Howson Branch, Austin Public Library — Attraction in Austin

I wish my 27 month little girls could write a review but she can't yet so I will write on her behalf, last Thursday after dinner I told her our plans for Friday morning, big mistake lol She thought I meant we were going to music and movement at the library in that moment!! That remind her of Marybeth, the teacher who does story time at the library, and she said "I miss her" "I want to see her" I tried to explain to her that I was talking about our activity for next day, I remind her about the central library but nope She wanted to go to the Howson library in that moment and see Marybeth lol "I lover her" she said and started crying... I can normally snap her out of anything, I got toys out, played music, I was being really silly but the two year old in her wanted Marybeth.... Well, what do you do?! Check if the library is open, drive there and pray MB is there or wait another 20 minute and see if your kid forgets about it?! I choose my battles and I got my car keys and we drove there in our sleepers looking like a hot mess lol Marybeth was there, I told her about Brynn's moment and She was so sweet to her!! We picked few books and Brynn was so happy!!! On the way home she said "I cried for MB" "I love her" Today, a week later she remember the story and said "remember I cried" "I miss her" I knew what she meant lol She asked me to sing the little red wagon and you are my sunshine like Marybeth. Well, with all that said I want to say thank you so much Marybeth for your extraordinary work, your amazing energy and your enthusiasm when sharing your songs with the kids, and reading those awesome books everywhere week! You are in Brynn's heart and that is priceless! We are so grateful for YOU. I been working with kids for 20 years and I know when a caregiver works with passion and joy! You are a very important person in our community and...

We live at this library branch. Love the staff and the feel of the place. For a fairly small branch, it has a wide selection of books, and it's easy enough to have anything not on location transferred from other...

Love Austin Public Library system. While sometimes, the libraries are so nice that they attract too many people, including homeless people; this particular one is always warm and cozy and quiet and convenient....