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Learning more than one language is important not only for communicating with others, but for developing the brain by increasing neuroplasticity and possibly even reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s. And while it’s never too late to start learning a new language, youngsters are at a prime age to do so, which makes bilingual storytime in the BookKids reading nook not only fun, but good for you and your kids’ health! Join Erika Martinez, Carmen Alvarez, and volunteers from El Niño y El Cuento at 10:30 for a Spanish/English storytime where they bring the libros, you bring the niños. – Kat McNevins

Hurrah! It’s the only good thing about summer – sorry to summer-enjoyers – come back once more. Austin Public Library’s summer reading program runs from June 1 until Aug. 10 and challenges readers of all ages to get 20 minutes of reading done a day. They’ve also got activity badges you can earn – fun biz like using APL’s seed library, making a DIY nature journal, attending any of APL’s free events. Finish 10 reading hours and three activity badges to earn prizes like a free book (kids 0-17) or a camping mug (adults). But isn’t the real reward the great books you read along the way? – James Scott