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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

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Events

PERLER BEADS: HOLIDAY EDITION!

PERLER BEADS: HOLIDAY EDITION!

Saturday, December 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

University Hills Branch

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

Youth Programs & Workshops

Winter Perler Bead Palooza

German Community Story Hour

German Community Story Hour

Saturday, December 13, 2025
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Central Library

Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

Youth Programs & Workshops

For the Love of Books Club

For the Love of Books Club

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

Milwood Branch

Graphic Novel Book Club

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

Chess Club | Club de Ajedréz

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

Pleasant Hill Branch

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

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

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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

Cafe Creme sign in front of the Central Austin Public Library downtown

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library