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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

18 The Learning Curve by Jennifer VanBuren Snack well New guidelines affect food in schools

Motivation ovation How the March of Dimes touches every family again and again Paula Halloum

22 Lifelines by Sara Rider Mirror mirror Talking body image with your teen 24 Family Connections by Richard Singleton From breakfast to TECHfast Stepping away from the screen for better health

26 Ten things…for fun days in May!

Summer job success Building blocks to help teens at work Carol Alexander

in every issue 7 Play It Safe Product recalls 8 Around Austin 49 Kidzone Outdoors in May by YMCA 62 Book Recommendations by Pam Heller

63 cover shot

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50 Family Events 56 Parenting Events 58 Storytimes

Cover photographed by Todd White Photography©

64 Humor by Susana Fletcher Top 10 reasons kids make the worst roommates

calendar

Life lessons through the art of leisure Family adventures build bonds Sara Swofford

The Wadsworth family, with thousands of other March of Dimes supporters, will be putting on their walking shoes for the March for Babies event May 10.

63 Films by Jack Kyser Noah

27 Focus on Doctors 28 Camp Guide 2014

readers’ poll BALLOT 2014

14 Test Drive Game reviews by ESRB, www.erb.org 15 Family Matters by Dr. Betty Richardson Would you like some cheese with that whine?

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Must-Do this month Celebrate the mothers in your life -

Show some love to your school nurse Learn about our Texas wildwhile the blooms are plentiful all around town!

about it. Parents should ask teens to alert them immediately if they or someone they know is being

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Thursday, May 1: opening of Shakespeare in the Park Saturday, May 3: Head on out

EXPRESS TEAMS UP WITH DONATE LIFE TEXAS ON OPENING DAY

Zest Fest! Saturday, May 10: annual March for Babies!

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Motivation ovation How the March of Dimes touches every family again and again by Paula Halloum

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S and how

sion to her family and hundreds of thousands In the know -

ery seemed to wane.

this organization works together for stronger, healthier babies.

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As its mission, the March of Dimes helps “moms have full-term pregnancies and researches the problems that threaten the health of babies.”

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family matters BY DR. BETTY RICHARDSON

Would you like some cheese with that whine?

Q -

Betty Richardson, Ph.D, RNC, LPC, LMFT, is an Austin-based psychotherapist who specializes in dealing with the problems of children, adolescents and parents.

not pay attention to what he wants as long as he is whining.

prised at how they sound.

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SUMMER JOB SUCCESS

Building blocks to help teens at work

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The importance of work ethic

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out on top. says that a good employee will â&#x20AC;&#x153;show a desire to go beyond

Freelance writer Carol J. Alexander has used these methods to help

he is ready.

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the learning curve BY JENNIFER VANBUREN

Snack well New guidelines affect food in schools -

What does it mean?

ready implemented standards of nutrition from home or birthday parties, nor are lean protein and low-fat dairy while go beyond state and federal standards.

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our youngsters the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong,

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Jennifer VanBuren is an educator and mother of three boys who will surely wonder what happened to all the cookies.

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Life lessons through the art of leisure Family adventures build bonds by Sara Swofford

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Some of the best memories are made

O the norm for to-

the seat of your pants – you can laugh about it later!

spend enough time together. Going

into a short time frame will

Add equal parts fun

new foods and seeing images from the Internet

Any map is a good map

routines of daily life. better understanding of other languages and world geography

Getting started

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Go slow

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lifelines

disorders to the list of possible problems

BY SARA RIDER

body image and resulting feelings of

Mirror mirror

part of the ideal of how a girl should look. -

bodies as a way of determining self-

Talking body image with your teen

Striking a balance

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and to health.

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weight or her daughter’s weight or

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Although boys aren’t immune from the pressure to meet a

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about how women should look by makabout repeating. -

Get healthy, stay healthy -

sense of self-esteem by sharing with

Sara Rider is a native Austinite who has worked with physicians and hospitals throughout Texas. She frequently writes freelance articles on health topics for newspapers and magazines.

Kids under 4’9” need a booster seat! age and good self-esteem.

If you think your teen may be overly concerned about body image, it’s probably time to have a conversation – or more than one.

Children who have outgrown child safety seats should be properly restrained in booster seats until they are 8 years old, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches tall.

Getting help If, despite your best efforts, you think and weight, you may want to talk to your

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family connections BY RICHARD SINGLETON

Stepping away from the screen for better health and get personal.

time on their hands than almost any time of the year. What might be more important than the time on their hands are the in their hands. But, of the kids, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make sure we

Healthy communication, healthy boundaries and time away from technology together in enriching family activities are a must â&#x20AC;&#x201C; moreso than ever before.

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building and nurturing relationships with

table.

ers, phones and tablets. We’ll often look

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Dr. Will Garner Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care Dr. Garner earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In 2008, he completed his pediatric residency at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. He couldn’t wait to return to Austin, where he earned his bachelor’s degree at UT. He is excited to join the Little Spurs team bringing pediatric-focused urgent care to the Austin area. See ad on page 51

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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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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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Creative Arts Summer Camps Offering a unique inter-arts curriculum for children ages 7-12 Sparking creativity in convenient locations across Austin Eanes, Leander, Lake Travis, North and South Austin ISDs

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Cameron Equestrian 15 minutes north of downtown Austin 512-272-4301 www.austinhorse.com Ages 5 - 16 Eleven weekly sessions, daily horse-related games and activities, indoor horse arena; fun, active, affordable. Camp De Champs, Camp Avalanche 2525 W. Anderson Ln. 512-252-8500 x160 www.chaparralice.com Camp Avalanche for ages 7 - 12 Camp De Champs for ages 6 - 12 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.

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.

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Camp Fire Summer Camp 1605 E. 38th 1/2 St. 512-349-2111 www.camp-fire.org Ages 5 - 12 Camp Fire summer camp is seven weeks of fun and discovery in nature! Each week features a unique theme related to science and the environment.

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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.

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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Camp Quarries 11400 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!

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Central Texas Writing Camp San Marcos and Round Rock 512-245-3680 www.worklife.txstate.edu/sumercamps.html Ages 6 - 18 Young writers will explore various writing styles and methods of self-expression.

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Ceramics Bayou Summer Camps 3620 Bee Caves Rd. 512-328-1168 www.ceramicsbayou.com Ages preschool - middle school Are you looking for a whole new creative experience this summer? Spend your summer days with us!

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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. Childbloom Guitar 4000 Medical Pkwy. 512-452-8765 or childbloom@aol.com www.austin.childbloom.com Call us for summer lessons.

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Children’s Center of Austin 8100 Bee Caves Rd., 512-329-6633 6507 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

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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.

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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.

Dance Discovery Koenig/Burnet, Avery Ranch 512-419-7611, 512-658-2996 www.DanceDiscovery.com www.AveryRanchDance.com Ages 3 - 11 Ages 3 - 6: Storytime ballet, jazz, gymnastics and theatre arts. Ages 7 - 11: Musical theatre, hip hop, yoga, and drama.

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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!

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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 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget. Emler Swim 10700 Anderson Mill Rd. 4615 Bee Caves Rd. 512-342-SWIM, 512-327-SWIM www.iswimemler.com Ages 6 months to adult USSSA infant swimming certified, indoor pool. Birthday parties available. Extend-A-Care for Kids Summer Day Camp 10 locations in elementary schools in the Austin area (AISD, DVISD, HCISD) 512-472-9402 www.eackids.org Ages 3 - 12 All-day Licensed Child Care: Extend-A-Care for Kids Summer Day Camp offers curriculum based on weekly themes from literature books our students read, and the curriculum offers children a constant source of new and

interesting material and activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, painting, science, math and more! The children will attend two swim trips per week, one field trip each week, and participate in sports camps in the morning. Gohring Kung Fu & Tai Chi 6611 Airport Blvd. 512-879-7553 www.mastergohring.com Ages 4 and up Come check out our program for the entire family. Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville www.hfalls.com Ages 6 - 16 Austin areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest waterpark. Heartsong Music 2700 West Anderson Ln., Ste. 320 512-371-9506 www.heartsongmusic.net Ages birth to 7 years Our classes will nurture your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical development as well as support their cognitive, physical, emotional and social development and build their confidence and self-esteem!

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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.

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Little Spark Studio Creative Arts Summer Camps Locations throughout Austin 512-888-9100 www.littlesparkstudio.com Ages 7 - 12 June - August, Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 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! Mad Science Locations throughout Austin 512-892-1143 austin.madscience.org Ages 4 - 12 Mad Science camps are filled with exciting, fun, hands-on science activities. Children become junior scientists for the week and experience a variety of science adventures. Magellan Summer Camp Chimney Corner & Great Northern 512-782-2327 www.magellanschool.org Ages 3 - 7th grade

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McKinney Roughs Nature Camp 1884 SH 71 West, Cedar Creek 512-303-5073 www.lcra.org/naturecamp Ages 5 - 15 Explore the outdoors on 1,100 acres of woodland prairies and pine forest; nature study and exploration, wilderness skills, swimming, challenge course, raft trips, hikes. Austin shuttle available.

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Paramount Academy for the Arts The State Theatre 719 Congress Ave. 512-692-0524 www.austintheatre.org/camps Ages 4 - 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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Moolah U Camp Locations throughout Austin 512-443-8851 www.moolahu.com Ages 8 - 16 Kids become business owners for the week! Campers start a company together, create a product, sell it and share the profit.

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Nicholson Learning Center 12233 RR 620 N. Ste. 201 512-243-6539 www.nicholsonECEcenter.com Your child can enjoy half-day preschool in northwest Austin.

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PB&J Summer Sailing Series Ages: 4-10 The perfect intro to sailing for beginners! Weekend mornings in June, July, and August

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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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Round Rock Express Baseball Camps Dell Diamond, Round Rock 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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Stepping Stone School Summer Adventure Camp Locations throughout Austin 512-459-0258 www.steppingstoneschool.com Ages 6 - 11 SSS’s summer camp program keeps your child’s body and mind active all summer long! Our variety of weekly themes, field journeys, enrichments and other activities are designed to continue cognitive and physical development – and to be so much fun, children will never know they’re still learning!

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STEM Innovation Camps Austin Discovery School 8509 FM 969 # 200 512-323-6773 x103 www.stemcamps.org Ages 6 - 16 Innovation Camps inspire kids to invent, design and create solutions that can shape the world. Camps include: Junior FIRST® LEGO® League, Scratch, Minecraft, Solar Racers and maker camps.

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St. Francis School Basketball Camp 300 E. Huntland Dr. 512-225-1823 Ages 8 - 13 For more information contact Dustin Armstrong at wolfpack85@icloud.com or 512-657-0817.

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Summer Music Camp First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity St. 512-476-2625 www.fbcaustin.org/jubilate Ages 3rd - 5th Grade Jubilate Music Camp at First Austin offers children the opportunity to learn new songs and develop vocal tone, harmonic skills, and rhythm.

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Summer Wonders 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd. 512-203-4540 www.summerwonders.org Ages 3 - 13 A non-profit program for gifted students to explore diverse subjects through an integrated, hands-on approach, presented in a fun, creative manner.

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calendar 5/14 family events Thursday 1

Thursday 1 Studio Spotlight - The Sleeping Beauty at Ballet Austin’s Venture Studios

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May Day; National Day of Prayer Shakespeare: As You Like It 8 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theatre, Zilker Park. FREE. Bring picnic or swim in pool. zilkertheatre.org or 512-477-8672. Core Power Yoga 12 to 1 p.m. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. austinparks.org or 512-447-1566. First Thursday All day to 10 p.m. South Congress Ave. from Barton Springs Rd. to Elizabeth St. firstthursday.info. Thursday Noon Concerts 12 p.m. concert; 12:30 p.m. lunch. 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. Puppet Show 9:30 to 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library. Studio Spotlight - The Sleeping Beauty 12 and 6 p.m. Ballet Austin’s Austin Ventures Studio Theater. 501 W. Third St. FREE. balletaustin.org. First Thursday’s Downtown Buda 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown Buda. FREE. budachamber.com. Music on Main Street 6 to 8 p.m. Main St. Plaza Stage, 221 East Main St. FREE. roundrocktexas.gov/musiconmain.

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A Delicate Balance 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Ste. D. General $15 and up; Thursdays all seats $10. citytheatreaustin.org or 512-524-2870. 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. Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs 7:05 p.m. Friday; 6:05 p.m. Saturday; 1:05 p.m. Sunday; 11:35 a.m. Monday. Dell Diamond, Round Rock. Friday: fireworks,

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Star Wars theme night. Saturday: Dale Watson concert. Sunday: kids’ day, Hispanic Heritage day, Junior Slugger’s clinic. Monday: $1 hot dogs and sodas. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. First Fridays on the Square 5 to 10 p.m. Historic Downtown square. thegeorgetownsquare.com. Lego Lab 4 p.m. North Village Branch, 2505 Stecks Ave. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9960. Reading Dog 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Life on the Prairie 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. pioneerfarms.org or 512-837-1215. St. James Revives Me Music Series 8 p.m. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. FREE and open to the public. maccaustin.org or 512-974-3772. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1.

Saturday 3

Free Comic Book Day All day. Comic book stores give away comic books absolutely FREE. freecomicbookday.com. Pecan Street Festival 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Sixth Street Historic District between Brazos St. and IH-35. FREE. oldpecanstreetfestival.com. Cinco De Mayo Celebration 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, 7201 Colony Loop Dr. FREE. austintexas.gov. Annual Round Rock the Boat Regatta 10 a.m. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. roundrocktexas.gov/rocktheboat or 512-218-5504. Taylor Zest Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taylor Historic District, Taylor. taylortx.gov or 512-352-3463 ext. 36. Annual Pioneer Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old Settlers Park. FREE. williamsonmuseum.org. “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” 2 and 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Kam and James Morris Theatre at TexARTS, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suite 160, Lakeway.

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Reserved seating $15. tex-arts.org or 512-634-8589. Giant Chess 12:30 to 3 p.m. Brush Square, 409 East Fifth St. FREE. giantchess.org. Bow Wow Read to a Dog 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages preschool to middle school. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279. The Hobbit-An Unexpected Journey 1 p.m. University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. Family Matinee-My Neighbor Totoro 2 p.m. Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9840. Annual Violet Crown Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brentwood Park. FREE. Parking is limited. violetcrowncommunity.org. Star Wars Celebration 2 to 3 p.m. All ages. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St. FREE. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Mother Goose Storybook Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. pioneerfarms.org or 512-837-1215. Ninth Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Email for times. Fiesta Gardens Park, IH-35

and Lady Bird Lake. julius@cincodemayoaustin.com. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; The Elixir of Love see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Friday 2.

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Sixth Annual Lemonade Day Austin 12 to 5 p.m. suggested times. Children set up lemonade stands throughout the US. Free First Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. Bullock State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave. FREE. thestoryoftexas.com or 512-936-8746. Native Texans and Blacksmithing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. pioneerfarms.org or 512-837-1215. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Friday 2; “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” see Saturday 3; Pecan Street Festival see Satuday 3; Ninth Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta see Saturday 3.

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Fifth Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party-Splash 1 to 9 p.m. Second St. between Guadalupe and San Antonio. FREE. cincoaustin.splashthat.com. Rockin’ Kids Club Lego Day 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Grades K-5. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Family Craft Night-Mothers Day Crafts 6 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7500. Open Chess 5 to 6:30 p.m. Kids and adults fun chess. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. CONTINUING: Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Friday 2.

Tuesday 6

National Teacher’s Day Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Omaha Storm Chasers 7:05 p.m. Dell Diamond, Round Rock. Tuesday: half-price tickets; Wednesday: child and family expo, strike out hunger, Winning Wednesday; Thursday: Thirsty Thursday; Friday: fireworks. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. Community Cinema-The New Black 7 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. Crafty Crew 6:30 p.m. All ages. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. 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

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Yoga Yoga in the Park 1 p.m. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. FREE. austinparks.org. Wednesday Night Contra Dancing 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Everyone welcome. Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st St. FREE. austinbarndancers.org or 512-453-4225. Community Nights 5 to 8 p.m. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. Admission is by donation, suggested $1. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200. Tween Iron Chef Competition 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Willie Mae Kirk Chess Club 5 p.m. Ages 10 and older. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. Family Movie Night-Napoleon Dynamite 6:30 p.m. Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8700. Warhorse Brown Bag Lunch 12 p.m. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400.

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Lego Lab 3 p.m. Southeast Branch, 5803 NucholscCrossing Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8840. Chess Club 5 p.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. Reading Dog 4:30 to 5 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. CONTINUING: Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Omaha Storm Chasers see Tuesday 6.

Thursday 8

Movies in the Park: Escape from New York 8:30 p.m. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St. FREE. Alcohol, glass and styrofoam are not permitted. austinparks.org/moviesinthepark. Mother’s Day Card Party for Tweens 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279. Anime Club 5 p.m. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Core Power Yoga see Thursday 1; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 1; Music on Main Street see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Omaha Storm Chasers see Tuesday 6.

Friday 9

Movies in the Park 5:30 to 9 p.m. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 109 Sun Chase Blvd. FREE. Glass containers prohibited. cedarparkfun.com or 512-401-5500. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Reading Dog see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Omaha Storm Chasers see Tuesday 6.

Saturday 10

Annual March for Babies 9:30 a.m. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Rd., Round Rock. marchforbabies.org or 512-477-3221. 37th Annual Pun-Off 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Brush Square, O. Henry Museum, 409 E. Fifth St. punpunpun.com or 512-472-1903. 10th Annual Gardens On Tour 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. wildflower.org or 512-232-0100. 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. Gault Archaeological Site Tours 9 a.m. Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave. Children 10 and under FREE; tour price $10. williamsonmuseum.org or 512-943-1670. Hands on History 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages. Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Ave. FREE for children. williamsonmuseum.org or 512-943-1670. Bright Leaf Hikes 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bright Leaf Preserve, Creek Mountain Rd. brightleaf.org or 512-459-7269.

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Mommy and Me Tea 10 to 11 a.m. Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. The Hobbit-The Desolation of Smaug 1 p.m. University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. 2014 Youth Arts Festival 12 to 5 p.m. Lamar Middle School, 6201 Wynona Ave. FREE. Plus and Minus: The Vacation Adventure 11 a.m. Saturday 17th; 4 p.m. Saturday 10 and 17; 2 p.m. Sunday 11, 17 and 18. The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr. $11 and up. thelongcenter.org or 512-457-5115. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Giant Chess see Saturday 3.

Sunday 11

Mothers Day Third Annual Mother’s Day Concert 7 p.m. South steps of the State Capitol. FREE. austinsymphonicband.org or 512-345-7420. Seventh Annual Reckless Kelly’s Celebrity Softball Jam Noon. Family friendly activity. Concert at 3 p.m. Fireworks follow festivities. Dell Diamond, Round Rock. Kids younger than 12 accompanied by paying adult FREE. rkcsj.org. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Open Chess see Monday 5; Bright Leaf Hikes see Saturday 12; Plus and Minus: The Vacation Adventure see Saturday 19.

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Lego Lab 4 p.m. Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. Chess Club 5 p.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. CONTINUING: Yoga Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 7; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 7; Community Nights see Wednesday 7; Reading Dog see Wednesday 7.

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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.

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Cowgirl Sue Music Show 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St. FREE pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Core Power Yoga see Thursday 1; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 1; Music on Main Street see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2.

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Ride Your Bike To Work Day 39th Annual Deutschen Pfest 5 p.m. Pfluger Park and Gilliland Park, 515 City Park Rd. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6350. Free Game Playing 3:30 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9980. Friday Films: The Little Mermaid 4 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. FREE. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Reading Dog see Friday 2.

Saturday 17

Armed Forces Day 13th Annual Plum Creek Front Porch Days 10 a.m. start, check site for scheduled events. Fergus Park, 450 Haupt, Kyle. frontporchdays.com. 16th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk 9 a.m. Wag and swag around Palmer Center’s manicured grounds. servicedogs.org/16th-annual-mighty-texas-dog-walk-2014. Family Food Free Storytime 11 to 11:30 a.m. All ages. Families living with food allergies. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. FREE. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-7011. Pfree Splash Day 1 to 5 p.m. Gilleland Creek Pool, 700 North Railroad Ave. FREE. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6358. Austin International Music Extravaganza 7 to 10 p.m. Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 1300 Lavaca St. Children under 12 and seniors over 60 FREE; adults $12 at the door or in advance $10. diversepro@yahoo.com or 512-636-2389. Second Annual Get Your Hat On Golden Hat Walk 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dell Diamond, 3400 Palm Valley. goldenwalkforautism.com. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Giant Chess see Saturday 3; 39th Annual Deutschen Pfest see Friday 16; Plus and Minus: The Vacation Adventure see Saturday 19.

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CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; 39th Annual Deutschen Pfest see Friday 16; 13th Annual Plum Creek Front Porch Days see Saturday 17; Plus and Minus: The Vacation Adventure see Saturday 19.

Monday 19

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Iowa Cubs 7:05 p.m. Dell Diamond, Round Rock. Monday: $1 hot dogs and sodas; Tuesday: half price tickets; Wednesday: strike out hunger and winning Wednesday; Thursday: thirsty Thursday. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255.

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Family Matinee-Frozen 4 p.m. Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7372. CONTINUING: Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kids Club Lego Day see Monday 5.

Tuesday 20

Lego Lab 3:30 p.m. Windsor Park Branch, 5833 West minster Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9840. Lego Lab 5 p.m. Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd. FREE. library. austintexas.gov or 512-974-8700. CONTINUING: Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Iowa Cubs see Monday 19.

Wednesday 21

Willie Mae Kirk Chess Club 5 p.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. Anime Club 3:30 p.m. Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-8840. Chess Club 5 p.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. Family Movie Night-Tangled 6 p.m. Hills University Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. CONTINUING: Yoga Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 7; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 7; Community Nights see Wednesday 7; Reading Dog see Wednesday 7; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Iowa Cubs see Monday 19.

Thursday 22

Lego Lab 4 p.m. Hills University Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9940. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Core Power Yoga see Thursday 1; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 1; Music on Main Street see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. Iowa Cubs see Monday 19.

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Annual Fiesta Amistad 6 to 12 p.m. Lakeview Pavilion, Round Rock. elamistadclub.com CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Pinocchio see Friday 2; Giant Chess see Saturday 3.

CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Core Power Yoga see Thursday 1; Thursday Noon Concerts see Thursday 1; Music on Main Street see Thursday 1; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Tuesday 27.

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CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; A Delicate Balance see Friday 2; Annual Fiesta Amistad see Saturday 24.

Monday 26

Memorial Day Sixth Annual Poolapalooza 12 to 7 p.m. Veterans Pool, 2525 W. New Hope Dr. cedarparkfun.com.

Tuesday 27

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs 7:05 p.m. Dell Diamond, Round Rock. Tuesday: half price tickets; Wednesday: strikeout hunger, winning Wednesday; Thursday: barefoot wine tasting, thirsty Thursday; Friday: fireworks; Saturday; reusable grocery bag first 2500 fans. roundrockexpress.com or 512-255-2255. Trailer Food Tuesdays 5 to 9 p.m. The Long Center, 701 W. River side Dr. thelongcenter.org. Pick Your Flick 5 p.m. Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7500. Midday Music Series 12 to 1 p.m. Blanton Museum of Art, Congress Ave. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Included with museum admission. blantonmuseum.org or 512-471-5482.

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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 8 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Zach Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd. zachtheatre.org or 512-476-0541. Chess Club 4:30 p.m. Faulk Central, 800 Guadalupe St. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400. Chess Club 5 p.m. Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr. FREE. library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-9920. CONTINUING: Yoga Yoga in the Park see Wednesday 7; Wednesday Night Contra Dancing see Wednesday 7; Community Nights see Wednesday 7; Reading Dog see Wednesday 7; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Tuesday 27.

Ballet Under the Stars 8 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. FREE metamorphosisdance.org. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Reading Dog see Friday 2; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Tuesday 27.

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Eighth Annual Family Music Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. pioneerfarms.org or 512-837-1215. CONTINUING: Shakespeare: As You Like It see Thursday 1; Giant Chess see Saturday 3; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Round Rock vs. New Orleans Zephyrs see Tuesday 27.

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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. 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.

Wednesday 7

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. Basic Parenting of Infants and Toddlers 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bridges to Growth, 805 W. University Ave. georgetownproject.org or 512-864-3008.

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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. FREE library.austintexas.gov or 512-974-7400.

Mondays

Baby Time 10 a.m. Ages 3 to 18 months. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Bilingual Storytime Kites/Barriletes 11:00 a.m. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375.

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. Library closed Monday 26. 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. Library closed Monday 26. 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. Included with museum admission. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200.

Tuesdays

Storytime 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 5 years. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. 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. lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Toddler 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 4 p.m. All ages, bring the family. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Preschool 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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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.

Wednesdays

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, 9411Bee 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. Afternoon Storytime 4:00 p.m. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. 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. 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.

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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

Story Crafternoon 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Ages grades K to 5. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. PflugerSt. pflugervilletx.gov or 512-990-6375. Infant Storytime 10:30 a.m. Birth to 1 year. Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Spanish Storytime 10:30 a.m. All ages. First and third Thurs days. Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Dr. westbanklibrary.com or 512-327-3045. Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. 3 years and older. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St., Round Rock. roundrocktexas.gov/library or 512-218-7012.

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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.

Fridays

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. 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. FREE. wblibrary.org or 512-989-3188. Community Storytime 9:30 a.m. Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd. leander.lib.tx.us or 512-259-5259. Story Time 10 a.m. All ages. Lake Travis Library, 2300 Lohmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Included with museum admission. thinkeryaustin.org or 512-469-6200.

Tuesday 6

Chinese Bilingual Storytime 10:30 to 11 a.m. Ages 3 and up. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279.

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Spanish Bilingual Storytime 10:30 to 11 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. roundrock.gov/library or 512-218-3279.

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