Sensory Storytime is now Sensory Sundays. This program is intended for children ages 3 and up, and most appropriate for elementary-aged children who are on the autism spectrum or are prone to sensory overload. Families are welcomed to attend weekly. However, because this is a specialized program,[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

The Commons at Laura’s will be closed from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

The Gathering Room at Westbank will be in use from 3:00 to 4:00pm. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Daytime Book Group comes together once a month to discuss books that explore life from many angles – from the author’s viewpoint, from the characters’ experiences, and from the group members’ personal perspectives. The group reads both fiction and non-fiction, and participants engage in lively discussions on[...]

Qi Gong (pronounced chee gung) is an ancient Chinese health care practice that integrates physical postures and gentle movements, breathing and focused mind. “Qi” means vital energy or life force, and “gong” means accomplishment, or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qi Gong means cultivating[...]

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.   

Thomas Najar will begin teaching a course on Tai Chi, specifically the Yang style 24-posture simplified form. This form was developed to provide beginners with an introduction to Tai Chi while preserving the traditional flavor of longer forms. Classes will last for one hour and will commence[...]

Make Mondays fun days! Meet up with your friends at the world’s best play date. Your kids can play with each other, make new friends, use their imaginations, and just be kids. Fun for all, and no clean-up for you – a great way to start your week![...]

Travis County elections will be held in the Commons from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Travis County Clerk provides a list of all voting day locations. Visit the Travis County Clerk site for more information.

Children ages 0 – 5 will love this interactive music class, presented by Armstrong Community Music School. Music-making brings children and caregivers together in a fun, creative environment and encourages bonding, brain development, and language acquisition. Come sing, dance, and play with us!  

Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence. Want to learn more? Check[...]

Join us as we collaborate and explore the possibilities of Scratch and Scratch Jr. We will have a few computers and tablets available and some optional projects to learn Scratch coding basics. We encourage you to bring your own device to start creating with Scratch!   Scratch[...]

Did you know you are a friend of the library if you are a member of the library? The Friends of the Westbank Library will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m in the Serenium. This group supports the interests and welfare of the Westbank Community Library District[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

The Gathering Room at Westbank will be in use from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

The Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 8:30 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Westbank Community Library meet about once per month to review and approve financial documents, policies, and a report on operations from the director. These meetings are open to the public.[...]

Moving Toward Culinary Independence People of all abilities can benefit from learning to prepare healthy, delicious food in the comfort of their homes. Individuals with special needs can move toward culinary independence and a healthy lifestyle by gaining cooking skills and learning about meal planning, grocery shopping,[...]

Join Ms. Maureen for Storytime every Wednesday. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing, music, and crafts or activities. All ages welcome!  

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.  

The Discovery program offers hands-on exploring for young learners in many different topics, including science, literature, technology, and more. Designed for elementary-aged kids curious about the world. Come each week and discover something new! Recommended for ages 5 & up. Calling all detectives, private eyes, and gumshoes![...]

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[...]

Joseph Hammer is a lifelong bookworm. His fascination led him to explore bookbinding, publishing, the art of writing, and the way books are passed along with notations and sentiments from years past. As an avid lover of both books and art, Joseph uses salvaged books to create[...]

¡Hola, Hola! Spanish Storytime for All Ages is designed to empower parents to read simple Spanish books at home and foster a love of Spanish language and Hispanic culture through singing, traditional circle games, rhythm instruments, puppets, and stories. You do not need to have any Spanish[...]

Join Ms. Leah for Storytime every Thursday. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing, music, and crafts or activities. All ages welcome!  

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Join us for Dog Storytime every Thursday, when sweet service dog Blossom will visit Laura’s Library with her handler, Ms. Felicia. Children may read to Blossom or have Ms. Felicia read to them as they sit with Blossom and enjoy the story.

Teen-facilitated YA book club for fans of Young Adult literature. Please note, some books contain mature content. Spring Book Selections: January 2 – Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (4pm) February 6 – Meet Cute by various authors March 5 – Jackaby by William Ritter March[...]

Whether you are a beginner just starting to explore your ancestors or deep in your research, in this group you can explore databases, trade knowledge and tips, and share wonderful stories with each other. Join Susan Marking, our amateur experienced genealogist, who facilitates this group on the[...]

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 Friday at noon at the Westbank Library. Crocheters and embroiderers welcome.  

Sheng Zhen Healing Qi Gong is a unique seated form of exercise developed by Master Li Junfeng. This gentle form of Qi Gong is ideal for loosening stiff joints, restoring focus and mental clarity, producing deep relaxation, and promoting overall health. The movements are easy to perform[...]

 The Discovery program offers hands-on exploring for young learners in many different topics, including science, art, music, and more. Come each week and discover something new! All ages welcome. February 1st: Rigamajig 8th: Valentine’s Slime 15th: Watercolor Painting 22nd: Music and Movement 29th: Matt Tardy Juggling Workshop[...]

The Gathering Room at Westbank will be in use from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

The Commons at Laura’s will be closed from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

“中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for young children, recommended for ages 5 and above, led by volunteer native-Chinese-speaking parents. Children will learn to read, speak, and write Chinese through many fun activities. The first half of the class will focus on reading Chinese[...]

The Gathering Room at Westbank will be in use from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Sensory Storytime is now Sensory Sundays. This program is intended for children ages 3 and up, and most appropriate for elementary-aged children who are on the autism spectrum or are prone to sensory overload. Families are welcomed to attend weekly. However, because this is a specialized program,[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

Join up with Linda Hardy and the rest of Westbank’s aficionados of France who watch a French Film at home and then meets at the library to discuss en français! This group is on hiatus in August. April film selection: Monsieur & Madame Adelman (Mr. and Mrs.[...]

The Art of Writing the Thriller Author Walt Gragg will speak about the Art of Writing the Thriller. He will also sign books at the end of the meeting. Walt Gragg is the author of The Red Line, which was named the 14th Annual American Book Fest[...]

Shakespeare Out Loud is a group of people who meet monthly at Laura’s Library to explore the genius of The Bard and to understand Shakespeare’s plays on a level that most readers have never experienced. The group is led by Landon Schultz. This group is currently reading[...]

Qi Gong (pronounced chee gung) is an ancient Chinese health care practice that integrates physical postures and gentle movements, breathing and focused mind. “Qi” means vital energy or life force, and “gong” means accomplishment, or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qi Gong means cultivating[...]

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.   

Thomas Najar will begin teaching a course on Tai Chi, specifically the Yang style 24-posture simplified form. This form was developed to provide beginners with an introduction to Tai Chi while preserving the traditional flavor of longer forms. Classes will last for one hour and will commence[...]

The History of Barton Creek Ed Crowell’s Barton Creek explores the 50-mile-long iconic environmental treasure from Austin’s Barton Springs Pool to its passage below West Lake Hills and through Bee Cave and its source west of Dripping Springs.  In text and more than 50 color photos, the[...]

Make Mondays fun days! Meet up with your friends at the world’s best play date. Your kids can play with each other, make new friends, use their imaginations, and just be kids. Fun for all, and no clean-up for you – a great way to start your week![...]

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, you are welcome to join the Westbank Writing Workshop. Meet with other writers, and try your hand at some writing prompts. Topics for this year: Jan. 13 — The Personal Essay What stories do you like to tell[...]

The Commons at Laura’s will be closed from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Children ages 0 – 5 will love this interactive music class, presented by Armstrong Community Music School. Music-making brings children and caregivers together in a fun, creative environment and encourages bonding, brain development, and language acquisition. Come sing, dance, and play with us!  

Heartfulness Meditation can help you to live a heart-centered life, manage your emotions, and find inner peace and balance. When we become mindful of our feelings, we can let them inspire us. This practice awakens our potential for a simple, joyful existence. Want to learn more? Check[...]

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Did you know you can practice yoga to gain strength and help prevent osteoporosis? This series includes three hour-long classes that will cover nutrition and super foods, as well as setting goals to help you create a happy, healthy lifestyle. All classes include a 20-minute relaxing yoga[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

Get help with all of your technology from a tech-savvy teen. Bring cameras, laptops, questions about social media, apps, or anything else that comes to mind! Our volunteers will provide one-on-one help with all your technology questions. @ Westbank Library on Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4[...]

Translating as “spilled ink”, the word refers to the process of marbleizing, and dates back to the twelfth century. It involves using paper to pick up oil-based inks from a water bath. The results are mesmerizing, as if you have captured the image of a far-away galaxy.[...]

Join Ms. Maureen for Storytime every Wednesday. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing, music, and crafts or activities. All ages welcome!  

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.  

 The Discovery program offers hands-on exploring for young learners in many different topics, including science, literature, technology, and more. Designed for elementary-aged kids curious about the world. Come each week and discover something new! Recommended for ages 5 & up. Jellyfish in a Jar Create a magical[...]

The Gathering Room at Westbank will be in use from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

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[...]

The Serenium at Laura’s is closed from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.  

¡Hola, Hola! Spanish Storytime for All Ages is designed to empower parents to read simple Spanish books at home and foster a love of Spanish language and Hispanic culture through singing, traditional circle games, rhythm instruments, puppets, and stories. You do not need to have any Spanish[...]

Join Ms. Leah for Storytime every Thursday. This program develops early literacy skills through story sharing, music, and crafts or activities. All ages welcome!  

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

Welcome to our long-running quilting group under the leadership of Sharon Cole. Experienced expert or curious novice, bring your favorite needle and ideas! The group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.      

Join us for Dog Storytime every Thursday, when sweet service dog Blossom will visit Laura’s Library with her handler, Ms. Felicia. Children may read to Blossom or have Ms. Felicia read to them as they sit with Blossom and enjoy the story.

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 Friday at noon at the Westbank Library. Crocheters and embroiderers welcome.  

Sheng Zhen Healing Qi Gong is a unique seated form of exercise developed by Master Li Junfeng. This gentle form of Qi Gong is ideal for loosening stiff joints, restoring focus and mental clarity, producing deep relaxation, and promoting overall health. The movements are easy to perform[...]

Kids are fascinated by reptiles! Austin Reptile Shows share a passion for these creatures with children and adults in the Austin area and throughout Central Texas in the form of exciting and educational presentations. The Commons Meeting Room Capacity: 250 Michael Foux, a former graphic designer, is[...]

 The Discovery program offers hands-on exploring for young learners in many different topics, including science, art, music, and more. Come each week and discover something new! All ages welcome. March 7th: Brain Blox 14th: Magnets 21st: The Buzz About Bees 28th: Music & Movement April 4th: Marble[...]

Click here to join our advanced class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 3pm. Click here to join our beginner class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 4pm.  “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for young children, recommended for ages 5 and above,[...]

Sensory Storytime is now Sensory Sundays. This program is intended for children ages 3 and up, and most appropriate for elementary-aged children who are on the autism spectrum or are prone to sensory overload. Families are welcomed to attend weekly. However, because this is a specialized program,[...]

Artist Lynn Zwern will present a demo on using alcohol inks on various surfaces. During this demo, she will define alcohol inks and provide a handout with information about supplies and where to get them. She will demonstrate painting on glass for framing, painting on yup to[...]

Qi Gong (pronounced chee gung) is an ancient Chinese health care practice that integrates physical postures and gentle movements, breathing and focused mind. “Qi” means vital energy or life force, and “gong” means accomplishment, or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qi Gong means cultivating[...]

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.   

Thomas Najar will begin teaching a course on Tai Chi, specifically the Yang style 24-posture simplified form. This form was developed to provide beginners with an introduction to Tai Chi while preserving the traditional flavor of longer forms. Classes will last for one hour and will commence[...]

The Macklin Room at Westbank is closed from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. If you’d like to inquire about using a meeting room, please see our Meeting Room Policies.

All programs are cancelled while the library is closed. Please look to our youTube page and Facebook for online programming.

Click here to join our advanced class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 3pm. Click here to join our beginner class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 4pm.  “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for young children, recommended for ages 5 and above,[...]

Click here to join Education Conversations, a live virtual discussion group happening Thursday, March 26th at 6pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule[...]

Click here to join our advanced class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 3pm. Click here to join our beginner class, a live virtual program happening Saturdays at 4pm.  “中文游乐园-Chinese Learning Playground” is a Mandarin Chinese study group for young children, recommended for ages 5 and above,[...]

Click here to join the Writing Workshop, a live virtual program happening Monday, March 30th from 5-6pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule[...]

Click here to join Heartfulness Meditation, a live virtual program happening Tuesdays from noon-1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule tech help or[...]

Click here to join BookTalk, a live virtual discussion happening Tuesday, March 31th at 1pm. If you’re having difficulties, please refer to Zoom’s support information. Westbank Library is unable to provide tech assistance during the program. Please contact questions@westbanklibrary.com if you would like to schedule tech help[...]