Austin’s new Central Public Library ... clad in tan limestone and gray metal panels, is the least successful part of the library. Corrugated profiles of rust-colored perforated metal stand ...

But while the Central Library's design is mindful about ... limestone and a like color palette for the metal panels. That sensitivity to Austin extends to the library's interior.

The new Central Library in Austin is a case in point ... base of beige stone from Lueders and a superstructure of gray panels of aluminum and perforated screens of anodized metal.

shop from local booksellers and check out a variety of panels, workshops and storytime sessions. When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over budget and behind schedule, Austin’s new Central Library finally has a grand opening date. The city says the collection of books from the Faulk Central Library are ...