AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library (APL) is expanding its passport services after it saw high demand from Central Texans.
Those interested in applying for new passports can make an appointment at the Ruiz Branch Library, the Spicewood Springs Branch Library or the Recycled Reads Bookstore. Before the expansion, passport services were only offered through the Austin Central Library.
“Passport services have been a very highly demanded service at Austin Public Library since we first started offering the service at the Central Library, with thousands of people starting their international travel journeys at APL,” APL Director Roosevelt Weeks said. “We are happy to be able to expand the options for accessing passport services and help more APL customers explore the world.”
Those interested in applying for new passports will need to make an appointment. Below is a list of locations, days and times that passport services are available:
Central Library: 710 W. César Chávez St.
- Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Recycled Reads Bookstore: 5335 Burnet Road
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ruiz Branch Library: 1600 Grove Blvd.
- Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Spicewood Springs Branch: 8637 Spicewood Springs Road
- Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
For more information about how to set up an appointment and what is needed to apply, visit the APL's website.