The Round Rock Public Library meeting room is transforming into Hogwarts on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Celebrate all things Harry Potter with:
- Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character and help your team win the House Cup!
- Potions Class with Mad Science of Austin
- Harry Potter Games
- Harry Potter trivia
- Harry Potter crafts
- and more!
Bring canned goods to donate to the Gringotts Wizarding “Food” Bank. Donations will benefit the Round Rock Serving Center. We will also be accepting donations of new or gently used children’s books to benefit all the muggle children who take part in our Summer Reading Program at Flourish & Blotts Book Shop in Diagon Ally (located in Meeting Room C).
Please Note:
This program is for children ages 8-18 only. Online registration is required and starts Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 9 am. Those who arrive more than five minutes late may forfeit their space(s). If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275.
Come explore different winter holidays by picking a country and researching how they celebrate Christmas or a winter holiday. Present your project to the group! We will also have games and activities for the kids.
This free, fun activity is part of a monthly series of programs made available through a partnership with Stars Of Texas Homeschoolers. Look for more fun at Round Rock Public Library on the third Monday of every month.
We’ll gather from 12:30 – 2:00 pm in Meeting Room B. Please bring a shareable dish/snack and a gift worth under $5 for a gift exchange game.
For specifics, please contact the Stars Of Texas Homeschoolers.
The Round Rock Public Library and Fun 2 Learn Code will host Scratch computer programming classes for tweens (age 8-12) in the library computer lab. Kids will build a fun racing game as they learn to code using Scratch, a visual programming language for kids designed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Three identical introductory classes will be held. Please sign-up for one session:
- Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Please Note: Online preregistration in required. Online preregistration starts 2 weeks before the event date at 9 am. Class size is limited to 12 students. Those who arrive more than five minutes late may forfeit their space(s). If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275.
Head over to the Round Rock Public Library for some collaborative construction as we bring out the Library’s large collections of LEGOs, Keva Planks, SmartMax magnet sets, and a variety of blocks for the entire family to enjoy.
It’s free, come-and-go constructive fun, 9:30 – 11 a.m. This activity is best enjoyed by children who are at least 1 year old. It replaces our regular morning programs, Babytime, Toddlertime, and Preschool Storytime.
For more information, contact the Children’s Reference Desk at (512) 218-3275.
Join us at 4:30 pm in Meeting Room B to build and explore with LEGO® WeDo robotic kits. Participants will build a Smart Spinner, a spinner mechanism that is motorized to spin a top and release it, while using a motion sensor to turn the motor on and off. Who has the longest spinning spinner? Preregister for this program to find out!
Please Note:
This program is for children ages 8-12 only. Limited seating for caregivers and younger siblings who wish to observe will be available in the back of the room. Only attending participants must preregister. Online registration is required and starts Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 9 am. Those who arrive more than five minutes late may forfeit their space(s). If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this activity.
For more information:
Contact Amy German, (512) 218-7034
Come join us as we learn about 3 different Fall holidays; Diwali, Día de Los Muertos and Thanksgiving. We will have hands-on activities and food.
This free, fun activity is part of a monthly series of programs made available through a partnership with Stars Of Texas Homeschoolers. Look for more fun at Round Rock Public Library on the third Monday of every month.
We’ll gather from 12:30 – 2:00 pm in Meeting Room B. All ages welcome.
For specifics, please contact the Stars Of Texas Homeschoolers.
King, Pawn, Rook, Castling, Checkmate, Stalemate! Do you know what these words mean? Do you like to play chess? Looking to learn how to play? If you answered yes, then this club is for you!
Tweens and teens, join us for come-and-go playing opportunities in meeting room B:
- Saturday September 14, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
- Saturday October 12, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
- Saturday November 9 16 10:30 am-12:00 pm
For More Information:
Contact Jane Dance at 512.218.7012
The Round Rock Public Library and Fun 2 Learn Code will host Scratch computer programming classes for tweens (age 8-12) in the library computer lab. Kids will build a fun racing game as they learn to code using Scratch, a visual programming language for kids designed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Three identical introductory classes will be held. Please sign-up for one session:
- Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Please Note: Online preregistration in required. Online preregistration starts 2 weeks before the event date at 9 am. Class size is limited to 12 students. Those who arrive more than five minutes late may forfeit their space(s). If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275.
Join us at 4:30 pm in Meeting Room B for a Tween Escape Room: The Lost Mummy. Participants must solve puzzles, decode clues, and problem-solve with their team to “breakout and unlock” various puzzles associated with an Ancient Egyptian theme.
Please Note:
This program is for children ages 8-12 only. Limited seating for caregivers and younger siblings who wish to observe will be available in the back of the room. Only attending participants must preregister. Online registration is required and starts Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 9 am. Those who arrive more than five minutes late may forfeit their space(s). If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation via Eventbrite or call 512-218-3275.
For more information:
Contact Amy German, (512) 218-7034
