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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

Free Play Fridays

Free Play Fridays

Friday, January 23, 2026
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)

Youth Programs & Workshops

Lego Lab

Lego Lab

Friday, January 23, 2026
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Howson Branch

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

Canceled - Pop Up Library Van Stop

Canceled - Pop Up Library Van Stop

Saturday, January 24, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Mobile Library

HEB Far West

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

All Ages Storytime

All Ages Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

Twin Oaks Branch

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

All Ages Storytime

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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