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Go Wild... Read! SRP 2005
Summer Reading Program 2005
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Summer Reading Program '05
Special Events

The performer icons indicate links that may be followed for more information about each program and performer.

Monday, June 6

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Hearts and Hooves
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800


Tuesday, June 7

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Pinocchio with Harms Marionettes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Jungle Tales/Cuentos de la Selva with Sue Young
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
The Sciences of Sleuthing presented by Bill Ginn
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
Bugs presented by Jungle Jim
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943

3:00 p.m.
Bugs presented by Jungle Jim
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943


Wednesday, June 8

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents I Love to Read Magic Show with Fisher Magic
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Wild & Wooly Stories with Carl Anderson
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Wild and Wooly Stories with Carl Anderson
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842


Thursday, June 9

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Magic with Gusto the Great
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500


Saturday, June 11

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday: In the Jungle with Freddy Carnes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, June 13

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Purse Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
(We’ll be celebrating both the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books by Ann Brashares, as well as the release of the upcoming movie. Join us to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind jean purse! Limit 15 participants. In the Large Meeting Room.)


Tuesday, June 14

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Wild & Wooly Stories with Carl Anderson
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943

3:30 p.m.
Texas Tails presented by Critterman
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372


Wednesday, June 15

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Texas Trails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Canine Companions for Independence
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Pinocchio with Harms Marionettes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842


Thursday, June 16

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Pinocchio with Harms Marionettes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Jungle Tales-Cuentos De Las Selva with Sue Young
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Program presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518
(Join us to celebrate Sisterhood! We’ll be making jean purses, talking about the book and the movie and enjoying some sisterhood snacks! This program is intended for youth ages 12 and up and is limited to 12 people; please sign up if interested.)


Saturday, June 18

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday: I Love to Read Magic Show with Fisher Magic
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, June 20

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800


Tuesday, June 21

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Idea-making Art from Everyday Objects presented by Peggy Sanders
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014
( Limit of 20 participants.)

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Purse Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
(This program is for fans of Ann Brashare's popular series The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. We will decorate a pair of blue jeans as well as make our own jean purses. This program is for ages 12-17. Space is limited to 15 so please contact WFY Librarian Joanna to register in advance.)


Wednesday, June 22

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Earth Culture Dancer with Daniel Llanes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
Movies@Wired for Youth
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)


Thursday, June 23

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents I Love to Read Magic Show with Fisher Magic
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Earth Culture Dancer with Daniel LLanes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500


Saturday, June 25

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday: Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, June 27

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...READ! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...READ! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800


Tuesday, June 28

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943


Wednesday, June 29

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Magic with Gusto the Great
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: with Austin Scottish Country Dance Society
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hearts and Hooves
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

3:00 p.m.
Idea-making Art from Everyday Objects presented by Peggy Sanders
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518
( Limit of 20 participants.)

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842


Thursday, June 30

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Wild & Wooly Stories with Carl Anderson
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500


Tuesday, July 5

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Earth Culture Dancer with Daniel Llanes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents I Love to Read Magic Show with Fisher Magic
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Austin Police Department S.W.A.T. Team
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)


Wednesday, July 6

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents In the Jungle with Freddy Carnes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...READ! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...READ! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Canine Companions for Independence
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Jungle Tales/Cuentos de la Selva with Sue Young
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Movies@Wired for Youth
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
Fun Funky Found Object Sculpture presented by Beverly Mangham
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
(Maximum of 12 students. Please register in advance.)


Thursday, July 7

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents In the Jungle with Freddy Carnes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500


Saturday, July 9

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday with Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, July 11

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800

7:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Party! presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
(Think you know a thing or two about Hogwarts, Harry, and all things magical? Then prove it! Join us in celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Space is limited, please call ahead to reserve your spot.)


Tuesday, July 12

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
The Sciences of Sleuthing presented by Bill Ginn
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents MAGIC with Gusto the Great
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
Make a Book presented by Wendy Davis
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943


Wednesday, July 13

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Hearts and Hooves
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Idea-making Art from Everyday Objects presented by Peggy Sanders
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
( Limit of 20 participants.)

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents In the Jungle with Freddy Carnes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Movies@Wired for Youth
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842


Thursday, July 14

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518
(Think you know a thing or two about Hogwarts, Harry, and all things magical? Then prove it! Join us in celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Space is limited, please call ahead to reserve your spot.)


Saturday, July 16

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday: with Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, July 18

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Austin Scottish Country Dance Society
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800


Tuesday, July 19

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

1:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents MAGIC with Gusto the Great
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents In the Jungle with Freddy Carnes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Pleasant Hill Branch
211 E. William Cannon Dr., 78745; (512) 974-3940

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

3:00 p.m.
Idea-making Art from Everyday Objects presented by Peggy Sanders
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943
( Limit of 20 participants.)

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
(Think you know a thing or two about Hogwarts, Harry, and all things magical? Then prove it! Join us in celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Space is limited, please call ahead to reserve your spot.)


Wednesday, July 20

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Drums around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Telephone Company
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...Read! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Go Wild...Read! with Bees with Kim Lehman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Greyhound Pets of America
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Art Car Essentials presented by Blue Genie
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Idea-making Art from Everyday Objects presented by Peggy Sanders
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923
( Limit of 20 participants.)

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
Food Fear Factor! presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
(In this “reality game”, participating teens will compete against one another in an adventurous taste test. Foods that are possible for tasting include: spam, canned spinach, baby formula, vienna sausages, baby food (turkey dinner), sauerkraut, anchovies, sardines, dried octopus, vegemite, and a clam milkshake (clam juice and buttermilk.) If you have any questions, please call Wired for Youth Librarian Joanna Nigrelli at 928-0333. You must be between the ages of 8 and 18 and have a signed permission slip to participate.)


Thursday, July 21

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Teen Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860
(Think you know a thing or two about Hogwarts, Harry, and all things magical? Then prove it! Join us in celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Space is limited, please call ahead to reserve your spot.)

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Drums Around the World with Stu
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500


Saturday, July 23

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Star Saturday: Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe, 78701; (512) 974-7400


Monday, July 25

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Bicycle Safety with Texas Department of Public Safety
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; (512) 974-3800


Tuesday, July 26

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St., 78704; (512) 974-9980

11:00 a.m.
Echo presents Fool at Large Clown Show with Bonzo Crunch
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Howson Branch
2500 Exposition, 78703; (512) 974-8800

1:00 p.m.
Computer Deconstruction CANCELLED presented by Mr. Electronix
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch WFY Center
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452
(Instead of the cancelled program we will show the movie "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".)

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents Mystery Detective & Magician with Steve Farmer
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave., 78752; (512) 974-7570

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
North Village Branch
2505 Steck Ave., 78757; (512) 974-9960

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Crowe's Nest Farm Animal Life Center
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Oak Springs Branch
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9920

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Storytelling with Esther Malone
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Windsor Park Branch
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9840

3:00 p.m.
Henna Art presented by Nipa Saurabh Desai
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014
( Program is limited to 15 participants. A signed release form from a parent or legal guardian is required. Call location to pre-register.)

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Cepeda Branch WFY Center
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

3:00 p.m.
B-Boy City
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
University Hills Branch WFY Center
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9943


Wednesday, July 27

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Cepeda Branch
651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd., 78702; (512) 974-7372

1:00 p.m.
Echo presents MAGIC with Gusto the Great
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Yarborough Branch
2200 Hancock Dr., 78756; (512) 454-7208

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit: Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; (512) 974-9880

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Educator and Exhibit with Hearts and Hooves
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
5125 Convict Hill Rd., 78749; (512) 974-9900

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents I Love to Read Magic Show with Fisher Magic
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
University Hills Branch
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; (512) 974-9940

3:00 p.m.
Bookmart Art presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Manchaca Road Branch WFY Center
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700
(Make your very own custom bookmark and have it laminated!)

3:00 p.m.
Echo presents Reptiles of the Tropics with Austin Reptile Service
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Old Quarry Branch
7051 Village Center Dr., 78731; (512) 345-4435

3:00 p.m.
Technology Slam
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Oak Springs Branch WFY Center
3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702; (512) 974-9923

3:00 p.m.
Canine Companions for Independence
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Ruiz Branch WFY Center
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7518

3:00 p.m.
Caricatures presented by Kevin Middleton
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 8 and over.
Windsor Park Branch WFY Center
5833 Westminster Dr., 78723; (512) 974-9842
(Attendance is limited. Please register in advance.)


Thursday, July 28

10:30 a.m.
Echo presents Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Southeast Austin Community Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., 78744; (512) 462-1452

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Texas Tails with Critterman
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Carver Branch
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1010

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Pinocchio with Harms Marionettes
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Little Walnut Creek Branch
835 W. Rundberg, 78758; (512) 974-9860

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movies@Wired for Youth
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Manchaca Road Branch
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; (512) 974-8700

2:00 p.m.
Echo presents Movement and Myth of Indian Dance with Anuradha Naimpally
A Summer Reading Program Special Event for ages 5 and over.
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd., 78741; (512) 974-7500

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Harry Potter Teen Trivia Party presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Howson Branch WFY Center
2500 Exposition, 78703;
(Think you know a thing or two about Hogwarts, Harry, and all things magical? Then prove it! Join us in celebrating the release of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Space is limited, please call ahead to reserve your spot.)


Saturday, July 30

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
srp.05 Teen Fest presented by WFY Librarians
A Wired for Youth Summer Reading Program for ages 12-17.
Carver Branch WFY Center
1161 Angelina, 78702; (512) 974-1014
(Teen Fest is the srp.05 wrap-up party!. Celebrate the end of summer! We will have live entertainment, giant chess, drawings for multiple door prizes, free food, and games. For teens ages 12-17.)


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