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scheduleFriday, April 25, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Yarborough Branch
scheduleSaturday, April 26, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Little Walnut Creek Branch
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North Austin Community Garden
scheduleSaturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Central Library
scheduleSaturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Central Library
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Americana Theatre's 60th Birthday Party
Garden Storytime
Garden Storytime
Saturday, April 26, 20259:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Little Walnut Creek BranchNorth Austin Community GardenGreater Austin Book Fest 2025
Greater Austin Book Fest 2025
Saturday, April 26, 202510:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Central LibraryGreater Austin Book Fest 2025
Greater Austin Book Fest 2025
Saturday, April 26, 202510:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover
Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover
Starting on Monday, May 12th, 2025, the Central Library will begin a comprehensive remodel of its eleven Shared Learning Rooms (SLRs) to modernize outdated technology, improve durability against tampering and theft, and transform each space into a more innovative and collaborative environment.
Each SLR will feature fully…
Austin Public Library Names Zell Miller III the First-ever Austin Poet Laureate
Austin Public Library Names Zell Miller III the First-ever Austin Poet Laureate
Local poet and theater artist named first to hold 2-year position to promote poetry, literacy, and literary arts in Austin and serve as ambassador to advance Austin Public Library’s mission
Austin Public Library has selected local poet and theater artist Zell Miller III as the City’s first ever Poet Laureate.
The Austin Poet Laureate Program was…
5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders
5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders
5G WiFi Hotspots Tutorial Video
Please click here to watch instructions.
- Press and hold the Power button on the front of the hotspot for three seconds until the MiFi X…
Old Quarry and Willie Mae Kirk Branch Renovations
Old Quarry and Willie Mae Kirk Branch Renovations
January 2025 Update: In recent project review, APL identified additional electrical and structural needs, which required revisions to the site plans. These changes will allow us to incorporate improvements made possible through cost savings from the HVAC and roof installations. With these updates, the reopening timeline for both branches is being adjusted…