Austin Public Library, Recycled Reads, and Austin History Center are closed to the public during the City’s Stay Home, Work Safe Order. All book drops are closed.
Library resources available to the public include:
- Virtual Library with expanded resources (>800,000 items)
- Obtain/renew library cards online
- APL+ (online library programming)
- Customer service
- Book-a-librarian
Library book drops will reopen and library staff will return to buildings with the conclusion of Austin’s Stay Home, Work Safe Order in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
- Book drops at most Library locations are now open. (except Southeast, Cepeda, Little Walnut Creek, Terrazas, and Pleasant Hill)
- RETURNED ITEMS WILL BE QUARANTINED and may remain on your account for UP TO 10 DAYS before they are checked in. Items will not be charged fines while in quarantine. Thank you for your patience.
The Library will provide curbside service at select locations, beginning with Central, Carver, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Manchaca, Milwood, North Village, Old Quarry, Ruiz, Spicewood Springs, University Hills and Windsor Park. Locations will be added as health and safety precautions allow.
- Austin Central Library
Mon & Wed - 10 AM – 4 PM
Tues & Thurs - 12 noon – 8 PM
Fri - 12 noon – 6 PM - Carver, Manchaca Road Branch, North Village, Spicewood Springs, Windsor Park
Mon & Wed - 2 PM – 8 PM
Tues & Thurs - 10 AM – 4 PM
Fri - 12 noon – 6 PM - Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Milwood, Ruiz, Old Quarry, University Hills
Mon & Wed - 10 AM – 4 PM
Tues & Thurs - 2 PM – 8 PM
Fri - 12 noon – 6 PM - Book drops at most Library locations are now open. (except Southeast, Cepeda, Little Walnut Creek, Terrazas, and Pleasant Hill)
- RETURNED ITEMS WILL BE QUARANTINED and may remain on your account for UP TO 10 DAYS before they are checked in. Items will not be charged fines while in quarantine. Thank you for your patience.
- Visit the Curbside Hold Pickup Service page for details
- Sign up for a Library Card / eCard or renew your account here.
How Curbside Service Works from Austin Public Library on Vimeo.
Library locations will open with limited customer access. Health and safety guidelines will determine opening date and access levels.
The Library will resume full-service levels at all locations. Health and safety guidelines will determine opening date and access levels.
