The Caroline B and John H Kampmann San Antonio Public Library Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum connects the community with history by telling stories of the past through digital and print content. Museum visitors can relax in a comfortable living room inspired space to browse iPads filled with historically rich material collected and prepared by the San Antonio Public Library.

We provide free Wi-Fi for personal devices; access to non-circulating books from SAPL's Texana Collection and other collections; iPad stations with free access to ebooks, databases, and other digital resources; assistance with research related to local and Western history and culture.

Since 1995, the Texana/Genealogy Department has been located on the sixth floor of the Central Library at 600 Soledad Street downtown. The department occupies approximately 10,000 square feet. Within the Department are:

• approximately 60,000 microforms
• 75,000 books 
• 110 drawers of archival files 
• 11 map cabinets 
• 300 cubic feet of archival collections.

Texana/Genealogy services are available by appointment, please call 210-207-2500, email, or through Ask MySAPL.

580,257 volumes, including an extensive collection of Non-fiction located on the 2nd floor, Fiction located on the 5th floor, Media, Express and the Latino Collection and Resource Center located on the 1st floor, and Texana/Genealogy located on the 6th floor.

Special needs services and collections-including equipment are also available at the library-including the recent addition of the Children's Low Vision Reading Room on the 3rd floor.

The library contains an art gallery on the 1st floor with exhibits scheduled thought the year. As you explore the library you will also notice a number of art pieces from the library's collection situated throughout the library's seven-floor. On the 2nd floor, you can find the Marie Swartz Art Resource Center, which in partnership with the Southwest School of Art serves as the library of record for the School's BFA degree program.

VIA: 3, 4, 90, 95, 96, 97

Approximately 26,000 volumes including videos, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and Read Alongs

San Pedro has a small collection serving neighborhood adults, young people, and children with materials about San Antonio and local area history.

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Learn at SAPL is an adult education program that provides individualized job support and computer training. 

• Technology and Computer Training
• Job Help
• English as a Second Language
• GED 

For Drop-In help in one of these areas, please come between 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Service days may vary by location.

Adults. 

Click here to learn more about Learn at SAPL and its programs.

Free.

With support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation and Snack Pak 4 Kids, the San Antonio Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to distribute supplemental nutrition for kids and teens.

For on-campus students, ages 4 to 18, of:

• Beacon Hill Elementary
• Ira Ogden Elementary
• James Madison Elementary
• Jefferson High School
• Longfellow Middle School
• Will Rogers Elementary

Children need not be present to receive Snack Pak.

Snack Paks are not appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Free.

61,956 volumes with an extensive Spanish book collection (adult and juvenile), a small Latino collection and good picture book collection, videos, DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks.

All Spanish language magazines circulate, including Buen Hogar, Geo Mundo, Ideas, Selecciones del Reader's Digest.

Nearby Via routes: 75, 76

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free.

Collection varies between 44,000 to 45,000 volumes including videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks

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45,307 volumes, including a popular book collection, general reference materials, videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks.

Collection strengths: Popular adult fiction, health, finance, business, cookbooks, gardening, parenting, children's popular collection

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San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free.

Learn at SAPL is an adult education program that provides individualized job support and computer training. 

• Technology and Computer Training
• Job Help
• English as a Second Language
• GED 

For Drop-In help in one of these areas, please come between 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Service days may vary by location.

Adults. 

Click here to learn more about Learn at SAPL and its programs.

Free.

Renovations are underway at this location and some services are limited. Click here to see available services.

70,072 volumes including music CDs, videos, DVDs, and audiobooks. The Adult Collection features a growing collection of African-American interests including periodicals, audiobooks, videos, and music CDs.

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Special collections: African American Studies, Spanish Language Materials

56,696 volumes, includes music CDs, videos, DVDs, and audiobooks with strength in the areas of African Ameri-can Studies and children’s literature.

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Learn at SAPL is an adult education program that provides individualized job support and computer training. 

• Technology and Computer Training
• Job Help
• English as a Second Language
• GED 

For Drop-In help in one of these areas, please come between 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Service days may vary by location.

Adults. 

Click here to learn more about Learn at SAPL and its programs.

Free.

The collection consists of over 65,000 volumes including audio books, videos, DVDs and music CDs. Adult and juvenile non-fiction is interfiled.

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Includes 50,000 items and 24 public access computers. The building amenities contain two courtyards, a large community meeting room, and two quiet study rooms. The library offers a full range of services for people of all ages.

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San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free

63,000 items include DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. The branch has a strong Spanish language collection.

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San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free.

With support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation and Snack Pak 4 Kids, the San Antonio Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to distribute supplemental nutrition for kids and teens.

For on-campus students, ages 4 to 18, of:

• Beacon Hill Elementary
• Ira Ogden Elementary
• James Madison Elementary
• Jefferson High School
• Longfellow Middle School
• Will Rogers Elementary

Children need not be present to receive Snack Pak.

Snack Paks are not appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Approximately 85,000 items including videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks. The branch circulates children's periodicals.

VIA: 96, 505

Learn at SAPL is an adult education program that provides individualized job support and computer training. 

• Technology and Computer Training
• Job Help
• English as a Second Language
• GED

Adults. 

Click here to learn more about Learn at SAPL and its programs.

Free

Renovations are underway at this location and some services are limited. Click here to see available services.

53,364 volumes including videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks

VIA: 82

With support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation and Snack Pak 4 Kids, the San Antonio Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to distribute supplemental nutrition for kids and teens.

For on-campus students, ages 4 to 18, of:

• Beacon Hill Elementary
• Ira Ogden Elementary
• James Madison Elementary
• Jefferson High School
• Longfellow Middle School
• Will Rogers Elementary

Children need not be present to receive Snack Pak.

Snack Paks are not appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Free.

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services (DHS) are piloting a new free device lending program aimed at improving digital literacy and fostering connection.

For more information, call 210-207-2500 or chat with library staff at ask.mysapl.org. For information on other library programs and services, visit mysapl.org.

Free.

68,170 volumes, including audiobooks and a strong art, reference, and media collection. The branch is also home to a robust Spanish collection and one of the largest media collections in the library system.

The branch circulates some periodicals, including Contact Kids, Kids Discover, National Geographic World, Ranger Rick, and Your Big Back Yard.

VIA: 509

71,111 volumes including videos, DVDs, audiobooks, read-alongs, and music CDs.

VIA: 90

47,719 items including DVDs, CDs, videos, audio books, and magazines. The branch has a strong Spanish language collection for adults and children.

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The Schaefer Branch Library provides community responsive services, a robust collection of books and materials, and integrated technology.

The library includes all of the traditional and modern resources San Antonio residents have come to expect. Print and electronic books are available, along with a public computing lab, free WiFi, and laptops available for check out.

Professional librarians provide reference and research assistance, and programming for children, teens and adults.

The Schaefer Branch Library offers communal learning spaces, individual study spaces and lounge areas. The building houses a large community meeting room for civic activities. The branch also includes a children's playground.

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