Cookbook Cafe at Central Library Is Closed Forever

The city of Austin hopes to find a new vendor soon

"...Notice” adorned the door of Cookbook Cafe at the Central Library in Downtown Austin. The restaurant’s social media has..."

July 11, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Our Overdue Central Library

Transit activists decry delinquent transit options

"...into the recent presentation of plans for a new Central Library. We’ve got more pictures, tidbits, and questions after..."

Sept. 29, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Public Library Hosts Cooking Day

Tasting event already sold out, a haute ticket

"...is still free. With Cooking Day, Saturday, February 25, Austin Public Library has curated a fest for the culinarily..."

Feb. 23, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Beatles Tribute Crowds Central Library Rooftop

Eggmen mark 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s final show

"...by the Eggmen atop the roof garden of the Austin Central Library brought an at-capacity point home: Locals love..."

Jan. 31, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...If you want to know what Austin's new Central Library is about, start by setting aside..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zines on the Central Library Shelves

The city works to recognize and grow zine culture in Austin

"...I was late to explore the Central Library that opened last fall, hoping for the buzz..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Select Austin Public Library Locations to Reopen on May 10

All other branches to follow suit on June 28

"...The library has always been a quiet place, but it has..."

April 10, 2021 Arts Post by Vivie Behrens

Female Leaders of Color Honored in Mosaic Art at Austin Public Library

The Legends Mosaics will be a permanent installation

"...Here's a great reason to celebrate at Austin's boldest bastion of books!..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Booking Austin's Library Future

City hopes new Central Library will be global trailblazer

"...On May 9, the physical foundations were laid for Austin Public Library's future, a seven-story, riverfront Central Library that..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Central Library Project Update

Price tag at three times that of City Hall.

"...on the city's list of potential bond projects, the central library was the biggest, and this week the Bond..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin's New Central Library

"...The exterior of Austin's new 198,000-square-foot Central Library, as seen from the "butterfly..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Central Library Design Aims for Adaptability

Architects hope new library will suit surroundings and patrons for long time to come

"...Lake, who leads the design of Austin's new central library for Lake|Flato, said the design team..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Against Spending Too Much on a Central Library

"...Dear Editor, Ninety million for a new central library because the old one is "severely overcrowded, the..."

Nov. 1, 2006 Postmarks

Austin Public Library Is Hot

"...article "The Hot Spot," June 11 [Technology] – the Austin Public Library is hot (provides free wireless Internet access)..."

June 14, 2004 Postmarks

Austin Book Arts Center: PUSH Print! Party at the Central Library

This annual fundraiser features what they call “a book arts rock star”

"...it makes perfect sense that Amanda Stevenson of the Austin Books Arts Center would refer to Richard Kegler as..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Public Library Tightens Belt, Introduces New Branch Hours

The Austin Public Library introduces a staggered branch closures as part of its 2008/2009 budget

"...economy, and that, sadly, includes our public libraries. The Austin Public Library will put into effect this week a..."

Sept. 30, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

PHOTOS: Austin's New Central Library

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature

At the Crossroads: Joe Nick Patoski’s Austin to ATX

Book, launching Feb. 13, tracks Austin’s evolving character

"...For Joe Nick Patoski, Austin is a city like no other, an anomalous spot..."

Feb. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Lauren Jones

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"...feel at home in." In an early October conversation, Austin Public Library Director Brenda Branch was summarizing the goal..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Help Shape the New Downtown Library

Public input meetings start tonight

"...public input meetings on the design of the new central library for Downtown. Lake | Flato Architects and Shepley..."

Oct. 27, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...first-place choice for the architectural design of the new central library: Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi (both Austin..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

In Service of Music Medicine, Jason Isbell Played at the Austin Library Last Night

Songwriter delivers phenomenal solo set for JoyRx fundraiser

"...a well-heeled crowd of philanthropists and physicians at the Austin Public Library, I find an open chair and introduce..."

April 28, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...The city's Central Library that opened Oct. 28 has generated much buzz..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Fifth Annual Austin Fermentation Fest Is Sunday

An interview about gut health, Barton Springs Mill, and pickles

"...convenience stores, half of the fries for sale in Austin seem to be topped with kimchi, and we’ve all..."

Oct. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...its recommended Project Connect plan for high-capacity transit in Austin - with light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South Congress corridor..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Reading the Riot Act

I want a new central library, and I want it now

"...no "official" role to play in the world of Austin or Texas libraries. (I went from the State Library,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Library Services You Might Have Forgotten About

No shortage of fun at library in December

"...books and movies or working and studying at the library, there’s a ton of other services for librarygoers to..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Jencie Tomasek

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...As American urbanites, we expect a public library at our disposal, just as we expect streetlights and..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The World of Wayfinding in Austin

How we get from here to there in our ever-changing city

"...crossed back into Downtown. She had just moved to Austin, I'd already overheard...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Your Guide to Austin Museum Day

Discover Austin-area museums Sunday, Sept. 22, for free!

"...Since 1998, the Austin Museum Partnership has coordinated Austin Museum Day, a free..."

Sept. 18, 2019 Events Post

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