Austin Public Library /tags/austin-public-library Austin Public Library en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT Want to read like an Austinite? Here are January book recs from Austin librarians. /life-arts/2025-01-13/austin-tx-libraries-new-books-january We asked librarians from Round Rock, Dripping Springs and Austin, which new releases they are most looking forward to this month. Their recommendations include something for everyone with a mix of romance, historical fiction, fantasy and nonfiction about women in music. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT /life-arts/2025-01-13/austin-tx-libraries-new-books-january Becky Fogel Austin opens overnight shelters when it gets too cold outside. What about when it's too hot? /austin/2024-08-23/austin-overnight-shelters-heat Most of Austin's cooling centers close around 6 or 8 p.m., when the heat is often still in the triple digits. High temperatures and heavy humidity can also persist overnight. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:46:27 GMT /austin/2024-08-23/austin-overnight-shelters-heat Katy McAfee Austin makes library cards free to people outside the city /austin/2023-12-18/austin-to-offer-free-library-cards-to-people-outside-the-city The change means an estimated 200,000 residents living in the areas outside Austin will have full access to the library鈥檚 many programs, services, and materials free of charge. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:34:49 GMT /austin/2023-12-18/austin-to-offer-free-library-cards-to-people-outside-the-city Luz Moreno-Lozano Pack your bags! Austin Public Library's Passport Fair is Monday. /transportation/2023-06-30/pack-your-bags-austin-public-librarys-passport-fair-is-monday Feeling a nagging wanderlust but need your documents? Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2023-06-30/pack-your-bags-austin-public-librarys-passport-fair-is-monday Krissi Micklethwait Austin Public Library offers 'enhanced' library cards for Austinites who need photo IDs /austin/2023-05-03/austin-public-library-offers-enhanced-library-cards-for-austinites-who-need-photo-ids Anyone can get a card, but they're primarily intended for those can't obtain other forms of valid ID, including some people experiencing homelessness. The cards will be accepted by Austin Police, Austin Energy and Austin Public Health. Wed, 03 May 2023 22:42:29 GMT /austin/2023-05-03/austin-public-library-offers-enhanced-library-cards-for-austinites-who-need-photo-ids Kailey Hunt Austin City Council closes the book on library late fines /austin/2022-02-17/austin-city-council-could-close-the-book-on-library-late-fines Supporters say it's an equity issue, noting the fines have a greater impact on lower-income residents 鈥� the same people who may need library services most. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2022-02-17/austin-city-council-could-close-the-book-on-library-late-fines Audrey McGlinchy Freedom to Read: Austin Public Library says it stands against book banning and censorship /austin/2021-12-29/freedom-to-read-austin-public-library-says-it-stands-against-book-banning-and-censorship Director Roosevelt Weeks said it's important for library workers to stand together to ensure people are not stopped from reading what they want. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2021-12-29/freedom-to-read-austin-public-library-says-it-stands-against-book-banning-and-censorship Sangita Menon PHOTOS: Female leaders of color honored in a new exhibit at Austin Central Library /life-arts/2021-10-27/photos-female-leaders-of-color-honored-in-a-new-exhibit-at-austin-central-library The project, Legends Mosaics: Austin鈥檚 Courageous Female Leaders of Color, was produced by Latinitas, a bilingual STEM nonprofit, and local female artists. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:01:00 GMT /life-arts/2021-10-27/photos-female-leaders-of-color-honored-in-a-new-exhibit-at-austin-central-library Marisa Charpentier Austin Public Library to offer free library cards to students anywhere in AG真人百家乐 County /austin/2021-09-30/austin-public-library-to-offer-free-library-cards-to-students-anywhere-in-travis-county Normally residents who live outside Austin have to pay $120 a year for an Austin Public Library card. Starting Friday, students who live anywhere in AG真人百家乐 County can get access to the library's offerings for free. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:29:25 GMT /austin/2021-09-30/austin-public-library-to-offer-free-library-cards-to-students-anywhere-in-travis-county Marisa Charpentier Stage, Slam, Spoken Word And More: Austin Youth Poet Laureate Program Embraces Broad Definition Of Poetry /life-arts/2021-06-24/stage-slam-spoken-word-and-more-austin-youth-poet-laureate-program-embraces-broad-definition-of-poetry Aspiring youth poets in Austin now have a chance to dig deeper into the craft by applying for the Austin Youth Poet Laureate Program. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:01:57 GMT /life-arts/2021-06-24/stage-slam-spoken-word-and-more-austin-youth-poet-laureate-program-embraces-broad-definition-of-poetry Jennifer Stayton