The austin history center and recycled reads do not have book drops and items cannot be returned to these locations. The stateoftheart facility, located downtown at 710 w. Location and book drop closed for more information about covid. Larger donations should be taken to recycled reads, our used bookstore. On october 28 the new central library will open on cesar chavez boulevard, overlooking lady bird lake. Recycled reads is run primarily by volunteers with materials withdrawn from the library s collection and the communitys donations. The book drops will still be available for returns and our ebooks and eaudiobooks will be available as usual. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. It is, perhaps, the most significant public building to open in austin in decades, a stateof. Aauw organized a housetohouse campaign to solicit book donations and money for a dedicated building. Location and book drop closed for more information about covid19 please click here. Shared learning rooms schedule austin public library.
All library locations have outside book drops for returning items when the branch is closed. All programs and events at libraries are canceled, such. With full service bars on two levels offering 22 beers on tap, frozen drinks and cocktails, were guaranteed to have something great for every taste. My place where i can relax and get lost from the reality for. The seasonal menu, curated by chef drew curren of elm restaurant group, draws timeless classics from the pages of cookbooks created by revered chefs across. The citys dazzling new downtown library, opened in october of 2017, fills its 198,000 square feet with an art gallery, event and screening spaces, a cafe, rooftop garden, and oh yeah. Austin central library, austin public library 2020 all. Austin library commission will look at removing late fees. Checking out austin s new central library yes, the citys library of the future still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more by robert faires, fri. Checking out austins new central library yes, the citys library of the future still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more. Where do i donate items to the austin public library. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. The library sets the standard for a night out on 6th street. Click here for the latest information about the citys response. In february 1926, the austin public library opened. To provide parents with all of the information they need to help them and their kids get out and about to fantastic opportunities for fun, education, and cultural enrichment in our area. Please click here for a map of our most current locations.
Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their fundraising. Drop off smaller donations two bags or small boxes at any any austin public library location during open hours. Ott has been coming to the central library since it opened in 2017 and says in that time shes seen her fair share of late fees. See all 5 austin central library, austin public library tours on tripadvisor. All austin public library locations and book drops, the austin history center, and recycled reads are closed to the public. Items may be returned to the central library or any austin public library branch, regardless of where you checked them out. Please hold on to library material until the library reopens.