Wed. March 10, 2010

World Builders Fantasy Art Show Yomicon at the Austin Public Library

Connected Youth Events


event date

event location

Age Group

event title

Wednesday, March 10

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: Princess Academy, by Shannon Hale”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

6:00 p.m.

NBTween Book Club: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead”
Avid readers ages 8 to 12 and their interested adults are invited to join us for a monthly informal book discussion, featuring book-inspired activities and snacks. 

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Thursday, March 11

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, by Wendy Mass”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

7:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Shiver, by Maggie Stiefvater”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Friday, March 12

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Saturday, March 13

2:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Suggested for ages 8 and up

All tournaments are seed tournaments for the Championship Finals at the Manchaca Road Branch on Saturday, May 1.

Terrazas Branch
1105 E. Cesar Chavez St., 78702;
(512) 974-3625


Monday, March 15

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800

4:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play gaming”

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Tuesday, March 16

3:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800

6:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play gaming”

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664


Wednesday, March 17

3:30 p.m.

Special Event: Spring Crafts”

Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702;
(512) 974-7372

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840


Thursday, March 18

3:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860

4:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Online Gaming”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Use the laptops to play your favorite online games!

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860

5:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library

Get your game on...it could be Guitar Hero or Monopoly, MarioKart or Uno!

Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741;
(512) 974-7500


Friday, March 19

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960

4:00 p.m.

Anime Club!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Saturday, March 20

1:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.

Special Event: Family Movie Sing-along”

The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Monday, March 22

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Tuesday, March 23

3:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

3:30 p.m.

Anime Club!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

4:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702;
(512) 974-7372


Wednesday, March 24

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

3:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Drawing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Use a tablet and a laptop to create digital artwork!

St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752;
(512) 974-7570

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840

5:30 p.m.

Newbery Book Club: Book discussion title coming soon!”
Read brand new books published in 2010 with Alison, youth librarian and member of last year’s Newbery Medal Committee. Meet once a month to discuss the books in Newbery-committee fashion. Read all year and attend a Mock Newbery Discussion in December 2010!

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Thursday, March 25

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Drawing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Use a tablet and laptop to create digital artwork.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

5:30 p.m.

Manga Book Club: Fullmetal Alchemist”
Do you love Manga?  Wanna chat about it?  Join us for informal discussions of all things Manga. 

ages 12-17

Rated T for Teens

Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

 

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Friday, March 26

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Saturday, March 27

2:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Suggested for ages 8 and up

All tournaments are seed tournaments for the Championship Finals at the Manchaca Road Branch on Saturday, May 1.

University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723;
(512) 974-9940


Monday, March 29

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Tuesday, March 30

3:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664


Wednesday, March 31

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840


Thursday, April 1

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723;
(512) 974-9940


Friday, April 2

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Monday, April 5

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Tuesday, April 6

3:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Wednesday, April 7

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840


Thursday, April 8

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: The Robe of Skulls, by Vivian French”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

7:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Leviathan, by Scott Westerfeld”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Friday, April 9

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Saturday, April 10

2:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Suggested for ages 8 and up

All tournaments are seed tournaments for the Championship Finals at the Manchaca Road Branch on Saturday, May 1.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Monday, April 12

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800

4:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play gaming”

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960

4:30 p.m.

Comic Books Club: Justice League of America”
Do you love to read comic books?  Do you dream of what you'd choose as your superpower if you could choose anything?  Well, then, you're ready to join our Comic Books Club!  Join us each month for an informal discussion of a favorite character or series. 

This month, we're discussing the Justice League of America.  Choose any book in the series, and we'll discuss them all!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Tuesday, April 13

3:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

5:00 p.m.

Books Corner
Sit down, relax, and listen to some favorite stories, plus some new stories that just might become your new favorites!

Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741;
(512) 974-7500


Wednesday, April 14

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: The Red Blazer Girls: The Ring of Rocamadour, By Michael D Beil”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940


Thursday, April 15

3:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860

4:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Photo Morphing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Create a video of you transforming from one picture to another. 

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860

5:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library

Get your game on...it could be Guitar Hero or Monopoly, MarioKart or Uno!

Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741;
(512) 974-7500


Friday, April 16

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960

4:00 p.m.

Anime Club!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Saturday, April 17

1:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.

Special Event: Family Gaming”

Just for fun, challenge family members and friends to a round of Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart on the Wii, or put together your very own Rock Band.

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Monday, April 19

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Tuesday, April 20

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800

6:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play Gaming”

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664


Wednesday, April 21

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840

6:00 p.m.

NBTween Book Club: 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass”
Avid readers ages 8 to 12 and their interested adults are invited to join us for a monthly informal book discussion, featuring book-inspired activities and snacks. 

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Thursday, April 22

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Movie Editing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Make a video using finger puppets and learn how to add movie titles and credits.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

5:30 p.m.

Manga Book Club: Tsubasa/XXXholic”
Do you love Manga?  Wanna chat about it?  Join us for informal discussions of all things Manga. 

ages 12-17

Rated T for Teens

The Time Witch can grant a wish, but there will always be a price. These two series intertwine. Read one or both and come discuss!

 

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Friday, April 23

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Saturday, April 24

2:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Suggested for ages 8 and up

All tournaments are seed tournaments for the Championship Finals at the Manchaca Road Branch on Saturday, May 1.

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Monday, April 26

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Tuesday, April 27

3:30 p.m.

Anime Club!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Twin Oaks Branch
2301 S. Congress, No. 7, 78704;
(512) 442-4664

4:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702;
(512) 974-7372


Wednesday, April 28

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 974-9900

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940

3:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Photo Editing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Learn some cool tricks to add bling to your photos!

St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752;
(512) 974-7570

4:00 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 974-9840

5:30 p.m.

Newbery Book Club: Book discussion title coming soon!”
Read brand new books published in 2010 with Alison, youth librarian and member of last year’s Newbery Medal Committee. Meet once a month to discuss the books in Newbery-committee fashion. Read all year and attend a Mock Newbery Discussion in December 2010!

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Thursday, April 29

4:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Suggested for ages 8 and up

All tournaments are seed tournaments for the Championship Finals at the Manchaca Road Branch on Saturday, May 1.

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Friday, April 30

3:30 p.m.

Read-In
Discover new books or reacquaint yourself with classics!

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Saturday, May 1

1:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Dance-Dance Revolution Spring 2010 Gaming Tournament”

Final wildcard tournament followed by championship final. 

Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745;
(512) 974-8700


Tuesday, May 4

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Thursday, May 6

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723;
(512) 974-9940


Saturday, May 8

2:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.

Special Event: Family Fun at the Yarborough Branch”

Activities for the whole family!  Each month we'll do something else--games, crafts, performances, movies...Come ready to have fun!

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Monday, May 10

4:30 p.m.

Comic Books Club: Spiderman”
Do you love to read comic books?  Do you dream of what you'd choose as your superpower if you could choose anything?  Well, then, you're ready to join our Comic Books Club!  Join us each month for an informal discussion of a favorite character or series. 

Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can!  CAN you read a Spiderman comic and bring it to discuss with the group?  Great! 

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Wednesday, May 12

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, by Wendy Mass”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745;
(512) 974-3940


Thursday, May 13

6:00 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club: Helen's Eyes: A Photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's Teacher, by Marle Ferguson”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for more details.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

7:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: All the Broken Pieces, by Ann Burg”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Friday, May 14

4:30 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play video games”

Wii, PS2, GameCube

Terrazas Branch
1105 E. Cesar Chavez St., 78702;
(512) 974-3625


Monday, May 17

4:00 p.m.

Gaming @ the Library: Free-Play gaming”

North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757;
(512) 974-9960


Tuesday, May 18

6:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club: Choose your own!”
Join us for an informal discussion of this month's book.  Call the branch for details.

Bring a book you've recently been reading to share and discuss with the group.

Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759;
(512) 974-3800


Wednesday, May 19

6:00 p.m.

NBTween Book Club: I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President, by Josh Lieb”
Avid readers ages 8 to 12 and their interested adults are invited to join us for a monthly informal book discussion, featuring book-inspired activities and snacks. 

Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756;
(512) 454-7208


Thursday, May 20

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860

4:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Photo Editing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Learn some cool tricks to add bling to your photos!

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 974-9860


Friday, May 21

4:00 p.m.

Anime Club!

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Saturday, May 22

1:00 p.m.

Cinemagic
 

Call branch for program details.

Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744;
(512) 462-1452


Wednesday, May 26

3:30 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Photo Morphing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Create a video of you transforming from one picture to another.

St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752;
(512) 974-7570

5:30 p.m.

Newbery Book Club: Book discussion title coming soon!”
Read brand new books published in 2010 with Alison, youth librarian and member of last year’s Newbery Medal Committee. Meet once a month to discuss the books in Newbery-committee fashion. Read all year and attend a Mock Newbery Discussion in December 2010!

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400


Thursday, May 27

4:00 p.m.

Connected Youth Laptops Open House: Photo Morphing”
If you are 8-16 years old, come by and take a look at laptops and learn more about the Connected Youth Project.  Ten Austin Public Library Connected Youth Centers are offering laptops to check out in the library and mobile programs will be offered at other branches.

Create a video of you transforming from one picture to another.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 974-9880

5:30 p.m.

Manga Book Club: Yotsuba&!”
Do you love Manga?  Wanna chat about it?  Join us for informal discussions of all things Manga. 

ages 12-17

Rated A for All Ages

Join the hilarious exploits of an out-of-this-world schoolgirl as her befuddled friends attempt to uncover the secrets behind this strange child.

 

 

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701;
(512) 974-7400