Event:Wikicurious at Austin Public Library
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Wikicurious at Austin Public Library is happening on Sunday, November, 2 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and is hosted by Austin Public Library and Wikimedia NYC. Calling all Wikipedia editors and aspiring-editors, come join us to share in the experience of editing Wikipedia! Whether you're a seasoned editor or new to the world of Wiki, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn, collaborate, and have a great time. Bring your laptop or use one of the Library’s computers, and get ready to make a positive impact on the world of online knowledge sharing.
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All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct.
About Wikicurious:
Wikicurious is a beginner-level series that trains participants how to edit and participate on Wikimedia wikis and sites. Wikicurious started in 2024 with events throughout NYC and has since expanded nationally. Wikicurious is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
About Wikimedia NYC:
Founded in 2009, Wikimedia NYC is one of two U.S. Wikimedia affiliate chapters of the Wikimedia Foundation. We help promote free access to the world's knowledge in support of Wikipedia and the other projects of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Details
Please Register here AND on Austin Public Library's event page. This will help us communicate any important event reminders or updates with you, and help us calculate the number and impact of Wikipedia edits made during this event.
Attendees will need a Wikipedia account to edit pages. Please create your account (in the top right corner) before the event. Please note that Wikipedia usernames are public. It is recommended for you to use a pseudonym or nickname for your username, rather than your real name.
- Date: November 2, 2025
- Time: 1:30pm ― 4:30pm
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Address: Central Library-Innovation Lounge (5th Floor West),
- 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX.
- Parking and getting into the building: the garage entrance is along West Ave. Since it will be a weekend, the garage may be busy, so plan your arrival time accordingly. All staff at the library will be made aware that this event is happening, and should be able to point you in the right direction to the Innovation Lounge on 5th Floor West.
- Equipment: Please bring your own laptop to edit or use the library computers.
- Refreshments: Beverages will be provided; please note food is not allowed in this part of the library.
For further questions, contact info(_AT_)wikimedianyc.org.
Agenda
- 1:30 – 2:00 p.m: Welcome + Opening the Day
- 2:00 – 2:30 p.m: Training on Wikipedia + WikiCommons
- 2:30 – 4:00 p.m: Edit-a-thon
- 4:00 – 4:30 p.m: Share out & prizes
- Anatomy of a page
- Talk page
- Editing
- Halloween (academic debate about Samhain)
- Day of the Dead
- Category:Halloween
- My local tradition: Ragamuffin parade
- Where real history meets pop culture: Zombie
- c:Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States/Texas
- c:Category:Images from Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Texas
- c:Commons:Photo_challenge#2025 – November – Parking_areas
- Crash at Crush
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Texas/Austin task force
- Austin, Texas
- Keep Austin Weird
- User:Pharos/Keep Wikipedia Weird
- Edit your hometown!
- My hometown
- New York and Texas luminaries: George Washington (inventor) and Ima Hogg
- Pope in the White House and history of conspiracism
- Trees of New York City
- Category:Austin, Texas stubs
Sources
Stay Connected
- Subscribe to the Wikicurious newsletter (monthly)
- Apply for WikiPortraits Wikipedia Immersive Training Course
- Follow @WikimediaNYC on social media