Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch
Library · SW Austin
Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · official sitesource
South Austin branch with a weekly early-literacy playgroup, baby time and all-ages storytime. A planned renovation will close it for a while, so check before heading over.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Babies to preschoolers; Tuesday early-literacy playgroup, Monday baby time, all-ages storytime
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 | 12 pm – 5 pm |
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). Renovation closure postponed: APL now expects it to start in early 2027 and last about a year (no date yet).
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
5500 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Rough drive times
- about 35 min from Dripping Springs
- about 10 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 25 min from Bee Cave
- about 50 min from Wimberley
- about 30 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
- Unknown — help us check
- Stroller access
- Unknown — help us check
- Restrooms
- Unknown — help us check
- Changing table
- Unknown — help us check
- Fenced play area
- Unknown — help us check
- Splash pad
- Unknown — help us check
- Food on site
- Unknown — help us check
- Accessible
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- Easy parking
- Unknown — help us check
- Nursing space
- Unknown — help us check
Happening here
Alternate Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 (listed Nov 4 and Nov 18, 2026)
All Ages Storytime (Menchaca Road Branch)
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch · SW Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Every Mon · 2 pm
Books and Babies (Menchaca Road Branch)
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch · SW Austin
- Ages 0–2
Every Tue · 10 am
Early Literacy Playgroup (Menchaca Road Branch)
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch · SW Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
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