Far West Austin library reopens as South Austin branch prepares to close

Old Quarry Branch Library is reopening after extensive upgrades as the Menchaca Road Branch Library closes for its own revamp ...
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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 ...
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Austin Public Library's new photo ID cards are a hit among the city's vulnerable populations

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library's enhanced library cards have been a success since they were launched in early May. Over 550 cards have been given out since the launch, mostly benefitting ...

New Austin bicycle repair program rolls out during Bike to Work Day

Austin cyclists will get a new free repair resource on Bike to Work Day, May 15, as the city launches a Bike Tool Loan ...
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Inside Austin Public Library’s vinyl record collection and the event series showcasing it

Editor’s note: The above video is from the first installment of the event series on Sunday, August 6. There are three more installments that will be held each Sunday of the month. APL’s Carver Branch ...
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Here's what will happen when the Austin library's used bookstore closes

Austin Public Library will always have books that need to be retired, but due to city budget cuts, it is closing its dedicated used bookstore. Here's how Austinites can continue donating and buying ...
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Hannah Terrell Named Austin Public Library Director

Two weeks after the Austin Public Library hosted the public for a meet-and-greet with the four finalists for the APL director position, Hannah Terrell was named the new director of the public library ...