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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

Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie

Write with Spike: Writing Workshops with Spike Gillespie

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill

Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Carver Branch

Tween Code Club: Python for Beginners

Tween Code Club: Python for Beginners

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Central Library

Tweens (ages 9-12)

Youth Programs & Workshops

Dig It! Seed Starting

Dig It! Seed Starting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:45 PM

Howson Branch

Nature and the Environment

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