Central Library

512-974-7400

710 W. César Chávez St.

Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

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APL Shop
Art Gallery
Computers available for public use
Frequently Asked Questions
Innovation Lab
Meeting Rooms (Shared Learning Rooms)
*New Restaurant* Café Crème now at the Central Library
Passport Services
Rent Event Spaces
Seed Library
Teen Central

Holiday Closure Schedule

All Library locations will be closed. español

2026

Veterans Day:
Wednesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day:
Wednesday, November 25 (close at 5 PM);
Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27

Christmas:
Wednesday, December 23 (close at 5 PM);
Thursday & Friday, December 24 & 25

New Years Eve
Thursday, December 31 (close at 5 PM)

2027

New Year’s Day:
Friday, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday:
Sunday & Monday, January 17 & 18

Presidents Day:
Sunday & Monday, February 14 & 15

Easter:
Sunday, March 28

Memorial Day:
Sunday & Monday, May 30 & 31

Juneteenth:
Friday, June 18

Independence Day:
Sunday & Monday, July 4 & 5

Labor Day:
Sunday & Monday, September 5 & 6

Veterans Day:
Thursday, November 11

Thanksgiving:
Wednesday, November 24 (close at 5 PM);
Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26

Christmas:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, December 23, 24 & 25

2028

New Year’s Day:
Saturday, January 1

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The Austin Central Library features two levels of underground parking with 140 public parking spaces. The entrance is on West Avenue. Parking is not validated. If the lot is full try City Hall or use your favorite parking app.

Parking Rates

$0 0 up to 1 hour
$5 Over 1 hour up to 2 hours
$9 Over 2 hours up to 4 hours
$11 Over 4 hours up to 7 hours
$13 Over 7 hours up to 10 hours
$15 Over 10 hours up to 12 hours
$30 Over 12 hours or lost ticket

Street Parking

There is metered street parking on nearby streets. City pay stations accept credit cards, debit cards, and change. See the City of Austin's Parking page for more information.

Bus Routes

Call Capital Metro at (512) 474-1200 or visit capmetro.org/planner to find the most direct route.

Biking

The Central Library connects directly to both the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Shoal Creek Trail and the Lance Armstrong Bikeway. There are numerous free places to park bikes surrounding the Library.

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Tours and Field Trips

Tours for Adults

Scheduled Art Tours: Learn about the art exhibited at the Central Library.

For Adult tours, use our Group Library Visit Request Form or call 512-974-7400 to schedule a group visit at least two weeks in advance. Tour length varies based on the topic.

Field Trips for Youth

To request and find out more about Youth Field Trips, visit the Central Library Field Trips Information Guide. The Central Library is a great place for school or youth organization field trips! During your visit, staff welcomes your group and tells you a little about the library, and then your group can explore the Children’s or Teen Areas. After this, your group may then explore the rest of the library on your own as best fits your interests and available time. Please schedule a youth field trip at least one month in advance (or sooner, for best availability).

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Printing

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You can print from a public computer or your device at all Austin Public Library locations, except the Austin History Center. The cost is $0.20 per side. Black-and-white, letter-sized (8.5 x 11") only. We do not offer color printing at this time. Customers may not bring their own paper for printing.

Print from a public computer: Send your job to print and follow the prompts.
Print from your laptop or device
- Choose your Austin Public Library location from the list below, and choose:
  - Click Upload a file and follow the prompts to upload your file. Accept the Terms and Conditions and click Continue. You'll see a confirmation message. This is the recommended way to print from your device.
  - Click the Email link to forward a new or existing email for printing. It will print the email and any attachments. You'll get an email confirmation that the job is ready to print.

Pay for and release your prints at any Self Service Print Station with a credit or debit card for any amount or cash up to $5. Cash payments over $5 can be made at the Circulation Desk.