From theatre performances to educator workshops, the library hosts events and programming throughout the year for you and your students.
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Upcoming events
Austin Museum Day
President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the first national Hispanic Heritage celebration and recognition in 1968. In his speech, President Johnson said,
“It is with special pride that I call the attention of my fellow citizens to the great contribution to our national heritage made by our people of Hispanic descent—not only in the fields of culture, business, and science, but also through their valor in battle...
The people of Hispanic descent are the heirs of missionaries, captains, soldiers, and farmers who were motivated by a young spirit of adventure, and a desire to settle freely in a free land. This heritage is ours.”
Proclamation 3896, September 17, 1968
President Reagan would later turn this celebration into a month-long observation, but kept the original September 15th start date. September 15th recognizes the beginning of many independence days and movements of Latin American nations. On the annual city-wide celebration of Austin museums, the LBJ Presidential Library is excited to continue President Johnson’s celebration of the people, culture, and achievements of the American citizens and residents whose culture and ancestry stem from our Latin American neighbors.
Visitors to the Library on Sunday, September 22, 2024 will enjoy free admission, arts and crafts for all ages exemplifying the beauty of Hispanic cultures, story time for kids, an afternoon on the Plaza with paletas & music from Sofrito y Su Melao from 12:30pm-3:00pm, and more!
About Austin Museum Day
Since 1998, the Austin Museum Partnership has coordinated Austin Museum Day, a community event which offers free admission and includes special programs and activities at museums and cultural institutions across the area. Austin Museum Day is held on the penultimate (second to last) Sunday of the month of September.
About Sofrity y Su Malao and All Rhythms
Sofrito y Su Melao is a Cuban, Latin, and Salsa band from Austin, Texas that supports the activities of All Rhythms. All Rhythms is a local non-profit with the “goal of inspiring and developing life-long learning habits through music and arts for under-served populations of all ages.”
The Citizenship Project @ LBJ Library
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library proudly offers The Citizenship Project digital course, in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. This program will provide free online citizenship classes for United States green card holders preparing for the civics test portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. The course covers EVERY question that could be asked of someone in their civics/history interview.
Participation in these classes is not limited to any age range or ability level. The only requirement to participate is having a valid U.S. green card. It is recommended to have a moderate level of English due to the speed of the course. This course would not be suitable for young learners (pre-teens and younger).
Courses are typically offered at the beginning of the year (February) and around the start of the school year (August & September) and are held 1-2x a week for 6-weeks.
This fall's cohort is CURRENTLY ENROLLING for September and October.
These FREE classes will be held in person from 2-4pm at Southeast Branch Library (Austin Public Library system) on:
September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12.
To register, visit https://fs23.formsite.com/lbjlib/TCP2024fall/index
For more information about The Citizenship Project, see https://www.nyhistory.org/citizenship-project.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming session of The Citizenship Project hosted by the LBJ Library, please call 512-721-0195 or email education@lbjlibrary.org.
Professional Development
Schedule a workshop with us
We can also accommodate and arrange a workshop on a weekday (any time of year) when the museum is open to the public. Contact us at education@lbjlibrary.org for more information.
Civics for All of US
Free Civics for All of US Constitution Webinar Programs for K–12 Students
Join the National Archives for live, interactive virtual programs for K–12 students around Constitution Day, from September 13–25. Each 30-minute program uses primary sources from the National Archives to connect students to the big ideas of the Constitution. All events will be delivered via Zoom and participant comments will be shared only with presenters to ensure a student-friendly environment. Registration will close 24 hours before each event. Teachers and caregivers, register your students today!
This program is a part of Civics for All of US, the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century. Each program is led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country.
Check https://civics.archives.gov/ for more information, including how to request a program for groups of 10 or more students.
Education Outreach Program
The LBJ Presidential Library Education Outreach Program strives to extend library resources to schools, teachers, and students in communities across Texas. An education specialist from the LBJ Library can *travel to your school, school district, or education service region to provide:
- Professional development for teachers (TEA CPE Provider)
- Educational programming for students
- TEKS-aligned lesson plans and resources
Topics include, but are not limited to, the presidency, civil rights, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the 1964 election. All costs associated with bringing an LBJ Library education specialist to your site will be covered if any of the following qualifications are met:
- Title I school
- Over 50% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch
- Rural school or community
For questions about the LBJ Library Education Outreach Program, please contact Education Specialist Sheila Mehta at sheila.mehta@nara.gov.
Events Throughout the Year
Explore UT
Held annually at The University of Texas at Austin, Explore UT is a day-long, campus-wide open house that invites Texans of all ages to experience the richness of the university's scholarship and knowledge through events and activities. The library participates every year. Stay tuned for the 2023 date.
Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks!
The Pollyanna Theatre Company's acclaimed production, "Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks!," takes a new generation of theatergoers into the world of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Schools are invited to attend the play and visit the library. Stay tuned for the upcoming performance schedule.
Take a Look Back
Past Education Events and Programming
The library hosts numerous events and programs throughout the year tailored to educators and their students.
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