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Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

Central Library Shared Learning Rooms Temporarily Closed Starting May 12th for Tech Makeover

REOPENING DELAYED

Upcoming Events

Spanish-English Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Hampton Branch at Oak Hill

Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales / La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Central Library

Pop Up Library Van Stop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Mobile Library

McBeth Recreation Center

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Spanish-English Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Little Walnut Creek Branch

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

Spanish-English Storytime

Pop Up Library Van Stop

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Mobile Library

McBeth Recreation Center

Kids (ages 6-10) Tweens (ages 9-12) Teens (ages 13-18)

Pop Up Library

Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales / La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Central Library

Kids (ages 6-10)

Kids Summer

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All Ages Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Menchaca Road Branch

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

All Ages Storytime

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Due to technological issues beyond our control, the Austin History Center will not be ready to reopen in our new space in April as planned. We don't currently have a reopening date, but we will update our website and social media as soon as we have more information to share.

In the meantime, we remain committed to providing as much access to…

photo of SLR chairs and table in the Central Library

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2025, the Central Library will begin a comprehensive remodel of its eleven Shared Learning Rooms (SLRs) to modernize outdated technology, improve durability against tampering and theft, and transform each space into a more innovative and collaborative environment.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…

Cafe Creme sign in front of the Central Austin Public Library downtown

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

Café Crème, a locally-owned coffee shop/bakery has opened their newest location in the Central Austin Public Library at 710 W. César Chávez. Swing by to try their cold brew, green tea latte, or fresh pastries among other items.

While the shop gets up and running, hours will be from 7am - 5pm daily. In the upcoming weeks, the shop will offer a full menu (including breakfast…

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…

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Pop Up Library Van Stop

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Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales / La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)

Austin Symphony Presents: Tuneful Tales / La Orquesta Sinfónica de Austin presenta: Tuneful Tales (Cuentos melódicos)

All Ages Storytime

All Ages Storytime

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REOPENING DELAYED

REOPENING DELAYED

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

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

Café Crème opens at Austin Central Library

5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders

5G Wifi Hotspots now available to APL cardholders