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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

Free Play Fridays

Free Play Fridays

Friday, January 9, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Terrazas Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10)

Youth Programs & Workshops

Going out of Business Sale

Going out of Business Sale

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Recycled Reads Bookstore

Recycled Reads Special Sale

Let's Play Go

Let's Play Go

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Spicewood Springs Branch

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

Persian Community Story Hour

Persian Community Story Hour

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM

Central Library

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

All Ages Storytime

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

A photo of Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries

Austin Public Library Welcomes Hannah Terrell as Director of Libraries