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PAST NEWS ARCHIVE: 2007

12/15/2007 TAG: Teen Advisory Group begins in January at three library locations, an opportunity for Teens to get involved at their Library...

12/12/2007 Austin Past & Present, a project of the Austin History Center reviewed on Aielli Unleased as a great holiday gift, listen to the interview.

12/07/2008 2008 brings In NEW programming for Teens@Austin Public Library, including RPGs and an evening of Astronomy!

11/28/2007 Carver Branch celebrates Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 29 at 2 p.m.

11/28/2007 Ruiz Branch hosts their 20th Annual Fiesta Navideña on Tues., Dec 18 at 6:30 p.m.

11/27/2007 Books, the Gift that Keeps on Living!

11/26/2007 This year give a gift that's sure to be a holiday classic.

11/20/2007 Little Walnut Creek Branch to re-open in February 2008.

11/15/2007 Visit the Austin Community College Mobile Go Center (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required). Saturday, December 1 at Faulk Central Library.

11/15/2007 Meet the Author Roberto de Haro at the Austin History Center.

11/08/2007 Romance Reader's Social @ University Hills Branch Saturday, Nov. 17.

11/08/2007 Carver Branch, hosts "A Call to Action: Addressing Disproportional Ties of African American Youth in Foster Care Through Community involvement" on Nov. 13 @ 6:30 p.m.

11/07/2007 Foster Care and Adoption Expo in Recognition of National Adoption Month at the Carver Branch on Nov. 17.

11/07/2007 Join us November 13 for the Phyllis Cartwright Memorial Bench Dedication.

11/06/2007 Celebration of Trees and Trails at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Nov. 17 at 10 a.m.

11/06/2007 Bargain Book Sale at the Monster Book Store through Nov. 11.

10/31/2007 In Recognition of Veterans Day, November 11, 2007, Veterans of Austin and Travis County: Service and Sacrifice Exhibit. On exhibit through January 11, 2008.

10/30/2007 Cowboy and Indian Ghost Stories in Honor of Native American Heritage Month with Award Winning Storytellers, Tim Tingle and Doc Moore, Nov. 20 at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

10/28/2007 The APL Online Catalog becomes more user friendly.

10/28/2007 In observance of Veterans Day the Austin Public Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12.

10/27/2007 Join us at this year's TX Book Festival, Nov. 3 & 4 at the State Capitol. Visit the festival site for the complete schedule.

10/26/2007 Who Won this year's AUSTIN CHRONICLE/FADO ALL-ADULT SPELLING BEE? Check the update on last night's contest.

10/22/2007 Celebra Dia De Los Muertos @ University Hills Branch, November 3 at 1 p.m.

10/19/2007 Learn Arabic at Ruiz branch beginning October 24 at 6 p.m.

10/18/2007 Join us October 30, 2007 at the Yarborough Branch for a Classical Guitar Concert with Stacy Arnold.

10/18/2007 Meet the Authors of "Effective Elder Caregiving" Rothschild & Barrett at Pleasant Hill Branch, on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

10/15/2007 Twin Oaks Branch is open after five month renovation.

10/15/2007 Twin Oaks Branch re-opens after remodeling on Sat., Nov. 3. Community Celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

10/15/2007 Join us Saturday, October 20 for the Oak Springs 40th Anniversary Celebration.

10/10/2007 "Words Come Alive Series" Celebrates Dia De los Muertos with Latina authors and Grammy Nominated singer, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the St. John Branch.

10/08/2007 Archives Clinic Offers Preservation Tips for Battered Treasures October 20 at the Austin History Center.

10/08/2007 ROCK Y ROLL DIA 2007: Celebrating Dia De los Muertos with Music, Art and Film benefiting the Austin Public Library

10/08/2007 Archives Week events examine the politics of archives, beginning October 15.

10/04/2007 Join Local “Spellers” and The Austin Chronicle on October 25 for the 6th Annual Austin Chronicle-Fado Spelling Bee and Help Raise Money for the Austin Public Library.

10/03/2007 ZINES@ at the Library. Come to one of our programs and learn how to make one of these handmade booklets...

10/03/2007 Join us for a week of fun activities during "LOL @ your library®" during Teen Read Week™ October 14-20, 2007.

09/27/2007 New Community Speaker Series starts October 11 at North Village Branch.

09/27/2007Community Speaker Series at North Village Branch features Small Business Development expert, Michelle Bledsoe-Frith, December 13 at 7 p.m.

09/27/2007 Join us for Salsa Saturdays at Cepeda Branch beginnning October 6.

09/26/2007 Library participates in Green City Festival, a one-stop bonanza of environmental information wrapped in fun, music and hands-on activities for the entire family-October 13 at City Hall.

09/25/2007 Meet the Authors of “Texas Political Memorabilia” Chuck Bailey and Bill Crawford on October 9, 2007.

09/21/2007 Art Across Austin Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latino Art Exibit at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

09/13/2007 All-American Presidential Forum on PBS discussion with Tavis Smiley, September 27 at 7 p.m at the Carver Branch.

09/11/2007 Library Health Series continues at Old Quarry Branch on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7p.m. with Dr. Jeffrey Michel, who will talk about "Heart Health."

09/11/2007 Library Health Series continues at Old Quarry Branch on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7p.m. with Dr. Jeffrey Michel, who will talk about "Heart Health."

09/10/2007 Meet the Author of “Beyond These Walls: The True Story of a Lost Child’s Journey to a Whole Life” Rachel Gunner at Spicewood Springs Branch on September 26, 2007.

09/07/2007 Meet the Author of “The Citizen–Powered Energy Handbook” Greg Pahl at Faulk Central Library on September 29.

09/06/2007 The Scrabble Society changes their playing time to 6:30 p.m. every Monday, join us for a game.

09/06/2007 Meet the Authors of "Effective Elder Caregiving" Rothschild & Barrett at Yarborough Branch, on Sept. 8 at 1 p.m.

09/05/2007 This Saturday meet the new SUPER WHY! superhero characters from PBS KIDS, 10:30 a.m. at Faulk Central Library.

09/05/2007 Austin Public Library closed on Friday, September 14, 2007 for Staff Development Day.

09/04/2007 APL rocks with live performances by "The Deedle Deedle Dees Rock Band"-Music for Kids and Smart Adults.

09/24/2007 Meet the Creator of the phrase “Keep Austin Weird” Red Wassenich & Author of Keep Austin Weird: A Guide to the Odd Side of Town on Sat., Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Howson Branch

09/18/2007 Join us for Beginning Poetry- Expressing Your Many Songs at Spicewood Springs Branch.

08/29/2007 Recruitment Bulletin for Austin's Lay Representative and Advisory Council Member for the Central Texas Library System.

08/28/2007 Free Writing Workshops Telling the Truth: "Discovering Who You Are and How to Tell Your Stories" at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill.

08/28/2007 Author Jo Virgil to give talk on “Unburying the Best Stories” and brushing the dust off the gems, December 6 at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill's free writing workshop.

08/28/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill hosts an Open Mic every first Wednesday of the Month for visual and performing arts beginning September 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

08/28/2007 Join the FIESTA @ Southeast Austin Community Branch Saturday, September 15 in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

08/24/2007 Mexico:Splendors of Thirty Centuries" An Art Exhibit at the Ruiz Branch, September 10-October 4, 2007.

08/23/2007 Family Movie Nights@APL through December 2007.

08/23/2007 Carver Branch to Close for One Day for Maintenance Repairs Friday, August 24, 2007.

08/21/2007 The Austin History Center is searching for archival materials documenting Asian-Americans in Austin and Travis County.

08/21/2007 Free Workshops for Parents about Online Social Networking Sites.

08/21/2007 Mini-Monster Book Sale scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 7, 8 & 9, at the Monster Book Store, 1800 S. 5th Street!

08/17/2008 Join the Knitting Circle every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Faulk Central Library.

08/17/2007 APL Unplugged: Service Interruption on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at all Austin Public Library locations.

08/15/2007 Teen Book Club presents Author Cynthia Leitich Smith for a discussion on her latest book Tantalize Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the University Hills Branch.

08/09/2007 This Friday Paula Poundstone brings her comedy act to Austin's One World Theatre, her two shows will benefit the Friends of the Austin Public Library. More...

08/01/2007 Scrabble Society at Cepeda Branch continues with games every Thursday in August at 2:30 p.m.

07/30/2007 Join us for Teen Fest '07, a celebration for teens who spent part of their summer reading, August 4, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Carver Branch.

07/12/2007 In memory of Lady Bird Johnson, 1912-2007.

07/27/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will Host a Free Writing Workshop “Breathing Life Into Words” August 16, 2007.

07/27/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will Host a Free Writing Workshop “Breathing Life Into Words” with Thom the World Poet on August 16 at 7 p.m.

07/19/2007 Home Movie Day returns to Austin on Sunday, August 12 at the Boyd Vance Theatre in the Carver Museum.

07/09/2007 Bestselling author, Julia Alvarez to begin book tour with a visit to the Library on Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.

07/07/2007 Veterans of Austin and Travis County: Service & Sacrifice, an Austin History Center exhibit honoring the contributions of our military men and women.

07/05/2007 Join the Scrabble Society at the Cepeda Branch every Thursday in July at 2:30 p.m.

07/05/2007 Milwood Branch celebrates 10 years of service to the community with live music by the Jolly Garogers, Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m.

07/05/2007 Milwood Branch Host Grow Green Program with City Of Austin Grow Green Coordinator Denise Delany on July 16.

07/03/2007 Harry Potter Parties to begin July 9.

07/02/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will host “Breathing Life Into Words”, a free writing workshop on July 19, 2007.

06/29/2007 Meet the Author of How to Get the Health Care You Want at Faulk Central Library on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 6 p.m.

06/29/2007 Meet the Author of How to Get the Health Care You Want Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 6 p.m.

06/28/2007 The last main course of Harry Potter and the 7 Course Banquet will be at University Hills Branch on Friday, July 20. Dessert will be served on Saturday, July 21 at Faulk Central with the arrival of Book 7.

06/28/2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be available at all Library locations on Saturday, July 21.

06/20/2007 In celebration of Juneteenth, Desegregation in Austin: Five Decades of Social Change web timeline goes live.

6/19/2007 Join us for Practiquemos Español, an opportunity to practice your Spanish @ APL.

06/19/2007 Carver Branch Hosts Telecast of PBS Forum With the Democratic Presidential Candidates Based on the “Covenant with Black America” June 28 at 7:00 p.m.

06/12/2007 Join us for Disabilities Awareness @Hampton Branch at Oak Hill during the month of July.

06/11/2007 Juneteenth Celebration: Dark Roads, Bitter Waters: Confronting the Ghosts of Racism an Austin History Center program with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elliot Jaspin. 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 20.

06/08/2007 Austin Jazz Workshop extends performances in June at four Austin Public Library locations.

06/08/2007 Meet the Author of A Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son’s International Quest for Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment.

06/07/7007 One last Gaming Tournament before the Championship Finals on Monday, Aug. 27. For ages 8 and up. More...

06/07/2007 Participate in the Gaming Tournament@APL Friday, June 8–Wednesday, September 8 at University Hills and Windsor Park branches. For ages 8 and up. More...

06/08/2007 1st Annual African-American Book Festival: A Celebration of Black Literary Movements at the Carver Branch, June 30.

06/08/2007 Austin Public Library wins Texas Book Festival grants.

06/06/2007 St. John Branch will be closed Saturday, June 9.

06/04/2007 Looking at Jazz Discussion Series concludes with “Latin Jazz and Jazz as an International Music,” June 11 at Carver Branch. Discussion led by Dr. James Polk.

05/29/2007 Let’s sing!, Let’s dance! Let’s play! with Mexico’s musical group, Cántaro this Thursday, May 31 at the St. John Branch.

05/25/2007 Howson Branch presents Family Movie Night, third Tuesday of the month, June through August.

05/23/2007 Join us Saturday, June 2 for "Prelude to Summer III", an afternoon of art, music, and poetry at the University Hills Branch.

05/22/2007 Ahoy, ye maties! The Hampton Branch at Oak Hill presents “A Swashbuckler Summer” Six Part Movie Series through August 14.

05/20/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill hosts a free writing workshop, on May 24 at 7p.m., “Resources for Writers.”

05/19/2007 Join the APL Bookclubs during the month of June.

05/18/2007 Watch our Mayor’s Book Club video with author, Stephanie Elizondo Griest. Includes music and a short reading...

05/15/2007 2007 Summer Reading Program for youth begins Saturday, June 2 with a Kick Off Party, at the Ruiz Branch.

05/16/2007 Austin Public Library Wins Statewide Award for their work in Public Relations.

05/15/2007 Summer reading is here, join our first annual adult reading program and be rewarded!

05/15/2007 ME Television in partnership with the City of Austin’s Latino Music Month raise money for Cepeda Music Garden Legacy with “Laternative: New Adventures in Music” on Saturday, May 26 at La Zona Rosa.

05/14/2007 The Twin Oaks Branch closed Monday, June 4, 2007 for remodeling.

05/11/2007 Meet JoAnna Barrett, author of Men's Guide to the Woman's Bathroom, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Faulk Central Library.

05/03/2007 Carver Branch is closed today, Friday, May 11.

05/02/2007 Free Comic Book Day@AustinPublic Library on Monday, May 7.

05/01/2007 May 12 Election: A Voter's Guide is available online at the website of the League of Women Voters Austin Area.

04/30/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Goes Hollywood nine part ‘classic movie’ film festival comes to a close with the people’s choice.

04/23/2007 On Saturday, May 5 the Pleasant Hill Branch celebrates 20 years of service to the community of South Austin.

04/20/2007 Disfrute el Cine Mexicano de la “Época de Oro”, este sábado, 5 de mayo.

04/20/2007 Austin’s largest bilingual celebration of books, reading, culture and family learning Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros. Saturday, April 28.

04/19/2007 Austin Celebrity READ Poster announced during National Library Week. More...

04/17/2007 Join us for Hampton Branch at Oak Hill’s 10 Year Birthday Party, Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

04/11/2007 Join us for Mayor Will Wynn's Event with the Author Tuesday, April 17. Meet Stephanie Elizondo Griest and discuss her book Around the Bloc.

04/06/2007 Celebrate Latino Music Month with notable writers from Hecho en Tejas: an Anthology of Texas Mexican Literature, Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m., Ruiz Branch.

04/06/2007 Jazz discussion series takes a look at “The Swing Era” on Monday, April 16, 7p.m. at the Carver Branch. Discussion will be led by Dr. James Polk.

04/04/2007 Earth Day Celebration and Energy Fair@Windsor Park Branch, Saturday, April 21 at 1 p.m.

04/04/2007 The North Village Branch Replacement Project to begin. Community groundbreaking scheduled for Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m.

04/03/2007 The Mayor’s Book Club discussions on Around the Bloc begin April 3. Dr. Thomas Garza will lead the first discussion beginning at 7 p.m. at the Yarborough Branch.

04/02/2007 Support the “Hats off for Cancer Hat Drive,” April 15-28, 2007.

04/02/2007 Join us for a wide range of youth programming in celebration of National Library Week.

04/02/2007 Celebrate with Austin’s African-American authors at Carver Branch on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

03/26/2007 Join us for Practiquemos Español. An opportunity to practice your Spanish@APL starting April 9.

03/14/2007 Second appearance and opportunity to meet Dr. Jeffrey Kerr, author and photographer of Austin, Texas: Then and Now. 7 p.m., March 28 at Carver Branch.

03/10/2007 Practice English at Talk Time/Practique ingles en Talk Time.

03/05/2007 Come to the Mini-Monster Book Sale Saturday, March 31 & April 1.

03/02/2007 Austin Public Library Goes Interactive During SXSW Interactive Festival with Austin's First-Ever Multimedia History of the City of Austin.

03/02/2007 Austin History Center exhibit YWCA-100 Years: Deep in the Heart of Austin opening reception, March 24 at 11 a.m.

03/02/2007 Austin Public Library’s Second Chance Books wins PageTurner Award.

02/27/2007 Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. the City and Community opened the newly expanded and renovated Spicewood Springs Branch.

02/26/2007 Friends Monster Mobile Is zooming to your neighborhood with $1 and $2 books and media.

02/23/2007 The Windsor Park Branch will be closed on Friday, March 9.

02/22/2007 Join us March 7 for Meet the Author series with Jean Davison, author of “The Ostrich Wakes: Struggles for Change in Highland Kenya.”

02/20/2007 Little Walnut Creek Branch to close Monday, March 5 for parking lot expansion and interior renovation.

02/16/2007 Tale of Texas drug bust to be made into major motion picture starring Halle Berry. Meet the author of “Tulia” on Tuesday, March 6 at the Austin History Center.

02/08/2007 Austin Public Library Foundation's Annual Fundraiser-Texas Tales returns in 2007 with music by Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo.

02/06/2007 No se pierda los Sábados de Cine Mexicano de la Época de Oro.

02/06/2007 2007 Mayor’s Book Club launches with first time selection of female author: Stephanie Elizondo Griest's “Around the Bloc.”

02/21/2007 Austin Public Library Commission meeting will be held at Oak Springs Branch on Monday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m.

02/05/2007 Black History Month Programs and Special Events @ Carver, University Hills and Ruiz Branches.

02/02/2007 Austin Public Library Opens at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 14, 2007.

02/02/2007 Mayor Will Wynn and the Library announce book title for the 6th Annual Citywide Reading Campaign.

01/31/2007 Meet the Authors of “The Birth of Coffee” a Photographic Essay of the Worlds and People Behind a Cup of Coffee…

01/25/2007 The Austin History Center, the Austin-Travis County Veterans Exhibit Committee ask for military service items to be part of "Austin-Travis County Veterans" Exhibit, deadline to submit items is Monday, April 30.

01/24/2007 Community Book Fair at the Carver Branch to benefit the Library, Jan 26-28.

01/19/2007 Austin-Travis County Veterans Exhibit Committee Ask for Military Service items to be part of an Austin History Center Exhibit.

01/18/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill will Host a Series of Free Writing Workshops, “Breathing Life Into Words,” beginning January 25.

01/18/2007 Meet the Author and Photographer of the Austin Photography Scrapbook, Austin, Texas: Then and Now, January 27.

01/15/2007 Gaming Nights @ APL, for teens ages 12 to 17, begins February 6.

01/15/2007 Austin Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/12/2007 Tax Forms and Tax Help 2007 are available at the Library.

01/12/2007 Dr. James Polk, Grammy-nominated musician to lead Jazz Discussion Series at Howson and Carver Branches—begins Jan. 22.

01/11/2007 YA Book Club for young adults continues in January with PEEPS a novel about vampirism.

01/10/2007 C-Span—BOOK TV Bus to stop in Austin, TX Saturday, January 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Faulk Central Library.

01/09/2007 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Goes Hollywood with a Nine Part Classic Movie Film Festival January 13-May 12, 2007.

01/09/2007 Join us at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill for the Poets and Artists Forum Every 3rd Saturday through May 2007

01/09/2007 Join us at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill for the Poets and Artists Forum this Saturday, March 17 at 2p.m.

01/05/2007 ECHO’s PaLs, the Library’s puppet troupe performs A Story, A Story: an Anansi Tale in celebration of Black History Month.

01/01/2007 Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page regarding a new Central Library.

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