Centennial
For 100 years, the Library has been a place of learning, connection, and possibility. Join us as we celebrate a century of serving our community and look ahead to what comes next.
- Adventure Booklet: Visit different locations, collect unique stamp, earn prizes!
- Beanstack Online Reading Challenge
- Library Card Contest: Design our new Library card!
- History Harvests: Share your history of the Library.
- Party at Central: October 17, more info Coming Soon!
- Austin Public Library Timeline: Learn more about Library history.
- Explore: the Austin History Center
- Shop: Exclusive 100 Celebration merch at the APL Shop.
- Socials: Check out our latest happenings on Instagram and Facebook.
- News: Learn more about the Centennial Celebrations.
Austin History Center images: PICA 13997 PICA 22368
Winnie the Pooh Party
Winnie the Pooh Party
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Twin Oaks Branch
Builder Lab: 1920s Edition
Builder Lab: 1920s Edition
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Spicewood Springs Branch
Kids Create: Pet Paintings Inspired by Tsuguharu Foujita
Kids Create: Pet Paintings Inspired by Tsuguharu Foujita
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Yarborough Branch
Zine Night
Zine Night
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Library