The Howson Branch Library is part of the Austin Public Library, which serves over 974,000 residents in the City of Austin, Travis County. The library maintains collections of books, DVDs, music, and digital resources, contributing to the 1.1 million volumes on hand and 2.6 million items circulated by the Library System in a fiscal year. Located in Council District 10 of Austin City, Howson Branch Library is open from 9 AM Monday to Friday and 10 AM on Saturdays. It provides a Meeting Room, Lego Lab, Book Club, Gardening lessons, Summer programs, and printing services.