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    Children's Books Read by Jayda Marie

    Local YouTuber Jayda Marie has been uploading videos of herself reading books for children, and so far has read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies, and more. It's basically a virtual storytime at the library!
    March 17-May 1  
    Online
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    Lights, Camera, Safety PSA Contest

    City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program invites seventh and eighth grade students to create their very own public service announcement (a short educational video) showing how to walk, bike, and roll to school safely. The winning filmmakers get Alamo Drafthouse gift cards, and their video will be shown in middle schools across Austin. Get all the details and submit your entry online.
    Deadline: Aug. 3  
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    Literati Book Distribution

    Austin-based startup Literati will distribute books to children at select elementary schools during AISD curbside meal delivery while schools are closed. Select elementary schools and dates include: Pleasant Hill Elementary (6405 Circle S Rd.): Tue., March 24; Perez Elementary (7500 S. Pleasant Valley): Wed., March 25; Houston Elementary (5409 Ponciana): Thu., March 26; and Linder Elementary (2800 Metcalfe): Fri., March 27. Find more info on AISD meal services during school closures here.
    Tue.-Fri., March 24-27, 11am-2pm
    Various locations
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    Storytime Everywhere!

    Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch offers a range of read-alouds online while the branch is closed. There are chapter books for everyone, preschool, and family storytimes. Follow @StorytimeEverywhereATX on Instagram to get the full schedule and to receive alerts when the stories go live.
    Mon.-Fri., times vary  
    Online

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