OFFSITE: Reading and Speaking in German

\ \ \ \ \ Practice your German reading skills and learn some new vocabulary as we read short stories together and discuss. Our stories will be best suited to those in the upper beginner or intermediate level, but all are welcome to join! We’ll be meetin......More

\ \ \ \ \ Practice your German reading skills and learn some new vocabulary as we read short stories together and discuss. Our stories will be best suited to those in the upper beginner or intermediate level, but all are welcome to join! We’ll be meeting offsite at 11:30 at Koko’s Beer Hall. Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.

Koko's Beer Hall @ 3003 S Lamar Blvd Unit F 105, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Prime of Life Yoga™ @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and static movements, which helps to make the body-mind connection as well as warming up the joints and muscles. Modifications are demonstrated to suit the individual. This creates a noncompetitive atmosphere which is more comfortable for everyone. Lisa Galizia is a Registered Yoga Teacher® with the Yoga Alliance and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Galizia teaches group and custom private yoga and wellcoaching. For more information, please visit beecaveyoga.com.

All Ages Storytime @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends......More

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible changes or cancellations.

Knitters @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every T......More

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every Thursday at noon in the Macklin Room at Westbank Library.  

Art for Teens: Clay Exploration @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Teens and tweens, come get crafty after school at Westbank! Each month we will have a new project, and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for middle and high school students. Interested in events for teens ? Click ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Teens and tweens, come get crafty after school at Westbank! Each month we will have a new project, and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for middle and high school students. Interested in events for teens ? Click here to see what else is going on at the library!

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Free Play @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Meet up with your friends at the world’s best play date. Your kids can play with each other, make new friends, use their imaginations, and just be kids. Fun for all ages!

Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali

\ \ \ \ \ On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Click here to register for the Virtual Author Talk. Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally a......More

\ \ \ \ \ On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Click here to register for the Virtual Author Talk. Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. Register now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender, yet immensely powerful work. About the Author: Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Westbank Libraries. View previously broadcast author talks here: Westbank Library Virtual Author Talk Archive

ONLINE: First Friday Genealogy

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join First Friday Genealogy, a live virtual program happening first Fridays at 10am. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join First Friday Genealogy, a live virtual program happening first Fridays at 10am. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Whether you are a beginner just starting to explore your ancestors or deep in your research, in this group you can explore databases, trade knowledge and tips, and share wonderful stories with each other. Join Susan Marking, our amateur experienced genealogist, who facilitates this group on the first Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Below are just a few resources to get you started on your research: Family Tree Magazine Our catalog Databases: https://westbanklibrary.com/databases/ Heritage Hub Online Heritage Quest TexShare Databases: Fold3 Ancestry Library and Family Search *accessible onsite only Ground rules for genealogy meetings Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution.  Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Hybrid: Novel Crossroads @ Laura’s and Zoom

\ \ \ \ \ This month, Novel Crossroads is being offered simultaneously online and in-person at 10:30am. Click here to join the program online, or come to Laura’s Library to joi......More

\ \ \ \ \ This month, Novel Crossroads is being offered simultaneously online and in-person at 10:30am. Click here to join the program online, or come to Laura’s Library to join us in-person. This meeting will take place in The Commons. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Novel Crossroads was started over 20 years ago by an Eanes ISD school librarian and her parent volunteers. Since then, it has grown to include more people, many of them former parents from Eanes. This group reads a wide array of genres throughout the year and tries to include at least one nonfiction selection. They look forward to welcoming newcomers. 2026 Reading Selections January 10– Heartwood by Amity Gaige February 14– Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray March 14– Isola by Allegra Goodman April 11– Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall May 9– Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson June 13– Bog Queen by Anna North July 11– The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens August 8– The Road to Goderich by Linda McQuaig September 12– The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick October 10– The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden November 14– The Eights by Joanna Miller December: Hiatus Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.  

Arcade @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Meet up with friends at the library to play Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! Feel free to bring your own gaming device as well. All ages welcome.

Fiber Arts @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Come by the library to meet other knitters, crocheters and fiber arts enthusiasts. Start a new project or share a current project. Open to all ages and skill levels.

中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. ......More

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group meets from 2:30 to 3:30pm, and is suitable for students already fluent in basic reading in Chinese. This school year, we are following the 6th-grade textbook 《中文》from Heritage Chinese. The Junior group meets from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, and typically hosts kids in elementary grades. This school year, we have started the 3rd-grade textbook 《中文》from Heritage Chinese. The lessons sometimes incorporate games, crafts, and puzzles to keep the learning fun and engaging. 中文游乐园-Chinese learning playground is currently organized by three volunteer parents: Xiaoqing Zhu, a research scientist working on video coding and streaming, who loves to recite Chinese poetry along with her daughter. Nan Jiang, a Ph.D. from UT Austin and the Data Science Practice Lead at her firm, has always been passionate about helping people, especially her kids, to understand and appreciate the rich Chinese culture and history, including its difficult-to-learn but fascinating language. Qiong Zeng, a data scientist on health fitness, mobile games and automobiles, has two daughters and enjoys teaching kids Chinese and about Chinese culture. Our weekly sessions are taught in rotation by a small group of like-minded parent volunteers.

French Film Club @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Join Linda Hardy and the rest of Westbank’s aficionados of France who watch a French film at home and then meet at the library to discuss it en français! Check back for this month’s selection.

ONLINE: Shakespeare Out Loud

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Shakespeare Out Loud, a live virtual program happening at 4pm. The group is currently reading Othello. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Shakespeare Out Loud, a live virtual program happening at 4pm. The group is currently reading Othello. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Shakespeare Out Loud is a group of people who meet monthly to explore the genius of The Bard and to understand Shakespeare’s plays on a level that most readers have never experienced. In addition to reading the plays, this group features engaging and stimulating conversation, while investigating the cultural and historical context in which each play is set. New persons are always welcome. It is not necessary to read the play before joining the conversation. The group is led by Landon Shultz, PhD/DMin. Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.

Infant Storytime @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.    ...More

\ \ \ \ \ You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

HYBRID: Eanes History Group with Author Jeff Abbott @ Laura’s and Zoom

\ \ \ \ \ On the second Monday of each month, join fellow history buffs in learning about, sharing, and celebrating the heritage of the Eanes area! Join us in person at Laura’s Library or online on ......More

\ \ \ \ \ On the second Monday of each month, join fellow history buffs in learning about, sharing, and celebrating the heritage of the Eanes area! Join us in person at Laura’s Library or online on Zoom. Thriller Writer Jeff Abbott’s Westlake Inspirations Join us this month at Eanes History Group to hear author Jeff Abbott discuss his sources of inspiration and his process for fictionalizing Westlake and the greater Austin area in his standalone suspense novels including BLAME, NEVER ASK ME, THE THREE BETHS, and AN AMBUSH OF WIDOWS. Jeff Abbott is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of 23 novels.  He is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for THE LAST MINUTE and a three-time nominee for the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award. His novels have been Summer Reading Picks on The Today Show, Good Morning America, USA Today, and O the Oprah Magazine. His next novel, JANUARY AND JULY, will be out July 7. He and his family have lived in the Westbank area for 22 years. View previously recorded Eanes history presentations here: Eanes History Group Playlist

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Art for Teens: DIY Brooch @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Hang out after school and relax with a simple craft! This monthly program is intended for middle and high school students, and projects will vary monthly. Interested in events for teens ? Click ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Hang out after school and relax with a simple craft! This monthly program is intended for middle and high school students, and projects will vary monthly. Interested in events for teens ? Click here to see what else is going on at the library!  

HYBRID: Writing Workshop @ Laura’s and Zoom

\ \ \ \ \ This week, the Writing Workshop is being offered simultaneously online and in-person from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Click here to join the program online, or come to Laura’s Li......More

\ \ \ \ \ This week, the Writing Workshop is being offered simultaneously online and in-person from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Click here to join the program online, or come to Laura’s Library to join us in-person. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, you are welcome to join the Westbank Writing Workshop. Meet with other writers, and try your hand at some writing prompts. Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.

All Ages Storytime @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends......More

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible changes or cancellations.

ONLINE: Heartfulness Meditation

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence. Want to learn more? Check out the book The Heartfulness Way or go to heartfulnessatwork.eventbrite.com to participate in other events.

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming

\ \ \ \ \ How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Click here to register for the Virtual Author Talk. Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps......More

\ \ \ \ \ How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Click here to register for the Virtual Author Talk. Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.  In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world. This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as: What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids? Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of? What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it? Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity? With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world. Register today to take part in the discussion! About the Author: Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented Author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies for dementia, TBI, and postpartum depression. In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children. Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Westbank Libraries. View previously broadcast author talks here: Westbank Library Virtual Author Talk Archive

Tuesday Mahjong @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We have lots of games available, but the game of choice right now is Mah Jong. For players of all skill levels (even beginners!). This program made po......More

\ \ \ \ \ After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We have lots of games available, but the game of choice right now is Mah Jong. For players of all skill levels (even beginners!). This program made possible with a grant from Texas State Library and Archives Commission in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Baby Lapsit @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes. Come prepared to sit with your baby in your lap. Ideal for pre-walking babies and a parent or caregiver. Depending on the weather, we will meet either in our Family Center or in our beautifully ref......More

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and bounce rhymes. Come prepared to sit with your baby in your lap. Ideal for pre-walking babies and a parent or caregiver. Depending on the weather, we will meet either in our Family Center or in our beautifully refreshed backyard!

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Tech Help @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank on Saturday afternoon. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions.

Hybrid: YA for Adults Book Club @ Westbank and Zoom

\ \ \ \ \ This month, Young Adult for Adults is being offered simultaneously online and in-person at 6:00 pm. Click here to join the program online, or come to the Westbank Libr......More

\ \ \ \ \ This month, Young Adult for Adults is being offered simultaneously online and in-person at 6:00 pm. Click here to join the program online, or come to the Westbank Library to join us in-person. This meeting will take place downstairs in the Macklin Room. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to schedule tech help or if you would like additional information regarding this library program. Do you love reading young adult novels, even though you’re an adult? Then this book club’s for you! Our discussions will let you enjoy all the fun of teen dramas without the real-life angst that goes along with them. Many of our selections have been turned into movies and TV shows, as well! This group is on hiatus in December. 2026 Reading Selections: January 13– One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus February 10- I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys March 10- I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak April 14– To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han May 12- Scythe by Neal Shusterman June 9– Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell July 14- Rez Ball by Byron Graves August 11– Legendborn by Tracy Deonn September 8– Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo October 13– Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé November 10- Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell Hiatus in December Please read these ground rules ahead of the conversation: Please keep your camera on for the discussion and provide your name. Mute if there is background noise. Respect the privacy of others by not reporting what you hear in this conversation with any specificity or attribution. Be respectful and listen when others are speaking. Allow everyone’s voice to be heard that wants to be heard.  

Preschool Play @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Each Wednesday at Laura’s, we’ll have self-directed playtime activities set up that are geared toward preschool-age kids. Children and their caregivers are welcome to come explore, create, and play with art and building supplies, sorting activities, puzzles, ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Each Wednesday at Laura’s, we’ll have self-directed playtime activities set up that are geared toward preschool-age kids. Children and their caregivers are welcome to come explore, create, and play with art and building supplies, sorting activities, puzzles, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

All Ages Storytime @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Westbank Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome!

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Art After School: Clay Exploration @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Elementary-aged kids, come get crafty after school at Laura’s! Each month we will have a new project, and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for kids age 5 and up.

Prime of Life Yoga™ @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and static movements, which helps to make the body-mind connection as well as warming up the joints and muscles. Modifications are demonstrated to suit the individual. This creates a noncompetitive atmosphere which is more comfortable for everyone. Lisa Galizia is a Registered Yoga Teacher® with the Yoga Alliance and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Galizia teaches group and custom private yoga and wellcoaching. For more information, please visit beecaveyoga.com.

All Ages Storytime @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends......More

\ \ \ \ \ Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible changes or cancellations.

Knitters @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every T......More

\ \ \ \ \ Our Knitters  meet for camaraderie and crafting every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Crocheters, new knitters, and embroiderers welcome. Join the group every Thursday at noon in the Macklin Room at Westbank Library.  

Quilters @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Join in our long-running quilting group! Experienced expert or curious novice, join us as together, we create a quilt each year to benefit the library.  

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

Free Play @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Meet up with your friends at the world’s best play date. Your kids can play with each other, make new friends, use their imaginations, and just be kids. Fun for all ages!

Toddler Yoga @ Laura’s

\ \ \ \ \ Come stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have FUN! These classes will include age-appropriate yoga and movement, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and ......More

\ \ \ \ \ Come stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have FUN! These classes will include age-appropriate yoga and movement, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, social and group skills, and begin to learn mindfulness and breathing/calming tools. All ages are welcome, but these classes are geared toward toddlers. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, founder and CEO of ATX Yoga Girl LLC, is a Certified Adult & Children’s Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Retreat Guide, Mindfulness Facilitator and Sound Alchemist. She is also a Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher for children through teens with Yoga Ed and completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification program under Hali Love in Costa Rica. She is a featured online kid’s yoga teacher for Yoga with Adriene’s Find What Feels Good Community. Cynthia became a Certified Coach of Presence after completing the Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening in 2019 and now shares his teachings on helping you live a more conscious lifestyle.

Study Hall @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so with......More

\ \ \ \ \ After-school study During the school year, the upstairs Gathering Room at Westbank is allocated for after-school study Monday-Friday. Tutors may work with 3 or fewer students in the Gathering Room or other shared spaces in the library if they can do so without disturbing others. Smaller rooms like the Macklin Room may not be used for tutoring.

中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground @ Westbank

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. ......More

\ \ \ \ \ “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group meets from 2:30 to 3:30pm, and is suitable for students already fluent in basic reading in Chinese. This school year, we are following the 6th-grade textbook 《中文》from Heritage Chinese. The Junior group meets from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, and typically hosts kids in elementary grades. This school year, we have started the 3rd-grade textbook 《中文》from Heritage Chinese. The lessons sometimes incorporate games, crafts, and puzzles to keep the learning fun and engaging. 中文游乐园-Chinese learning playground is currently organized by three volunteer parents: Xiaoqing Zhu, a research scientist working on video coding and streaming, who loves to recite Chinese poetry along with her daughter. Nan Jiang, a Ph.D. from UT Austin and the Data Science Practice Lead at her firm, has always been passionate about helping people, especially her kids, to understand and appreciate the rich Chinese culture and history, including its difficult-to-learn but fascinating language. Qiong Zeng, a data scientist on health fitness, mobile games and automobiles, has two daughters and enjoys teaching kids Chinese and about Chinese culture. Our weekly sessions are taught in rotation by a small group of like-minded parent volunteers.