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Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

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

Upcoming Events

Café con Letras Itinerante @ Recycled Reads

Saturday, September 13, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Recycled Reads Bookstore

Mending Circle at Spicewood Springs

Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

El Niño y El Cuento Taller

Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Central Library

Tween Code Club

Sunday, September 14, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

Events

Café con Letras Itinerante @ Recycled Reads

Saturday, September 13, 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Recycled Reads Bookstore

Adults

Music

Mending Circle at Spicewood Springs

Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

Adults

Nature and the Environment

El Niño y El Cuento Taller

Sunday, September 14, 2025
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Central Library

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Programs & Workshops

Tween Code Club

Sunday, September 14, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Science and STEAM

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

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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

Starting on Monday, May 12th, 2025, the Central Library will begin a comprehensive remodel of its eleven Shared Learning Rooms (SLRs) to modernize outdated technology, improve durability against tampering and theft, and transform each space into a more innovative and collaborative environment.

Each SLR will feature fully integrated components such as new LG displays,…

REOPENING DELAYED

Due to technological issues beyond our control, the Austin History Center is not yet ready to reopen in our new space as planned. We don't currently have a reopening date, but we will update our website and social media as soon as we have more information to share.

In the meantime, we remain committed to providing as much access to our…

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

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

Café Crème, a locally-owned coffee shop/bakery has opened their newest location in the Central Austin Public Library at 710 W. César Chávez. Swing by to try their cold brew, green tea latte, or fresh pastries among other items.

While the shop gets up and running, hours will be from 7am - 5pm daily. In the upcoming weeks, the shop will offer a full menu (including breakfast…

5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders

5G WiFi Hotspots Tutorial Video

Please click here to watch instructions.

Press and hold the Power button on the front of the hotspot for three seconds until…

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Café con Letras Itinerante @ Recycled Reads

Café con Letras Itinerante @ Recycled Reads

Mending Circle at Spicewood Springs

Mending Circle at Spicewood Springs

El Niño y El Cuento Taller

El Niño y El Cuento Taller

Tween Code Club

Tween Code Club

News

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

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

REOPENING DELAYED

REOPENING DELAYED

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders

5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders