Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and[...]

“中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group is suitable for students with several years of[...]

Celebrate Hanukkah by crafting your own Menorah at Westbank Library! We’ll be in the backyard with music. Children will need an adult present with them. Younger children may use glue, and older children may opt for a hammer and nails to build their Menorah. Brought to the[...]

This week, the Writing Workshop is being offered simultaneously online and in-person from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Click here to join the program online, or come to Westbank Library to join us in-person. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to[...]

Spanish Conversation Group Join this informal get-together to practice speaking Spanish. All levels of Spanish fluency welcome. This is not a class, but rather a gathering for those interested in practicing speaking and understanding spoken Spanish.    

Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible[...]

Learn Mahjong Come learn how to play Majong! We have a group of Mahjong players who are eager to teach new players the basics. If you’re feeling like more practice, stay and play Mahjong during our Games for Grown-ups program that begins at 1pm.  

Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn[...]

Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and[...]

Come enjoy music, movement, and fun with Heartsong Music! Heartsong is celebrating 18 years of bringing Austin families Music Together®, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program. This playful and engaging demonstration of a Music Together® class will help children of all ages (and their[...]

Practice your German reading skills and learn some new vocabulary as we read short stories together and discuss. Our stories will be best suited to those in the upper beginner or intermediate level, but all are welcome to join! This week’s class will be taking place both[...]

Writing Holiday Cards December is National Letter Writing Month! To celebrate, we will make our own hand-crafted holiday cards, which we can then write notes in to send to loved ones. We’ll even practice writing the recipient’s address on the envelope (so bring your address book if[...]

Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and static movements, which helps to make[...]

A sound bath is a meditative experience in which musical instruments like singing bowls are used to relax, realign, and re-energize the body and mind. All are invited to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or pillow, and enjoy submerging themselves in this relaxing experience led by Cassandra[...]

Mini Horses & Cocoa There’s a chill in the air, and the backyard at Westbank is full of miniature horses, Silly Sparkles balloon creations, and cups of hot cocoa from Trianon! Live music will be provided by a quartet from Westlake High School. Put on a jacket[...]

Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and[...]

“中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group is suitable for students with several years of[...]

Join Linda Hardy and the rest of Westbank’s aficionados of France who watch a French film at home and then meet at the library to discuss it en français! This month’s selection, La Brigade, is available to view on Kanopy. Summary: Cathy, a determined 40-year-old sous-chef, dreams of[...]

Spanish Conversation Group Join this informal get-together to practice speaking Spanish. All levels of Spanish fluency welcome. This is not a class, but rather a gathering for those interested in practicing speaking and understanding spoken Spanish.    

Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible[...]

Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn[...]

Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and[...]

Do you love reading young adult novels, even though you’re an adult? Then this book club’s for you! Our discussions will let you enjoy all the fun of teen dramas without the real-life angst that goes along with them. Many of our selections have been turned into[...]

Join us for All Ages Storytime at or Westbank Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after storytime to play with friends. Check our website for[...]

Holidays Around the World with Elizabeth Kahura   Join storyteller, performer, singer, and educator Elizabeth Kahura in this celebration of cultural holidays from around the world! Learn about Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Christmas through storytelling, poetry, music, and dance.  Elizabeth Kahura was born in Kenya. She is[...]

Prime of Life Yoga™ focuses on the contemporary teachings of yoga for Westerners, especially benefiting men and women 40 years and beyond. Safe, conservative and user friendly, this is an intelligent approach focusing on moving with the breath in dynamic and static movements, which helps to make[...]

You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free-play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

Our Knitters meet for fun and fiber every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Join the group every Thursday at noon in the Macklin Room at  Westbank Library. Crocheters, new[...]

Arcade  Meet up with friends at the library to play Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! Feel free to bring your own gaming device as well. All ages welcome.

A sound bath is a meditative experience in which musical instruments like singing bowls are used to relax, realign, and re-energize the body and mind. All are invited to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or pillow, and enjoy submerging themselves in this relaxing experience led by Cassandra[...]

Get help with technology from tech-savvy teen volunteers! Bring your devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or questions about social media, apps, and more to Westbank Library. You will get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Tech help will be available on Tuesday evenings, 4:30pm to 6:30pm and[...]

“中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for school-age children. This program is led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents, and teaches Chinese through an immersive setting to two tiers of learners — Advanced and Junior. The Advanced group is suitable for students with several years of[...]

Spanish Conversation Group Join this informal get-together to practice speaking Spanish. All levels of Spanish fluency welcome. This is not a class, but rather a gathering for those interested in practicing speaking and understanding spoken Spanish.    

Join us for All Ages Storytime at Laura’s Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! If the weather is comfortable, we may move outside. You’re invited to stay after Storytime to play with friends. Check our website for possible[...]

Games for Grown-ups After lunch on Tuesday afternoons, join other adults at the library to visit and play games! We’ll have cards and an array of board games and puzzles available. Feel free to bring your own game if you’d like. Interested in learning cribbage? Come learn[...]

Join us for ASL Storytime at Westbank Library. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing and songs. All ages welcome! This week, an American Sign Language interpreter will be joining storytime at Westbank Library to interpret our stories and songs for Deaf patrons, and to[...]

You’re never too young for storytime! Our littlest book lovers stroll in to Infant Storytime to hear fun songs, stories, and fingerplays, followed by open free-play with other wee ones. Designed for children from 0 to 12 months old.   

Our Knitters meet for fun and fiber every week. Flash your best needles, break out the good yarn, and come teach, be taught, or simply enjoy the glorious art of knitting! Join the group every Thursday at noon in the Macklin Room at  Westbank Library. Crocheters, new[...]

Holiday Work and Play Families are invited to hang out at Laura’s, where we’ll have holiday movies playing, toys out to play with, and art supplies for kids to use. We’ll have snacks and refreshments. Make a day of it and meet your friends!  Space in the[...]

Afternoon Arcade  Meet up with friends at the library to play Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! Feel free to bring your own gaming device as well. All ages welcome.