Thanks for Input at Town Hall Meetings!

Thank you for participating in the Town Hall Meetings hosted by the City Manager. Your input helps make the City Council aware of citizen's priorities. As many of you know, the City of Austin faces a shortfall in the 2010 budget due to the recent economic downturn. Austin Public Library's services have been affected this year by budget cuts resulting in closure of each branch one day a week. More cuts cannot be avoided, but the nature of the reductions will now take your views into consideration. Thank you for speaking up!

Shop at the Library Bookstore!

Did you know you can support the Austin Public Library in more than one way by shopping at Recycled Reads, the Library's used bookstore? All proceeds from sales go directly to the Austin Public Library, and sales tax is collected for the City of Austin, which in turn provides funds for APL. Recycled Reads is a zero landfill operation so nothing goes into the trash or City landfills.  The store, at 5335 Burnet Road, sells used books and other materials a bargain prices. It's a great place to buy gifts, CDs, DVDs, record albums or summer reading material for all ages. Check it out!

Details are here:
http://recycledreadsaustin.wordpress.com/