Austin Central Library (Austin Public Library) — Austin, Texas

Address710 W. César Chávez St, Austin, TX 78701

HoursSun 12-5 p.m.; Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (APL Locations & Hours)

PricesFree

Price notesPublic library; borrowing requires APL card - eligibility/fees Not confirmed here.

Age notesNot confirmed - APL locations page gives no age band; children's floor/programming is event-specific - check APL events calendar.

BookingNo reservation for general library visit; specific programs/events may require registration.

Suggested timeAbout 2.0 hours

ParkingCentral Library parking garage at 702 W Willie Nelson Blvd in listings; rates Not confirmed on APL page fetched.

Hours in detailSunday 12-5 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (APL Locations & Hours). The parking garage opens at 8:30 a.m.

ParkingCentral Library underground garage: two levels, 140 public parking spaces, entrance on West Avenue; parking is not validated. Rates: up to 1 hour free; over 1-2 hours $5; over 2-4 hours $9; over 4-7 hours $11; over 7-10 hours $13; over 10-12 hours $15; over 12 hours or lost ticket $30. The garage has 7 ADA handicapped parking spaces near the garage entrance and the elevators into the library, 8 EV spaces with Level 2 charging on level P1, and a 7-foot maximum vehicle height; the payment kiosk accepts credit cards (not debit-only cards). Metered street parking is also available nearby.

Official tipsThe Central Library connects directly to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Shoal Creek Trail and the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, with numerous free bike-parking spots around the library (APL). If the library lot is full, APL suggests City Hall parking or a parking app.