Centennial Party at Central

For 100 years, the Library has been a place of learning, connection, and possibility. Join us as we celebrate a century of serving our community and look ahead to what comes next.

Scheduled Activities

• Austin PBS Family Fest 10a-1p
• KUT News’ ATXplained Project 4-5p
• Odd Pop 12-4p
• Live Painting by Leah Danze 10-2p
• Austin Poet Laureate, Zell Miller III Poetry Reading 11am and 1pm
• Live Music by Blue Dot Swing 10-11am
• Live Music by Blowcomotion 11:30am-12pm
• Live Music by Giulia Millanta 1-2pm
• Live Music by Casen Hutton 2:30-3:30pm
• Live Music by Sriyam 4-5pm
• Cooking Demonstration by Chef Jess of L'oca d'Oro 3-4:30p
• Caricatures by Stephen and Serena Romero 10:30am-4:30pm 
• Teen Film + Band Showcase 2-4:30pm
• "Ask a Monster Anything" with Van 10:30-11am, 11:30am-12pm, 12:30-1pm
• Drop-In collage Activity with Austin History Center 10am-12pm
• Preserving Your Stories Workshop with Austin History Center 1-2:15pm and 3-4:15pm

All Day Activities

• Type-In with Austin Typewriter, Ink 
• Printing Press Posters and Postcards with Austin Books Art Center
• Digital Illustration with APL Innovate
• Seed Gathering
• Birthday Crown Decorating 
• Digital Illustration with APL Innovate
• Come and Go Teen Zine Making 
• Adventure Book Prize Pickup
• APL Shop Centennial Merchandise
• Re-creating Block 101 by the Austin History Center
• Coloring Sheets and Spirograph Drawing
• Temporary Tattoos
• Birthday Scavenger Hunt for Kids