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PAST NEWS ARCHIVE: 2008

12/31/2008 The Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas of World War II exhibit is on display at the Terrazas Branch through December 31.

12/29/2008 The Austin Public Library will close at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 and will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2009 for the New Year holiday.

12/29/2008 The Austin Public Library will be closed on Wed., Thurs., Friday, Dec. 24, 25, and 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

12/27/2008 Celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library.

12/17/2008 Come see The Nutcracker, A Puppet Show by Literature Live!

12/15/2008 Read to Santa at the Cepeda Branch, December 15 through 18.

12/10/2008 Join us for Family Movie Nights.

12/02/2008 This holiday season, why buy when you can DIY?

12/01/2008 A Novel Gift: buy a book for the Austin Public Library in the name of a friend or family member.

11/25/2008 The Austin Public Library will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will close all day on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

11/20/2008 Glimpse the personality behind the book with Meet the Author programs @ APL.

11/14/2008 Explore the Raul Ramirez art exhibit on display through November 30.

11/14/2008 The Breathing Life into Words Writing Workshop presents Poetry for the People: Social and Personal Transformation, on Monday, December 1 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

11/12/2008 Meet the Author, Ute Carson on Wednesday, November 12 at the Faulk Central Library for a discussion of her new book In Transit.

11/11/2008 The Austin Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

11/10/2008 Come to the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill on Monday, November 10 for the 50 Years of Hitchcock final film, Family Plot.

11/10/2008 Join us for Mano Poderosa on Monday, November 10 at the Ruiz Branch.

11/07/2008 Come to the Vampire Oscars, the Teen Read Month Books with Bite finale, on Friday, November 7 at the Howson Branch.

10/29/2008 View the 3 proposals by the architectural design teams for the New Central Library and share your comments with us.

10/23/2008 Meet and Greet the Architectural Design Teams for the New Central Library on Thursday, Oct. 23 at City Hall.

10/21/2008 Shop smart at the Holiday Book Sales on December 6 and 7.

10/16/2008 Learn about Esperanto at the Faulk Central Library on Thursday, October 16.

10/16/2008 Come to the Zombie Fest book club on Thursday, October 16 at the University Hills Branch.

10/14/2008 Spooky Movie Marathon morning to midnight this Halloween at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

10/13/2008 Stop by the annual Archives Clinic at the Austin History Center on Saturday, November 1.

10/10/2008 Meet 2008 Chronicle Reader's Poll Best Local Author/Poet, Owen Egerton on Monday, November 17 at the Spicewood Springs Branch.

10/10/2008 Celebra Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 1 at the University Hills Branch.

10/06/2008 Meet the Author, Janice Sumler-Edmond on Wednesday, November 5 at the Faulk Central Library.

10/06/2008 Come to the opening reception for Images of Valor: U.S. Latinos and Latinas of World War II at the Terrazas Branch on Saturday, November 1.

10/06/2008 Today is the last day to vote early for the November 4 election.

10/3/2008 Thank You, Neighbors party on Saturday, November 1 at the North Village Branch.

10/03/2008 Eating in Style takes place on Saturday, October 11 at the Howson Branch.

10/02/2008 Meet the Author, Ron Braithwaite on Thursday, October 30 at the Faulk Central Library.

10/02/2008 Meet the Author, John C. Kerr on Tuesday, October 28 at the Faulk Central Library.

10/02/2008 The Austin Public Library is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the Montopolis Community on Saturday, November 15 at the Ruiz Branch Library.

10/01/2008 Teen Read Week Author Readings on Wednesday, October 15 at Barnes & Noble Arboretum to benefit the Austin Public Library Foundation.

09/30/2008 Meet the Author, Terrell Blodgett on Wednesday, October 29 at the Austin History Center.

09/29/2008 Mini Monster Book Sale takes place on Saturday, October 18 at the Faulk Central Library.

09/29/2008 The Power of the Social Entrepreneur at the Yarborough Branch on Wednesday, October 15.

09/29/2008 If you love the library, you aren't alone! See and hear what Spike Gillespie, Jon Dee Graham, and many more supporters think about APL. Learn more...

09/29/2008 Find books in Good Reads: a collection of lists and links for book lovers.

09/29/2008 Have you seen one of these Austin Public Library billboards around town and want to know more?

09/29/2008 Share the love of reading with your child. Come to Storytime at the Austin Public Library.

09/22/2008 Home Movie Day takes place on Sunday, October 19 at the Harry Ransom Center. Austinites are invited to submit their family films -- no video, please.

09/16/2008 The Austin Public Library will assist hurricane Ike evacuees in the Austin area by waiving the non-resident fee and offering a free Library card.

09/15/2008 Writing for Kids October 6 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

09/13/2008 Working With an Architect at the Old Quarry Branch on Saturday, October 11.

09/12/2008 Keep it weird with the Zombie Fest this October at the University Hills Branch.

09/12/2008 The City Manager has authorized early closure of all City offices including the Austin Public Library effective 3 p.m. today, September 12.

09/11/2008 Join us on Tuesday, September 30 for LBJ White House China at the Twin Oaks Branch.

09/09/2008 Introduction to Soul Healing workshop October 4 at the Manchaca Branch.

09/08/2008 Literature Live presents Mr. Tamarin's Trees a fun, traditional puppet show at the Austin Public Library.

09/05/2008 Hispanic Life on Film at the Terrazas Branch.

09/04/2008 Crawl through the Tunnels of Terror maze on Thursday, October 30 at the University Hills Branch.

09/03/2008 The Texas State Library and Archives Commission awarded a $12,889 TexTreasures grant to the Austin History Center.

09/03/2008 The Southeast Austin Community Branch of the Austin Public Library invites you to the National Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta on Saturday, September 20.

09/02/2008 Nuestras Tradiciones: Diez y Seis de Septiembre en Austin through October 18.

09/02/2008 Meet the Author of The Big Sort, Bill Bishop on Thursday, October 9 at the Faulk Central Library.

09/02/2008 Meet the Author, Pierce Burns on Monday, September 29 at the Austin History Center.

09/02/2008 Support the Austin Public Library. Come to the Mini Monster Book Sale at the Cepeda Branch on Saturday, September 20.

08/29/2008 Meet the Author, Maryann Miller on Monday, October 13 at the Austin History Center.

08/28/2008 'Sculpture Is' in the Library at the Oak Springs Branch until November 9.

08/28/2008 The Austin Public Library will close Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

08/29/2008 Meet Comedian and Author Paula Poundstone on Friday, Aug. 29 and help support the Friends of the Austin Public Library

08/28/2008 Join our Summer Reading Programs, June-August.

08/24/2008 Join us for Family Movie Nights this summer through August 24.

08/19/2008 George Washington Carver Jubilee celebrates 75 years of building community on September 6.

08/18/2008 Alexander McCall Smith at the Paramount Theater on October 2. APL cardholders receive $10 off ticket price.

08/13/2008 Meet the Author Mike Kearby Wednesday, September 10 at the Austin History Center.

08/12/2008 Meet the Author Don Miles Monday, September 15 at the Austin History Center.

08/07/2008 The St. John Branch will be closed on August 13-15 for maintenance.

08/07/2008 Mini Monster Book Sale Saturday, August 23 at the University Hills Branch.

08/07/2008 Meet the Author Mike Cox Wednesday, August 13 at the Austin History Center.

07/31/2008 The Adventure Travel Series explores Argentina on August 12 at the Milwood Branch.

07/30/2008 Romance Readers Social will sweep fans off their feet August 16 at the University Hills Branch.

07/29/2008 APL and Writers' League of Texas Partner to Present Summer Writing Camps through August 11.

07/24/2008 The public internet was down July 24 and 25 at the Milwood Branch.

07/23/2008 Today, July 23 the North Village Branch will close at 5:00 p.m. for emergency maintenance of the air conditioning system.

07/21/2008 Not sure what to do with the photos and swag from your summer escapades? Come to Scrapbook Your Summer August 3 at the Faulk Central Library.

07/17/2008 Teen Fest happens Saturday, August 2 at the Carver Branch. Don’t miss out on the fun!

07/15/2008 Learn what your city can do for you at the City Services Community Fair on August 2 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

07/14/2008 The Bibliofiles won the Silver Book Cart Award at the Library Book Cart Drill Team World Championship.

07/11/2008 World Religion Workshop by Farnaz Masumian at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

07/11/2008 Meet the Author Charlie Newton Thursday, July 31 at Faulk Central Library.

07/11/2008 Tim Tingle Chocktaw Storytelling Concert July 19 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

07/11/2008 The St. John Branch will be closed for emergency maintenance of the air conditioning system on Saturday July 12.

07/07/2008 Meet the Author Tom Stoner Monday, July 21 at the Faulk Central Library for a discussion of his book The Comfort of Our Kind, as well as writing tips and observations.

07/07/2008 Mini Monster Book Sale July 12 at the Yarborough Branch. Proceeds benefit the Austin Public Library.

07/02/2008 Join the Adventure Travel Series at Milwood Branch on July 30 as we explore Brazil.

07/02/2008 Austin Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

07/01/2008 If mid-summer boredom is plaguing your children, we have a formula that's sure to cure: ART + IMAGINATION = FUN 4 KIDS.

07/01/2008 Can your summer be described in three words: boring, boring, and boring? The Chick Lit on Wheels program rolls to the rescue!

06/27/2008 The Yarborough Branch hosts Red, White, and Blue, an exhibit of 12 patriotic quilts on display through July 25.

06/20/2008 Meet the Author Liz Carmack for a presentation on her book Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler's Guide Monday, July 14 at the Austin History Center.

06/20/2008 The Ruiz Branch presents Nursing Homes 101 on Monday, July 7.

06/18/2008 The Austin Public Library Foundation hires a new Executive Director to lead the community effort in a Library Capital Campaign.

06/17/2008 It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s APL's new VAN wrap.

06/16/2008 The Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament happens this summer. Are you up to the challenge?

06/13/2008 Learn how to Save Money, Grow Greener June 28 at the Windsor Branch.

06/12/2008 Learn what bees have to offer you in a presentation by "The Bee Lady" on June 14 at the Will Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

06/11/2008 The 2nd Annual Austin African American Book Festival on June 28 features noted authors Sam Greenlee and Francis Ray.

06/11/2008 The Faulk Central Library hosts DTV Awareness Day on June 26 to help everyone understand the DTV transition.

06/10/2008 Meet the Author of the book Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won't Help You on Your Next One at the Howson Branch on June 30.

06/06/2008 The 2008 Doss Elementary School Partners in Education Awards Assembly honors Old Quarry Branch Managing Librarian Pat Campbell with "Rookie" Partner of the Year Award.

06/04/2008 The Austin Public Library Foundation celebrates Texas Tales 2008: The Story Begins Here featuring Joe Nick Patoski and Jon Dee Graham on Saturday, June 28.

06/04/2008 Meet the Author Melody Moezzi author of War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims June 23 at the Faulk Central Library.

06/04/2008 The Austin Public Library Foundation celebrates local author Sarah Bird's new novel How Perfect is That on June 19, for details click here.

06/04/2008 Celebrate Juneteenth: Honoring Our Legacy at the Carver Branch on June 19.

05/29/2008European Movie Night presents Life Under Communist Rule @ Spicewood Springs Branch.

05/27/2008 Join us at Faulk Central for a free workshop for parents about online social networking sites.

05/27/2008 Join the Adventure Travel Series at Milwood Branch, June 4, as we explore India.

05/27/2008Writing Workshops continue Thursday, July 3 at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

05/22/2008 Meet award winning author Dagoberto Gilb as he joins the Downtown Book Club for a discussion of his new novel "The Flowers".

05/20/2008 In partnership with WIC, the Austin Public Library hosts public breastfeeding classes as part of the Summer 2008 Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign.

05/19/2008 The Milwood Branch will be closed Thursday, August 21 for all day Staff Training.

05/14/2008 The Cepeda Branch Celebrates 10 Years of Service to the East Austin Community.

05/13/2008 Join us May 28 for an hour of jazz standards with Swell: Alison O'Reilly on vocals and Jacob Wise on guitar.

05/13/2008 The Milwood Branch Adventure Travel Series presents The Czech Republic with Vera Labriola, Tuesday, May 13th at 7 p.m.

05/12/2008 The Summer Meet the Author Series features Margaret Baacke and Steven Saylor.

05/10/2008 Austin’s Grow Green Coordinator Denise Delaney presents earth-wise gardening tips Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

05/08/2008 Sneak Preview of the Documentary Writ Writer by Susanne Mason on Thursday, May 8 at the Ruiz Branch.

05/05/2008 Join the Southeast Austin Community Branch in celebrating 8 Weeks of Oscars this summer.

05/05/2008 Way Back Disney Classics series at the Ruiz Branch.

05/05/2008 Celebrate Free Comic Book Day Monday May 5th at your local Austin Public Library.

05/01/2008 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will Host a Free Poetry Workshop “Breathing Life Into Words” May 1, 2008.

04/30/2008 Austin Public Library “Bibliofiles” Win Annual Book Cart Drill Team State Championship.

04/29/2008 Meet Asian American Author Irwin Tang Tuesday, April 29 at the Austin History Center.

04/28/2008 Monster Book Sale scheduled for May 17 & 18 with the proceeds to benefit the Austin Public Library.

04/28/2008 The Austin Public Library RECEIVES FIVE GRANTS from the Texas Book Festival.

04/25/2008 View Mayor Wynn's Meet the Author video with Ishmael Beah...

04/25/2008 Spring Meet the Author series.

04/25/2008 Meet the Author, Ishmael Beah on Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall for the Mayor's Book Club finale event.

04/23/2008 In Celebration of Children’s Book Week Literature Live presents Grandmother’s Story – A Tlingit Tale.

04/22/2008 Earth Day Celebrations continue through April 22. Click here for the schedule of activities...

04/21/2008 Día de los Niños ~ Día de los Libros and AISD’s Afterschool Showcase Saturday, April 26th at the St. John Branch Library/Community Center.

04/03/2008 Austin Celebrity READ poster announced for National Library Week.

04/01/2008 Four Austin Public Library locations will open at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008.

03/17/2008 Meet author William Holman at Spicewood Springs Branch on Monday, March 31.

03/10/2008 Join us at Ruiz Branch for Swell, An hour of jazz standards with Alison O'Reilly on vocals and Jacob Wise on guitar, March 13 at 7:00 p.m.

03/07/2008 Twin Oaks Branch hosts classical guitar concert with Stacy Arnold, Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

03/07/2008 Spring Garden Party at Windsor Park Branch Library, Saturday, March 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

03/05/2008 Manchaca Road Branch is NOW open after a remodeling and renovation project.

02/26/2008 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will Host a Free Poetry Workshop “Breathing Life Into Words,” March 6 at 7 p.m.

02/22/2008 Mayor Wynn to announce book title for 7th annual Keep Austin Reading campaign on Tuesday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. in City Hall.

02/19/2008 History By Hand: Selections from the Papers of Governor Elisha M. and Lucadia Pease, an Austin History Center exhibit. February 21-July 20, 2008.

02/15/2008 Meet the Author series features acclaimed writer Dagoberto Gilb on Wednesday, March 5. Program to focus on his new novel The Flowers.

02/14/2008 Black History Month at University Hills Branch presents “Preserving Your Family Legacy” with Thelma Williams Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m.

02/10/2008 The Austin Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of President's Day.

02/06/2008 Southeast Austin Community Branch celebrates its’ 10th Anniversary Saturday, February 23.

02/05/2008 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Host “The Muses” Celtic Music with a Zing, February 20.

02/05/2008 Several Library branches close in April for all day staff training.

02/05/2008 Join us February 19 for a book signing & Jazz performance at the Carver Branch Library & Carver Museum and Cultural Center.

02/04/2008 Name the Book Store Contest, the Friends of the Library would like your ideas for the new book store!

02/01/2008 In Celebration of Black History Month the Ruiz Branch hosts a "A Day in Africa with Elizabeth Kahura" Sat., Feb 9 at 1 p.m.

01/30/2008 Film Fridays at Carver Branch continue February 29 in celebration of Black History Month.

01/30/2008 George Washington Carver Branch Celebrates Black History Month with Month Long Historical and Cultural Programs.

01/30/2008 Travel around the world at Milwood Branch, join the Adventure Travel Series, March 31 features Croatia.

01/29/2008 Meet Jean Davison, author of “The Ostrich Wakes: Struggles for Change in Highland Kenya” Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at Milwood Branch.

01/15/2008 Salsa Saturdays continue through May at Cepeda Branch!

01/15/2008 Austin Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

01/14/2008 Join the Romance Reader's Social at University Hills Branch, Saturday, February 9.

01/14/2008 Howson Branch Partners with P.O.V. PBS’ Award-Winning NonFiction Film Series

01/13/2008 Gaming Tournaments at APL begin January 19 at University Hill, don't miss out!

01/13/2008 Meet the Author: Dr. Shirley Robinson Sprinkles, Author of "From Dunbar to Destiny: One Woman's Journey through Segregation and Beyond," at the Carver Branch on Sat., Feb 23 at 2 p.m.

01/11/2008 Ask a Librarian! telephone reference extends hours of service.

01/10/2008 Tax Forms and Tax Help 2008 @ the Austin Public Library.

01/08/2008 Windows on the Past: Exploring the History of Your Older House or Building, special workshop to be held January 12 at the Austin History Center.

01/08/2008 A wide array of Storytime programs begin in January through May 2, visit the schedule for a program near you!

01/05/2008 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill presents an All–Star Family Film Festival beginning January 5.

01/01/2008 Literature LIVE! presents "Why Cowboys Sing in Texas!" a traditional puppet show for all ages, beginning Jan. 16. Click here for the complete schedule.

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