Central Library

512-974-7400

710 W. César Chávez St.

Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

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APL Shop
Art Gallery
Computers available for public use
Frequently Asked Questions
Innovation Lab
Meeting Rooms (Shared Learning Rooms)
*New Restaurant* Café Crème now at the Central Library
Passport Services
Rent Event Spaces
Seed Library
Teen Central

Holiday Closure Schedule

All Library locations will be closed. español

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Christmas:
Wednesday & Thursday, December 24 & 25

New Years Eve
Wednesday, December 31 (close at 5 PM)

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New Year’s Day:
Thursday, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday:
Sunday & Monday, January 18 & 19

Presidents Day:
Sunday & Monday, February 15 & 16

Easter:
Sunday, April 5

Memorial Day:
Sunday & Monday, May 24 & 25

Juneteenth:
Friday, June 19

Independence Day:
Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4

Labor Day:
Sunday & Monday, September 6 & 7

Veterans Day:
Wednesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day:
Wednesday, November 25 (close at 5 PM);
Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27

Christmas:
Wednesday, December 23 (close at 5 PM);
Thursday & Friday, December 24 & 25

New Years Eve
Thursday, December 31 (close at 5 PM)

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New Year’s Day:
Friday, January 1

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The Austin Central Library features two levels of underground parking with 140 public parking spaces. The entrance is on West Avenue. Parking is not validated. If the lot is full try City Hall or use your favorite parking app.

Parking Rates

$0 0 up to 1 hour
$5 Over 1 hour up to 2 hours
$9 Over 2 hours up to 4 hours
$11 Over 4 hours up to 7 hours
$13 Over 7 hours up to 10 hours
$15 Over 10 hours up to 12 hours
$30 Over 12 hours or lost ticket

Street Parking

There is metered street parking on nearby streets. City pay stations accept credit cards, debit cards, and change. See the City of Austin's Parking page for more information.

PDF Map of Downtown Parking Options

Bus Routes

Call Capital Metro at (512) 474-1200 or visit capmetro.org/planner to find the most direct route.

Biking

The Central Library connects directly to both the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Shoal Creek Trail and the Lance Armstrong Bikeway. There are numerous free places to park bikes surrounding the Library.

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Tours

Tours for Adults

Scheduled Art Tours: Learn about the art exhibited at the Central Library.

For Adult tours, use our Group Library Visit Request Form or call 512-974-7400 to schedule a group visit at least two weeks in advance. Tour length varies based on the topic.

Youth Field Trips

The Central Library is a great place for school or youth organization field trips! During your visit, staff welcomes your group and tells you a little about the library, and then your group can explore the Children’s or Teen Areas. After this, your group may then explore the rest of the library on your own as best fits your interests and available time. Please schedule a youth field trip at least one month in advance (or sooner, for best availability). For more information about field trips, visit the Central Library Field Trips Information Guide.

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Printing

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You can print from a public computer or your device at all Austin Public Library locations, except the Austin History Center and Recycled Reads. The cost is $0.20 per side. Black-and-white, letter-sized (8.5 x 11") only. We do not offer color printing at this time. Customers may not bring their own paper for printing.

Print from a public computer: Send your job to print and follow the prompts.

Print from a laptop or device: Choose your Austin Public Library location then upload your file OR email it as an attachment.

Pay for and release your prints at any Self Service Print Station with a credit or debit card for any amount or cash up to $5. Cash payments over $5 can be made at the Circulation Desk.