The Friends of the Austin Public Library, a nonprofit organization founded in 1962 to promote the Austin Public Library, encourages all citizens to use the many and varied services offered by the Library.

The Friends of APL provides funds to enhance Library programs, publicize specific Library activities, support legislation to strengthen libraries, promote reading and literacy, and sponsors the annual Friends' Book Sale.

Members of the Friends are invited to participate in a summer reading program for adults, to gather for special social events, and to attend the Friends' annual spring meeting, which features a well-known guest speaker. Members may also choose to volunteer for various Friends' activities or participate in a general volunteer program offered through the Library.

The Austin Public Library System is an important part of Austin's culture and heritage. Friends' members are proud of the Library and continue to work to make it even better. The Friends welcomes your participation and your financial support.

Please become a Friend today, and share in the experience of helping the Library and Austin to become even stronger.

For questions or more information, call 512-499-7449.