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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

Noche de Fiesta

Noche de Fiesta

Friday, December 19, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Southeast Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

An Austentatious Birthday Bash!

An Austentatious Birthday Bash!

Friday, December 19, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Menchaca Road Branch

Jane Austen 250th Birthday

Garden Storytime

Garden Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

North Austin Community Garden

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

Nature and the Environment

Garden Storytime

Garden Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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

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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