The Austin Settlers of Catan Meetup

The centrally located Gaming Guild of Yarborough Library is a small group looking to expand their reach, so we're posting their events here. They play mostly light to mid-weight games. For this meeting, they're featuring [game TBA], Wingspan, and Camel Up. Can you bring a game? Can you teach? Let's help them grow!

The Yarborough branch library is just off Burnet between 45th and Koenig, in the old Americana Theatre building. Yarborough, like all APL branches, is ADA accessible. Plenty of free parking on both sides of the building.

Note: NOON start!

We're having some scheduling issues with John Gillum/North Village 😒 so for our first-Saturday-of-April meetup, we have reserved nearly five hours at the University Hills branch! Just off 183 and Manor--bring your friends and let's dig in. We have plenty of games (there will always be Catan, but also everything from Azul to ... err, Wingspan). You're welcome to bring your own games as well. Can you teach? Great! Play an old favorite, learn a new one.

NEWBIES WELCOME—we will be happy to teach you to play. We are a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse group.

We’ll meet at the University Hills branch of the Austin Public Library, in east-central Austin, at 4721 Loyola Lane, just off Manor Road. Bear right from the entrance and go down the tiled hallway; meeting room is on the left. Like all APL locations, University Hills is ADA accessible.

We'll start at noon and play till the library closes (well, actually till 4:45). This should give us time for two longish games, three shorter ones, or one really challenging brain-burner per table. See you there!

P.S. Please, no food at the game tables, so be sure to grab a bite before you arrive. Beverages in spill-proof containers are okay.

Back by popular demand: The Secret Meetup, a (hopefully) semi-monthly board game night at The Secret Lantern Books & Games in Cedar Park! It’s called The Secret Meetup, so you probably shouldn’t tell anyone 🤫 (…but you should absolutely tell people though).

We’re a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse group. New players are always welcome — we’re happy to teach games and help you find a table.

🕕 Games start at 6:00 pm and go until 10:00 pm.

📅 Monday, April 6. We're working with the hosts to set up a firm recurring schedule--stay tuned for more info.

📍The Secret Lantern Books and Games in Cedar Park. Housed in a former bank, this shop is now the very definition of “cozy.” Think comfy upholstered furniture, warm lighting, and tucked-away corners, perfect for settling into a long game. And yes — there’s a Vault Room, complete with massive steel door and spinning wheel handle, now reborn as one of the coolest places around to plot your next heist— err, move.

⏰ Good to know:
• You’re welcome to arrive earlier to hang out or play, but games will definitely start at 6:00 pm.
• The store opens at 10:00 am — if you want to make a whole game day of it, leave a comment!
• Coffee drinks and light food are available for purchase at the store — please support our host venue.

🎲 What to bring:
• Your favorite board games (optional)
• Or just bring yourself — there’s always room to join in

Whether you’re brand new to board games or a seasoned player, come roll some dice, learn something new, and enjoy a great Monday night with awesome people.

Okay, folks, it's the third Saturday and we have reserved more than four hours of board gaming! So bring your friends and let's dig in. Your host has plenty of games (we'll always have Catan, but also everything from Azul to ... darn, I don't have a Z game, but how about Wingspan?). You're welcome to bring your own game(s) as well. Can you teach? Great! Play an old favorite, learn a new one.

NEWBIES WELCOME—we will be happy to teach you to play. We are a safe, friendly, inclusive, and diverse group.

We’ll meet at the Milwood branch of the Austin Public Library, in northwest Austin, at 12500 Amherst Dr, off Parmer/MoPac. There's plenty of free parking, including four spots for EV charging at the west end of the lot.

We'll start at 12:30 and play till the library closes (well, actually till 4:45). This should give us time for two longish games, three shorter ones, or one really challenging brain-burner per table. With up to seven tables at our disposal, that means... a lot of board gaming. See you there!

P.S. Please, no food at the game tables—modern board games are expensive—so be sure to grab a bite before you arrive. Beverages in spill-proof containers are okay.