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Sherwood Forest Zine Library is an Austin lending library with a collection of more than 2,000 zines.
About Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest Zine Library is a lending library in central Austin, Texas, with a physical collection described as over 3,000 zines covering art, poetry, fiction, political theory, social issues, and historical discussion. Membership is free, and it also operates a Virtual Zine Library with hundreds of zines available to download for free and links to online zines.
The physical location at 5215 Joe Sayers Ave., Unit A, is open every other Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., though the schedule can change because it is a volunteer project. Borrowed zines circulate and are to be returned, with an outdoor dropbox available for returns and donations at any time.
Key features
- Free membership for borrowing physical zines
- Physical collection of over 3,000 zines across topics
- Virtual library with hundreds of free downloadable zines
- Links to online zines in virtual collection
- Outdoor dropbox for returns and donations anytime
- Monthly zinester meetup on first Saturdays in Austin
Best for: People in Austin who want to borrow zines in person or access free downloadable zines online.
Good for
- Membership is free
- Virtual library provides hundreds of zines to download for free
- New physical zines are catalogued every week
Watch out for
- Physical visits limited to every other Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Hours can vary because it is a volunteer project
- Virtual library is updated only a few times a year
Sherwood Forest at a glance
- Category
- Books & Reading › Reading Resources
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sherwood Forest FAQ
Is membership free?
Yes, membership is free.
When is the physical library open?
It aims to be open every other Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., but check the Hours & Events page because hours can change.
How can I return zines if I cannot visit during open hours?
Use the dropbox outside the front door for drop-offs at any time, or email the library if you have an issue returning zines.
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