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Exhibit Opening & Celebration

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

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

Upcoming Events

For the Love of Books Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Milwood Branch

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pleasant Hill Branch

Taller de escritura

Saturday, September 13, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

African Folktales! with Elizabeth Kahura

Saturday, September 13, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Menchaca Road Branch

Events

For the Love of Books Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Milwood Branch

Adults

Steeped in Books

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pleasant Hill Branch

Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18)

Chess Club

Taller de escritura

Saturday, September 13, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

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

Writing

Spanish Español Hispanic Latino Heritage Month

African Folktales! with Elizabeth Kahura

Saturday, September 13, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Menchaca Road 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

Culture and Heritage

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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2025, the Central Library will begin a comprehensive remodel of its eleven Shared Learning Rooms (SLRs) to modernize outdated technology, improve durability against tampering and theft, and transform each space into a more innovative and collaborative environment.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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For the Love of Books Club

For the Love of Books Club

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Taller de escritura

Taller de escritura

African Folktales! with Elizabeth Kahura

African Folktales! with Elizabeth Kahura

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