Now open at 5925 Burnet Rd
Birdhouse Books and Gifts is a neighborhood, community-focused independent bookstore in central Austin, Texas. We are a queer-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned business (and all of those are the same person!). We are an indie bookshop focused on inclusivity, community, and welcoming. Our goal is for every person who walks through our doors to feel seen and a sense of belonging here.
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Our selection is ever-expanding as we grow within our space. We've got a fun and beautiful kids and middle grade section, and features for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors, alongside new fiction and non-fiction for adults. Check back frequently because we are growing and changing every day!
We have opened with a full slate of author events, which are detailed below. We hope to see you soon at the Birdhouse!
5925 Burnet Rd
Normal Store Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11-7
Wednesday: 11-7
Thursday: 11-7
Friday: 11-7
Saturday: 10-7
Sunday: 10-6
Thanksgiving Week Hours:
Monday 11/25: Closed
Tuesday 11/26: 11-7
Wednesday 11/27: 11-6 (closing early)
Thursday 11/28: CLOSED
Friday 11/29: 10-7
Saturday 11/30: 10-7
Sunday 12/1: 10-6
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, November 30 at 11 am: Santa visits the Birdhouse on Small Business Saturday
- ​Santa himself will visit the Birdhouse from 11 am-1 pm on Small Business Saturday for kids to come meet him and take photos!​
- Meeting and taking a photo with Santa is free! We do encourage all of our visitors to please make a purchase in the store before meeting Santa.
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Sunday, Dec 1 at 1 pm:​ Meet local author Jessica Lee Anderson, author of the Naomi Nash series​
- Science loving kids of all ages will get a kick out of Jessica's eco-minded, plucky heroine Naomi Nash!
- There will be giveaways AND a meet-and-greet with real reptiles!
- Free RSVP here for headcount purposes!
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Thursday, Dec 5 at 6 pm: Julio Lucero in Conversation with Birdhouse Books
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Join us as we chat with Julio about his wonderful book of personal essays about growing up in Hyde Park's Julio's Cafe!​
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This is an adults-focused event but there is no questionable content for children or teens. As such, all ages are welcome.
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Tickets are free, but RSVP is requested. An optional donation will support the author and bookshop. RSVP here.
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Saturday, Dec 7 at 11 a.m.: Holiday Storytelling with award-winning storyteller Bernadette Nason
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Bernadette will delight kids of all ages with her award winning and critically acclaimed story telling! ​
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Testimonials from Bernadette's wonderful shows:
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“Students from every grade were captivated by Bernadette’s presentations. Her preparation and attention to detail made her one of the most compelling storytellers I have had the privilege to watch. She is a true professional, and her love and care for her craft assures us that the quality she delivers to her audience will be outstanding.”
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“Bernadette Nason has presented her traditional stories at our school since 2002. Each year, she invites the children to enter another time and place. You would think she had a troupe of ten performers along with her as she performs her stories brimming with colorful characters and a wide range of emotion. She has charm, wit and an unequaled ability to engage audiences fully in her lively presentations. Her love of literature and desire to inspire is a gift to all of us.”
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“If Monty Python went looking for a female cast member, Bernadette Nason would be an obvious choice. She’s innovative, polished, and funny – a most proper ‘pepper-pot’ of a storyteller.”
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Free RSVP here for headcount purposes
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Saturday, Dec 14 at 11 a.m. AND Saturday, Dec 21 at 7 pm:
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Birchwood Performing Arts Presents: The GRINCH Musical Storytelling Event!
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Tickets are $10
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Tickets for Dec 14 here
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Tickets for Dec 21 here
