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 all Library locations are open (branches closed for renovation - Yarborough and Pleasant Hill - are not available for book return)
- Books will be collected and quarantined for 72 hours
The Library will provide curbside service at select locations, beginning with Central, Manchaca, Ruiz, Southeast, Carver, Windsor Park, University Hills, North Village, Spicewood Springs and Milwood. Locations will be added as health and safety precautions allow.
- Book drops at all Library locations are open (branches closed for renovation - Yarborough and Pleasant Hill - are not available for book return)
- Curbside pickup available Monday through Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
- Books will be collected and quarantined for 72 hours
- Visit the Curbside Service page for details
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.
