Library Closed Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27.

Austin Public Library facilities and the Austin History Center will be CLOSED Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. Recycled Reads, the Austin Public Library’s used bookstore, will be open Saturday and Sunday, but will be closed on Memorial Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Catalog Search Tips

How can I be notified when a new book by my favorite author arrives?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=220834

 

How can I find the newest books and dvds?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

 http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128415

 

How can I limit my search results to just materials for children or teens?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=249401

 

How do I browse a format by location?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=249387

How do I browse non-fiction?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=255522

How do I find books and dvds in languages other than English?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128426

 

How do I find music in the catalog and in the library?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=249410

How do I get a title that the Austin Public Library does not own?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128870

How do I reach a librarian or ask a reference question?

Call us at 512-974-7400 or use the Ask a Librarian system to submit a question via email, chat, or text.

How do I search by an ISBN?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=268232

How do I search by call number?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!

http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=249415

How do I search for a TV series?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=249922

How do I search for DVDs?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128396

What do the different call numbers mean?

Please see the Ask a Librarian page where you can see the answer and ask a follow-up question via email, chat, text, or phone!
http://austin.tx.libanswers.com/a.php?qid=128253

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