It's that time again! Come down to the Central Library and help us celebrate our Tenth Craft Crawl! We're bringing back our favorite crafts from the past ten years! Remember, this is our annual adults-only (18+), after-hours event. Craft Stations: Bottle Cap Ornaments Embroidered Postcards Felt...
Sweeten up your 2026 Valentine’s Day by listening to and celebrating stories about one of Austin’s most beloved community spaces, the Carver Branch Library ! Join us for a community panel featuring former Carver Library Branch staff as they share about the history of Austin...
As part of the Holding Spaces exhibition, The State of Black Brick-and-Mortar Spaces in Austin convenes Black business owners, organizers, and space-holders for an honest, grounded conversation about what it takes to operate and sustain physical spaces today. This moderated, story-forward panel centers lived experience rather than offering...
Have you ever wanted to learn the beading style of a proper knotted string pearl necklace, similar to the ones made fashionable in the 1920s? Here's your chance. Adults 18+ will have the opportunity to make their own necklace with provided pearl beads and silk...
Join us to celebrate Earth Month with a Zero-Waste Fest! Bring things to donate, swap or transform if you can or just bring yourself! Free! For all ages, although some areas may be more suited to adults. Clothing Swap (Bring Clean Clothes) Plant Swap (Bring...
Join us for a discussion of queer food memories and futures to celebrate Pride. Learn about the other pride events happening in your area!
Join us every month for a new book at a new brewery, from cult classics to creative non fiction, from stouts to sours. Come celebrate APL's 100th Anniversary with our very own custom brew from Austin Beerworks and surrealist fiction!
Unwind and create at our Meditative Mending Workshop—learn simple repair techniques while enjoying a calming, mindful environment with local textile artist Jenn Steverson! All materials provided while supplies last. Limited seats available. This program is for adults ages 18 and up.
Celebrate Austin Public Library’s 100th Birthday by learning about the history of cheese, along with a paired cheese tasting, presented by Antonelli's Cheese. Limited to the first 20 attendees, first come first served. We will start handing out tickets - 1 per person present, at...
Austin Public Library invites community partners, advocates, caregivers, organizations, and residents to participate in an Accessibility Community Conversation. This discussion will focus on the accessibility resources currently available in our libraries, barriers community members may experience, and opportunities to make library spaces, services, programs, and customer interactions...