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Austin Public Library, News/Events
All APL programs and events are free and open to the public.
December 2011

Winnie The PoohFamily Movie Night: Winnie The Pooh
@ Pleasant Hill Branch

Tuesday, December 20
6:30 p.m.
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
(512) 974-3940

This all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical "bear of very little brain" and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo-and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. It's business as usual in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh wakes up absolutely famished, but has no honey. That sets him out on his journey, which is derailed when he finds a note from Christopher Robin that reads: "Gone out. Busy. Back soon." But when Owl misinterprets the note, the whole gang is on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from the imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply hoped to find some honey.

January 2012

Classic GuitarDownloadables 101 @ Twin Oaks Branch
Saturday, January 7
2 p.m.
1 to 2 p.m.
1800 S. Fifth St.
(512) 974-9980

Learn how to browse, check out, and download free eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Austin Public Library!

Kung Fu Panda 2Family Movie Night:Kung Fu Panda 2
@ Pleasant Hill Branch

Tuesday, January 17
6:30 p.m.
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
(512) 974-3940

Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

February 2012

SmurfsFamily Movie Night: Smurfs @ Pleasant Hill Branch
Tuesday, February 21
6:30 p.m.
211 E. William Cannon Dr.
(512) 974-3940

When the evil wizard, Gargamel, chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

Ongoing Weekly Events

chess boardChess Knights @ Windsor Park Branch
every Monday
6 - 7 p.m.
5833 Westminster Dr.
(512) 974-9840

Put down the video game controller and pick up a pawn, bishop or knight. Chess for beginners is here. Learn the original strategy-based game with people of all ages.

¡Qué me cuentas!¡Qué me cuentas! @ Faulk Central Library
every Wednesday
6 - 7:30 p.m.
800 Guadalupe St.
(512) 974-7400

Practice and learn Spanish as a second language with ¡Qué me cuentas! Through reading and discussion of Latin-American short stories and newspapers, this group offers a unique way to practice Spanish for more advanced speakers (40% proficiency in Spanish is preferred).
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Chess Club @ chess boardOak Springs Branch
every Wednesday
5 - 6 p.m.
3101 Oak Springs Drive
(512) 974-9920

We invite beginner through advanced level players, age 8 through adult, to join us for chess. Studies show that there is a strong correlation between academic achievement and the ability to play chess, but most importantly, chess can be a lot of fun!

study at the libraryPractiquemos Español @ Faulk Central Library
every Saturday
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
every Thursday Starting December 22nd
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
800 Guadalupe St.
(512) 974-7400

Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a relaxed environment. In order to participate you will need to know a little Spanish.

chess board Chess Club @ Spicewood Springs Branch
every Saturday
1 - 2:30 p.m.
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
(512) 974-3800

We invite beginner through advanced level players, age 8 through adult, to join us for chess. Affiliated with the United States Chess Federation (USCF), this club is for the benefit of customers who wish to become tournament players and receive valuable chess how-to articles. You are encouraged to bring your own chess board and pieces.

Ongoing Monthly Events

Make, Craft, CreateMake, Craft, Create @ Ruiz Branch
2nd Monday of each month
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1600 Grove Blvd.
(512) 974-7500

Come make, craft, create something with us on the second Monday of each month!

  • September: Plushies
  • October: Felt Masks and Hair Ornaments
  • November: Up-cycled Produce Bags
  • December: Cookie-Cutter Tree Ornaments
  • January: Mobiles
  • February: Silhouette Valentines

Café au LitCafé Au Lit @ Twin Oaks Branch
2nd Tuesday of each month
2 p.m.
1800 S. Fifth St.
(512) 974-9980

Can't wait to tell someone about the great book you just read? Or don't know what to read next? Then come to a different kind of book club where you can read what you like and find out what others are reading at the same time. Come on out and bring a friend!

Café au LitCafé Au Lit @ North Village Branch
3rd Tuesday of each month
7 p.m.
2505 Steck Ave.
(512) 974-9960

Can't wait to tell someone about the great book you just read, or don't know what to read next? Come to a different kind of book club where you can read what you like and find out what others are reading at the same time. Join us for coffee, conversation and companionship.

theater seatsThe Windsor Players @ Windsor Park Branch
3rd Wednesday of each month
7 - 8:30 p.m.
5833 Westminster Dr.
(512) 974-9840

Put a little Drama in your life. Join us for a play reading. No previous acting or theater experience is necessary. Come and ham it up or listen—your choice. Members choose the next play each month.

Conversation CafeConversation Café @ Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
3rd Saturday of each month
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
5125 Convict Hill Rd.
(512) 974-9900

Hungry for conversation? Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics and add to the diversity of perspectives. The discussion is led by Jo Virgil, Community Outreach and Information Coordinator in the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
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