Inspiring all to discover, learn, and create. The Austin Public Library is a hub of books and education, a meeting place of minds, and an incubator of ideas.
Use #AustinPublicLibrary to connect with others, or sign up to be a Social Media Ambassador of the Library http://library.austintexas.gov/ambassador
06/02/2026
Si está buscando oportunidades para que la capacidad para leer de sus hijos no baje durante el verano, le ofrecemos MakeMake. Aquí sus hijos pueden leer a cualquier hora, los 7 días de la semana. https://library.austintexas.gov/es/digital/makemake
Se requiere tarjeta de biblioteca pára utilizar este servicio, si no tiene una una llámenos al 512-974700 para más información.
06/01/2026
Blackland Neighborhood Center in partnership with Blackland Community Development Corporation is hosting the 28th Annual Pre-Juneteenth Education & Wellness Fair, on Friday, June 12th, 2026, from 10am-1pm, in collaboration with community partners to honor African American history, emancipation, and freedom. We invite you to Save The Date for this lively and in-person, all ages, event, featuring:
· Health Program Information
· Mobile Van Outreach
· Free BBQ
· Community Resources
· Live Music & More
Thank you !
Have you checked out our Centennial Celebration calendar? It’d be a lot cooler if you did! Go to the link in our bio or visit your local branch to learn about great APL events all over town.
05/29/2026
05/28/2026
There's only a few days left to enter our Centennial Library Card Art Contest! Your design could be in pockets and wallets across the city.
Go to library.austintexas.gov/news/centennial-library-card-art-contest for details.
05/27/2026
Summer is almost here and we're kicking it off with our epic KIDS BLOCK PARTY on Saturday, June 6th! Get all the details at https://library.austintexas.gov/event/kids-summer/kids-block-party-7781321
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
This upcoming Monday, 6/1, is LAN Party night at Howson!
All are welcome to kick back and enjoy a more casual and accessible gaming experience full of desperate button mashing, music, snacks, and raucous laughter. We've even got a few new games to choose from!
APLAN: Austin Public Library LAN Party Stop wondering why we're here, and go dust off your energy swords and rocket launchers - it's time for an old-school LAN Party!
Thanks, !
If you haven’t heard, we are celebrating 100 YEARS of the Austin Public Library - and you can join the party. Go to the link in our bio to see a full schedule of concerts, craft classes, movie screenings and more!
05/21/2026
All APL locations will be closed on Sunday, 5/24 and Monday, 5/25, to celebrate Memorial Day. To see a full list of our scheduled closures, go to
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