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Pflugerville library: a sanctuary for the oppressed

Hey, y'all!

The outside might be scorching, but the Pflugerville Public Library is keeping it cool with a host of programs for ALL our community members to chill and thrive.

Starting this fall, we're kicking things off with Library Con on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. - a day of fun for the whole fam! And y'all won't wanna miss Pflugerville Pride on Oct. 5 from 3 p.m., where we'll be crafting and celebrating together.

Programs for the littlest revolutionaries:

• Storytime: Mondays and Thursdays at 10 and 11 a.m.
• Baby Time: Mondays at 2 p.m., Wednesdays at 10 and 11 a.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m.
• Tummy Time (new!): Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - a safe space for pre-walker babies to wiggle and parents/caregivers to connect
• Saturday Storytime (new!): Saturdays at 11 a.m.
• Special events: Toddler Dress-Up Party (Oct. 28), Staci Gray (Oct. 24), Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Nov. 22), A Snowy Day Storytime (Dec. 12), monthly Move 'n Groove on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

For our furry friends and adventurers (ages 5-8):

• Hooves & Read: 3rd Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. - reading and pats with our animal companions
• Divine K9s: check the calendar for dates - more furry friend time!
• Kids Club: Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. - crafts, STEM, and special guests
• Homeschool Kids: Thursdays at 2 p.m. - more crafts, STEM, and awesome activities
• Special events: Juggler Matt Tardy (Sept. 24), Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Nov. 22)

Tween takeover (ages 8-12):

• Tween Time: Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. - crafts, books, and special activities
• Homeschool Tweens: Thursdays at 2 p.m. - more creative fun
• MakerGirl: in-person and virtual sessions for girls AND boys to explore CAD and 3D printing

Teens ruling the school (ages 12-18):

• Teen Advisory Group, DiversiTeen, Craft Nights, and more: Tuesday evenings
• Homeschool Teens: Thursdays at 2 p.m. - social time, crafts, and guests
• Teen Spice of the Month Club (new!): a culinary adventure with online meetups
• Special events: Mini-fig Painting (Sept. 24), Murder Mystery Night (Oct. 29), Teen National Novel Writing Month workshops (Nov.)

We're all family here:

• Pajama Storytime: twice a month for kids up to age 8
• Family Nights: Mondays at 6 p.m. for families with kids ages 5-12 - dancers, crafts, STEM, and more!
• Down Dogs & Dragonflies (yoga): monthly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
• Trash to Treasure (new!): monthly on Fridays at 4 p.m. - upcycling fun
• Fan faves continue: Kitty Café, Pfiber Arts Club, and the Ukulele Club

Adults and seniors, let's get creative:

• Movies, crafts, computer classes, Pfab Lab trainings, genealogy, book buzzes, and more
• Pfiber Arts and Flicks (new!): movie screenings, beverages, and fiber art projects
• Special events: Fall Plant Swap (Sept. 7), author Lida Traugott presents "Spells, Secrets and History: The World of "To Rescue a Witch" (Oct. 3), Central Texas Mycological Society teaches mushroom growing (Oct. 12)

Remember, the Pflugerville Public Library is a safe and free space for all. Some programs require advance registration, so check out our calendar at pflugerville.librarycalendar.com and come join the fun!

Stay woke and hydrated, Pflugerville!

Dianne Sikkenga, Youth Services Librarian, standing in solidarity