An Evening with Austin’s 2026 Texas Institute of Letters Inductees
Join us to celebrate the seven Austin-area writers newly inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters Maurice Chammah, Adrianna Cuevas, David Wright Faladé, Peniel Joseph, Mary Helen Specht, Liliana Valenzuela, and James Wade. Author conversations will be moderated by TIL President Chris Barton, followed by audience Q-and-A and book signings with books available from Reverie […]
In Conversation: Deb Olin Unferth & Mary Helen Specht
What happens when two acclaimed Austin authors imagine the future of our changing world? Join Deb Olin Unferth and Mary Helen Specht for a lively conversation about their acclaimed new “cli-fi” novels, “Earth 7” and “Mudlark.” Stay for an audience Q&A and book signing, with books available for purchase from BookPeople Don’t miss this thought-provoking […]
Carrie Rodriguez’ Laboratorio: The Poetry Edition
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, poetry and visual art when Carrie Rodriguez’ acclaimed Laboratorio concert series joins forces with The Library Foundation and Texas Book Festival. Hosted by Austin Public Library, this special Poetry Edition brings Rodriguez and the all-star Laboratorio house band together with award-winning poets Carrie Fountain, Tomás Q. Morín and Lisa […]
How to Novelize a Movie
Free and open to the public | Gratis y abierto al público We often hear about books being adapted for the screen, but it works the other way, too! Sometimes stories that begin life as movies get a second chance when they’re turned into books. Led by Jess Hagemann in this workshop you’ll explore reasons […]
APL After Dark: Speakeasy
Enter a world of the 1920s, from high society to the depths of a jazzy speakeasy. This event is for 21+ and will be the bees knees! Psst… the password is books. Step back into the roaring 1920s as the Austin Central Library transforms into a hidden speakeasy for one unforgettable night to celebrate the Austin […]
Kids Block Party is June 6th!
Kick off Summer at Austin Public Library with a day of discovery, learning, and creating! This year’s “Unearth a Story” theme is a full-on Central Library takeover with dinosaurs, fossils, storytimes, and summer fun! Saturday, June 6 – 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Central Library710 W. César Chávez St. Free and open to the public Event Highlights: […]
Greater Austin Book Festival 2026
A vibrant celebration of local authors, illustrators, and readers! Free admission The Greater Austin Book (GAB) Fest invites our community of readers, writers and illustrators from Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties to come together for a full day celebration of books. At GAB Fest you can meet participating authors, buy books and get them signed, […]
Mayor’s Book Club | Discussion
Join us for a discussion of Jason Mott’s novel “People Like Us,” the 2026 Mayor’s Book Club selection.
Mayor’s Book Club | Jason Mott in conversation with Evan Narcisse
Join us in welcoming author Jason Mott whose novel “People Like Us” is this year’s Mayor’s Book Club selection.
Mayor’s Book Club: Books and Breweries
Join us at Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company for a book club-style talk about People Like Us by Jason Mott this year’s Mayor’s Book Club selection. People Like Us follows two Black writers searching for peace and belonging in a world riven by gun violence. The compelling story follows two unnamed authors— both Black Americans—as they […]
