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(AMA Guide) Austin Public Library Locations

  • Apr 7
  • 3 min read

Every Austin Public Library branch is open to anyone who needs to get warm during regular hours. Walk in — no eligibility required. Service animals are welcome. Check hours before you go, as they vary by branch. All 21 locations are listed below.

What to know

  • All branches are open to the public as warming centers during regular hours

  • Service animals are welcome

  • Check hours before visiting — they vary by branch and day

Details

  • Central Library — 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. — 512-974-7400 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • African American Cultural and Heritage Facility — 912 East 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 — 512-974-2445 — Mon–Fri: 10 AM–5 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Austin History Center — 810 Guadalupe St. — 512-974-7480 — Mon–Tue: Closed, Wed–Sat: 10 AM–6 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • Carver Branch — 1161 Angelina St. — 512-974-1010 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Cepeda Branch — 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. — 512-974-7372 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Hampton Branch at Oak Hill — 5125 Convict Hill Rd. — 512-974-9900 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Howson Branch — 2500 Exposition Blvd. — 512-974-8800 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Little Walnut Creek Branch — 835 W. Rundberg Ln. — 512-974-9860 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • Menchaca Road Branch — 5500 Menchaca Rd. — 512-974-8700 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • Milwood Branch — 12500 Amherst Dr. — 512-974-9880 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • North Village Branch — 2505 Steck Ave. — 512-974-9960 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Pleasant Hill Branch — 211 E. William Cannon Dr. — 512-974-3940 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Ruiz Branch — 1600 Grove Blvd. — 512-974-7500 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • St. John Branch — 7500 Blessing Ave. — 512-974-7570 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–4 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Southeast Branch — 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. — 512-974-8840 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Spicewood Springs Branch — 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd. — 512-974-3800 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: 12 noon–5 PM

  • Terrazas Branch — 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. — 512-974-3625 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat–Sun: Closed

  • Twin Oaks Branch — 1800 S. Fifth St. — 512-974-9980 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • University Hills Branch — 4721 Loyola Ln. — 512-974-9940 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Windsor Park Branch — 5833 Westminster Dr. — 512-974-9840 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

  • Yarborough Branch — 2200 Hancock Dr. — 512-974-8820 — Mon–Thu: 9 AM–8 PM, Fri: 9 AM–5 PM, Sat: 10 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed

During this cold weather event, Central Library, Terrazas Branch, and Little Walnut Creek Branch are extending their hours on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 — opening at 8 AM and staying open until 5 PM.

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