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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!

Craft Crawl

An adults-only, after-hours extravaganza on 12/5.

Celebrate 10 years of our favorite crafts!

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

Bilingual Musical Storytime with ACMS

Bilingual Musical Storytime with ACMS

Friday, December 5, 2025
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Howson Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

All Ages Storytime

Free Play Fridays

Free Play Fridays

Friday, December 5, 2025
3:00 PM to 4:30 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

Holiday Craft Crawl

Holiday Craft Crawl

Friday, December 5, 2025
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Central Library

Twin Oaks Winter Book Sale

Twin Oaks Winter Book Sale

Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Twin Oaks Branch

Babies (ages 0-1) Toddlers (ages 1-3) Preschoolers (ages 3-5) Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18) Adults

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

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2025 APL Voting Locations

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