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The Holding Spaces Project

The Holding Spaces Project

See the exhibit now through March 29, 2026

Local authors can apply to sell books through the APL Shop.

Local authors can apply to sell books through the APL Shop.

APL Shop’s Local Author Consignment Program, applications open through January 31.

Sell at the APL Shop

Winter at the Library

Winter at the Library

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Austin Public Library

Events

Chess Club for Kids & Teens

Chess Club for Kids & Teens

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18)

Community Puzzling and Swap

Community Puzzling and Swap

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Windsor Park Branch

Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

Programs & Workshops

Board Game Fun

Board Game Fun

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

Open Mic (Canceled)

Open Mic (Canceled)

Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

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News

exterior of Recycled Reads shop on Burnet Road in Austin, Texas

Austin Public Library Announces Transition Timeline for Recycled Reads and New Donation Policies

A photo of Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries

Austin Public Library Welcomes Hannah Terrell as Director of Libraries