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[...]

What is your neighborhood’s Wildfire Emergency Evacuation Plan? Do you have your own individual Wildfire Action Plan for your home? This one-hour interactive conversation with the Westlake Fire Department will provide useful information about how you and your neighborhood can become more fire wise and fire adapted. The[...]

Author Visit today! Larry Wright, the author of God Save Texas, will be joining the Daytime Book Group for today’s discussion! _______________________________________________________________________ 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’[...]

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[...]

We’ll be sharing our travel stories at this month’s meeting, including a traveler who went on an Alaskan cruise. Have you been bitten by the travel bug? Whether you’re thinking about your next trip or can’t wait to tell others about your last one, come share stories with[...]

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. This group supports the interests and welfare of the Westbank Community Library District by promoting volunteerism,[...]

Join us on Tuesday evenings at Westbank Library for fun events tailored to adults. 6.4: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 6.11: Artisan Workshop with Barbara Attwell 6.18 Laughter Yoga 6.25: Music – Eddie Collins & Max Zimmet Duo 7.2: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 7.9: Artisan Workshop[...]

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[...]

June documentary film: Won’t You Be My  Neighbor? Join us for a screening of this heart-warming look at one of Public Television’s most iconic figures. This documentary is an exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of children’s television host, Fred Rogers. Westbank Libraries’ Education Conversations touches[...]

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[...]

What is your neighborhood’s Wildfire Emergency Evacuation Plan? Do you have your own individual Wildfire Action Plan for your home? This one-hour interactive conversation with the Westlake Fire Department will provide useful information about how you and your neighborhood can become more fire wise and fire adapted. The[...]

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! July film selection: Touchez pas au Grisbi (Hands off the Loot) Currently available through Kanopy Are you[...]

Investigating Murder Homicide Detectives Rae Egan and Dave Fugitt of the Austin Police Department will speak to mystery writers looking to learn more about how to get away with murder… on the page!  Sisters in Crime is a network of authors, readers, publishers, agents, booksellers, and librarians[...]

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[...]

On the second Monday of each month, join fellow history buffs in learning about, sharing, and celebrating the heritage of the Eanes area! Would you like to know how a Mexican faith healer changed the land use in these rugged hills? Can you name the act of[...]

Join us on Tuesday evenings at Westbank Library for fun events tailored to adults. 6.4: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 6.11: Artisan Workshop with Barbara Attwell We will create rich and lovely images using the vivid palette of alcohol ink, letting the paints flow onto a special[...]

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 quilters will not be meeting today. 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. On hiatus in August &[...]

With school out, students are already losing much of what they learned this past academic year. The summer slide is setting them at a disadvantage relative to some of their peers next academic year. So what can we do to promote education outside of school? Perhaps 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[...]

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[...]

Westbank Libraries is continuing our partnership with Austin Senior Resource Alliance to present a year-long series of candid conversations with local experts focused on the unique and complex issues facing Austin’s mature homeowners and families. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30am at[...]

Join us on Tuesday evenings at Westbank Library for fun events tailored to adults. 6.4: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 6.11: Artisan Workshop with Barbara Attwell 6.18 Laughter Yoga 6.25: Music – Eddie Collins & Max Zimmet Duo 7.2: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 7.9: Artisan Workshop[...]

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[...]

New Book Club Led by volunteer Camille Hoff, this book club reads and discusses books focusing on women’s perspective of the world. Their reading list includes literary fiction, non-fiction, and some classic titles. Join the group on the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. at[...]

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[...]

Led by long-term volunteer Jane Dunham, this book club reads and discusses literary fiction (with an occasional non-fiction book thrown in). In addition, each year the group reads a classic and a book by a Texas author. Join the group on the last Tuesday of the month[...]

Join us on Tuesday evenings at Westbank library for fun events tailored to adults. 6.4: Games & Coloring for Grown-Ups 6.11: Artisan Workshop with Barbara Attwell 6.18 Laughter Yoga 6.25: Music – Eddie Collins & Max Zimmet Duo You already know that Austin is the live music[...]

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[...]

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. On hiatus in August & December.      

Westbank Libraries’ Education Conversations touches upon topics in education, with an emphasis on the psychology that should inform how we approach education. Participants engage in lively discussions on the topic, and we encourage educators and parents to attend to offer multiple perspectives and voices. This program, which[...]

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[...]