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The Menchaca Road Branch of the Austin Public Library will close this summer to undergo a major modernization project, according to a news release from the Austin Public Library.
The big picture
The Menchaca branch will close June 14 for about a year. Librarians at the Menchaca branch will be reassigned to other branches during renovations.
According to a news release, the renovations will include:
The Menchaca Road Branch Library was dedicated in 1974 and has previously undergone roof and HVAC updates.
In case you missed it
The Old Quarry Branch Library is reopening June 22 after undergoing renovations for the past two years. Library officials will hold a grand reopening celebration June 27 with activities and performers.
“We are excited to welcome the community back into a reimagined Old Quarry Branch Library,” Austin Public Library Director Hannah Terrell said. “The renovations have transformed the building into a brighter, more flexible and more welcoming space while preserving the branch’s important role as a neighborhood gathering place. These investments help ensure the library can continue serving the community for decades to come.”
The funding source
A 2018 bond funded the Menchaca Road Branch and the Old Quarry Branch renovations. The bond allocated $128 million for libraries, museums and cultural arts, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
Going forward
The APL encourages cardholders who usually use the Menchaca location to visit the Twin Oaks, Pleasant Hill or Hampton Branch at Oak Hill libraries during the closure.
