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The Trusted Partner for Parents. “From the beginning, we felt that the experience at Primrose was a personalized experience, a partnership with the staff and teachers who lived the ‘care’ in ‘caregivers.’ The values being taught were consistent between school and home. Primrose will forever be a part of our family’s fondest early childhood memories.” Anastasia, Primrose Mom Primrose School of Bee Cave

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When it comes to teens and alcohol, consistency is the golden rule.

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Setting rules—and sticking to them— can help prevent underage drinking. Our high-schoolers have a lot of milestones ahead of them: prom, graduation and college. At times, it may be tempting to relax the rules and let them celebrate with alcohol. But according to experts, that’s a big mistake. We’ve spent a lot of time teaching them to respect the rules, and if we start to make exceptions, we may send the signal that underage drinking is a “grey area.” More than ever, this is the time to maintain consistency; special events don’t call for special rules. To learn more, join us on Facebook and download our free Parent Guide.

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austinfamily • smart parenting • healthy homes

columns 14 Test Drive Game reviews by ESRB, www.erb.org

15 Family Matters by Dr. Betty Richardson Nix the name-calling

Get to know Luci Baines Johnson Melanie Dunham

20 The Learning Curve by Jennifer VanBuren Adding it up Parents’ guide to the hows and whys of math 24 Lifelines by Sara Rider Beyond Band-aids First aid for kids

22 Party time! 26 easy themes for your kid’s next birthday Heather Lee Leap

29 Family Connections by Richard Singleton The digital days are here 68 Ten things…for school library month! 71 Films by Jack Kyser The Lego Movie, Transcendence

72 Humor by Susana Fletcher You want to do that where?

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Struggling with the birds and the bees Coping with fertility issues Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

austinfamily readers’ poll BALLOT 2014

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in every issue 11 Play It Safe Product recalls 12 Around Austin 69 Kidzone Colorful chemistry by The Thinkery 70 Book Recommendations by Pam Heller

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April 2014

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family matters BY DR. BETTY RICHARDSON

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Q&A Get to know Luci

Baines Johnson By Melanie Dunham

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of your parents; what do you hope your children and grandchildren will do to continue efforts youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made in Central Texas?

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the learning curve BY JENNIFER VANBUREN

Adding it up Parents’ guide to the hows and whys of math Graph it!

People in general are not good at math because they are “smart,” they are “smart” because they practice and learn math.

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Educator and Georgetown mother of three, Jennifer uses math every day without fail.

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PARTY TIME!

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You can reduce the likelihood of accidents like burns, or choking or poisoning by taking steps to make your home safer.

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Struggling with the

birds and the bees

Coping with fertility issues By Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D.

Stresses of infertility

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Education Guide 2014 Private Schools Abercorn International School Ace Academy

601 S. Hwy 620, Lakeway 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin

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Challenger School

15101 Avery Ranch Rd., Austin

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Holy Family Catholic School Hyde Park Baptist Schools

9400 Neenah Ave., Austin 3901 Speedway, Austin

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Magellan International School

Chimney Corners Campus Anderson Ln. Campus

www.magellanschool.org

Santa Cruz Catholic High Smith Academy

1110 Main St., Buda 11530 Manchaca Rd., Austin

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St. Austin Catholic School

5901 Southwest Pkwy., Austin 1911 San Antonio St., Austin

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Bluebonnet School of Canyon Creek

10321 Boulder Ln., Austin

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Country Home Learning Center

North & South locations

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Ivy International School Nicholson Learning Center

10713 RR 620, Austin 12233 RR 620 N. Ste. 201, Austin

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Primrose Schools

10 area locations

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Spicewood Country School

6102 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin

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Stepping Stone Schools

Locations throughout Austin Metro

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3355 Bee Caves Rd., Austin

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Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp Locations throughout Austin 512-799-8891 www.bperrymanshootingcamp.com Ages 7 - 16 BPSC is a 4-day shooting intense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps Perryman attended and enjoyed the most as a kid.

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Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center La Frontera Village 512-512-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx Ages 5 - 13 Build LEGO Brick models that move! Round Rock Creativity Center in La Frontera. Come learn, build and play with our weekly themed sessions and unique LEGO Brick models and activities.

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Bricks 4 Kidz Creativity Center Round Rock, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs 512-388-9003 www.bricks4kidz.com/atx Ages 5 - 13 Build Lego® models that move! Explore and collaborate with other LEGO® enthusiasts. Unique themes and models. Take home a LEGO® minifigure or accessory pack each week.

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Bricks 4 Kidz NW-ATX & Westlake Westlake, Four Points, Steiner, Westwood High School, River Place, Anderson Mill www.bricks4kidz.com/nwaustin 512-773-5459 Ages 5 - 13 Fun and educational camps for LEGO® enthusiasts. Angry Birdies, Super Hero Academy, Robotics Ev3, Ninja vs. Chima, Stop-Action Movie Making, Mining & Crafting w/ Minecraft 1 & 2 and more! Campers will have fun and be exposed to science, math, architecture and engineering.

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Bricks 4 Kidz Central Austin 512-277-5439 www.bricks4kidz.com/centralaustin Ages 5 - 13

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Café Monet Summer Art Westgate Shopping Center and The Triangle, Austin, San Marcos 512-892-3200, 512-906-2200, 512-805-2800 www.cafemonet.org Ages 6 and up Art Camp @ Café Monet is a hands-on lesson in creativity! Pottery painting, mosaics, clay building, green projects and more! We offer four curricula.

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10321 Boulder Ln. 512-331-9009 and 219-5100 Ages 5 - 10 Kids love our amazing water park; spacious playing fields and outdoor areas, field trips to fun places, delicious provided hot lunches and snacks, and interesting session themes. Parents appreciate our locked, secure facility location and hours; experienced counselors, provided sunscreen, indoor air-conditioned spaces, buses with child-sized seatbelts and our NAEYC accreditation.

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Camp De Champs, Camp Avalanche 2525 W. Anderson Ln. 512-252-8500 x160 www.chaparralice.com Camp Avalanche for ages 7 - 14 Camp De Champs for ages 6 - 14 Two awesome skating adventure camps. Camp De Champs is a skating training class and Camp Avalanche is a general adventure day camp with field trips and swimming with an emphasis on skating.

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Camp Doublecreek Round Rock 512-255-3661 www.campdoublecreek.com Ages 4 - 14 Voted “Best Day Camp” for eight years, this family-owned day camp offers a variety of activities for boys and girls. Free transportation to and from camp.

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Our summer programs will inspire creative thinking and writing. The young writers will explore various writing styles and methods of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends. contact Diane Osborne at do11@txstate.edu or 512-245-3680 www.worklife.txstate.edu/SummerCamps.html

inspiring them not just for a day or a week, but for a lifetime. Camp Jump! 2919 Manchaca Rd., 2117 Anderson Ln. 512-593-6226 www.jump-austin.com Ages 3 - 10 Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp in 2011. Dynamic, theme-based gymnastics, games, activities, and arts and crafts keep kids coming back! Texas Licensed facility. Camp Quarries 1400 N. Mopac 512-241-0233 www.hpbc.org/quarries Ages K - 6th grade An amazing camp experience at a great location near Mopac and Braker. Full-day camps. Tons of fun! Central Texas Writing Camp San Marcos and Round Rock 512-245-3680 www.worklife.txstate.edu/sumercamps.html Ages 6 to 18 Young writers will explore various writing styles and methods of self-expression. Ceramics Bayou Summer Camps 3620 Bee Caves Rd. 512-328-1168

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Cheer Station 12112 Broadwalk Dr. 512-452-4337 www.cheerstation.com Ages 5 and up Summer fun camps are exciting for both girls and boys. Weekly themes. Cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline, games, field trips and more

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Childbloom Guitar Camp for Beginners 4000 Medical Pkwy. 512-452-8765 or childbloom@aol.com www.childbloom.com Ages 8 - 12 This popular and fun camp has changed the lives of many kids. It is for the child who has never played guitar but wishes to begin. Professional teachers lead the camp. Students learn guitar care, proper playing and practice skills. Concert at end of week.

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Children’s Center of Austin 8100 Bee Caves Rd., 512-329-6633 7507 Jester Blvd., 512-795-8300 4308 N. Quinlan Park Rd., 512-266-6130 www.childrenscenterofaustin.com Ages 5 - 8 Our summer camp is full of excitement, including daily field trips, daily swimming, arts, crafts, cooking, science projects and more! Club Z Summer Camp Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park 512-219-0700 www.zsclubhouse.com Ages 5 - 12 Awesome field trips, organized sports, wonderful environment. Cordovan Art School Summer Camp Ages 5 - 16 www.cordovanartschool.com Best art camp in the greater Austin area 4 years running! From “Talk with the Animals” to “Duct Tape Creations.” Traditional drawing, painting, ceramics and Broadway theatre! Country Home Learning Center North and South Austin 512-331-1441, 512-288-8220 www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Ages 5 - 13

Our summer campers are on the go every week! We visit a variety of exciting and educational destinations. Creative Action 2014 Camps Central Austin, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch, Circle C 512-442-8773 www.creativeaction.org Ages 5 - 12 We offer theatre, dance, music, puppetry, film, visual arts and more. Curious Einstein Academic Enrichment Camps Locations throughout Austin 512-808-0103 www.CuriousEinstein.com Ages 6 - 12 We provide fun, academic enrichment summer camps taught by popular Texas certified teachers. We encourage continuous summer learning through computers, online resources and hands-on activities. Dance Discovery Koenig/Burnet, Avery Ranch 512-419-7611 www.DanceDiscovery.com www.AveryRanchDance.com Ages 3 - 11 Ages 3 - 6: Storytime ballet, jazz, gymnastics

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Dancers Workshop 2014 11150 Research Blvd., Ste. 107 512-349-7197 www.dancersworkshopaustin.com Ages 2 and up Dancers Workshop summer camps are full of creativity and fun. Costumed shows conclude each camp. Sign up today for a week your child won’t forget.

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We are a Christ Centered home school physical education program. We are fully trained, insured and CPR and first aid certified. SAINTS Summer Recreational Sports camp Open to all students 5-11 yrs age. Visit our website www.chaasaintstx.com or email coachstevechaa@austin.rr.com

Iron Horse Country Summer Camp North Austin-pickups Cedar Park, Steiner & Georgetown schools 512-917-5733 www.ironhorsecountry.com Ages 8 - 15 One of the only motorcycle camps for kids in the country. Our highly-trained staff will help your first timer to ride. We supply motorcycle, gear, training and fun. Ivy International School Summer Camp 10713 RR 620, Ste. 601 512-501-0620 www.ivyschoolaustin.com Ages 2 - 8 Join us for fun with art, sports, games, relays, science, water activities, songs and dance, while discovering the language and culture of Latin America. Our unique one-week immersion camps entertain and educate! kidsActing Locations throughout Austin 512-836-KIDS www.kidsactingstudio.com Ages 4 - 19 Full scale productions, fun classes. Little Gym Locations throughout Central Texas

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Little Spark Studio Creative Arts Summer Camps Locations throughout Austin www.littlesparkstudio.com 512-888-9100 Ages 7 - 12 June - August, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm A unique inter-arts curriculum where your child will experience fun activities and creative exercises in all the arts, building creative muscle, finding their creative voice, and engaging the creative process to become out-of-the-box thinkers for tomorrow!

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Nicholson Learning Center 12233 RR 620 N. Ste. 201 512-243-6539 www.nicholsonECEcenter.com

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Nitro Swim Center Cedar Park/Round Rock, Bee Cave on Hwy. 71 512-259-7999 www.nitroswim.com Ages 6 months - adult The indoor Nitro Swim Center offers the highest quality swim lessons, non-competitive and competitive swimming around.

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Olympic Montessori Summer Academy Pflugerville www.olympicmontessori.com 512-574-5725 Ages 3 - 8 Improve your child’s foundation in math and language skills through this Montessori summer program. By the end, the class will self-publish a children’s book.

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Paramount Academy for the Arts The State Theatre 719 Congress Ave. 512-692-0524 www.austintheatre.org/camps Ages 4 years - 12th grade Make lifelong memories at the Paramount and Stateside Theatres! We offer a variety of camps for all ages including acting, singing, dancing and even stand-up comedy.

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Primrose Schools Summer Camp Locations throughout Austin See ad on page 4 for location and phone www.primroseschools.com Adventure awaits. Active minds, healthy bodies, happy hearts.

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Quarries Camp 11400 North Mopac Expy. 512-241-0233 www.hpbc.org/quarries Ages 1st - 5th grade Quarries Camp is always FUN for campers, offering exciting on-site activities and weekly field trips during the entire summer.

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Quest ATX 10815 FM 1625 512-298-9370

www.Questatx.com Ages 6 - 16 QuestATX offers a summer water sports camp. Your child will learn to wakeboard, kneeboard and water-ski in a fun, supportive environment from our experienced and professional staff. Rainbow Station’s The Village Summer Program 11651 W. Parmer Ln. 512-260-9700 www.rainbowstationaustin.org Ages infant - 12 An entire facility dedicated to school-age children. Full-day camp offers weekly mini courses, swim lessons, sports, weekly field trips and an end-of-summer picnic. Freedom of choice is the hallmark of our summer program. Rio Vista Farm 13013 Fallwell Ln. 512-247-2302 www.riovistafarm.net Ages 7 - 16 Austin’s originator of English Riding camp. Daily lessons taught by professional trainers, lots of horse time/care, arts and crafts, swimming for hotter afternoons. Friday horse shows for parents to attend. Round Rock Express Baseball Camps Dell Diamond, Round Rock

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Smith Academy 11530 Manchaca Rd. 512-282-7739 www.smithacademyaustin.com Ages K - 5th grade This program is for active children and provides a fun-filled and rewarding summer vacation. We also provide academic review and reading time daily.

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SeaWorld Summer Camps San Antonio 800-700-7786 www.seaworld.com Ages 1 - 12 Day camps offered: “Let’s Get Wet” for ages 5 - 12; “Ocean Quest” for ages 5 - 12; ”Shamu’s Sea School” for ages 3 - 4; “Shamu’s Stroller Club” ages 1 - 2; “Small Wonders” for ages 3 - 4.

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512-255-BALL www.roundrockexpress.com Ages 6 and up Youngsters from all over central Texas will have the opportunity to hone their baseball skills. Full-day and overnight camps for ages 8 and up. Call for details.

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Soccer for Kids Lil’ Kickers 1220 Toro Grande Dr. 512-887-2899 www.lilkickersaustin.com Ages 18 months - 11 years Kick-start life skills with soccer!

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Spanish Immersion Summer Camp Jardin de Ninos Interlingua North, Lakeway and South 512-299-5731, 512-466-2409, 512-432-5317 www.austinbilingualschool.com Ages K - 5th grade Learn in a fun program, fully immersed in the Spanish language as a natural environment.

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STEM Innovation Camps Austin Discovery School 8509 FM 969 # 200

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Thursday 3 Opening Day at Dell Diamond

Thursday 17 Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie in the Park at Old Settlers Park

Friday 18 Pinocchio at Zach Theatre

April Fool’s Day Stomp 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 5 and 9 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. austintheatre.org or 512-472-5824. Crafty Crew 6:30 p.m. All ages. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Discovery 4:30 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045.

International Children’s Book Day Yoga in the Park 1 p.m. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. FREE. austinparks.org. The Gospel at Colonus 8 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Zach Scott Topher Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. zachtheatre.org or 512-476-0541. Tiger Woman, A Puppet Show 10:30 a.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3103 Oak Springs Dr. FREE library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. Community Nights 5 to 8 p.m. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. Admission is by donation. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200. Wednesday Night Contra Dancing 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st St. FREE. austinbarndancers.org or 512-453-4225. Lego Lab 3 p.m. Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974- 8840. CONTINUING: Stomp see Tuesday 1.

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Sunday 20 Egg-Stravaganza at Pioneer Farms

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Annual Sesame Street Live Times vary-check website. Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. Everyone 1 year and older must have a ticket. $18 and up. uterwincenter.com or 512-471-7744. Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Oklahoma City 7:05 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 6:05 p.m. Saturday; 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Dell Diamond, Highway 79 @ 3400 East Palm Valley. Opening day fireworks. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. Yoga in the Park 1 p.m. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. FREE. austinparks.org. First Thursday All day to 10 p.m. South Congress Ave. from Barton Springs Rd. to Elizabeth St. firstthursday.info.

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Thursday Noon Concerts 12 p.m. concert; 12:30 p.m. lunch. Kid-friendly. Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth St. Concert FREE. Lunch suggested donation: children 3 and younger $3; adults $5. cpcaustin.org or 512-472-2445. A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Students ages 11 to 19. George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St. FREE. austintexas.org/includes/events/ A-Smile-On-My-Face. Lego Lab 5:30 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7500. CONTINUING: Stomp see Tuesday 1; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2.

Austin Symphony Presents Gil Shaham 8 p.m. All ages. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. $19. thelongcenter.org or 512-474-5664. 13th Annual Lonestar Round Up Check web for times. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln. Kids under 12 FREE; admission $15. Wristband good for Friday and Saturday. lonestarroundup.com. The Cat in the Hat 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Ages 3 and up. Kleberg Stage, Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. zachtheatre.org or 512-476-0541. Tiger Woman, A Puppet Show 10:15 a.m. Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8840. First Fridays on the Square 5 to 10 p.m. Historic downtown Square, Georgetown. thegeorgetownsquare.com. Lego Lab 4 p.m. North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9960. CONTINUING: Stomp see Tuesday 2; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Annual Sesame Street Live see Thursday 3; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Oklahoma City see Thursday 3.

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Eighth Annual Heritage Festival 1 to 6 p.m. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktx.us or 512-260-7800. Second Annual Three Two One Fun Run 9 a.m. Mueller Lake Park, 1829 Simond Ave. dsact.com. Junior Dillo Kids Run and Family Fun Run 7:30 a.m. Junior Dillo; 9:30 Family Fun Run. Auditorium Shores. Registration and packet pick up Friday April 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. cap10k.com. The Elves and the Shoemaker-The Musical 2:30 p.m. Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St. $15. bastropoperahouse.com or 512-321-6283.

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Giant Chess 12:30 to 3 p.m. Brush Square, 409 East Fifth St. giantchess.org. CONTINUING: Stomp see Tuesday 1; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Annual Sesame Street Live see Thursday 3; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Oklahoma City see Thursday 3; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4; Austin Symphony Presents Gil Shaham see Friday 4; 13th Annual Lonestar Round Up see Friday 4.

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37th Annual Statesman Capitol 10K 8:30 a.m. wheelchairs; 8:45 a.m. timed category; 9 a.m. fun run. Auditorium Shores. cap10k.com. Second Annual Ice Cream Social 1 to 4 p.m. Heritage House Museum, 901 Old Austin Hutto Rd. pflugervilletex.gov or 512-431-1942. Family Fun Days 1 to 5 p.m. YMCA Camp Twin Lakes, 204 E. Elm. FREE. ymcagwc.org or 512-250-9622. Zilker Garden Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. Family friendly event. zilkergarden.org or 512-477-8672. Planet Music: Chinese Classical Music and Dance 2 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theater, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. zilkertheatre.org or 512-477-8672. CONTINUING: Stomp see Tuesday 1; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Annual Sesame Street Live see Thursday 3; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Oklahoma City see Thursday 3; The Elves and the Shoemaker-The Musical see Saturday 5.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Colorado Springs 7:05 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 11:35 a.m. Thursday. Dell Diamond. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. Chess Club 4:40 to 6 p.m. All ages. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohman’s Crossing. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Rockin’ Kids Club Lego Day 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Grades K-5. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-3279. CONTINUING: A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3.

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Crafty Crew 6:30 p.m. All ages. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Taste Buds 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing. FREE. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Family Movie Night: Despicable Me 2 6:30 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9980. Free Play Gaming 3:30 p.m. Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9840. Lego Lab 4 p.m. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. CONTINUING: Discovery see Tuesday 1; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Colorado Springs see Monday 7.

Lego Lab 4 p.m. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. CONTINUING: Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 2; Community Nights see Wednesday 2; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Colorado Springs see Monday 7.

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Fourth Annual Texas Young Composers 7:30 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. $20. thelongcenter.org or 512-457-5115. Drawing Club 5 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7500. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Yoga in the Park see Thursday 3; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 3; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Colorado Springs see Monday 7.

Movies in the Park Series 5:30 to 9 p.m. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparkfun.com or 512-401-5500. 31st Annual Bluebonnet Festival 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Historic Burnet Square. FREE. bluebonnetfestival.org. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4.

Daffodil Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave. Bldg.2, Round Rock. FREE admission. roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-5499. Fourth Annual Kyle Family Bike Ride 9 a.m. City Square Park, Kyle. Free bicycle raffle. cityofkyle.com/recreation. 20th Annual Texas Cave Day Check web for details. This will be the last Cave Day. Avery Ranch Cave. texascaves.org/cave_day. Third Annual Crawfish Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic downtown Hutto. huttochamber.com. Bright Leaf Hikes 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bright Leaf Preserve, Creek Mountain Rd. brightleaf.org or 512-459-7269. Pine Street Market Days 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Historic Bastrop at Main and Pine Streets. bastroptexas.net or 512-303-6233. Hands on History 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. William Museum, 716 South Austin Ave. FREE for children. williamsonmuseum.org or 512-943-1670. continued on page 62

D.E.A.R. Day Drop Everything and Read Day. No computers. Sound Track Series 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. $17 and up. thelongcenter.org or 512-474-5664.

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family events Girls In STEM Conference 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Girls in 4th through 8th grades. William B. Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St. Registration required. Lunch and t-shirt included. 512-600-5541. GENaustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Successâ&#x20AC;? Workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls grades 7 to 12. Ballet Austin, 501 West 3rd St. genaustinsweetsuccess.eventbrite.com. LightSaber Summit IX 6 to 8 p.m. Costumes optional. Butler Park, 1000 Barton Springs Rd. FREE. facebook.com/lonestarjedi.

Art City Austin 2014 All day. Downtown Austin, along Cesar Chavez and Second Streets. Saturday $10; Sunday $8; weekend pass $15; under 12 years FREE. artallianceaustin.org. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4; Giant Chess see Saturday 5; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; Sound Track Series see Friday 11; 31st Annual Bluebonnet Festival see Friday 11.

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Palm Sunday Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Festival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cedar Ridge High School, Round Rock. rondrockarts.org. Horse Boy Music Fest 2014 12 to 6 p.m. Elgin Cotton Oil Mill, 301 East First St. Elgin. Kids 12 and under FREE; adults $20. horseboyfest.com. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Bright Leaf Hikes see Saturday 12; 31st Annual Bluebonnet Festival see Friday 11; Art City Austin 2014 see Saturday 12.

Lego Lab 3:30 p.m. Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8800. CONTINUING: A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; Chess Club see Monday 7; Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kids Club Day see Monday 7.

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Lego Lab-Homeschoolers 1:30 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Construction Zone-Homeschoolers 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Literature Live! Presents Tiger Woman 3:30 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-9749900. Family Movie Night 6 p.m. University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. CONTINUING: Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 2; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Community Nights see Wednesday 2; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 2.

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Third Thursday Downtown 5:30 to 8 p.m. Downtown Taylor. FREE. 512-352-7446. Lego Lab 4 p.m. University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. Third Thursday at the Blanton 12 to 8 p.m. Blanton Museum, Congress Ave. and Martin King Blvd. Admission and programs are FREE. blantonmuseum.org or 512-471-5482. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Cottontailsâ&#x20AC;? 3 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 10 years. Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St. cedarparkfun.com. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Yoga in the Park see Thursday 3; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 3; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3.

Good Friday Pinocchio 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Ages 5 and up. Whisenhunt Stage, Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. zachtheatre.org or 512-476-0541. Friday Family Films 4 p.m. All ages. Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Free Play Gaming 3:30 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9980. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4.

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A Very “Saxey” Evening 8 p.m. McCallum Fine Arts Center, 5600 Sunshine Dr. Students and seniors $6; admission $10. austinsymphonicband.org or 512-345-7420. 6th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coop Tour Headquarters, Sunshine Community Gardens, 4814 Sunshine Dr. austincooptour.org. Earth Day Celebration-Dog Park Spring Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparktx.us or 512-401-5500. Austin Earth Day Festival 12 to 7 p.m. Historic Browning Hangar at Mueller, 4550 Mueller Central Dr. FREE earthdayaustin.com. Kyle Earth Day 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Square Park, Kyle. cityofkyle.com/recreation/kyle-earth-day. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4; Giant Chess see Saturday 5; Pinocchio see Friday 18.

Easter CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2.

Family Matinee-Planes 4 p.m. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372.

CONTINUING: A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3; Chess Club see Mon day 7; Rockin’ Kids Club Lego Day see Monday 7.

Family Flicks 4 p.m. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. FREE. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Teen Craft Night 5 p.m. Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8700. Literature Live! Presents Tiger Woman 3:30 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9980. CONTINUING: Discovery see Tuesday 1.

Administrative Professionals Day Tiger Woman, A Puppet Show 12 p.m. Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-3625. Chess Club 4:30 p.m. Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. CONTINUING: Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 2; The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Community Nights see Wednesday 2; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 2.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Memphis 7:05 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 1:05 p.m.

Sunday. Dell Diamond. Thursday 24 Bark in the Park and Thirsty Thursdays (discount beer and $1 sodas); Saturday 26 Team photo giveaway (first 5000 fans). roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. Pick Your Flick 5 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7500. An Evening With David Jeremiah 7 to 10 p.m. Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars. FREE but tickets required. cedarparkfun.com. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; Yoga in the Park see Thursday 3; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 3; A Smile on My Face Photography Workshop see Thursday 3.

15th Annual Red Poppy Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Georgetown. Family friendly. poppy.georgetown.org. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednesday 2; The Cat in the Hat see Friday 4; Pinocchio see Friday 18; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Memphis see Thursday 24.

17th Annual Buda Fair and Wiener Dog Races 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buda City Park. Kids under 12 FREE; gate admission $3. budalionsclub.com or 512-312-0084.

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Annual CAF Bluebonnet Airshow! 12 to 4 p.m. Burnet Airport on 281 South. Ages 5 and under FREE; students 6 to 17 $5; seniors and military $10; adults $15. bluebonnetairshow.com. 16th Annual Butterfly Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Emily Ann Theatre and Gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley. FREE but donations accepted. emilyann.org. 2014 Sunset Valley ArtFest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outside Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. FREE. sunsetvalley.org. Annual American Heroes Air Show Check web for time. Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. FREE. heroes-airshow.com. Concert in the Park-Suede 7 to 10 p.m. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. FREE. cedarparkfun.com or 512-401-5500. Marionette and Music Show 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. 26th Annual YesterFest 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Historic Main Street, downtown Bastrop. bastropdba.org/yesterfest. Shakespeare 12 to 4 p.m. Winedale Historical Center, 3738 FM 2714, Round Top. FREE. shakespeare-winedale.org or 512-471-4726. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tale of Snow Whiteâ&#x20AC;? 2 and 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Kam and James Morris Theatre at TexARTS, 2300 Lohmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spur, Suite 160, Lakeway. Reserved seating $15. tex-arts.org or 512-634-8589. CONTINUING: The Gospel at Colonus see Wednes-

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Full Moon Swim at Barton Springs 9 p.m. Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd. FREE. 512-476-9044. Poetry Reading 1 to 3 p.m. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-3279. Trailer Food Tuesdays 5 to 9 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. trailerfoodtuesdays.com or 512-457-5115. CONTINUING: Discovery see Tuesday 1.

CONTINUING: Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 2; Community Nights see Wednesday 2; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 2.

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La Leche League Held at multiple locations in Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Kyle, San Marcos and Cedar Park. For locations and times visit texaslll.org or 512-272-8042.

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Gateway to Recovery 7 to 9 p.m. First and second Wednesday of each month. Austin Recovery, 8402 Cross Park Dr. austinrecovery.org or 512-697-8600.

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Monthly Moms Meeting 7 p.m. For location email info@northaustinmothersclub.org. Postpartum Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Every Thursday. Any Baby Can, 1121 East Seventh St. anybabycan.org or 512-454-3743. Autism is Treatable 12 to 1:30 p.m. Old Quarry Library, 7051 Village Center Dr. meetup.com/austin-autism-treatment-forum or 512-300-3820.

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Texans in Motion at Scott & White Healthcare Car Seat Inspection 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buda Fire Department Station 2, 151 FM 2001, Buda. sw.org.

Texans in Motion at Scott & White Healthcare Car Seat Inspection 10 to 1 p.m. Baby Earth, 106 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock. sw.org.

Second Saturday Workshops 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Austin Recovery, 8402 CrossPark Dr. austinrecovery.org or 512-697-8600.

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Texans in Motion at Scott & White Healthcare Car Seat Inspection 3 to 6 p.m. Manor Fire Dept., 405 W. Parsons, Manor. sw.org.

storytimes Public library storytime events listed here are free unless otherwise noted. Programs subject to change. Please contact before attending.

Sundays

Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400.

Afternoon Storytime 3:30 p.m. All ages, bring the family. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Baby and Me 9:30 a.m. Ages 24 months and under with parent. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leander.lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Spanish Bilingual Storytime 10:30 a.m. 3 to 6 years. Round Rock Public Library, 216 Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Toddler Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Preschool Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Tales for Tots 10:30 a.m. Toddlers ages 2 and 3 years. Lake Travis Community Library. 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Storytime and Craft 6 and 7 p.m. Families with kids of all ages. Tickets required. Limit of 24 kids per class. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Little Texas Homeschoolers 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Baby and Me Storytime 9:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 12 months. Georgetown Public Library, 420 W. 8th St.

library.georgetown.org or 512-930-3623. Afternoon Storytime 4 p.m. All ages, bring the family. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Tot Time Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 1 to 3 years. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Tot Time Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 1 to 3 years. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Toddlertime 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. 18 to 36 months. Round Rock Public Library, 216 Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Pre-K Storytime 10 to 10:30 a.m. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leander.lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Babytime 9:30 to 10 a.m. 12 to 18 months. Round Rock Public Library, 216 Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Preschool Storytime 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. 3 years and older. Round Rock Public Library, 216 Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Toddler Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400.

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Infant Storytime 10:30 a.m. Birth to 1 year. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Preschool Storytime 12:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 5 years. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Pre-K Storytime 9:30 a.m. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leander.lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Bookaneers 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 to 6 years. Lake Travis Community Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Bookworms 10:30 a.m. ages 0 to 18 months. 11:15 a.m. 12 to 24 months. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Preschool Storytime 7 p.m. Ages 3 to 6. Round Rock Public Library, 216 Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Baby Bloomers 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200.

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Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 years. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045.

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Book Babies 10:30 a.m. 3 to 24 months. Lake Travis Community Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Storytime with Mr. George 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 14010 US Hwy 183. barnesandnoble.com or 512-249-5644. Arts and Crafts 6 p.m. 8 and older with adult. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Wobbles Storytime 9:30 a.m. Ages 1 to 2 years. Georgetown Public Library, 420 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org or 512-930-3623. Story Pals Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 years and older. Georgetown Public Library, 420 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org or 512-930-3623.

Thursdays

Infant Storytime 10:30 a.m. Birth to 1 year. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. 3 years and older. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7012. Toddlertime 10:30 a.m. 18 months to 3 years. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Babytime 9:30 a.m. Newborn to 1 year. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Spanish Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Wobbles Storytime 9:30 a.m. Ages 1 to 2 years. Georgetown Public Library, 420 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org or 512-930-3623. Story Pals Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 years and older. Georgetown Public Library, 420 W. 8th St. library.georgetown.org or 512-930-3623.

Community Storytime 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leander.lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Toddlertime 10:30 a.m. 18 months to 3 years. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Babytime 9:30 a.m. 12 to 18 months. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Toddler Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. cityofaustin.org/library or 512-974-7400. Preschool Storytime Go to website for various events, locations, age groups, dates and times. Austin Public Library. cityofaustin.org/library or 512-974-7400.

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Briarcliff Storytime 10 a.m. All ages. Briarcliff Community Center, 22801 Briarcliff Dr. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Preschool Storytime 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 years. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Toddler Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 18 to 36 months. Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Storytime 10 a.m. All ages. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885.

Saturdays

Saturday Storytime 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 14010 US Hwy 183. barnesandnoble.com or 512-249-5644. Family Storytime 11 a.m. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Baby Bloomers 9 to 10 a.m. Ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200.

Tuesday 1

Storytime at the French Legation Museum 10 a.m. All ages. French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. frenchlegationmuseum.org or 512-472-8180. Little Texas Homeschoolers 10:30 a.m. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188.

Thursday 3

Spanish Storytime 10:30 a.m. All ages. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045.

Saturday 5

Hola-Hola! Storytime 10:30 a.m. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885.

Tuesday 8

Spanish Bilingual Storytime 10:30 to 11 a.m. Every second and fifth Tuesday of the month. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. rondrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-3279.

Thursday 10

D.E.A.R. Day Drop Everything and Read Day. No computers. All day storytime. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Little Yoga 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6 years. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885.

Family Storytime 11 to 11:30 a.m. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. rondrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-3279.

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ABCs of Cooking 4 p.m. 5 to 10-year-olds. Limited to 12 children. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885. Pajama Storytime 6:15 p.m. All ages. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885.

Thursday 17

Spanish Storytime 10:30 a.m. All ages. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045.

easter events Eggstravaganza 9 a.m. McMaster Athletic Complex, Georgetown. georgetown.org or 512-930-8459.

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16th Annual Cedar Park Spring Egg-Stravaganza 2 to 6 p.m. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 109 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. Ages 12 and under. cedarparktexas.gov or 512-401-5500.

Thursday 17

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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie in the Park 7:15 p.m. Egg Hunt; 9 p.m. movie Lakeview Pavilion, Old Settlers Park, Round Rock. Early registration required $4; late registration $5. Movie is free. roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-3220.

Pajama Storytime 6:30 p.m. All Ages. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045.

Saturday 19

Bow Wow Reading 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6 to 12 years. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 100. laketravislibrary.org or 512-263-2885.

Easter Egg Hunt 8:15 a.m. 8 years and under. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive. holyword.net/easter-at-holy-word. Festival Service 9:30 a.m. Holy Word, Pfllugerville. holyword.net/easter-at-holy-word. Festival Service 10:45 a.m. Holy Word, Austin. holyword.net/easter-at-holy-word. Egg-Stravaganza 2 p.m. All ages. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. pioneerfamrs.org or 512-837-1215.

Annual Egg Hunt 9 to 10:30 a.m. Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak, Hutto. huttotx.gov or 512-759-4000.

Outdoor Sunrise Service 7 a.m. Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive. holyword.net/easter-at-holy-word.

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