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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

Books and Babies

Books and Babies

Friday, December 19, 2025
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Windsor Park Branch

Babies (ages 0-1)

Books and Babies

The Crafty Adult: Paper Stars and Simmer Pot Jars

The Crafty Adult: Paper Stars and Simmer Pot Jars

Friday, December 19, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

The Crafty Adult

Teatro Vivo presents/presenta “La Pastorela!”

Teatro Vivo presents/presenta “La Pastorela!”

Friday, December 19, 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Cepeda 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

Winter Español

Free Play Fridays

Free Play Fridays

Friday, December 19, 2025
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) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Youth Programs & Workshops

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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

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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