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The Holding Spaces Project

The Holding Spaces Project

See the exhibit now through March 29, 2026

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

Canceled - Get Crafty: Mosaic Trinket Dishes

Canceled - Get Crafty: Mosaic Trinket Dishes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

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

Making & Crafting

Barking Book Buddies

Barking Book Buddies

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Howson Branch

Kids (ages 6-10)

Barking Book Buddies

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Southeast Branch

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

Youth Programs & Workshops

Canceled - VICTORY Tutoring

Canceled - VICTORY Tutoring

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

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

Youth Programs & Workshops

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