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At Twin Oaks Branch, children 5 and under can hear stories, songs and rhymes in Japanese and English, with playtime after the storytime.
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:15–11:15 a.m. The storytime itself lasts about 30 minutes; the listing describes playtime afterward.
The bilingual format moves between languages: Austin Public Library says some material is presented in English and other material in Japanese, with transitions between stories and activities. That approach shapes a storytime that also includes songs, rhymes and early-literacy activities.
The Japanese-language event description names Japanese picture books and kamishibai, a form of storytelling that uses picture cards. It also describes traditional songs presented in both Japanese and English, alongside the stories, songs and rhymes in the English-language listing.
Further reading: Japanese-English Storytime | Austin Public Library ↗ · Isshoni Yomimashou! | Austin Public Library ↗
The one-hour listing includes about 30 minutes of storytime, followed by playtime for children and caregivers; the read-aloud is only part of the visit.
The event is listed from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Japanese-English Storytime | Austin Public Library ↗ · Isshoni Yomimashou! | Austin Public Library ↗
The storytime is free and open to the public. No reservation is required.
The event is at 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin. The branch lists Wednesday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a phone number of 512-974-9980.
Isshoni Yomimashou! | Austin Public Library ↗ · Twin Oaks Branch | Austin Public Library ↗
For accessibility accommodation requests, call 512-974-7400. The event listing does not specify particular accommodations.
The event is at Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin. The listing does not name a room or specific entrance, or provide transit and parking details. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
Isshoni Yomimashou! | Austin Public Library ↗ · Twin Oaks Branch | Austin Public Library ↗
The storytime itself lasts about 30 minutes. Playtime for children and caregivers follows within the listed 10:15–11:15 a.m. event window.
Japanese-English Storytime | Austin Public Library ↗ · Isshoni Yomimashou! | Austin Public Library ↗
The library lists babies ages 0–1, toddlers ages 1–3 and preschoolers ages 3–5, with caregivers.
It is free and open to the public; no reservation is required.
1800 S. Fifth St., Austin, TX
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