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ACR at APL After Dark: Speakeasy

  • Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street Austin, Texas, 78701 United States (map)

Enter a world of the 1920s, from high society to the depths of a jazzy speakeasy. This event is for 21+ and will be the bees knees!

Psst... the password is books.

Step back into the roaring 1920s as the Austin Central Library transforms into a hidden speakeasy for one unforgettable night to celebrate the Austin Public Library's Centennial. Slip through the stacks and discover an evening of jazz, glamour, literary intrigue, and Prohibition-era revelry. Don your finest flapper dresses, sharpest pinstripes, and sparkling accessories as you explore secret corners of the library filled with live music, interactive activities, dancing, and unexpected surprises around every level.

Whether you're a seasoned bootlegger of knowledge or simply looking for a night on the town, we invite you to celebrate the stories, style, and spirit of the Jazz Age.

  • Beer, wine, and mocktails - featuring the CentenniALE from Austin Beerworks

  • 1920s trivia with Get it Games

  • Tea tasting and etiquette session with Austin English Tea Company

  • Solve a murder mystery case with Lin Cognito's Murder Mystery Parties

  • Quick Draw Photo Booth

  • Live jazz with the Luke West Trio

  • Austin Typewriter, Ink.

  • DIY crafts from APL and Austin Creative Reuse

...and much so more!

This is a 21+ event and tickets are required. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

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