Austin Public Library expands operating hours after two years on March 28

Beginning March 28, Austin Public Library will expand operating hours for all locations after two years of modified hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Along with the extension of operating hours, in-person programs and events at Austin Public Library locations are returning March 28. Central Library's shared learning rooms will also be available for reservations. Beginning April 4, library customers will be able to reserve community meeting rooms.

“We are excited to be able to expand access to our locations to ensure that more people in our community are able to safely access information and resources,” Austin Public Library Director Roosevelt Weeks said in a press release.

The updated hours for the Central Library and branch libraries starting March 28 are as follows:

• Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• closed Sun.

Central Library, North Village Branch, Spicewood Springs Branch and Manchaca Road Branch will be ending the current curbside hold pickup service, and an on-demand curbside model will start, according to the release.

Visit www.library.austintexas.gov for more information and updates.