# Things to do with kids at Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Creating Another World: Creature Creations (Ruiz Branch)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/creating-another-world-creature-creations-ruiz-branch--listing-4a4aab1b7ddd32bf171612f3) — Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch · Ages 6–10 · Free · checked Oct 30. Austin Bat Cave's free storytelling workshop for kids 6 to 10: with puppets and performers, children invent creatures and other worlds. Every participant picks a free book, and…
- [Sew Much Fun: Pocket Frog and Toad Plushies at the Ruiz Branch](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/sew-much-fun-pocket-frog-and-toad-plushies-at-the-ruiz-branch--listing-c6ade259d062a9bc6fcad9ca) — Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch · Free · checked Oct 30. Kids learn to hand-sew felt Frog and Toad plushies to celebrate the Austin Public Library's 100th birthday. Free and open to the public.
- [Watch & Make: Paddington Party at the Ruiz Branch](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/watch-and-make-paddington-party-at-the-ruiz-branch--listing-93943b5bf9a23115fdfba19b) — Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch · Free · checked Oct 30. Austin Public Library and Paddington author Michael Bond both turn 100 this year: families watch a Paddington movie and make a craft together. Free.
- [Watch & Make: Winnie the Pooh Birthday Picnic at the Ruiz Branch](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/watch-and-make-winnie-the-pooh-birthday-picnic-at-the-ruiz-branch--listing-ee8b3a506da4fc08aca191d2) — Mon, Dec 14 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Austin Public Library – Ruiz Branch · Free · checked Oct 30. A mini birthday party for Winnie-the-Pooh and the library's 100th year, with a movie, snacks and a craft. Free and open to the public.

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