Austin Public Library - Howson Branch
Library · Austin
Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource
Tarrytown branch with a Monday baby time, an all-ability toddler playtime, and an afternoon preschool storytime. Close to Laguna Gloria and the Texas Military Forces Museum.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Babies to preschoolers; Monday baby time, Wednesday all-ability toddler playtime
Price
Free
Free. Austin Public Library cards are free for City of Austin residents; storytimes and kids' programs are free and open to the public.
Hours
| Monday | 9 am – 8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know: Closed Nov 11, Nov 26-27, Dec 24-25, Jan 1; closes 5pm Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 31 (APL holiday schedule).
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
2500 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Rough drive times
- about 45 min from Dripping Springs
- about 15 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 20 min from Bee Cave
- about 60 min from Wimberley
- about 40 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
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- Stroller access
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- Restrooms
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- Changing table
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- Fenced play area
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- Splash pad
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- Food on site
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- Accessible
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- Easy parking
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- Nursing space
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Happening here
Every Mon · 11 am
Books and Babies (Howson Branch)
Austin Public Library - Howson Branch · Austin
- Ages 0–2
Every Wed · 12 pm
All-Ability Toddler Playtime (Howson Branch)
Austin Public Library - Howson Branch · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Every Thu · 3:30 pm
Preschool Storytime (Howson Branch)
Austin Public Library - Howson Branch · Austin
- Ages 3–5
Thu, Nov 19 · 6 pm – 6:45 pm
Pajama Storytime (Howson Branch)
Austin Public Library - Howson Branch · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
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