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Special Events
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Tuesday, June 7
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, June 8
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Monday, June 13
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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.)
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Tuesday, June 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, June 15
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday, June 16
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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.)
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Tuesday, June 21
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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
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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.)
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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
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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
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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.)
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Wednesday, June 22
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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Tuesday, June 28
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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, June 29
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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
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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.)
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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.)
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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
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Tuesday, July 5
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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Wednesday, July 6
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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.)
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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
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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
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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.)
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Monday, July 11
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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.)
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Tuesday, July 12
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, July 13
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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.)
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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
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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.)
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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
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Thursday, July 14
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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.)
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Tuesday, July 19
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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
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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
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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Wednesday, July 20
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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
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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.)
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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
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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.)
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Thursday, July 21
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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.)
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Tuesday, July 26
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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".)
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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.)
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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
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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
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Wednesday, July 27
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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!)
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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
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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
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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.)
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Thursday, July 28
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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.)
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Saturday, July 30
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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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