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Two young girls are checking out books from the librarian at the desk at Carver branch of the Austin Public Library, circa 1951. "Selecting the right book is serious business. These two young ladies receive assistance from the librarian at Carver Branch, 1165 Angelina." This image was created by Burton Wilson

Three children are standing in front of a fireplace at the library while a woman is handing a girl a paper certificate with a ribbon on it.

A boy is sitting on a cardboard box in the library reading a book called the Around the Year storybook, 1970s. There is a woman at a desk behind the boy. This image was created by Larry Murphy

A large group of children are seated in the library with several women standing along the sides of the room, 1936. This building is now the Austin History Center

Four children are seated on the floor while a librarian tells them a story, 1953. From left to right, Mrs Ethel Mary Smith, Raymond Reed, unidentified girl, and Wilkie English.

A group of children are seated in front of the fire place while a librarian reads to them from a book, April 1, 1954.

Two young boys are holding a dinosaur mobile while standing in front of books on a shelf, 1970.

Five young girls are looking at books at the Chalmers Branch library. "Library day on Chalmers Court a branch of the City Library that is open 2 afternoons each week during August 600 books were read on Chalmers Court." This image was created by Alfred Rosenthal

Three children are in the library dressed as the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz, Pinnochio and the Sugar Plum Fairy, May 31, 1965. "Students are members of Mrs. Dorothy Smith's 2nd grade from Highland Park Elementary School on a visit to the nearby Highland Park branch of the Austin Public Library."

Interior view of the first dedicated building of the Austin Public Library, at 819 Congress Ave. The library opened in a rented room above the office of newspaper Pressler and Ziller. The photograph of this room shows a woman and two children seated at a long wooden table in the center, which is covered with books and periodicals. There are at least six freestanding bookshelves on either side of the table. Details of the room include a light bulb that hangs from the ceiling, a table fan that stands on top of a bookshelf, and posters posted on walls and bookshelves. "Gossip" is written and underlined beneath date on back of photo.

A man is reading a picture book to a group of children seated in front of him. They are wearing masks for Halloween.

Three children are in the library, two on the floor looking at books and a small girl standing near a large desk.

Interior view of the Windsor Village branch of the Austin Public Library, 1950s. A woman is seated at circulation desk. A man stands behind desk, another by shelved books, and child in foreground. Sign on the desk reads, "CHECK OUT BOOKS HERE."

A group of children are in the Windsor Village branch library getting books off the shelves. Some artwork and plants are on top of the shelves and there is a small round table in the foreground.

A group of grammer students is looking at books in the library while a librarian assists them.

Interior view of Austin Public Library's Oak Springs Branch, with no visitors or employees visible, circa 1970s. Signage includes the designation of the "Index Table" and the "Atlas Table." There are at least four aisles with book shelves towards back, and two reading tables in front.

Interior view of Austin Public Library's Oak Springs Branch, with no visitors or employees visible, circa 1970. Ubiquitous signage includes a hanging sign that reads, "Catalogs," and a circulation sign that reads, "Please return books here." Art hangs from the roof, including piñatas.

Four African American children check out books inside a bookmobile, 1967. They are at the Oak Springs station at 1148 Airport Boulevard. A sign above the desk reads "Pick a Good One." This image was created by Truman E. Thomas

A young woman reads a story to five children at the Pan Am Rec Center library. They sit at a circular table with stacks in the background.

A young woman reads a story to five children at the Pan Am Rec Center library. They sit at a circular table with stacks in the background.

Six girls and boys stand outside an Austin Public Library Trailer Branch, circa 1950s. The children all hold piles of books.