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SUMMARY:Austin Public Library Director Finalists Meet-And-Greet
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin invites community members to a public meet and greet with the finalists for the Austin Public Library Director position on Monday\, Dec. 1\, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Austin Central Library. \nEvent Details:\nWhat: Meet and greet with finalists for Austin Public Library Director.\nWhen: Monday\, Dec. 1. \n\nDoors open at 6 p.m.\nEvent begins at 6:30 p.m.\n\nWhere: Austin Central Library\, Event Center\n710 W. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX 78701The Director of Libraries leads the Austin Public Library system\, overseeing its operations\, programs\, facilities and staff. This role requires strategic and visionary leadership to support the library’s mission and the evolving needs of the Austin community. \nThis event provides an opportunity for the public to: \n\nMeet the finalists in person.\nSubmit questions for a moderated discussion.\nShare feedback that will be considered by City Manager T.C. Broadnax during the final selection process.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-public-library-director-finalists-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20250212T131413Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: Cooking\, Culture\, and Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one or all portions of the day. \n\nHTU Presents: Democracy Schools Public Leadership Engagement Series – Session VIII: Broad Movements\n\n1:00-2:30 PM | Gallery (2nd floor) | Teens and adults welcome \n\nEat the World – Chicken and Dumplings presented by Common Threads\n\n2:00-3:15 PM | Demonstration Area | Recommended for 10 and up \nwith ASL student interpreter \n\nKydd Jones Comedy Jam\n\n3:00-5:00 PM | Special Event Center (1st floor) | All ages welcome \n\nArt Exhibit by Moyo Okediji Beauty and the Beads: Divine Fire and Color in Transatlantic Beaded Art\n\nAll day | Gallery (2nd floor) | All ages welcome
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-history-month-cooking-culture-and-comedy/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Heading back to school?  Getting ready for fall?  Just need a little wardrobe change?  Come to our community clothing swap and swap gently used/clean/new clothes with your fellow neighbors! \n\nThis is for all ages & all sizes\nBring your own bag/box\nPLEASE only bring clean/gently used/new clothes\nLeftover items will be donated\nno shoes please\n\n\nAll ages welcome
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Menchaca Road Branch Library\, 5500 Manchaca Rd\, Austin\, http://library.austintexas.gov/manchaca-road-branch\, 78745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T190000
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SUMMARY:Austin Public Library Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Central Library for a special night celebrating ourselves with activities focused on self nurturing and expression! \nSchedule of activities\n7:15-7:45 PM\, 8:15-8:45 PM and 9:15-9:45 PM \nPhone Photos Workshop \nPoisonous Plant Workshop with Master Naturalists \n7:30-8:00 PM \n“Girls Gotta Eat” Drag Performer Panel with artist Sarah Bork \n8:15-9 PM \nPerformance & Pride Walk – come dressed in your best and strut your stuff on our runway! \n7:10-8:45 PM \nChanging the Game Movie Screening \n8:45-10 PM \nBut I’m a Cheerleader Movie Screening \n  \n7-10 PM \nPride Map \nPride Button-making \nPhoto Booth featuring a backdrop of Coding 4 All graphic animation \nTarot Readings by Sound Sight Tarot \n“Hoppy” Hour pet cuddling with Tiny Tales to You \nAPL Shop open for purchases
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-public-library-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T163000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Central Library Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of storytelling\, music\, workshops and more. \n10:15-11:15 AM Art Smart: Echoes of Africa \n11:30 AM-12:30 PM Art Smart: Echoes of Africa \nRecommended for ages 3 and up \n1-3 PM Spoken Word Writing Workshop featuring Christa Brown & Tonee Shelton \nRecommended for ages 13 and up \n2-4 PM Portrait Workshop with Angelique Ferrao \nRecommended for ages 10 and up \n3:30-4:30 PM Live Musical Performance by Alesia Lani \nAll ages welcome
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/black-history-month-central-library-celebration/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Swap: Fashion Swap
DESCRIPTION:Community Swaps are a space for our community members to meet up\, give away items they no longer need\, acquire those that they do and participate in sustainable living. Bring it. Trade it. Leave no trace behind.\n \n\nThis month bring your unwanted new or laundered clothes\, costumes and accessories to trade. Plus visit our modification station.\n \n\nLibrary programs and workshops reflect the creative endeavors and diverse interests of the Austin community. \nSaturday\, February 17 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM\nCentral Library\n710 W. César Chávez St.\nDemonstration Area (1st floor)\n\nFree and open to the public | Gratis y abierto al público
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-swap-fashion-swap/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T163000
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SUMMARY:Seed Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Central Texas Seed Savers to learn about the Austin Public Library Seed Collection\, gardening\, and sustainable living while we process seed donations for the Seed Collection.\n \n\nRSVP here.\n \n\nLocation: Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Demonstration Area (1st floor)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/seed-gathering/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T190000
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SUMMARY:APL After Dark: Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Central Library after hours for an evening where adults 21+ enjoy all things summer camp!\nGet ready for a great adventure! \n\nYour favorite after-hours event at Austin Central Library is back! APL After Dark is an adults-only (21+) evening in the Austin Central Library that explores a fun theme. Come out for entertainment\, games\, storytelling\, music\, drinks & more — inside your favorite library!\n \n\nThis June\, come for an evening where we celebrate all things Summer Camp. Explore the outdoors and learn about local wildlife with activities from our local favorites\, the Parks and Recreation Department and their rangers. Learn about the conservation\, care\, and history of Texas bats from Austin Bat Refuge\, who will bring in live bats for attendees to meet. Create campfire songs with South Austin Ukulele and their incredible instructors. Enjoy crafts\, games\, light snacks\, and cocktails!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/apl-after-dark-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T150000
DTSTAMP:20230302T220323Z
CREATED:20230302T220323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T220323Z
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SUMMARY:Milwood Seed Library Kick off
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the start of the Milwood Branch’s seed library. Learn about Texas indigenous plants and meet other gardening enthusiast.\n\n \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/milwood-seed-library-kick-off/
LOCATION:Milwood Branch Library\, 12500 Amherst Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T140000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join our celebration of Dr. King’s continuing legacy…from 12 – 2 PM on Friday\, January 13th\, we’ll be hosting a community panel featuring Rev. Freddie Dixon\, Darwin Hamilton\, Emyln Lee\, and Jim Puglisi. 2X Grammy-nominated SaulPaul will perform!\n\n\n \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/martin-luther-king-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T193000
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Kitchen November 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Sustainable Food Center and the Austin Public Library –\nWould you like to learn more about seasonal and local cooking? Join us for a delicious evening with the Sustainable Food Center. They’ll be doing a live cooking demonstration using seasonal ingredients with samples for the first 50 attendees (signup sheet will be available beginning at 6:15 PM). The recipe is smoky black bean quinoa salad (safe for all major dietary restrictions). We’ll also have a mini version of the Central Texas Seed Library on hand so you can check out seeds and plant summer produce at home. The complete circulating collection of the Central Texas Seed Library is housed in the classic card catalog cabinet located in the northwest corner of the Austin Central Library’s 6th floor. In the meantime\, check out our list of cookbooks focusing on seasonal ingredients for inspiration.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/seasonal-kitchen-november-2019/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190814T150000
DTSTAMP:20190806T151633Z
CREATED:20190806T151633Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Worm: Generation ZERO WASTE
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Austin Resource Recovery and the Austin Public Library –\nWiggle your way to the library\, discover different types of composting and the role of decomposers. Specifically the role worms play in turning food into soil.\nExplore a Red Wiggler Worm compost bin and get to interact with the worms.\nhttp://library.austintexas.gov/event/worm-pets-638357\n#keepaustinbeautiful #austinresourcerecovery
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/pet-worm-generation-zero-waste/
LOCATION:Little Walnut Creek Library\, 835 West Rundberg Lane\, Austin\, 78758\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190516T200000
DTSTAMP:20190411T005342Z
CREATED:20190411T005342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T005342Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Workshop: Calder Kamin
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Austin Public Library –\nAustin Central Library hosts Calder Kamin’s exhibition What a Mess\, April 16-May 24\, showcasing trash transformed into sculptures\, animations and installations\, commenting on the mess humans have made for our natural neighbors throughout our existence. Through her art advocacy\, she encourages audiences to find courage to withstand the growing pains by ending our wasteful culture\, dependency on oil\, and finding new resolutions. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to the student strikes #FridaysforFuture. \nImage: Plastic Planet Stag\, 2018\, Calder Kamin\, photo by Philip Rogers
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/artist-talk-and-workshop-calder-kamin/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190419T210000
DTSTAMP:20190411T005732Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T005732Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening Reception: What A Mess
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Austin Public Library –\nAustin Central Library hosts Calder Kamin’s exhibition What a Mess\, April 16-May 24\, showcasing trash transformed into sculptures\, animations and installations\, commenting on the mess humans have made for our natural neighbors throughout our existence. Through her art advocacy\, she encourages audiences to find courage to withstand the growing pains by ending our wasteful culture\, dependency on oil\, and finding new resolutions. \nAn Artist Talk & Workshop is scheduled for Thursday\, May 16\, 6-8 PM. \nThis exhibition is dedicated to the student strikes #FridaysforFuture. \nImage: Plastic Planet Stag\, 2018\, Calder Kamin\, photo by Philip Rogers
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/art-exhibit-opening-reception-what-a-mess/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T200000
DTSTAMP:20190411T012713Z
CREATED:20190411T012713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T012713Z
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SUMMARY:The Seasonal Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Austin Public Library –\nWould you like to learn more about seasonal and local cooking? Join us for a delicious evening with the Sustainable Food Center Farmers’ Market team. \nThey’ll be doing a live cooking demonstration using seasonal ingredients with samples for the first 50 attendees (signup sheet will be available beginning at 6:15 PM). \nWe’ll also have a mini version of the Central Texas Seed Library on hand so you can check out seeds and plant summer produce at home. The complete circulating collection of the Central Texas Seed Library is housed in the classic card catalog cabinet located in the northwest corner of the Austin Central Library’s 6th floor.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-seasonal-kitchen/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190307T210000
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SUMMARY:Controversy and Conversation Film Screening: Wasted!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Austin Public Library and the University of Texas Humanities Institute –\nJoin us for another Controversy & Conversation film screening at the Terrazas Branch of the Austin Public Library! \nProduced by Anthony Bourdain and directed by Anna Chai and Nari Kye\, WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE (2017) aims to change the way people buy\, cook\, recycle\, and eat food. Through the the eyes of chef-heroes like Bourdain\, Dan Barber\, Mario Batali\, Massimo Bottura\, and Danny Bowien\, audiences will see how the world’s most influential chefs make the most of every kind of food\, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. WASTED! exposes the criminality of food waste and how it’s directly contributing to climate change and shows how each of us can make small changes – all of them delicious – to solve one of the greatest problems of the 21st Century. \nCome and join the conversation with a moderated discussion after the film featuring speaker Lisa Barden\, Executive Director of Keep Austin Fed (https://keepaustinfed.org/).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/controversy-and-conversation-film-screening-wasted/
LOCATION:Terrazas Branch Library\, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T153000
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SUMMARY:Seed Preservation and Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library and the Central Texas Seed Library –\nLearn the basics of seed preservation and swap seeds with other gardeners in your community. \nThe Central Texas Seed Library presents an introductory lecture on seed preservation with a seed swap following the presentation. Native\, eco-friendly\, and Texas-hardy varieties will be available. Come empty-handed or with seeds to share\, and leave well informed and with seeds to spare. \nSeed saving class 1-1:30 PM followed by the swap 1:30-3:30 PM
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/seed-preservation-and-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180730T130000
DTSTAMP:20180711T161933Z
CREATED:20180711T161933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T161933Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Green To Me: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and the Austin Public Library –\nStopping climate change starts at home. A changing climate endangers what we love about Austin in the form of increased extreme events like flooding\, wildfires\, and droughts\, in addition to the rising number of days each year that hit triple digits. But the City of Austin is taking action! Come learn about our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience\, as well as what you can do to help. \nPresented by: Zach Baumer\, Climate Program Manager for the City of Austin. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and part of the Austin Public Library’s “Talk Green to Me” series. It will take place in the Demonstration Area on the 1st floor. Can’t make it in person? We’ll be streaming it live on Facebook.  \nLearn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/2lCFAOY
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-climate-change/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180723T130000
DTSTAMP:20180711T160901Z
CREATED:20180711T160901Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Green To Me: Austin Central Library
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and the Austin Public Library –\nHear from the experts on the green building attributes of the new Central Library\, poised for LEED Platinum certification. What makes this project a leader in energy\, water\, habitat\, green materials\, daylighting strategies\, and more? How does the project fulfill Biophilic Design principles that help visitors feel connected to nature? We will also hear about the Seaholm EcoDistrict neighborhood where the project is located and what makes this district innovative from the inside out. \nPresented by: Lucia Athens\, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Austin\, David Lake\, Founding Partner of Lake|Flato Architects and Kathy Zarsky\, the LEED Consultant for the new Austin Central Library. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and part of the Austin Public Library’s “Talk Green to Me” series. It will take place in the Demonstration Area on the 1st floor. Can’t make it in person? We’ll be streaming it live on Facebook.  \nLearn more about the event: https://bit.ly/2Iti7J0
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-austin-central-library/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T130000
DTSTAMP:20180711T160336Z
CREATED:20180711T160336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T160336Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Green To Me: Austin's Food System
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and the Austin Public Library –\nFood is so much more than what we eat. The system that surrounds all things related to food provides the foundation for life and significantly shapes our culture. Come learn about the City of Austin’s commitment to strengthening and enhancing Austin’s entire food system\, while reducing the hidden environmental\, economic\, and health-related costs to our community. \nPresented by: Edwin Marty\, Food Policy Manager for the City of Austin. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and part of the Austin Public Library’s “Talk Green to Me” series. It will take place in the Demonstration Area on the 1st floor. Can’t make it in person? We’ll be streaming it live on Facebook. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-austins-food-system/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T210000
DTSTAMP:20180531T172537Z
CREATED:20180531T172537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180531T172537Z
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SUMMARY:Controversy and Conversation Film Screening: Trashed
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\nTrashed\, an award-winning environmental documentary\, follows actor Jeremy Irons as he investigates the global scale and impact of humanity’s modern wasteful consumerism and pollution. The film\, written and directed by Candida Brady\, is a call for urgent action to resolve the issue of existing deposits and drastically reduce our consumption towards sustainable levels and zero waste\, but also demonstrates how this is already being achieved successfully in many communities around the world. \nThe screening will begin at 6:30PM\, to be followed by a brief community conversation. \nControversy & Conversation is a collaboration between the Difficult Dialogues Program and the Austin Public Library.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/controversy-and-conversation-film-screening-trashed/
LOCATION:Terrazas Branch Library\, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171203T180000
DTSTAMP:20171130T161312Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Planet
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Public Library is hosting a free movie screening on Sunday. \nFeaturing Austin Artist Calder Kamin \n\n\n\nArts In Context is an award winning KLRU arts documentary series exploring the process of creation through collaboration and the condition of living and working as an artist in Austin. Artist Calder Kamin always loved sculpting animals but it wasn’t until she started using plastic bags that her medium matched her message. Join Calder for a special screening of her Arts In Context episode\, Plastic Planet followed by a Q&A with the artist and Arts In Context producer\, Christopher Hwisu Kim. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/plastic-planet/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170819T150000
DTSTAMP:20170802T182652Z
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SUMMARY:Fix-It for Back-to-School!
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Resource Recovery –\nBring your broken\, torn\, damaged items to the Back-to-School Fix-It Clinic! \nSat.\, Aug. 19 from Noon – 3pm at Recycled Reads – 5335 Burnet Rd. \nExpert repair volunteers will show you how to fix your favorite items. Other fun\, free events include a puppet show (featuring classical guitar) a backyard composting class and special discounts for back-to-school. \nRSVP here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fix-it-for-back-to-school/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170706T203000
DTSTAMP:20170629T170736Z
CREATED:20170629T170736Z
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SUMMARY:"Above All Else" Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Public Library is hosting a screening of “Above All Else” as part of their ongoing “Controversy & Conversation” program.  \nAbout the film: \n\n\nIn this dramatic\, firsthand account of activists on the front line of the climate fight\, one man risks it all to stop the tar sands of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from crossing his land. Shot in the forests\, pastures and living rooms of rural East Texas\, Above All Else follows David Daniel\, a retired stuntman and high-wire artist\, as he rallies neighbors and activists to join him in a final act of brinkmanship: a tree-top blockade of the controversial pipeline. What begins as a stand against corporate encroachments on one man’s land becomes a rallying cry for climate protesters nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/above-all-else-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Terrazas Branch Library\, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170406T203000
DTSTAMP:20170330T024412Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening - "How To Change the World"
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\n\nPart of the library’s Controversy & Conversation Program \n\nAbout the Controversy & Conversation Program:\nA series of documentaries about the most controversial issues of the day. Prior to all screenings will be a 30 minute informal conversation at 6:30pm\, in addition to the moderated discussion that follows film.\nSelect screenings will include a Q&A with guest speakers.\n\nAbout the movie\, “How to Change the World”:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn 1971\, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone\, and their protest captures the world’s imagination. Using never before seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life\, How To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a movie screening. Watch and discover new films at the Austin Public Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with The University of Texas Humanities Institute’s Difficult Dialogues program.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/documentary-screening-how-to-change-the-world/
LOCATION:Terrazas Branch Library\, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160608T200000
DTSTAMP:20160525T153704Z
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SUMMARY:Vegan Cooking and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Vegan Cooking & Nutrition with WeViva.  \nChildcare provided. \nAustin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for adults\, Book Your Summer\, isn’t just for the kids and it isn’t just about reading. This year’s theme\, My Library Inspires: Body\, Food & Mind\, is about life-enriching experiences. So join them\, and dive into a summer of foodie fun\, fitness\, crafty activities and storytelling at Library locations all across Austin this June through August. Book Your Summer and all Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information call 512-974-7400 or Ask a Librarian. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/vegan-cooking-and-nutrition/
LOCATION:Terrazas Branch Library\, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160217T163000
DTSTAMP:20160126T164632Z
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SUMMARY:Literature LIVE! Presents: The Selfish Gardener
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\nInspired by Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant” \n\nTouring the Library February through April\nRecommended for ages 4 and up\n\n\nWhat happens when a band of native plants and insects gets a new neighbor who isn’t very friendly? Will the band get the boot\, or will gardener and insect learn to live together? Find out in this musical spin on the Oscar Wilde classic\, The Selfish Giant.  \nThe puppets are based on the Grow Green characters in these videos. The story supports the Watershed Protection Department’s sustainable gardening program\, which promotes water quality and conservation\, recycling and the least-toxic ways to address pest issues. Grow Green provides resources to help people create beautiful Central Texas gardens that are good for wallets and the environment. \nAll Library programs are free and open to the public. For more information about Literature Live!\, visit library.austintexas.gov/literature-live\, call 512-974-7400 or Ask a Librarian.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/literature-live-presents-the-selfish-gardener/
LOCATION:North Village Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T163000
DTSTAMP:20160106T163027Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T163027Z
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SUMMARY:Dare to Go Zero: Free TV Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\nAustin currently keeps forty percent of its waste out of landfills through recycling and composting. The City of Austin’s goal is to keep ninety percent of waste out of landfills by 2040. To generate enthusiasm for the ninety percent goal\, Austin Resource Recovery cast four families in a five episode series that depicts how we create and dispose of our refuse. Join us at the Faulk Central Library as we screen the five episode series and discuss Austin’s evolving refuse management. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dare-to-go-zero-free-tv-screening/
LOCATION:Faulk Central Library\, 800 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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