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.
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News & Events
FOSAPL Calendar & Book SalesJul 12 The San Antonio Circuit Makers at Forest Hills, 11-3. Jul 13 Memorial Amigos Friends Meeting, 3. Jul 19 Friends Trivia Contest, Tobin, 2 Jul 27 FOSAPL Board meeting, Tobin, 2. Aug 4 Friends meeting, McCreless, 6. Aug 8-9 BookCellar Back to School Sale, Central Library. Nov 16 Arts & Letters Awards Ceremony at Mission Branch Library. Nominations for Arts & Letters deadline is Sept. 30, 2025!The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Arts & Letters Awards, recognizing San Antonians who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of the arts and literature, including the visual arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, any genre of the written arts, including journalism, arts education, and leadership in the arts.
Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, September 30, and nominations may be submitted online at https://form.jotform.com/friendsofsapl/fosapl-arts--letters-awards-form. Nominees must reside in Bexar County. What's New(s) with the Branches?
Brook Hollow
Friends meeting, August, TBD Forest Hills Forest Hills will host a San Antonio Circuit Makers workshop on July 12. Las Palmas Update on the reopening of Las Palmas Library: now scheduled for late 2025, most probably in December. McCreless Friends meeting will be Monday, Aug. 4, at 6 in the library’s meeting room. Memorial Memorial will host the FOSAPL Board Meeting, May 18, 2. Tobin On July 19 at 2:00 p.m., Tobin Library will host a “Friends” Trivia contest. FOSAPL Board Meetings for 2025 Meetings begin at 2 p.m.
Branch closuresLas Palmas
Update on the reopening of Las Palmas Library: now scheduled for late 2025, most probably in December. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPSend 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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Support
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Membership benefits include
Meet our new FOSAPL Membership Secretary and Treasurer
Ana Flores is the new FOSAPL membership secretary. She's inspired by the dedication of the group and the impact we make together—helping to fund library programs, advocating for public libraries, and building a strong community. She stated that as members, you already know how vital our work is. But did you know that simply spreading the word can make a huge difference? If you know someone who loves libraries as much as we do, invite them to join us! Membership helps provide the resources our branches need beyond what the City budget covers. As Treasurer of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library, Chloe Galvan is proud to combine her professional expertise with a personal passion: libraries. A lifelong lover of books and learning, she now shares that joy with her 2-year-old son, introducing him to the magic of library visits and the power of stories. Chloe is honored to support the Friends’ mission of strengthening our city’s libraries and is excited to help build a future where every family can enjoy all that our libraries have to offer. 
This summer, the BookCellar got a fresh new look! We’ve made major changes to the store layout and design to improve shopability and create a more welcoming space. Dis-plays have been reorganized, sections are easier to navigate, and the overall vibe is cleaner and brighter. If you haven’t visited in a while, now’s the perfect time to stop by and explore!
We’re also spotlighting our Movie and Music sections. These areas are expanding, and we’re looking for cinephiles and music lovers to join our volunteer team! Do you miss browsing your favorite video store or flipping through CDs? Help us sort, price, and organ-ize DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, and vinyl. It’s a great way to give back while sharing your passion. Our volunteers are the heart of the store. Special thanks to Bob Teague, one of our most dedicated volunteers, who is continuing to help from home while recovering from an ankle fracture. We appreciate his commitment and all of our amazing team members who keep things running. Don’t miss our featured summer sales! During July and August, enjoy special pricing on American History, Business, Vintage Mystery, and Fiction. Whether you’re escaping the heat with a good book or plan-ning your next beach read, we’ve got something for every-one. Wishing you a happy and safe Fourth of July—filled with great stories, good company 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!
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