Austin Public Library

10/06/2026

Vote at the library! Check out a list of early voting locations at APL:

10/05/2026

You bring the idea - we'll provide the supplies. Make your own Halloween costume at Cepeda on Saturday, 10/10!

10/02/2026

Thank you to the volunteers helping us get ready for the big Centennial Party at Central on Saturday, October 17th. Don't miss it - there's going to be live music, cooking demonstrations, crafting, free goodies and more!

Get all the info at https://library.austintexas.gov/100party

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Come to the Lego Lab to experiment and create different stories with Legos provided by the Library!

09/30/2026

This Sunday, October 4th, join the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino in association with the Austin Public Library for a story time and some fun hands-on activities. Local participants of the museum's Young Ambassadors Program will share two books:

My Sister’s Quinceañera by Delia Ruiz and Elisa Chavarri, and Please Pass The Tamales by Silvia López and Mirelle Ortega, followed by hands-on activities designed Smithsonian Latino Museum.
Ages 3+

Acompáñanos para disfrutar de una hora de cuentos y una actividad artística divertida dirigida por un Young Ambassador, y venga a aprender sobre los muchos recursos educativos disponibles para usted a través del Smithsonian y su Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense
y con la asociación de la Biblioteca Pública de Austin.
Ages 3+

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

We're celebrating our 100th birthday on Saturday, October 17th and guess who's coming to the party (besides you!)

will be there from 10am - 1pm so you can meet + greet with some of your favorite characters like Clifford and Grover, plus you can investigate plants with the Central Texas Gardener!

There's plenty of excitement for all ages during our 'Party at Central' on Saturday, October 17th. Go to https://library.austintexas.gov/100party

09/29/2026

Bring your friends or meet other puzzle fans as you compete in teams of 2-4 to complete identical 300-piece puzzles at our cozy fall puzzle race. Space is limited, please arrive early to secure your spot- -- free tickets are available 30 minutes before the start of the event!

Puzzlepalooza at Cepeda
Friday, October 2nd - 6PM

09/28/2026

This Tuesday at Windsor Park!