Austin Public Library Locations

Carver Branch

(512)974-1010

Monday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 2pm to 6pm

The George Washington Carver Branch has a unique place in Austin Public Library's history. The building which is now the Carver Museum was the original Carver Branch Library. In 1933 when a 26,000 square foot Italian Renaissance building replaced the original 1,800 square foot wooden frame building as the new Central Library, the wooden frame building was moved to 1165 Angelina St., resurfaced with brick and became APL's first branch, and the first branch to serve black citizens. Black citizens in East Austin had advocated strongly for a library in their community.


Carver Computer and Job Search Center
The Carver Computer and Job Search Center assists job seekers in the community by providing access to technology and training. Job seekers can take advantage of one-to-one instruction provided by library staff as well as classes taught by staff and community volunteers. The Carver Computer and Job Search Center is free and open to the public and parking is free of charge.

Carver Computer and Job Search Center HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday: 12pm to 8pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11am to 4pm
Sunday: 2pm to 5pm

Upcoming Events at the Carver Branch

Thursday, May 17

Tuesday, May 22

2:00pm Resume Writing

Location: Carver Branch

Wednesday, May 23

Thursday, May 24

Wednesday, May 30

Carver Branch Blog

Sunday, March 18
Whole Foods is hiring primarily for Bee Caves, but there are job opportunities with all stores here in the more centralized Austin area.
 
The Bee Caves store has not yet opened but they are accepting applications via the website provided in the job posting. Applicants are asked to apply on line at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/careers/. After applying, those selected will be contacted and asked to come in for an interview.
 
Come into the Job Center Located at the Carver Branch to get some help preparing for these opportunities.
 
Friday, January 27

Ask a Librarian has everything you want to know about the library and its services, and a place to ask questions on any topic.  We just started using a new software (library.austintexas.gov/ask), so returning customers will see a new interface. Find the answer to your question using the search box or by browsing topics and archived questions.  The new system stores questions and their answers. This allows instant answers to pop up in real time when a question is asked that is already in the database.  If you don't find an answer, submit your question to us, and we'll respond as quickly as possible.

The new service allows email and texting, and we will add chat later this year. Ask a Librarian is found under Services at the top of the library's homepage, under Contact at the bottom of the page, and on the FindIt toolbar.

The Ask A Librarian hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.

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