Inside the World’s Most Futuristic Library | Austin, Texas

AUSTIN
Welcome to the Austin Central Library—one of the most innovative and eco-friendly public libraries in the U.S.
Built in 2017 for $120 million, this downtown Austin landmark is packed with solar panels, rainwater systems, and a rooftop garden for book lovers and anyone who enjoys a good view of the city.

In this video, I’ll take you inside this award-winning library, show you its magical staircases, quiet reading room, books abour Texas, and share a surprising moment I caught the day before the 2024 total solar eclipse—right at the entrance with NASA! And at the end, I'll show you where to spot 1.5 million bats flying out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset!

0:00 Intro
1:25 Library Entrance, NASA
2:13 Library Interior
3:40 Art Installations & Gallery
4:48 Reading Room ASMR
7:03 Keep Going Up
7:34 More Spaces!
8:48 Books About Texas
9:28 Exiting the Library
9:37 The neighborhood
10:09 Bats Viewing Spot
11:19 Bonus Clips

Music Credits to YouTube Audio Library
Top Of The Morning - TrackTribe
Who Do You Think I Think You Are_ - Mini Vandals

Locations mentioned:
Austin Central Public Library
Lady Bird Lake
Congress Avenue Bridge