Little Walnut Creek Branch
🏢 Austin Public Library · Austin, Texas
Little Walnut Creek Branch
Serving Austin's highly diverse Council District 4 along the Rundberg Lane corridor, the Little Walnut Creek Branch brings full Austin Public Library resources — plus bilingual programming, teen maker events, and a community meeting room — to one of the city's most multilingual neighborhoods.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 835 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 974-9860
Website: library.austintexas.gov
Plus Code: 86249872+8J (Austin, TX)
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📖 About Little Walnut Creek Branch
The Little Walnut Creek Branch sits at 835 W. Rundberg Lane in north-central Austin, anchoring library service for Council District 4 — a corridor known for its rich tapestry of languages, cultures, and communities stretching north of the Rundberg greenbelt. The branch is one of Austin Public Library's 20 neighborhood branches, offering the same comprehensive suite of print collections, digital resources, and community programming as its larger siblings but scaled to serve an intensely local need: residents who may be new to the country, families navigating school systems in a second language, and teens looking for a creative, safe space after school. Meeting rooms seat up to 50 guests and are available free of charge to non-commercial community groups, making the branch a hub for neighborhood gatherings, citizenship study groups, and English-conversation meetups. Every cardholder leaves with access to the full APL digital catalog — including Libby eBooks, hoopla instant media, Kanopy streaming films, Brainfuse live tutoring, and the statewide TexShare database suite — all free with a library card.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Council District 4 — one of Austin's most linguistically diverse corridors — with bilingual programming including Talk Time / Hora de práctica (adult language-exchange, Monday evenings) and Spanish-English storytime for young families
- Teen and tween programs include Dungeons & Dragons (Saturdays) and recurring craft events such as the Perler Party bead-art workshop (ages 6–18)
- Community meeting room seats up to 50 guests and is free of charge for non-commercial groups — reservable online through the APL events calendar
- Public computers with internet access plus mobile-print and email-to-print services ($0.20/side black-and-white); free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Full APL digital suite with your card: Libby eBooks & audiobooks, hoopla (movies, music, comics), Kanopy streaming, Brainfuse live tutoring, and TexShare statewide research databases — all available 24/7 from home
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Little Walnut Creek cardholders access books, films, live tutoring, and research databases free through Austin Public Library and Texas's statewide TexShare network:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access, word processing, and productivity software
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Self-service printing at $0.20 per side (black-and-white, letter-size); file-upload and email-to-print options available
- Community meeting room (capacity 50) — free of charge for non-commercial groups, reservable online through the APL calendar
- Free library card for Austin residents and Travis County taxpayers (online application available)
- Interlibrary loan through the Austin Public Library system
- TexShare card for non-Austin Texas residents visiting the branch
- Capital Metro bus access along Rundberg Lane corridor
🎸 Programs
- Talk Time / Hora de práctica — adult bilingual language-exchange group, Monday evenings 6:30–7:30pm
- Spanish-English Storytime / Hora de cuentos en dos idiomas — Wednesday mornings 9:30–10:30am (infants through preschoolers)
- All Ages Storytime — Wednesday mornings (babies through preschoolers)
- Dungeons & Dragons — Saturday afternoons 1:30–4:30pm (teens ages 13–18)
- Perler Party / Fiesta de Perler — recurring bead-art craft event for ages 6–18
- Watch & Make — family film-and-craft programs for ages 3–10
📍 Nearby Austin Public Library Branches
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talk Time / Hora de práctica at Little Walnut Creek Branch?
Talk Time is a free adult language-exchange conversation group held Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Little Walnut Creek Branch. The program is designed for adults who want to practice speaking English or Spanish in a relaxed, informal setting alongside neighbors from the community. No registration is required — just drop in with your library card.
Does Little Walnut Creek Branch have a community meeting room?
Yes. The branch has a community meeting room that seats up to 50 people and is available free of charge to non-commercial groups. Reservations can be made online through the Austin Public Library events and meeting-room calendar at library.austintexas.gov. The room is a popular venue for neighborhood groups, study circles, and community organizations in Council District 4.
What digital resources can I access from home with an Austin Public Library card?
With a free APL card you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby (OverDrive), stream movies and documentaries on Kanopy, instantly check out media through hoopla (no holds or waiting), get live tutoring in English or Spanish through Brainfuse HelpNow (2pm–11pm daily), and search magazine articles, encyclopedias, and subject databases through the statewide TexShare suite. All are available 24/7 from any device — no library visit required once your card is active.
Is there a storytime program for young children at Little Walnut Creek Branch?
Yes. The branch hosts a Spanish-English Storytime (Hora de cuentos en dos idiomas) on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30am, designed for babies through preschoolers. An All Ages Storytime session is also offered Wednesday mornings for families with children up to age five. Both programs are free and no registration is required.
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