsor Park, Little Walnut Creek, and Howson branches. Follow this link for more information.

Meet Lakota, a licensed service dog who likes to listen to stories. Read to Lakota and his handler. Wednesdays At 2 p.m., Cepeda Branch, 651.Pleasant Valley Rd. 78702; (512) 974-7372. Session A: June 8, 15 and 29. Call to Register May 23-June 3. Session B: July 6, 13 and 20. Call to Register June 20-July 1. l. Follow link to more information.link to more information about Diana M. Cox and Lakota

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Join librarians at select locations for readings of this classic children's book by Roald Dahl, and learn about the new movie version opening in July. Chocolate for everyone! Follow this link for more information.

Harry Potter Party, 2-3 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2005. Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., (512) 258-9070. Magic, games, crafts, treats, and more. Make your own hat and magic wand! For ages 5 and up

Come meet Wendy! 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2005. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. Free poloroids will be taken of Wendy with families. Wendy will appear directly following the 2 p.m. Summer Reading Program Special Event performance by the Telephone Company.

Echo's Pals: puppets and Libraries=success! Follow this link for mor information.

Interested in current events? CURRENTLY for ages 11-14, Hampton Branch @ Oak Hill. The last Saturday of every month (February 26, March 26, & April 30) 2-4 p.m.

Asian Storytime at Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln., (512) 836-8975. All ages welcome! Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 3-4:30 p.m. February 20, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, May 8 and 22. In cooperation with Saheli

National Library Week. April 10-16, 2005. Follow this link for programming information.

Books and Badges, Storytime for Families. Wednesday, April 13, 10:15 a.m. at Central East Austin Police Substation and Saturday, April 16, 10:15 a.m. at South Austin Police Substation. Follow this link for programming information.

Chaski presents Pequeñas Peñas. March 28-April 14, 2005. Follow this link for programming information.

Meet science fiction author William Sleator. Thursday, April 7, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. His books for young adults include Marco’s Millions, House of Stairs, and Interstellar Pig. Join us as he discusses his novels, including his latest book, The Boy Who Couldn’t Die. Mr. Sleator appears courtesy of Abrams Publishing. Follow this link for programming information.

More Spring Break Information Here

How the King's Daughter Lost Her Hair, presented by Echo's Pals: A Mervyn's Star Saturday puppet show. 2:00 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe

The Love of China School of Chinese Dance. 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2005, Hampton Branch @ Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Road

A celebration of stories with Angela Shelf Medearis. Grand Opening Day, Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina, Saturday, February 5 at 2 p.m.

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations at APL. Link to more information.

Echo's Pals. Puppets and Libraries = Success! Back for a second season of puppetry and drama. Follow this link for programming information.

link to Holiday Celebrations news release

The Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch and the Austin History Center present the 4th Annual Christmas Fiesta/Fiesta Navidena. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Cepeda Branch, 651, N. Pleasant Valley Rd.. Follow this link for more information.

Meet children's author and illustrator Lynne Cherry. 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2004. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina
The Austin Public Library and Highland Mall present Storytime with Santa. 8 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Highland Mall, 6001 Airport Blvd., 1st floor outside of Men's Dillards.

Meet author Lindsay Lane reading from her book Snuggle Mountain. A lunchtime storytime for children of all ages. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. 12:15-12:45 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2004

Mr. Johnny and Friends. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 1 at Twin Oaks Branch and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 11 at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill. Follow this link for more information.

Make-it, Take-it Crafts in Celebration of Children's Book Week at A.P.L. Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21. Throughout the day. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe.

Celebrate Children's Book Week. November 15-21, 2004. Follow this link for more information.

Children's author and Illustrator Keith Graves reads from his books and draws crazy creatures. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2004. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe

Bilingual storyteller Elida Bonet. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.

A book giveaway for kids featuring national

TEEN FEST: Blowout Festival. Thursday, August 5, 2004, 6-8 p.m., Wooldridge Square, 9th Street and Guadalupe.

Link to 2004 Summer Reading Program Information . Monday, June 7 - Saturday, July 31, 2004. Call (512) 974-7465 for information

Make-it, Take-it Springtime Crafts. Fridays, 12:15-2 p.m., Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. May 7-29

Meet Author Lindsay Lane. Reading from her Book Snuggle Mountatin. Bilingual Storytime at Highland Mall. Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 11 a.m. 6100 Airport Blvd. (Fountain area in the JC Penneys wing, 1st floor. Enter the mall through the west main entrance off of Airport Blvd.)

link to Chaski program information link to Chaski program information link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

Celebrate National Library Week. Meet Author Elizabeth Scanlon. Book Reading and Craft Activity. Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2004

National Library Week, April 18-24, 2004. Events include a book drive at Firestations and Fire Safety Storytimes. Follow this link for more information.

National Library Week 2004. View program information.

Party Fun with Penelope Foolish. Wednesday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Lane, 929-0551link to the Penelope Foolish Party Fun Web sitelink to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

Celebrate National Library Week. Meet Author Elizabeth Scanlon. Book Reading and Craft Activity. Twin Oaks Branch, 2301 S. Congress #7. 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Echo's Pals present Fin M'coul at Cepeda Branch 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 30link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Follow this link for more information

More Spring Break Information Here

Web Design with Paul Whitener, Jr., For Ages 10-18. Friday, March 19, 2004, 4-5:45 p.m.,Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe; Call 974-7419 for reservations.

link to Chef Marko's Web sitelink to APL Spring Break 2004link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

A Story A Story: An Anansi Tale. In celebration of African-American Heritage Month. Follow this link to more information.

Dolls and Toys. A program and exhibit presented by Nancy Choate, Austin Doll Collectors Society. 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2004; Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.

Austin Energy Regional Science Festival Preparation Class. Wednesday, February 4, 2004; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. Link to more information.

Austin Energy Regional Science Festival Preparation Class. Wednesday, January 7, 2004; 6-7 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe. Link to more information.

Happy Lunar New Year! An afterschool program for ages 5-12

Make-It, Break-It Holiday Crafts. Fridays, 12:15-2 p.m., Faulk Central Library. December 5, 12, and 19

link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site

Santa Visits the Library: Carver Branch on December 10. Oak Springs Branch on December 11. University Hills Branch on December 16. All visits at 6 p.m. The Cepeda Branch will include a performance by Magician Cody Fisher.

Link to more information about Fiesta Navidena at Faulk Central Library on December 13, 2003

link to information about the Passport for the Arts on the Long Center's Web site link to Mervyn's web site link to Children's Book Week schedule link to Children's Book Week schedule link to Children's Book Week press release

A program for teachers, librarians, aspiring writers and illustrators, quilters, fabric artists, and others interested in children's literature. Sponsored by Austin Public Library and Austin Community College Library Services. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, November 7. ACC Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. link to Adrienne Yorinks Web site

Halloween Magic. Friday, October 31. The Magic of Gusto The Great. 4 p.m. at Hampton Branch, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Cody Fisher's Halloween Magic. 4:30 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe.

Spiders and other creepy crawly friends. 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 29. Old Quarry Branch, 7051 Village Center Dr., (512) 345-4435. Presented by Austin Arachnological Services. Includes live critters.

Pam Flowers, expeditions author of Alone Across the Arctic and Big Enough Anna. 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2003. Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. All Ages Welcome. Free Admission.

person signing the word sing animation; loops 3 times the Texas School for the Deaf Sign Choir, 7 p.m., Monday, October 20, Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 441-7993

In My Family/En mi familia: A family quilt project. September 13-October 11. Follow this link for more information/Siga este enlace para mas informacion.

Nuestra Cultura-en vivo!/Our culture-Live. Follow this link for more information? Siga este enlace para mas informacion.

Come meet children's book author and illustrator Arthur Howard. Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m., Old Quarry Branch, 7051 Village Center Dr. Sponsored by the Friends of the Austin Public Library

Day Out with Thomas: All Aboard for Storytimes with Thomas the Tank. Presented with the Austin Steam Train Associationlink to Austin Steam Train Association Web site Link to Thomas the Tank schedule

You are summoned to appear before Sheriff Margo Frasier to discuss the book Holes by Louis Sacher. 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition

Find a Summer Reading Program Special Event to attend. Search by date, location or performer.
Summer Reading Program, June 2-July 26, 2003.
Write and submit a review of a book or graphic novel using our online form. For ages 11-16.

link to more information about Fisher Magic Productions link to more information about Capoeira Austin

A Sunday Program Series for Families, sponsored by Austin Energy. Stories from Around the World. Follow this link for more information

link to Lunch Bunch. Picnic at the Pleasant Hill Branch, a six week reading gathering for ages 8 and over. Wednesdays, June 18-July 23

Link to press release about international artist Takayo Noda's visit

Picture of the Latin American folk music ensemble Chasqui chaski: pequeñas peñas. An interactive bilingual family concert. 7 p.m., May 1 at Little Walnut Creek Branch. 9 a.m., May 2 at Oak Springs Branch. 7 p.m., May 6 at Hampton Branch.

Picture of the Latin American folk music ensemble Chasqui chaski: pequeñas peñas. An interactive bilingual family concert. Friday, March 21. 9 a.m.; University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Lane
link to Holiday Celebrations news release

Halloween 2002 at the Library

Special children's programs in commemoration of September 11.

Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: Saturday, April 27, 2002

Storyfest: November 3, 2001

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