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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

Mobile Court Services provided by Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)

Mobile Court Services provided by Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC)

Monday, December 29, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Terrazas Branch

Talk Time

Talk Time

Monday, December 29, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Twin Oaks Branch

Early Literacy Playgroup

Early Literacy Playgroup

Monday, December 29, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Terrazas Branch

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

Early Literacy Playgroup

Kids Create: Snowflake Fairy Wands

Kids Create: Snowflake Fairy Wands

Monday, December 29, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Central Library

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10)

Youth Programs & Workshops

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