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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

Tech Explorers: Scratch Coding

Tech Explorers: Scratch Coding

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

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

Science and STEAM

Tuesday Night Make & Play

Tuesday Night Make & Play

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Terrazas Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10)

Youth Programs & Workshops

Sew Much Fun: Sloth

Sew Much Fun: Sloth

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

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

Making & Crafting

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Tuesday, January 13, 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

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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