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Call a Librarian: Call 512-974-7400
Quick answers, library services, help with finding materials, eBooks, and for research, Book a Librarian.

Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM

Call Customer Service: Call 512-974-7475
For Library Card questions and assistance.

Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday - Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM

Email us
Use the Ask Us email form to submit your question or email us at ask@austin.tx.libanswers.com.

Addresses

Addresses

Mailing: Austin Public Library PO Box 2287 Austin TX 78768-2287
Administrative Office: Central Library, Austin Public Library 710 W Cesar Chavez St. Austin TX 78701
Shipping: 635 N Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78702

For other addresses see Hours and Locations.

 

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Community Navigation for People Experiencing Homelessness

Community Navigation for People Experiencing Homelessness

Austin Public Library employs two Community Service Coordinators to assist unhoused individuals navigating healthcare, housing resources, and other basic needs.

You can reach APL's Community Navigation Team at APL.CommunityNav@austintexas.gov.

For other requests, please use the general contact information at the top of this page.

More Information about Social Services

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Other Telephone Numbers

Other Telephone Numbers

Information and Reference
512-974-7400

Hours and Locations Recording
512-974-7301

See location hours and phone numbers

APL Shop
512-974-9676

Austin History Center
512-974-7480

Passport Offices
Central Library Passport Office 512-974-9639
Recycled Reads Passport Office 512-974-7469
Ruiz Reads Branch Passport Office 512-974-7526
Spicewood Springs Branch Passport Office 512-974-7548

Innovation Lab
512-974-7442
Lib.InnovationLab@austintexas.gov 

Recycled Reads Library Used Bookstore
512-974-7460

Text a Librarian
512-337-4893

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