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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

Free Play Fridays

Free Play Fridays

Friday, December 26, 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

Going out of Business Sale / Venta de Liquidación

Going out of Business Sale / Venta de Liquidación

Saturday, December 27, 2025
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Recycled Reads Bookstore

Recycled Reads Special Sale

Board Game Fun

Board Game Fun

Saturday, December 27, 2025
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

Fiber Arts with the Untangled Yarners

Fiber Arts with the Untangled Yarners

Saturday, December 27, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Recycled Reads Bookstore

Making & Crafting

More Upcoming Events

News

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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

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