Recycled Reads, Austin Public Library

📅 Our new hours begin TODAY! 📅 Come visit us on Thursday - Saturday at 5335 Burnet Rd. and check out our selection of affordable books! *Note: We are now closed on Sundays.

📅 Starting March 13 we will have new hours! You can visit us on Thursday - Saturday's at 5335 Burnet Rd. and check out our selection of affordable books!

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We will be closed Friday and Saturday in observance of the Christmas holiday.

A majority of holiday wrapping material can be recycled and/or repurposed?

Check out our alternative ways to dispose of excess holiday gifting materials: https://bit.ly/3sgvyXi.

Once the holiday hustle and bustle slows down and the presents have been unwrapped, you’re left with a mountain of excess materials like cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, ribbon and bows, Styrofoam and other packaging materials. Did you know that a majority of holiday wrapping material can be recycled and/or repurposed? Check out our alternative ways to dispose of excess holiday gifting materials. 🎁♻️ http://www.austintexas.gov/blog/tis-season-extra-recycling

Come take a look at our selection of gently-used games and books.

Looking for a great gift idea? Don’t just give a thing; instead give a great story. Recycled Reads and ARR have pulled together a section of gently-used games, books and activities to share with your loved ones this holiday season. Come take a look! 👀

Recycled Reads, Austin Public Library: 5335 Burnet Road, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon–6 p.m.

Avoid the stress of this year's supply chain shortages and reduce your carbon footprint by giving a great story instead of gifting something new.

For instance, buy gently reused treasures this holiday season. Everything 50¢ and above is half off for the month of December.

This sale includes children and adult books, DVDs, Blu-Ray and specially-priced items!

It's Small Business Saturday! Consider gifting products that are made from recycled, upcycled or used materials or give the gift of experiences instead of things.

Learn more: austintexas.gov/shopzero

It's Small Business Saturday! Think outside the box of buying brand new this holiday season. Instead, consider gifting products that are made from recycled, upcycled or used materials or give the gift of experiences instead of things. So many small businesses in Austin offer these options, so support local businesses today and every day. Learn more: austintexas.gov/shopzero

Skip the buying frenzy and choose to give a great story instead. Create unforgettable memories by giving the gift of time together trying something new and tell the stories for years to come.

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Letting your food coma wear off and getting ready for some Black Friday shopping? Skip the buying frenzy and choose to give a great story instead. Create unforgettable memories by giving the gift of time together trying something new and tell the stories for years to come. Learn more: austintexas.gov/shopzero

Wait! Don't throw your pumpkins in the trash; give them a second life as compost.

Halloween may be over but there's no reason to trash those pumpkins. They can be composted in your green cart. Just toss them in and give them a second life as nutrient-rich compost. 🎃 Learn more about what can go in your green composting cart: austintexas.gov/austincomposts

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Join us to celebrate life! Give the gift of a good book to a child and contribute to our Día de los Mu***os altar.

Through November 7, children's and young adult books are 25 cents.