Did you miss Austin Youth Poet Laureate Zachary Suri's interview on KUT Austin's Morning Edition? You can still listen by visiting: kutkutx.studio/kut-news-now/a…

Calling all campers! Calling all campers! Today is the last day to get the Early Bird Discount on all Badgerdog Spring Break and Summer camps. Don't miss this chance to save 10%. Register today and enter the code badgerbird at checkout. austinlibrary.org/creative-writi…

Thank you to all who joined us last night for a discussion with Lynne Twist, the author of Living A Committed Life, and moderator Emily Ramshaw! We enjoyed hearing about her experiences meeting Mother Teresa, teaching the sufficiency mindset, and founding The Pachamama Alliance.

It's that time of year when every citizen can support Austin's most treasured resource, Austin Public Library. All donations that The Library Foundations receives are put to work by enhancing library collections, programs, and facilities. amplifyatx.org/organizations/…

Join us on Thursday, April 6th at Austin Public Library for an evening with Ty Hunter TY HUNTER legendary celebrity stylist, as he discusses his new book, Makeover From Within: Lessons in Hardship, Acceptance, and Self-Discovery. For tickets, please visit: eventbrite.com/e/579430320687

Did you see KXAN's story on APL's Literature Live! this morning? This incredible program has been at it for more than 45 years, delighting audiences with the magic and wonder of puppetry! kxan.com/news/local/aus…

We are one week out from AtCentral with Ty Hunter, and we're preparing by reading this incredible profile of Ty from Texas Monthly. Join us on April 6th to hear more about Ty's journey in the fashion world and to self-acceptance: eventbrite.com/e/579430320687 texasmonthly.com/style/ty-hunte…

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to welcome Ty Hunter back to Austin! TY HUNTER spoke with Austin Fashion Week Founder Matt Swinney about his journey in the fashion world and towards self-acceptance, and the future of Austin in fashion.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Austin Youth Poet Laureate and finalists invite you to visit one of our poet-trees at four library branches: Howson, Little Walnut Creek, Menchaca, and Windsor Park. Write a poem inspired by nature and watch our trees bloom!

When you have the best library staff in the world, they give you awards and you get to meet great authors!@AustinPublicLib @kwamealexander Jerry Craft #tla23

This Wednesday, Austin Youth Poet Laureate Zachary Suri welcomed the UK's Children's Laureate @JosephACoelho to discuss poetry at LASA High School for their Lunchtime Lecture Series. After an interview, they read original poems to a crowd of more than one hundred students.

Austin Public Library's Director, Roosevelt Weeks, was named Librarian of the Year at #txla2023! This award is given to a librarian who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and service within the library community over the past 12-18 months. Congratulations, Roosevelt Weeks!

Are you ready for Kids Block Party this Saturday, April 29th? Join us at 9am-1pm for a morning of storytimes, live music, crafts, and outdoor fun! For more information, visit bit.ly/KidsBlockParty…. This event is free and open to the public.

Join the youth poets of the Austin Youth Poet Laureate program at Kids Block Party this Saturday! The youth poets will offer a free workshops for tweens, ages 9-12. This event is free and open to the public, but attendees must register for a free ticket: eventbrite.com/e/617261986217

This Thursday, Austin youth Poet Laureate Zachary Suri will read at "You Can't Eat Money: Dreaming Beyond Climate Resistance," a youth artist showcase at the Carver Branch. This event is free, but we encourage you to reserve your seat: eventbrite.com/e/you-cant-eat…

Former CIA director James Comey present his debut novel, “Central Park West: A crime novel” at the Austin Central Library 7 pm on June 7. He will be joined by Texas Tribune CEO Sonal Shah. Free event! ow.ly/v7AJ50OripS #jamescomey #crimefiction #authortalk

APL After Dark, our popular after-hours event for grown-ups, returns to the Austin Central Library. And we're celebrating all things Summer Camp! Entertainment, games, storytelling, music, drinks & more — inside your favorite library! Get tix: ow.ly/GBuX50OIwaE

We're looking for young leaders ages 13-18 who are passionate about both poetry and representing Austin! The Austin Youth Poet Laureate program is a partnership between the Library Foundation, Austin Public Library and the National Youth Poet Laureate program led by Urban Word.

Registration is open for our popular Badgerdog Creative Writing Camps! Students collaborate with a professional writer in small workshops. Get a 10% discount before March 1 with the code BADGERBIRD. bit.ly/badgerdog #austinsummercamps #SummerCamps #youthwriters

Join us for a talk on Medical Memoir at #greateraustinbookfest! @LisaDoggettMD "Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis" and gregmarshal "Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew from It." FREE at Austin Central Library ow.ly/3PiW50RvFks