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Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature
Beside the Point
Dollars in the details
"...package's biggest freestanding target: $90 million for the new central library. The bucks for books held after advocates repeatedly..."
May 12, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar
The Battle of the Bonds – Take Your Turn
With two public input meetings left, it's a good time to review the ups and downs, the winners and losers in the city's bond package so far
"...million. One speculation is that the number of Envision Central Texas members on the BEAC gave Wynn a false..."
Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
Developers float a proposal to reduce the size of the Green Water Treatment Plant on Town Lake and build something more profitable there, but they'll have to get in line -- the city already sees the site as a prime location for the new central library.
"...mall, maybe a sports arena. Others picture a new central library. The city suspects it will have to either..."
June 22, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Postmarks
Bunch Replies
"...a new campus site above Barton Springs while south central and southeast Austin remain unserved by ACC. Consider the..."
Nov. 8, 1996 Column
Face to Face With Fiction
Five notable authors come to New Fiction Confab
"...early- and mid-career authors held at the Austin Public Library every April. This year the Confab will be joined..."
April 12, 2013 Books Feature by Amy Gentry
Event Celebrates New Austin Poet Laureate Program
KB Brookins and Amanda Johnston on what it means to be a poetry city
"...Is a Poem,” the Sept. 7 event in the Central Library special events center will reflect Austin’s creative core,..."
Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White
Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events
Get out the vote and more this week
"...Saturday 17, LBJ Library..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Res Publica
Good events for good citizens, Oct. 23-30
"...CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY MEET AND GREET Rub elbows with the..."
Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature
Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events
Get an arts fix this week
"...Friday 1, Central Library..."
March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Qmmunity: We're Here, We're Queer, We're So Gonna Vote
GOTV with Pride at the Polls
"...folks are encouraged to cast their ballot at the Central Library. As always, if it strikes your fancy to..."
Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
Enjoying and Making Art at the 2019 West Austin Studio Tour
Artists offer demos, workshops, and experiences to get you in on the creative action
"...Wed., May 15, 7-10pm. 1605 W. Sixth. ACL. Austin Central Library..."
May 10, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Things to Do Downtown During the Texas Tribune Festival
Take a break with these hot spots within walking distance of the Capitol
"...One of Austin’s architectural marvels is the recently opened Central Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez St.). With its sunny..."
Sept. 12, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley
City Budget: More Cuts and Hikes on the Way
Austin Energy, Austin Water both proposing fee increases
"...reversed, there's still some pain: reduced hours at the central library and shuttering some parks programs. PROPERTY TAX AND..."
July 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Nov. 18-23
"...CENTRAL LIBRARY PRESENTATION Learn about plans for the new Central..."
Nov. 19, 2010 News Column
ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events
Get out and get spicy this weekend
"...Sunday 8, Central Library..."
Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus
Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin
"...school now covers 431 acres in the heart of Central Austin...."
Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan
Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words
The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories
"...anniversary of hip-hop rolling. On Sept. 17 at the Central Library, the Austin Hip Hop Honors Awards will salute..."
Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Well Worth It
"...Austin on Halloween and when I spotted the brand-new Central Library on Cesar Chavez, I had to investigate. I..."
Nov. 9, 2017 Postmarks
Public Notice: Dealing With a Surplus
AISD real estate; a clean energy future
"...more. The Directory is available at Half Price Books, Central Market North, Wheatsville, and online at www.environmentaldirectory.info...."
July 28, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Public Notice: Get Your Meeting On
A roundup of civic events to start the year off right
"...outdoor bike lockers, indoor bike storage, on-site showers, a central Downtown location at 301 E. Eighth, and affordable prices...."
Jan. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Room for the Unexpected
With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope
"...During these recessionary years, the practice of cutting library hours has become one of the sad perennials of..."
July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...Cafe, the convenient eatery located in the Austin Public Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez) will reopen for dine-in and..."
May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Happenings
September 27-October 4
"...features John Hatch, founder of FINCA. 7-8:30pm. North Village Library, 2139 W. Anderson, 458-2239. www.results.org. FRIDAY 28..."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
Jesus Saves
With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.
"...real money, more than the annual budget of the library, or of EMS, or of the three planning departments..."
May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Entering Into Bondage
The Citizens Task Force takes up the fall bond package planning
"...First on the official presentation agenda was the library department. Library facilities planning manager John Gillum led the..."
March 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King
Details on Twin Oaks Closing
"...letter of a couple weeks ago concerning Twin Oaks Library [“Postmarks” online, May 22]. It is always unfortunate when..."
July 1, 2007 Postmarks
Austin @ Large: Unclean Hands
Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 are not "open," not "clean" – and definitely not progressive
"...As a library advocate, I feel very strongly about this point because..."
May 5, 2006 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Support Libraries Now!
"...by Mike Clark-Madison regarding the need for a new central library for the Austin Public Library system ["Reading the..."
March 4, 2004 Postmarks
Postmarks
Our readers holding forth, but not holding back.
"...Library Activism..."
