Library Book Store In Transition

The Friends of APL and APL book store, called Recycled Reads, is expected to open at 5335 Burnet Road, Austin, with more store space and a great selection of books and other materials. Renovation plans for the new bookstore are still underway and we hope to be in operation later this fall. In the interim, Mindy Reed, book store manager, is focusing on how each branch can increase their on-site sales and host one-day events. Since sorting books for the store has been suspended, please consider volunteering at one of APL's 22 locations - probably there’s one near you. For more information see the volunteer page.

Library Foundation Announces Hiring of New Executive Director

Tim Staley will lead the community effort in a library capital campaign. Read more about the new Executive Director and the Central Library Campaign, here .

Rachel and Alex Robinson Shefa Fund Contributes to Raise a Reader Program

The Friendsof APL acknowledge the generosity of the Rachel and Alex Robinson Shefa Fund at the Jewish Funds for Justice for their $250 grant. The funds have been used to buy board books for the Friends' Raise a Reader Program, which provides materials for new parents to encourage their children to read.