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Author Bruce Coville to speak February 28

Bruce Coville
Tuesday, February 28
Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Coville will speak at 6 p.m.


Fun and engaging, children's author Bruce Coville will talk to kids about his writing career and what it takes to be a writer. Free copies of his books will be handed out while supplies last. A book signing will follow. Go to the catalog to see Bruce Coville's books.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, SELCO, and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Hunger Games book group February 28

Are the odds in your favor? Come to the Hunger Games Book Group on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss all thing Panem! 30 things to do before the group meets....

Book Lovers Lunch March 2

Friday, March 2
Small meeting room at noon

If you like to talk books and learn what other people are reading, then come to the brown bag “Book Lovers Lunch” on Friday, March 2, at noon, in the small meeting room. Bring your lunch and join other book lovers to chat about the books we are reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Historic Homes of Minnesota March 10

Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m.

Join Minnesota photographer Doug Ohman as he takes you to many of Minnesota’s most elegant homes and shares the stories and personalities that surround these historic treasures. Sponsored by SELCO's Minnesota Book Award Author Tour.

DVD About the Making of The Saint John's Bible - Showtimes at the Austin Public Library

The 50-minute DVD, The Illuminator and a Bible for the 21st Century, which tells the tale of The Saint John's Bible and its artistic director, Donald Jackson, will be shown in the small meeting room at the Austin Public Library at the following times:

More times coming - watch the library website for the March showing date!

Open viewing hours for The Saint John's Bible

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.

During Open Viewings, selected volumes of The Saint John's Bible will be available for viewing outside the case. Additional times by prior arrangement only.

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