The Austin Public Library knows there might be evacuees from Southeast Texas who might be here for a while. It’s offering a library card that will allow you access to the library and the ability to check out three items at a time as well as see the virtual library.
The public library has a lot of different events for kids, plus you can pick up a book while you’re there. Moviles Lessin was reading a book to her daughter Gwen at the library’s downtown location in 2012.
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Head to a library branch and present some form of photo ID and you’re in. If you don’t have an ID, you can call Customer Service at 512-974-7475 . Find your closest library branch at library.austintexas.gov. The library also has a lot of free activities for kids and adults, too.
For another kind of library, the Toybrary, which is a lending library of toys, is offering free entrance for people who have been evacuated. You can come for free at 2001 Justin Lane all week with a driver’s license. toybraryaustin.com
Know of another place evacuated family can enjoy for free? Send it to nvillalpando@statesman.com
