Central Library Centennial Party at Central
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
- Cost: Free
For 100 years, the Library has been a place of learning, connection, and possibility. Join us as we celebrate a century of serving our community and look ahead to what comes next.
You're Invited to our Centennial Party at Central, 100 Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations 1926-2026
Scheduled Activities:
Austin PBS Family Fest 10a-1p
KUT News’ ATXplained Project 4-5p
Odd Pop 12-4p
Live Painting by Leah Danze 10-2p
Austin Poet Laureate, Zell Miller III Poetry Reading 11am and 1pm
Live Music by Blue Dot Swing 10-11am
Live Music by Blowcomotion 11:30am-12pm
Live Music by Giulia Millanta 1-2pm
Live Music by Casen Hutton 2:30-3:30pm
Live Music by Sriyam 4-5pm
Cooking Demonstration by Chef Jess of L'oca d'Oro 3-4:30p
Caricatures by Stephen and Serena Romero 10:30am-4:30pm
Teen Film + Band Showcase 2-4:30pm
"Ask a Monster Anything" with Van 10:30-11am, 11:30am-12pm, 12:30-1pm
Drop-In collage Activity with Austin History Center 10am-12pm
Preserving Your Stories Workshop with Austin History Center 1-2:15pm and 3-4:15pm
All Day Activities:
Type-In with Austin Typewriter, Ink
Printing Press Posters and Postcards with Austin Books Art Center
Digital Illustration with APL Innovate
Seed Gathering
Birthday Crown Decorating
Digital Illustration with APL Innovate
Come and Go Teen Zine Making
Adventure Book Prize Pickup
APL Shop Centennial Merchandise
Re-creating Block 101 by the Austin History Center
Coloring Sheets and Spirograph Drawing
Temporary Tattoos
Birthday Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Thanks to Austin PBS, Austin Typewritter, Ink, KUT News, HEB, ACC, Austin Book Arts Center
Celebrate with the Library!
Free and open to the public
- Website: library.austintexas.gov
- Contact Phone: (512) 974-7400
- Category: Free
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