Welcome,  Friends  of  the  San  Antonio  Public  Library  (FOSAPL)

Here, you can get updates, share information and read our newsletter, SAPLings, online with color photos and extra content​.

OUR Mission Statement

The mission of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library is to support the San Antonio Public Library through  fundraising, advocacy, and community involvement.
​​​The May–June 2025 issue  of SAPLings is here!
News & Events

FOSAPL Calendar & Book Sales

Calendar

May 4 Encino Friends meeting, 4:30.

May 17 Great NW Branch Friends meeting, 10:30.

May 18 FOSAPL Board Meeting, Memorial, 2.

May 19 Forest Hills Friends meeting, 5.

May 31 Celebrate 30 years since the opening of the Central Library in 1995.

May 31 Official kickoff to Summer with SAPL, Central Library.

May 31 Landa Summer Reading Kickoff Kids' Book Sale, 10-5.

June 6 Landa Friends Meeting, 6.

June 10 Collins Garden Friends Meeting, 6.

June 14 Brook Hollow Friends meeting, 11,

in the Brook Hollow meeting room.

June 14 Encino 10th anniversary celebration.

June 21 McCreless, plant swap (2:30–4:30) in the meeting room, a Book Sale (10–4:30).

July 13 Memorial Amigos Friends Meeting, 3

July 27 FOSAPL Board Meeting, Tobin, 2.

What's New(s) with the Branches?
Brook Hollow
Friends meeting Sat., June 14, 11:00 a.m.

Collins Garden
Friends meeting will be Tues., June 10, 6 p.m. We are still in need of a vice president and  secretary, and we'd love to have more friends join us.

Encino
Encino 10th Anniversary celebration, June 14. Encino book sale, Apr. 5, 10-3.

Landa
Landa's Summer Reading Kickoff Kids' Book Sale, Saturday, May 31, 10–5,  Landa Library terrace. Books for babies through young adults, $1-$2 each.

Memorial
Memorial will host the FOSAPL Board Meeting, May 18, 2.

Tobin
Tobin will host a Summer Reading Celebration on June 21.

FOSAPL Board Meetings for 2025

                 Meetings begin at 2 p.m.          ​
  • May 18, Memorial
  • July 27, Tobin
  • September 28, McCreless
  • November 23, Thousands Oaks
  • January 25, 2026, Central Library

Branch closures

Las Palmas

The Las Palmas Branch Library is currently closed for renovations. Interim services are offered out of the Sueltenfuss Library on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Send your renewal in an envelope with a check made out to Friends of the San Antonio Public Library or go online to friendsofsapl.org (https://form.jotform.com/73634777584169) to renew using PayPal or your credit card. Everyone who joins or renews their membership for 2024 will receive a coupon that may be redeemed at the BookCellar for a free regular price book. Join today and bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
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Membership benefits include
  • Invitations to all programs
  • Announcements for exhibits & events
  • Attendance at book sale previews
  • Bi-monthly newsletter, 
    ​    SAPLings​
Shop
Buy books from the BookCellar
http://www.amazon.com/shops/SABookCellar.​
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Exciting news, Friends!
FOSAPL is now on Instagram!

Follow us @fosapl_tx to stay updated on upcoming events, book sales, volunteer opportunities and all the ways we support our beloved library system. We’ll be sharing library news and celebrating your amazing impact.

Please help us spread the word by giving us a follow, liking our posts and tagging fellow library supporters. Let’s grow our community and continue advocating for our libraries together!

Also, if there’s any news from your branch you’d like us to share, feel free to DM us the information.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/fosapl_tx

march & april BOOKCELLAR specials

Spring brought big changes to the BookCellar, and as we move into May and June, we’re excited to keep improving with your support!

May & June Sales – 50% Off Select Categories
Enjoy 50% off books in these categories:
  • Science Fiction – Explore new worlds.
  • Performing Arts – Celebrate theater, dance, and music.
  • Humor – Find your next laugh-out-loud favorite.
  • Spanish/Latino – Discover incredible literature.
  • Travel – Get inspired for your next adventure.
  • Foreign Language – Learn that new language

Thank You, Volunteers!
Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we’ve transitioned from the Dewey Decimal system to subject-based sections, making browsing easier. We’ve also improved our processing system, helping us better assess the value of our books.

A special thank you to Eliza for her beautiful handmade signs, now displayed in our store!

Want to join our team?
Volunteers get free parking and a special discount on purchases. Email [email protected] to learn more.
 
Visit us Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., when the Central Library is open. You can also shop anytime at our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shops/SABookCellar.
Your support helps the San Antonio Public Library and keeps the love of books alive!
 
The BookCeller is Open!
MORE HOURS TO SHOP IN THE BOOKCELLAR!
    11-4  Thursdays
    11-4   Fridays
    11-4   Saturdays
Buy books from the BookCellar here!