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Centennial Celebrations

100 books image, Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations 1926-2026 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.

Durante 100 años, la Biblioteca ha sido un lugar de aprendizaje, conexión y posibilidades. Acompáñenos a celebrar un siglo de servicio a nuestra comunidad y a mirar hacia lo que viene.

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Events:

Kids Crafternoon: Make Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday

Kids Crafternoon: Make Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday

A Come-and-Go Event

Lunes, Julio 20 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Central Library

710 W. César Chávez St.

Children's Area (3rd Floor South)

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Centennial Celebrations

Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash

Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash

Lunes, Julio 20 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Cepeda Branch

651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.

Kids (ages 6-10)

Centennial Celebrations

Just for Teens: Decoden Dessert Boxes

Just for Teens: Decoden Dessert Boxes

Martes, Julio 21 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Southeast Branch

5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.

Teens (ages 13-18)

Centennial Celebrations

Mini Piñatas

Mini Piñatas

Jueves, Julio 23 - 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Howson Branch

2500 Exposition Blvd.

Tweens (ages 9-12)

Centennial Celebrations

Mini Piñatas

Mini Piñatas

Miércoles, Julio 29 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

St. John Branch

7500 Blessing Ave.

Tweens (ages 9-12)

Centennial Celebrations

Kids Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday!

Kids Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday!

A Come-and-Go Event

Sábado, Agosto 1 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Central Library

710 W. César Chávez St.

Children's Area (3rd Floor South)

Kids (ages 6-10)

Centennial Celebrations

Kids Crafternoon: Make Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday

Kids Crafternoon: Make Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday

A Come-and-Go Event

Jueves, Agosto 6 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Central Library

710 W. César Chávez St.

Children's Area (3rd Floor South)

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Centennial Celebrations

Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash

Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash

Jueves, Agosto 6 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

1600 Grove Blvd.

Kids (ages 6-10)

Centennial Celebrations

Twin Oaks Branch 70th Birthday Party!

Twin Oaks Branch 70th Birthday Party!

Sábado, Septiembre 12 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

1800 S. Fifth St.

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults (ages 18+) Adults (ages 55+)

Centennial Celebrations

Fall Swing Dance Workshop

Fall Swing Dance Workshop

featuring Country Fried Dance

Miércoles, Septiembre 16 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Old Quarry Branch

7051 Village Center Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations Fall

Party at Central

Party at Central

Sábado, Octubre 17 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Central Library

710 W. César Chávez St.

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults (ages 18+) Adults (ages 55+)

Centennial Celebrations