2:00 p.m.

“The Zoo Show”
Featuring: Capital of Texas Zoo
Love Animals? We do too! The Zoo Show presents a diverse cast of live exotic reptiles, mammals, and birds while telling us about the importance of each. Learn more about our friends of the wild at the Library this summer.

North Village Branch
2139 W. Anderson Ln., 78757;
(512) 458-2239

2:00 p.m.

“Magic”
Featuring: Trixie Bond
Her presentation is a high-energy show that utilizes magic, music, live animals (birds and a bunny rabbit) storytelling, lots of audience participation and BOOKS. Almost all of the magic tricks are themed around different books, just like books found in your library! She also helps teach children about the library in a fun and magical way.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Magic”
Featuring: Sensei Strange

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

2:00 p.m.

“Optical Illusion Mind Games”
Amazing optical tricks and activities that will fool your eyes and your mind.

Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758;
(512) 836-8975

2:00 p.m.

“The Zoo Show”
Featuring: Capital of Texas Zoo
Love Animals? We do too! The Zoo Show presents a diverse cast of live exotic reptiles, mammals, and birds while telling us about the importance of each. Learn more about our friends of the wild at the Library this summer.

Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731;
(512) 345-4435

2:00 p.m.

“Chill Summer Flicks”
Time Out! Sit back in the cool library and enjoy a family favorite film.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Storyteller”
Featuring: Bernadette Nason
Bernadette Nason is an actress/writer/comedienne/storyteller. She has been performing in central Texas since 1993 but she has been telling stories since she was old enough to speak. Nowadays her stories are more organized and easier to understand, but the excitement, enthusiasm and energy are just the same as they were then.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Magic”
Featuring: Trixie Bond
Her presentation is a high-energy show that utilizes magic, music, live animals (birds and a bunny rabbit) storytelling, lots of audience participation and BOOKS. Almost all of the magic tricks are themed around different books, just like books found in your library! She also helps teach children about the library in a fun and magical way.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Puppet Pandemonium”
Featuring: Literature LIVE!
Got your game on? Join the Austin Public Library and some of our favorite storybook characters for the puppet play-off of 2008! Be part of the action as you cheer for the Three Bears, the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Three Little Pigs. Let the Games begin!

University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723;
(512) 929-0551

2:00 p.m.

“Read-In”
Grab a book, magazine, graphic novel-whatever is handy and read for 30 minutes to an hour.

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 928-0333

3:00 p.m.

“SUMMER A.C.E.S.”
Activities involving Creativity, Exploration, and Stories. Summer A.C.E.S. is a weekly themed Summer Program that includes books, games, movies, and hands on activities.

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

6:00 p.m.

“Chick Lit on Wheels”
Summer Reading Program for teens.

Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702;
(512) 974-1010

6:00 p.m.

“Teen Book Club”
This book club is recommended for ages 12-17. Join us for an informal discussion of the book. Snacks provided. For information about the books follow this link to the Teen Book Club page.

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

6:00 p.m.

“Book Share”
Share a book, share a snack! Bring a book you have read recently, and hear about what others are reading. Recommended for ages 9-13.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Magic”
Featuring: Sensei Strange

Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703;
(512) 472-3584

2:00 p.m.

“Game On! Game Tournament”
Summer Reading Program for teens.

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 339-2355

2:00 p.m.

“Super Pal Universe Rock Band”
Featuring: Superpal Universe
Super Pal Universe is more than a Band - It's a concept built around community awareness, creativity, and pop-driven activism for today's teens and pre-teens. Born out of the scene around the Live Music Capital of the World, the Super Pal Universe is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Sara Hickman. She is the manager and mentor of a band of youth determined to follow their dreams of being the next BIG/little thing!

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 892-6680

2:00 p.m.

“Optical Illusion Mind Games”
Amazing optical tricks and activities that will fool your eyes and your mind.

Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702;
(512) 926-4453

2:00 p.m.

“Free Play!”
Board games, card games, and other games too.

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

2:00 p.m.

“The Zoo Show”
Featuring: Capital of Texas Zoo
Love Animals? We do too! The Zoo Show presents a diverse cast of live exotic reptiles, mammals, and birds while telling us about the importance of each. Learn more about our friends of the wild at the Library this summer.

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

2:00 p.m.

“High Flying Games”
Up, Up, and Away with high flying activities. Make your own flying things and experiment with why they fly.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Puppet Pandemonium”
Featuring: Literature LIVE!
Got your game on? Join the Austin Public Library and some of our favorite storybook characters for the puppet play-off of 2008! Be part of the action as you cheer for the Three Bears, the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Three Little Pigs. Let the Games begin!

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 928-0333

6:30 p.m.

“Cinemagic: National Treasure (PG)”
Family movies. Free refreshments provided.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Let the Games Begin!”
Board games, mini-sports, old-fashioned games and other challenges to play for an hour of fun or friendly competition.

Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702;
(512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.

“Game On! Game Tournament”
Summer Reading Program for teens.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Super Pal Universe Rock Band”
Featuring: Superpal Universe
Super Pal Universe is more than a Band - It's a concept built around community awareness, creativity, and pop-driven activism for today's teens and pre-teens. Born out of the scene around the Live Music Capital of the World, the Super Pal Universe is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Sara Hickman. She is the manager and mentor of a band of youth determined to follow their dreams of being the next BIG/little thing!

Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727;
(512) 339-2355

2:00 p.m.

“Whodunnit?”
Lost in the Library! Be sleuths and solve the mystery of the lost library books. Explore other mystery/detective activities.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Duct Tape Creations”
Create games, fashions and accessories with amazing Duct Tape. Ages 8 and up.

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

2:00 p.m.

“From Books to Movies: Friday Night Lights”
This program features movies that were books before they were made into films. We will read selections from the books, watch the films, and answer trivia. It is recommended, but not required, that participants read the books prior to the programs. (PG-13)

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

2:00 p.m.

“Read-In”
Grab a book, magazine, graphic novel-whatever is handy and read for 30 minutes to an hour.

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 928-0333

2:00 p.m.

“High Flying Games”
Up, Up, and Away with high flying activities. Make your own flying things and experiment with why they fly.

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

3:00 p.m.

“Summer Poetry Workshop”
A fun poetry workshop for children 8-12. Come write about your wishes, likes and dreams—and more! Join poet Lorraine Mejia-Green to explore fun and easy ways to write great poetry. The final session will be a celebratory reading.

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

4:00 p.m.

“Teen Book Club”
This book club is recommended for ages 12-17. Join us for an informal discussion of the book. Snacks provided. For information about the books follow this link to the Teen Book Club page.

Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723;
(512) 928-0333

6:00 p.m.

“Chick Lit on Wheels”
Summer Reading Program for teens.

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749;
(512) 892-6680

7:00 p.m.

“Teen Book Club”
This book club is recommended for ages 12-17. Join us for an informal discussion of the book. Snacks provided. For information about the books follow this link to the Teen Book Club page.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Cinemagic: Daddy Day Camp (PG)”
Family movies. Free refreshments provided.

Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702;
(512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.

“Cinemagic: Pete's Dragon (G)”
Family movies. Free refreshments provided.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Read-In”
Grab a book, magazine, graphic novel-whatever is handy and read for 30 minutes to an hour.

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

2:00 p.m.

“Game On! Game Tournament”
Summer Reading Program for teens.

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

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