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Seed Gathering
Seed Gathering
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
St. John Branch
Make and Watch: Tangled
Make and Watch: Tangled
Thursday, November 6, 2025
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
St. John Branch
News
Austin Public Library Celebrates Creativity with Austin Studio Tour 2025
Austin Public Library Celebrates Creativity with Austin Studio Tour 2025
AUSTIN, TEXAS — October 2025
The Austin Public Library is once again joining the city’s vibrant arts community for the Austin Studio Tour 2025, a city-wide celebration of local artists, makers, and creative spaces. The Library will open its doors as a participating venue in this year’s tour, showcasing local…
2025 APL Voting Locations
2025 APL Voting Locations
Austinites have been asked to decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as Proposition Q, a local ballot measure that proposes increasing the city's property tax rate to fund critical municipal services for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
The Austin Public Library offers three early voting locations, open now until October 31st:
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Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover
Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover
Starting on Monday, May 12th, 2025, the Central Library will begin a comprehensive remodel of its eleven Shared Learning Rooms (SLRs) to modernize outdated technology, improve durability against tampering and theft, and transform each space into a more innovative and collaborative environment.
Each SLR will feature fully integrated components such as new LG displays,…
Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library
Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library
Café Crème, a locally-owned coffee shop/bakery has opened their newest location in the Central Austin Public Library at 710 W. César Chávez. Swing by to try their cold brew, green tea latte, or fresh pastries among other items.
While the shop gets up and running, hours will be from 7am - 5pm daily. In the upcoming weeks, the shop will offer a full menu (including breakfast…