Austin Public Library | Austin Public Library

The Holding Spaces Project

The Holding Spaces Project

See the exhibit now through March 29, 2026

Local authors can apply to sell books through the APL Shop.

Local authors can apply to sell books through the APL Shop.

APL Shop’s Local Author Consignment Program, applications open through January 31.

Sell at the APL Shop

Winter at the Library

Winter at the Library

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Library events taking place this Winter season!

Austin Public Library

Events

Early Childhood Playgroup

Early Childhood Playgroup

Friday, January 30, 2026
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

St. John Branch

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

Early Literacy Playgroup

Preschool Imagination Station

Preschool Imagination Station

Friday, January 30, 2026
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Milwood Branch

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

Early Literacy Playgroup

Preschool Imagination Station

Homeschool Social

Homeschool Social

Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pleasant Hill Branch

Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12)

Youth Programs & Workshops

Books and Babies

Books and Babies

Friday, January 30, 2026
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Windsor Park Branch

Babies (ages 0-1)

Books and Babies

More Upcoming Events

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