Who knew a library could be this much of a destination?…read more During our Austin visit on Sunday, September 13, we explored the gorgeous Austin Central Library, right beside Lady Bird Lake--and wow, this place is an architectural gem! Spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed, it feels like a library meets urban oasis. The top floor is the star of the show, with a mini park, solar-panel shade structures, and breathtaking views of Lady Bird Lake. There are cozy reading nooks, spaces for games, a whole floor for kids, plus a cafe and gift shop downstairs. Parking is conveniently available below. We came for books but stayed for the views! San Antonio, take notes? I'd definitely make another stop here on our next Austin adventure.

Austin Central Library is nothing short of magnificent. The…read morearchitecture and interior design are modern with clean lines and elements that accentuate the library experience taking it to another level entirely. This is the type of structure and experience you'd expect in NYC, London, and the likes. Absolute perfection. I love the way the book sections and categories are divided and set up on various floors. Each floor is crazy spacious with loads of comfortable reading areas, tables, areas for rest, etc. There are private meeting rooms, a cafe, gift shop, an art gallery, rooftop deck with crazy good views of the city and Ladybird Lake, a children's library called 'Wonderland', an events center and so much more. The librarians and staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and not bothered if you need assistance locating a book. They have almost everything you could possibly be looking for to read whether for research or fun. Access to laptops and computers. Lots of charging areas for media and phones. The library is a true marvel. It makes me happy to see and know that ALL are welcome, especially the unhoused who would otherwise not have a place to go in extreme temps. The bathrooms and entire library are spotless and meticulously clean. We're so very lucky to have this amazing library in our city.

The staff at this location are incredibly kind and keep a tight ship. This location features a…read morelovely kids area, a porch with a pergola to have your snacks on (no food inside :) ), and a quiet work area with individual study carols, each offering a Herman Miller chair and an in-table outlet (2 USBs and a 3-prong standard outlet). It offers a fantastic set-up for those looking for a quiet place to work/ study. The wi-fi works well, and the space is well ventilated/ air-conditioned (essential in these brutal dog days of summer here in Austin!). The staff also has a wonderful rotating set of featured books, including LGBTQ+ displays, BIPOC authors and stories, and other wonderful curations. I do recommend popping into this branch and utilizing your local library system! Libraries are wonderful resource and this one is one of the better ones in the city. :)

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to get some work done. It was nice, cool and comfortable…read moreinside on the super hot day. The facility throughout is clean and well maintained. Plenty of parking outside, seating inside and plug in / outlets. WiFi was a bit choppy on our personal devices but there were also plenty of computers throughout if you have an Austin Library card.

FREE ADMISSION on INDIGINEOUS PEOPLE DAY -10.12.2026 The…read moreLyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Presidential Library is dedicated to our 36th president of the United States (one of 13 presidential libraries.) You can obtain a Presidential Library passport and get a stamp at each of the libraries. The LBJ Presidential Library is one of Austin's iconic tourist attractions. The library and museum highlights LBJ's life, presidential career and legacy. For visitors, the LBJ library serves as a museum and for researchers, it serves as a research center. This library was opened in 1971 and is managed by the National Archives and Records Administration. The LBJ presidential library archives 45M pages of documents, 100K+ photographs, 1k+ audio recordings and many films and oral recordings. Some of the "must see" sections of the Library include: Replica of LBJ's Oval Office Replica of LBJ's Wife's Office Great Hall with Four stories of archive records Exhibits featuring the Civil Rights Movement, Great Society Programs and Challenges of the Vietnam War The library also host speaker and lecturer series, special exhibitions and community events. It is important to understand your past in order to create your future. LBJ plays an important role in past, and helped shape our future.

I was in Austin just for one day and was able to visit for about an hour or so. It was a quick, but…read moreimpactful visit. I really enjoyed it. The museum is set up in very accessible way and not overwhelming. Since my time was limited I began with the top floor (Oval Office) and worked my way down. It was like stepping back in time. I also loved Lady Bird's office, as well. The main hall with each US President's photo was minimalistic, but majestic enrobed in Travertine. The museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Presidential history or a walk down cultural memory lane. All The Way With LBJ!

This is a nice moderate sized location with great staff.  I was immediately welcomed when I arrived…read moreand got directed easily. There are two levels, all the standard book sections, but I also saw a terrific kids area that had happy children there.  When you walk in, make sure to look up at the walls. It has wonderful art. One side of the building has limited parking due to residential parking next door, but the back and opposite side aren't limited.  The parking seems adequate for a branch this size. Outside, I noticed that they have more recycling cans and then trash, which shows how well they manage their refuge.  Way to go!

We decided to randomly visit other branches of Austin Public Libraries we haven't been too. This is…read morea former theater where some of Dazed and Confused was filmed. While the staff at the 2 locations we have been too have friendly staff this staff was a different level. So friendly and talkative. It is a smaller place but they make good use of it. Glad we got here, we checked out a few books and bought a few. We had a good time.

Favourite favourite place! Quiet and clean and calm and full of enormously helpful staff. The book…read moreselection I great, they have a comprehensive online system for renting / streaming audio and video content and there are plenty of corners to work in / meet a tutor / read. We enjoy the the Thursday baby story time, and the dog-free outside space to crawl around in (I LOVE dogs, but it's great to have a grassy space without them for my one year old to grub around in!) Beautiful views too.

This was our first time at the Laura Bush Community Library. There's a great play area outside for…read moretoddlers that's shaded with fake turf. Inside, there were lots of senior ladies playing American mahjong. My girlfriend and I were able to vote at this location. I had forgotten my son's water bottle at home. Thankfully, the library offered free cups, a lid, and coffee straw that I filled from the water fountain.

I love this location! The staff are extremely helpful and the free classes here offer a range of…read moretopics from writing to music to crafts and more. I've never had to wait very long to get a book that has a wait list and the online portal is extremely helpful in reserving the books you want. It also helps that they updated the driveway for easier exiting and entering.

They need internet that not disconnecting every five minutes causing you to lose work. You think…read morethe city could afford decent internet.

Great library for books and media. But recently I've been going here to take advantage of their…read morefree Seed Library where you can take free packs of seeds (2 packs a day!)

Gorgeous small but well stocked library! I needed to print…read moresomething and there's a remote printing option- lots of computer terminals available. Clearly labeled sections, tons of dvd movies to borrow- clean, spacious, airy, wonderful spot to hang out and do some research.

This spot is stunning. It looks like a college campus and is a dream for every city's library…read moredepartment. Cedar Park's library was buzzing on a Sunday, with very few parking spots available in the vicinity. As I walked inside to get my non-resident library card, the team working at the front desk was extremely helpful. After getting my card, I took the time to explore their space. Their communal work area in the lobby is basically like a coffee shop without the coffee. There's a kids' area separated by a door and a glass window, which I watched a kid smack right into on accident. Not important to the review, but funny! Upstairs is the endless rows of fiction and non-fiction books, with plenty of comfortable spaces to work and private rooms to get tasks done. I didn't check anything out, but I was amazed by the sheer size of the spot. Outside there's an outdoor play area that I would've investigated if it wasn't 105°F outside. It's a lot cozier in the A/C. Cedar Park Public Library is the book readers' mecca for smaller municipalities. I am still dreaming about it a few days later. RIYL: The best topsoil for a glorious bookworm

The Cedar park library is a modern, updated space that offers a dedicated kids area with an indoor…read moreslide, sensory play and books for all ages. The outdoor playscape is also a great addition. Kids can easily spend 1-2 hours here without getting bored. The second floor hosts adult books and board games for check out. There are small meeting rooms available for booking too.

Libraries are so much more than books these days, and Spicewood Springs is a great example! This…read morebranch is pretty big, the service was great, and OMG the EVENTS! Sewing, social hours, creative writing workshops, teen programs, yoga and so much more. I was there for the Culture Passes (hello, FREE museum tickets!), but now I have a whole list of things I want to come back for. And in case you didn't know, library cards are FREE too. Austin libraries are kinda showing off, and I'm here for it!

We had some time after my pain doctor visit as that didn't take as long as we feared, so we stopped…read moreat one of our favorite places in the public library. We found some books that looked interesting and I picked up one I have been wanting to read for awhile. We found out they have a adopt a bookmark where they collect bookmarks left by people over the years and you can pick one out to take home! Very cool, we also got a bookmark from their 40th year celebration last year that we did not pick up last year. The place is always clean, the staff is always great and super friendly. They always have something going on from Open Mic to writing classes. The adopt a bookmark is great.

This is one of our favorite libraries when it comes to "third spaces" for children. We go to many…read morein the area but even in special kid rooms, it sometimes feel like they don't understand that toddlers are wiggly and noisy. The play area outside is amazing. With the upgrades the sand pit and music center give kids tons to do. They have a chalkboard and a little tin container that usually has chalk inside it. There's a cool wooden Structure kids can climb and go inside of- lots of room for kids to have some imaginative play. The story times are great here too!

Such an awesome little library with amazing children's areas inside and out…read more We had such a good time with our little ones! So child-frieldly