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Art Smart: Holi Celebration with Stories and Crafts
Art Smart: Holi Celebration with Stories and Crafts
Friday, March 14, 202510:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Central LibraryAdult Morning Social
Adult Morning Social
Friday, March 14, 202510:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Yarborough BranchYoga Storytime
Yoga Storytime
Friday, March 14, 202510:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Yarborough BranchAdult Morning Social
Adult Morning Social
Friday, March 14, 202510:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Old Quarry and Willie Mae Kirk Branch Renovations
Old Quarry and Willie Mae Kirk Branch Renovations
January 2025 Update: In recent project review, APL identified additional electrical and structural needs, which required revisions to the site plans. These changes will allow us to incorporate improvements made possible through cost savings from the HVAC and roof installations. With these updates, the reopening timeline for both branches is being adjusted…
North Village Branch Renamed John Gillum Branch
North Village Branch Renamed John Gillum Branch
The Austin City Council has passed an ordinance renaming the North Village Branch Library after former Austin Public Library Facilities Manager John Gillum.
Effective September 9, 2024, the library located at 2505 Steck Ave. is officially named the John Gillum Branch Library.
John…
Access to Free Austin Public Library Cards to be Expanded
Access to Free Austin Public Library Cards to be Expanded
Residents of Austin’s Limited Purpose and Extraterritorial Jurisdictions Will No Longer Be Subject to Non-Resident Fees for Library Cards...
The Austin City Council recently approved an ordinance removing the non-resident library card fee for residents of certain areas just outside the City’s full-purpose jurisdiction, expanding free access to Austin…