Music for Kids: Courtney Sanchez

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The Music Division of the City of Austin offers a spectacular music series for families featuring a variety of Austin singer-songwriters.

Courtney Sanchez, Neo-Soul and R&B Singer

Thursday, June 14, 2:00 PM at Carver

Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 PM at Oak Hill

Wednesday, June 27, 4:00 PM at North Village

Monday, July 9, 4:00 PM at St. John

Sarah Hickman, Special Guest Musician

Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 PM at Windsor Park

Gina Chavez, Indie Latin-folk Songstress

Monday, June 25, 2:00 PM at Twin Oaks

Thursday, June 28, 4:00 PM at Milwood

Thursday, July 5, 4:00 PM at Ruiz

Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 PM at Cepeda

Guy Forsyth, Special Guest Musician

Thursday, June 28, 2:00 PM at Pleasant Hill

Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist

Wednesday, June 13, 4:00 PM at Manchaca

Friday, June 29, 4:00 PM at Willie Mae Kirk

Tuesday, July 10, 2:00 PM at Old Quarry

Saturday, July 21, 2:00 PM at Faulk Central

Marcia Ball, Special Guest Musician

Monday, July 16, 2:00 PM at Spicewood Springs

Neal Kassanoff of the Groundwork Music Project

Monday, June 18, 4:00 PM at Howson

Wednesday, June 27, 2;00 PM at Little Walnut

Thursday, July 12, 2:00 PM at Yarborough

Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 PM at Southeast

Wendy Colonna, Special Guest Musician

Thursday, July 19, 2:00 PM at University Hills

Programs intended for participants aged 5 years and older. Children younger than 5 will be asked to wait until older children have been seated.

Seating is limited at all programs. Please arrive a few minutes early to gain entrance. In some locations, free tickets (available in the branch on the day of the program) will be required for admittance in order to ensure safety. if you have a group of five or more children, please call the branch at least one day before the program you wish to visit; ask to speak with the Youth Librarian to make arrangements.

Time:

2:00pm

Event Category:

Summer Reading Program

Event Location:

Carver Branch

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Friday, February 8

YA for Adults Bookclub - February

by: patti.cook

When:
Tuesday, February 12
7-8 p.m.
Where:
North Village Branch Library
2505 Steck Ave.
974-9960
Who: Adults who love Young Adult Books.
Book: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

This month we are reading Leviathan a book in the newest steampunk series by Scott Westerfeld (author of the most excellent series Uglies and Peeps and the standalone title So Yesterday). All of which are available in both the hard copy and downloadable collections.

If you are already reading YA books, I don’t have to tell you that some of the best science fiction and fantasy being written these days is being published and marketed to teens. From hackers to dystopias to alternate universes, you can pretty much find a variety of excellent stories that will transport you to another place without loading you down with the (dare I say it) bloat that bogs down many of the adult titles.

I’ll be honest, I love George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series as much as the next person and Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash is a delight, but sometimes you just don’t want to dedicate an entire month to reading one book. Not that all adult science fiction is so long, Daniel H. Willson’s Robopocalypse is a fine example of a short and sweet, action packed book, and holy moly is it fun.

Phew, if you let me I will talk about these books all day! But instead of continuing on with this blog post, I do hope you'll join us as we discuss all of this and more at our next YA for Adults Bookclub.

Can't wait to get reading? Check out some of these excellent teen titles in the Austin Public Library collection:

Monday, February 4

Adult Craft Night @ Ruiz - February

by: patti.cook

When:
Monday, February 11
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Ruiz Branch Library
1600 Grove Blvd.
974-7500
Who: Adults interested in crafting.
What: Felt Valentine Spectacular.

The season of love is upon us and there is no better way to declare your feelings than with a handmade valentine. We'll be creating darling felt envelopes, hand sewn paper cards, and dare I say it, sophisticated heart-shaped pins.

As always we will provide all the supplies.

Can't wait to get crafting? Check out some of the fantastic craft books in the Austin Public library collection and get started today!

Tuesday, January 8

Adult Craft Night @ Ruiz - January

by: patti.cook

When:
Monday, January 14
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Ruiz Branch Library
1600 Grove Blvd.
974-7500
Who:
Adults interested in crafting.
What:
Re-usable Storage Jars. Details Below

Have you ever bought spices in a bulk bag and wondered what was the best way to store them? Well, I think it is fairly obvious that the best way is to attend Adult Craft Night and make some nifty re-usable storage jars. We're taking a variety of old jars and re-purposing them with a little elbow grease and chalkboard paint.

And then to get fancy we're going to modge podge the lids with pretty paper, because why not? Our pantries deserve a little beautification now and then.

As always we will provide all the supplies.

Can't wait to get crafting? Check out some of the fantastic craft books in the Austin Public library collection and get started today!

Monday, December 3

Adult Craft Night @ Ruiz - December

by: patti.cook

When:
Monday, December 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where:
Ruiz Branch Library
1600 Grove Blvd.
974-7500
Who:
Adults interested in crafting.
What:
Felt Ornaments. Details Below

The sleigh bells are a ringing signaling that it is time to join us at this upcoming Adult Craft Night to create felt ornaments! These will get your house into the seasonal spirit and also make fantastic gifts for your family and friends.

We'll have plenty of templates for you to use and you'll also be able to design your own. Trees, gingerbread men, mittens, ahem..cups of hot chocolate, the sky is the limit!

As always we will provide all the supplies.

Can't wait to get crafting? Check out some of the fantastic craft books in the Austin Public library collection and get started today!

Wednesday, November 7

Cafe au Lit at North Village

by: aubrey.sanders

Are you just dying to share a great book you’ve recently finished? Or maybe you need a new source for reading suggestions? We’d love for you to join us at Café au Lit!

Café au Lit is a different kind of book group: instead of all reading the same book for one meeting, we’ll discuss all kinds of books: new fiction, classics, non-fiction, bestsellers, biographies, graphic novels… And probably all in one meeting! Along with some freshly brewed coffee and snacks, Café au Lit is a cozy way to get out of your reading rut and to pass along a great read to others. Don’t get overwhelmed with all the great books, though! A staff person at the meeting keeps track of all the books mentioned and makes a list for all the attendees. For more information, contact Julie or Sharon at 974-9960.

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