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.

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• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

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

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Outside Wi-Fi Access 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Curbside Pickup is available at this location. When items are ready for pickup, patrons may park in the designated parking spot and call the number on the sign to have holds brought to their vehicle.

• Assistive Technology
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

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.

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

The SAISD Community Education program identifies, assesses and promotes the learning needs and interests of the community by building relationships with families and local community businesses. The goal is to create partnerships with families and community members that will increase participation in family enrichment activities.

The program is designed to raise student academic performance, attendance, and retention which strengthen the community and increase opportunities of an improved quality of life. In collaboration with over 45 community partners, SAISD offers free community education classes in the following strands:

• Family Literacy
• Healthy and Active Lives
• Financial Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• College & Career Exploration to include TSI Prep. 
• Community Enrichment and Leadership. 

Community member attendance in these classes enhance and upgrade employment skills and provide exposure to resources and support from the community that markedly increase participant self-confidence and advance their education, which allow them to assist their children academically and be a role model for family and friends.

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Free

• Computer Skills Classes

IDEA Carver sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.

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Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Welcome to the Ella Austin Intensive Reading Intervention Program, an essential component of our year-round academic enrichment initiative. We are committed to closing the Reading skills and academic achievement gap for the students we serve. Our one-on-one and small group instruction take place in the secure and supportive setting of Bowden Academy (SAISD). Using proven evidence-based strategies, we strive to exceed the standards established by the Texas Education Agency and achieve the learning goals of our students and their families. Our program also features engaging field trips that provide experiential learning opportunities to supplement and enrich classroom learning.

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Computer Technology – is offered to students in the after-school programs as both a skill and an instructional tool. Students develop a basic understanding of computer technology and the Internet, especially for research and report writing. The students also become familiar with standard office software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, building proficiency, which leads to job opportunities for at-risk youth in San Antonio.

Computer technology as an instructional tool is offered to students with a particular focus on developing and refining reading and math skills. Students can access various programs that develop and enhance their achievement in math and reading.

• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Computer Use

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming:

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

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Summer Programming:

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

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Core Programs:

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

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BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.
Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.

Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.

All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.

Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

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MAUC will survey the target audience annually to provide services and educational classes as determined by the family needs. MAUC provides the following services:

• Parent Engagement. Prepares parents in understanding the school system and how they are able to advocate for their children and guide them through their school years all the way to receive a higher education in a college or university.
• G.E.D. Classes. The “General Equivalent Diploma” is for adults 18 years of age and older that have not completed high school. This program prepares the student to take the GED “State Assessment” to acquire an alternative diploma to improve employment possibilities.
• ESL Classes. “English as a Second Language” is a program that supports adult immigrants in learning English to improve their basic language skills and better opportunities for employment.
• Nutrition Education. Nutrition Education assists parent(s) to understand the connection of good nutrition and physical activity such as exercise to promote good eating habits and family wellness.
• Art for Adults. Free art classes for adults are offered to promote creativity and learn techniques in art acrylic painting on canvas.
• Art for Children. Free art classes for children 7-12 years of age are offered to promote creativity, imagination and learn techniques in drawing and painting. Students also work on creative seasonal activities throughout the year.
• Adult Literacy in Spanish. Centro de Estudios provides the opportunity for immigrant parent(s) from Mexico to continue their education in completing their “Primaria” and “Secundaria “so they may receive a “certificate of completion”. The ultimate goal is to assist (parent)s in entering a “G.E.D.” program that is offered in English or Spanish and to continue the parent(s) education in reading, writing and the ability to speak in English.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

The SAISD Adult Education Literacy (AEL) program embraces success for all adult learners, helping them define what success means to them in order to guide them on a path toward continued improvement and growth. The program’s mission is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace and in the community.

The SAISD Adult and Community Education program offers the following classes at over 23 locations throughout San Antonio, Monday through Thursday and on Saturday (morning and evenings).

Register in-person at: Margarita Huantes Learning Center, 1411 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207.

 Adult Education Main Office, 906 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207.

Services offered under the Adult Education are FREE of charge to the community and include the following:

• ASE/GED preparation
• ABE/ASE/GED for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
  recipients.
• Adult Basic Education in English & Spanish (Math, Reading and Writing).
• English as a Second Language (ESL).
• English Literacy Civics (EL Civics)/Citizenship.
• Preparation for post-secondary education and training (Transitions).
• Distance Learning (online classes).

New classes:

• IT Fundamentals+ Certification
• Basic Computer Skills Certification

Specialized services include:

• IET career training combined with workforce preparation and academic support.
• Integrated EL CIVICS (ESL/EL CIVICS/Career Training)
• Employer partnerships: Contextualized TXCHSE or ESL based on employer needs.

Some fees may apply. Contact for more details.

IDEA Eastside sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.

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The Sunshine Cottage Day School provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing the auditory-oral foundation to become independent and active participants of the hearing world. Our children utilize state-of-the-art hearing technology to develop listening and spoken language to communicate naturally and effectively without the use of sign language.

We are a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved non-public, non-profit school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as children with typical hearing. All children enrolled in the day-school program benefit from a research-based curriculum to develop both language and academic skills in an experience-based environment.

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Sunshine Cottage, a listening and spoken language school, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, OPTIONSchools International, and is a Texas Education Agency Approved non-public school. We accept students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.

Families of students who are deaf or hard of hearing are charged on a sliding scale according to the previous year’s income.

Students with typical hearing are charged a flat monthly fee.

Scholarships are available.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.

Free

The staff at King’s Christian Academy is committed to lead by example. We strive to focus on both academic and spiritual growth.

Our staff has over 25 years of combined experience in Christian education. We are born-again believers called by the Lord to teach and serve children in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment.

We offer:

• Daily assemblies and a weekly Chapel service to instill the importance of honoring God and his authority.
• Prayer, worship, and a time of encouragement which is a vital part of our students’ life.
• Manageable teacher-student ratio
• Classes grades K4– 12th using the diverse options the ABeka curriculum has to offer.
• Core subjects, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, and Art
• Tuition is low.
• After-school care is also available.
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K4 through 12th Grade

Tuition-based; affordable