Summer at Austin Public Library
🌈 This summer, add some color to your world by reading, learning, and earning free prizes! Get all the details here.
We’re also offering free, fun events all summer long! Please note: some programs are very popular and may require a ticket for entry due to limited space — tickets are usually first come, first served. Call your local Library Branch if you have any questions!
Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash
Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday Bash
Tuesday, July 14 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Central Library
710 W. César Chávez St.
Children's Area (3rd Floor South)
Austin Reptile Shows just for kids!
Austin Reptile Shows just for kids!
Tuesday, July 14 - 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr.
Susie Cakes Presents: Vintage Cake Decorating Class
Susie Cakes Presents: Vintage Cake Decorating Class
Tuesday, July 14 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Terrazas Branch
1105 E. César Chávez St.
The Crafty Adult: Handmade Blooms
The Crafty Adult: Handmade Blooms
Tuesday, July 14 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St.
La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)
La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)
Wednesday, July 15 - 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Central Library
710 W. César Chávez St.
Special Event Center (1st Floor South)
Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales
Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales
Wednesday, July 15 - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Central Library
710 W. César Chávez St.
Special Event Center (1st Floor South)
Meet the Opera with Austin Opera & University of Texas
Meet the Opera with Austin Opera & University of Texas
This week's theme: "The Orchestra"
Wednesday, July 15 - 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Terrazas Branch
1105 E. César Chávez St.
InvestiGATORS Book Party
ArtSmart: When Dinos Walked and Dinos Rocked
ArtSmart: When Dinos Walked and Dinos Rocked
Thursday, July 16 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg Ln.
Just for Teens: Geode Skulls
Just for Teens: Geode Skulls
Thursday, July 16 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln.
Central Texas Mycological Society Presents: Fungi Through Deep Time
Central Texas Mycological Society Presents: Fungi Through Deep Time
Thursday, July 16 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Faux Bug Taxidermy
Faux Bug Taxidermy
Thursday, July 16 - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd.
The Crafty Adult: Beaded Mini Plants
The Crafty Adult: Beaded Mini Plants
Thursday, July 16 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
Meet the Opera with Austin Opera & University of Texas
Meet the Opera with Austin Opera & University of Texas
This week's theme: "The Choreographer"
Thursday, July 16 - 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Southeast Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
Literature LIVE! Presents: Stanley the Dinosaur
Literature LIVE! Presents: Stanley the Dinosaur
Friday, July 17 - 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr.
Magic Tree House Book Party
Stellar Accessories
Stellar Accessories
Friday, July 17 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
The Crafty Adult: Beaded Galaxy on Canvas
The Crafty Adult: Beaded Galaxy on Canvas
Saturday, July 18 - 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln.
