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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

Canceled - Steeped In Books

Canceled - Steeped In Books

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill

Steeped in Books

Perler Beads

Perler Beads

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

St. John Branch

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

Making & Crafting

Pop Up Library Van Stop

Pop Up Library Van Stop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Mobile Library

Dittmar Recreation Center

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

Tuesday Night Make & Play

Tuesday Night Make & Play

Tuesday, December 16, 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

A photo of Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries

Austin Public Library Welcomes Hannah Terrell as Director of Libraries

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