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"You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." - R. Buckminster Fuller.
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Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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.
| Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: CLOSED |
| Wednesday: CLOSED |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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.
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, 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
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Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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.
VIA: 3, 4, 20
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Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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
| Monday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Show your child the true magic of reading with The DoSeum's Author Series. Over the course of the year, we will feature four children's authors whose literature excites, inspires, and educates. At The DoSeum, they’ll read their stories aloud, share their creative process, sign books, and meet and mingle with families afterwards. These engaging visits aren’t just fun—they help foster a deeper appreciation and connection to the books your child is reading. This immersive experience might even inspire you and your family to write your own stories! Are you or your child budding authors? Come find out with us!
Click here for the latest information on this program.
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
Collection varies between 44,000 to 45,000 volumes including videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks
VIA: 54
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Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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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| Monday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
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Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
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Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
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Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
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Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
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Our church serves all people who are not only looking for a place of worship but also a place to grow, get stronger in faith and serve others. We offer the following small groups to meet individual spiritual goals and serve families and the community.
- United Women in Faith
- Youth Group
- Bible Study for All Ages
- Prayer Group
- Homeless Ministry
- Little Library
- WINGS Women Support Group
- Upper Room Recovery Group
- Food Pantry (Emergency Only)
- Prescription Eyeglasses Vouchers
Contact the church office for details.
| Monday: CLOSED |
| Tuesday: CLOSED |
| Wednesday: CLOSED |
| Thursday: CLOSED |
| Friday: CLOSED |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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.
VIA: 34
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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.
VIA: 25
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
The collection consists of over 65,000 volumes including audio books, videos, DVDs and music CDs. Adult and juvenile non-fiction is interfiled.
VIA: 68, 70, 522
Take a book to read or leave one for someone else to find.
Free
Notice
San Antonio Public Library locations have resumed normal service every day of the week.
- Contact-Free Pickup and free outdoor WiFi remain available.
- Click here for hours and other details.
- Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of its 30 locations daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM in an effort to serve those who do not have reliable broadband internet access at home. (The two exceptions are the Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.)
- Texana/Genealogy services are still available only by phone, email, or through Ask MySAPL.
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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