Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Earlier dates (2)
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Reading the Rainbow Book Club: Austin Sessions at Twin Oaks and Yarborough
The only book named in Austin Public Library’s four listed Reading the Rainbow sessions is Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline, selected for the November 4 South discussion. Readers who have not finished it are still welcome to join.
A monthly discussion, without a completion requirement
Reading the Rainbow meets monthly to discuss LGBTQIA+-themed books. The November 4 South listing names Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline; the other three listed dates do not name their selections.
The November event description says participants may join even if they have not finished the book. That makes the discussion accessible to readers who are partway through the selection, rather than limiting attendance to those who have completed it.
Further reading: In-Person & Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club (South) Tickets, Wednesday, November 4 • 7 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗
The branch also determines the format
The South gatherings at Twin Oaks are marked in-person and virtual. The North listings give Yarborough Branch as the destination but do not mention an online option, so virtual participation is confirmed only for the South sessions.
The four dates pair Wednesday evening discussions at Twin Oaks with Saturday afternoon meetings at Yarborough. For someone choosing between them, the main distinction is not just the day: a South session is the listed choice for joining remotely.
Further reading: Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North | Austin Public Library ↗
Two branches, four listed dates
The schedule alternates Wednesday evening South meetings at Twin Oaks with Saturday afternoon North meetings at Yarborough. Twin Oaks is marked in-person and virtual; the Yarborough listings do not specify virtual participation.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Twin Oaks Branch / virtual
- Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South; November book: Into the Bright Open by Cherie Dimaline
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Yarborough Branch
- Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · Twin Oaks Branch / virtual
- Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Yarborough Branch
- Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North
Plan around the branch and format
Four sessions are listed for November and December 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 7–8 p.m.: Twin Oaks Branch (South), in-person and virtual. Saturday, November 7, 3–4 p.m.: Yarborough Branch (North). Wednesday, December 2, 7–8 p.m.: Twin Oaks Branch (South), in-person and virtual. Saturday, December 5, 3–4 p.m.: Yarborough Branch (North).
Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North | Austin Public Library ↗
South and North meet at different branches
Twin Oaks Branch is at 1800 S. Fifth St. Yarborough Branch is at 2200 Hancock Dr.
Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North | Austin Public Library ↗ · Locations & Hours | Austin Public Library ↗
The South sessions require registration
For virtual participation, register through Eventbrite; the book-club moderator will email an invitation. The November 4 Eventbrite listing gives a noon, day-of registration cutoff. The December 2 listing does not state a cutoff time.
Branch locations
Twin Oaks Branch
The South sessions are listed at Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point; the event listing does not provide route numbers or parking details.
Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · In-Person & Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club (South) Tickets, Wednesday, November 4 • 7 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite ↗ · Locations & Hours | Austin Public Library ↗
Yarborough Branch
The North sessions are listed at Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point; the event listing does not provide route numbers or parking details.
Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North | Austin Public Library ↗ · Locations & Hours | Austin Public Library ↗
Before you make a plan
Can I join if I have not finished the November book?
Yes. The November 4 South listing welcomes participants who have not completed the book.
In-Person & Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club (South) Tickets, Wednesday, November 4 • 7 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗
Which sessions have a virtual option?
The South meetings at Twin Oaks are marked in-person and virtual. The Yarborough listings do not mention an online option.
Reading the Rainbow | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: North | Austin Public Library ↗
How does virtual registration work?
Register through Eventbrite; the moderator will email an invitation. The November 4 listing gives a noon, day-of cutoff. No cutoff time is stated for December 2.
In-Person & Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club (South) Tickets, Wednesday, November 4 • 7 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗ · Reading the Rainbow Book Club: South | Austin Public Library ↗
Location & Google Maps
Twin Oaks Branch (South) and Yarborough Branch (North), Austin Public Library
Twin Oaks Branch: 1800 S. Fifth St.; Yarborough Branch: 2200 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.