This is one of our favorite libraries when it comes to "third spaces" for children. We go to many…read morein the area but even in special kid rooms, it sometimes feel like they don't understand that toddlers are wiggly and noisy. The play area outside is amazing. With the upgrades the sand pit and music center give kids tons to do. They have a chalkboard and a little tin container that usually has chalk inside it. There's a cool wooden Structure kids can climb and go inside of- lots of room for kids to have some imaginative play. The story times are great here too!

Such an awesome little library with amazing children's areas inside and out…read more We had such a good time with our little ones! So child-frieldly

Super cool spot we just found…read more It's free. 17 known bodies were thrown down the hole. We used a flashlight and saw some golf balls. Def check it out if you're out this way.

If you are in the Marble falls area this is a nice stop to check out. No buildings... nothing…read morearound it. Don't expect much of a hike or any long activity. It is cool though to see history alive.

* A pleasant easy historical hike *…read more The feature of the hike is Sam and Eliza Johnson's old home. They were LBJ's grandparents. Don't confuse this spot with the LBJ ranch about 14 miles away. This is a very flat pleasant 1 mile hike through open pasture that has some longhorns, horses, a barn, the old cabin, etc. Things are preserved as part of the national park system, and there are a few information signs to let you know the history of the spot. Perhaps the most amusing thing to me was the sign warning, "Longhorns are dangerous" or something such as that. Now you might say, "What is so damn amusing about that?" Well, after the Rodeo Lagarita (http://www.yelp.com/biz/rodeo-lagarita-san-francisco#hrid:Vy__bRH77fu2__2ZwXzCfg) experience seeing a bull maul a rider, followed the next day by my run-in with a bull near Los Altos (http://www.yelp.com/biz/los-altos-de-eros-san-francisco#hrid:M5uFMaTCnVMkQ01JHcXxOw), the sign just rang true and amused me!

This short trail of around 1 mile was educational, scenic, and easy…read more It is good for seniors. I plan to bring my parents next time. My history buff Dad will enjoy it. You learn a lot more about LBJ's childhood lifestyle. There is not much shade but there is a lot of greenery surrounding you.

We love our little library! It's tiny but mighty and the women who work there are amazing, all of…read morethem so helpful and awesome and not pushovers! Love love the vibe and the selection.

Liberty Hill Library is tucked away behind the fire department and in Lions Foundation Park. Don't…read moreexpect a large fancy Library, rather a small community library with tons of charm. Second year my elementary kids signed up for the free summer reading program. It's such a great opportunity to keep the kids reading and excited over the summer. Most days of the summer they have free activities and crafts available. Check out social media for activity calendars.

I really enjoyed my visit to this lil library. Kind, helpful people working there helped me find…read morewhat I was looking for and didn't make me feel like I should have already known. I learned something new, which helped contribute to making a difference in my day.

I wish my 27 month little girls could write a review but she can't yet so I will write on her…read morebehalf, last Thursday after dinner I told her our plans for Friday morning, big mistake lol She thought I meant we were going to music and movement at the library in that moment!! That remind her of Marybeth, the teacher who does story time at the library, and she said "I miss her" "I want to see her" I tried to explain to her that I was talking about our activity for next day, I remind her about the central library but nope She wanted to go to the Howson library in that moment and see Marybeth lol "I lover her" she said and started crying... I can normally snap her out of anything, I got toys out, played music, I was being really silly but the two year old in her wanted Marybeth.... Well, what do you do?! Check if the library is open, drive there and pray MB is there or wait another 20 minute and see if your kid forgets about it?! I choose my battles and I got my car keys and we drove there in our sleepers looking like a hot mess lol Marybeth was there, I told her about Brynn's moment and She was so sweet to her!! We picked few books and Brynn was so happy!!! On the way home she said "I cried for MB" "I love her" Today, a week later she remember the story and said "remember I cried" "I miss her" I knew what she meant lol She asked me to sing the little red wagon and you are my sunshine like Marybeth. Well, with all that said I want to say thank you so much Marybeth for your extraordinary work, your amazing energy and your enthusiasm when sharing your songs with the kids, and reading those awesome books everywhere week! You are in Brynn's heart and that is priceless! We are so grateful for YOU. I been working with kids for 20 years and I know when a caregiver works with passion and joy! You are a very important person in our community and we love you!!

By the side of the road between Austin and Llano, this granite marker is easy to miss. There is a…read more"Historical marker 1 mile" from either direction and it's right here at the intersection of State Road 71 and State Road 309. Stop and pay tribute to those who have gone before us. The marker reads: "Two and one-half miles east on the Packsaddle Mountain. In a battle fought August 4, 1873, Captain J.P Moss, Stephen B. Boss, William B. Moss, Eli Lloyd, Arch Martin, Pink Ayers, E.D. Harrington and Robert Brown routed a band of Indians thrice their number. The last Indian battle in this region. Erected by the State of Texas, 1936." [Review 10152 overall, 1738 of 2018.]

Wonderful space filled with 8 million books plus the writing center, an incredible map room…read morelearning labs and different programs that the general public are welcome to attend. There are desk top computers available to use, printing services.. A lot of students come here to study. The 2nd and 5th floors are collaborative floors, meaning you can talk , also there are plenty of white boards available to write on. Floors 3, 4 & 5 are traditional quiet library floors with desks and tables available for study. The staff are amazing and available to help you find a book or answer your questions.

PCL. Pretty Chinese…read moreLibrary. Pretty Creepy Library. Pretty Crappy Library. All of those names accurately describe the PCL. Pretty Chinese Library. You see, often the library feels like a little part of Asia has landed on the UT campus. (see Google Maps for South Asia Institute). In fact, several Asian friends have admitted to coming to the PCL when feeling homesick. Pretty Creepy Library. The dim lights. The constantly running water fountains. The frigid temperatures rivaling the nearest morgue. The voice, for christ sakes. THE PCL VOICE! I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. Pretty Crappy Library. Entering this place is like visiting the 70's. Limited plugs. Uncomfortable chairs. Weird, boxy cubicles. Somewhat practical, but it sure as hell aint pretty. What you should know: Enter on the 2nd floor. Now, before entering you get a choice on how to enter. Are you feeling pretty and adventurous? Take the revolving doors. Practical and pissed. Take the normal doors. How about wasteful and lazy? Yep, the automatic doors. Now, Prufrock's is on the left. Coffee is effective, coffee drinks are meh, food is awful. But if the bald guy is working, just leave. He has an attitude. 1st floor: There's supposedly a map collection down here that people RAVE about. I like this floor, but it does have a basement feel to it. 2nd floor: Computers and collaborative study lounges. Elevator: You will stop on every floor. 3rd floor: Quiet, but empty. So you can get away with a lot. 4th floor: Quiet, but more crowded. Too serious. 5th floor: Collaborative study floor. No work is done here. 6th floor: The most recently renovated floor. Lots of plugs. Quiet, but not too quiet. A lot gets done here. It's actually the Perry Casteneda Library, in case you were wondering.

Just on the outskirts of the city of Burnet and surrounded on two sides by residential homes, you…read morewill find this very well laid out and orderly cemetery. There are hundreds of headstones on this property. This is still an active cemetery with quite a number of recent interments with space for more. Directly next-door to this cemetery is the Independent Order of Oddfellows cemetery. Many of the gravesites are still visited by surviving family members and there are lots of flags for the veterans. Almost all of these gravesites are surrounded by concrete borders denoting family plots. This cemetery was started around 1938 which explains the absence of any earlier headstones. I was surprised that I did not spot any Texas historical sign on the property. It is definitely the resting place of many former residents of the city of Burnet.