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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:

The Crafty Adult: Diamond Art Bookmarks "Celebrating 100 Years of Great Writers"

The Crafty Adult: Diamond Art Bookmarks "Celebrating 100 Years of Great Writers"

Thursday, October 15 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Centennial Party at Central

Centennial Party at Central

Saturday, October 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

Stitching 100: Community Quilts Celebrating History, Style, and Story

Stitching 100: Community Quilts Celebrating History, Style, and Story

100 Years of Austin Public Library

Saturday, October 17 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Windsor Park Branch

5833 Westminster Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

The Crafty Adult: Library Card Mosaic Art

The Crafty Adult: Library Card Mosaic Art

Saturday, October 17 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Yarborough Branch

2200 Hancock Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Kids Create: Frog and Toad Homes

Kids Create: Frog and Toad Homes

Tuesday, October 20 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Howson Branch

2500 Exposition Blvd.

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

Centennial Celebrations

Kids Crafternoon: 1920s Stained Glass

Kids Crafternoon: 1920s Stained Glass

For ages 6 and up!

Wednesday, October 21 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

1800 S. Fifth St.

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

Centennial Celebrations

100 Years of Coffee

100 Years of Coffee

Thursday, October 22 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Milwood Branch

12500 Amherst Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

1920s Murder Mystery Party

1920s Murder Mystery Party

Monday, October 26 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Yarborough Branch

2200 Hancock Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Traditional Sounds of the 1920s: Son Jalisciense

Traditional Sounds of the 1920s: Son Jalisciense

Saturday, October 31 - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

835 W. Rundberg Ln.

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

Kids Create: Frog and Toad Homes

Kids Create: Frog and Toad Homes

Monday, November 2 - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Terrazas Branch

1105 E. César Chávez St.

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

Centennial Celebrations

Watch & Make: Winnie the Pooh Birthday Picnic

Watch & Make: Winnie the Pooh Birthday Picnic

Monday, November 2 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

University Hills Branch

4721 Loyola Ln.

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10)

Centennial Celebrations

100 Years of Tea

100 Years of Tea

Thursday, November 5 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Milwood Branch

12500 Amherst Dr.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Kids Create: 1920s Stained Glass

Kids Create: 1920s Stained Glass

Saturday, November 7 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Yarborough Branch

2200 Hancock Dr.

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

Centennial Celebrations

The Crafty Adult: Diamond Art Bookmarks "Celebrating 100 Years of Great Writers"

The Crafty Adult: Diamond Art Bookmarks "Celebrating 100 Years of Great Writers"

Monday, November 9 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

835 W. Rundberg Ln.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Sew Much Fun: Pocket Frog and Toad plushies

Sew Much Fun: Pocket Frog and Toad plushies

Tuesday, November 10 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Ruiz Branch

1600 Grove Blvd.

Tweens (ages 9-12)

Centennial Celebrations

The Crafty Adult: APL Pennants

The Crafty Adult: APL Pennants

Tuesday, November 10 - 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM

Howson Branch

2500 Exposition Blvd.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

Watch & Make: Paddington Party

Watch & Make: Paddington Party

Friday, November 13 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

1600 Grove Blvd.

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10)

Centennial Celebrations

100 Years of Coffee

100 Years of Coffee

Friday, November 13 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Cepeda Branch

651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations

The Crafty Adult: Make a 20's Pearl Necklace

The Crafty Adult: Make a 20's Pearl Necklace

Friday, November 13 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

1800 S. Fifth St.

Adults (ages 18+)

The Crafty Adult

Centennial Celebrations

Stitching 100: Community Quilts Celebrating History, Style, and Story

Stitching 100: Community Quilts Celebrating History, Style, and Story

100 Years of Black History

Saturday, November 14 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Carver Branch

1161 Angelina St.

Adults (ages 18+)

Centennial Celebrations