Library Commission approves step toward 'Book Safe Harbor' designation for Austin

Supporters said the proposal will strengthen protections for library collections, as it now heads to the Austin City Council ...

Austin Public Library unveils library card contest: Vote now for your favorite designs

Browse the finalist designs and vote for your favorites before July 31 as Austin Public Library celebrates its centennial.
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From festivals to block parties: 6 events to attend in the Austin area June 5-7

There’s something for everyone this weekend in the Austin area, including a kids summer block party at the Austin Public ...
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Budget cuts could force closure of Austin’s Recycled Reads

AUSTIN, Texas — Recycled Reads, the Austin Public Library’s secondhand bookstore, could shut its doors by spring as city leaders work to close a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. As part of the ...
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Austin Public Library announces closing date for Recycled Reads amid budget cuts

AUSTIN, Texas — Recycled Reads, the Austin Public Library’s secondhand bookstore, will shut its doors in January as city leaders work to close a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. As part of the ...

Cast your vote for new design of Austin Public Library card

Cast your vote for the new design of the Austin Public Library card.