Austin Public Library

The Austin Public Library offers a variety of programs including storytimes, films, arts and crafts, and puppet shows. The programs are scheduled at the main library as well as branch libraries scattered throughout the city.

The main library, housed at 800 Guadalupe Street, is named for John Henry Faulk, a well-known Austin humorist and writer. The library system, with an annual budget exceeding $10 million, has over a million holdings.

Youth programs at the Austin Public Library include toddler Storytimes for ages 18 months to 3 years with an adult, preschool Storytimes for young listeners 4 to 5 years old, and Storytimes for all age groups. A Summer Fun Club is offered every year to children 6 to 10 years old. Other programs include films, arts and crafts, and puppet shows.

One of the most recognized library programs is the Victory Program. Victory Program Homework Centers offer free tutoring to young Austinites using VISTA volunteers. The program was named one of the top 50 outstanding programs for youth in U.S. schools and public libraries by the American Library Association.

Check with these branch libraries for information about childrens’ story times.

Carver, 1161 Angelina, 512/472-8954
Howson, 2500 Exposition Blvd., 512/472-3584
Little Walnut Creek, 835 West Rundberg Ln.,
512/836-8975
Manchaca Road, 5500 Manchaca Rd., 512/447-6651
North Loop Area, 2210 Hancock Dr., 512/454-7208
North Village, 2139 West Anderson Ln., 512/458-2239
Oak Springs, 3101 Oak Springs Dr., 512/926-4453
Old Quarry, 7051 Village Center Dr., 512/345-4435
Pleasant Hill, 211 East William Cannon Dr., 512/441-7993
Riverside Drive, 2410 East Riverside Dr., 512/448-0776
Spicewood Springs, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 512/258-9070
Terrazas, 1105 East Cesar Chavez St., 512/472-7312
Twin Oaks, 2301 South Congress Ave. #7, 512/442-4664
University Hills, 4721 Loyola Ln., 512/929-0551
Windsor Village, 5811 Berkman Dr. #140, 512/928-0333

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