Contact Us
Call a Librarian: 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: 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 link
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.
Book a Librarian
Book a Librarian link
Reserve a free 30-minute session with a librarian. We’re available by phone, email, and in person.
Community Navigation for People Experiencing Homelessness
Community Navigation for People Experiencing Homelessness link
Austin Public Library employs two Community Service Coordinators to assist unhoused members of the community navigate assistance with health/medical resources, housing support, employment, basic needs, legal assistance or transportation.
If you are unhoused and currently need assistance with accessing health/medical resources, housing support, employment, or public transportation, please email 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
Other Telephone Numbers
Other Telephone Numbers link
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
Partnerships and Collaborations
Partnerships and Collaborations link
For Partnerships & Collaboration Requests
Please fill out this form for collaboration requests.