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Greater Austin Book Fest applications are now open.

Authors and illustrators share your work, meet readers, and connect with the Central Texas literary community.

Apply through December!

Winter at the Library

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Library events taking place this Winter season!

The Light That Grows Here

Art by Robin Kang, now on display!

See the Exhibit

Austin Public Library

Events

Clase de Computación | Computer Classes in Spanish & English

Clase de Computación | Computer Classes in Spanish & English

Monday, December 8, 2025
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Southeast Branch

Basic Computer Skills

Seed Gathering

Seed Gathering

Monday, December 8, 2025
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Central Library

Nature and the Environment

Seed Collection

Canceled - Books and Babies

Canceled - Books and Babies

Monday, December 8, 2025
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

Babies (ages 0-1)

Books and Babies

Baby Sensory Play Day

Baby Sensory Play Day

Monday, December 8, 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

Babies (ages 0-1)

Books and Babies

Baby Sensory Play Day

More Upcoming Events

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

buttons with red, white and blue colors. Text that says "vote" and "your vote matters"

2025 APL Voting Locations

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover

Cafe Creme sign in front of the Central Austin Public Library downtown

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library