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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

Get Crafty: Winter Friendship Bracelets

Get Crafty: Winter Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Ruiz Branch

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

Making & Crafting

Steeped In Books

Steeped In Books

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill

Steeped in Books

Sew Fun: Holiday Ornaments

Sew Fun: Holiday Ornaments

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

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

Making & Crafting

Canceled - Tuesday Night Make & Play

Canceled - Tuesday Night Make & Play

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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) Tweens (ages 9-12)

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

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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