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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

Austin Public Library

Events

Winter Cheer: Shrink Ornaments and Hot Chocolate

Winter Cheer: Shrink Ornaments and Hot Chocolate

Monday, December 22, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Ruiz Branch

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

Crafternoon: Make a Snowman (or Snail!)

Crafternoon: Make a Snowman (or Snail!)

Monday, December 22, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Central Library

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

WellMed Senior Book Club

WellMed Senior Book Club

Monday, December 22, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

Holiday Family Fun

Holiday Family Fun

Monday, December 22, 2025
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Carver Branch

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

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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