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

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News & Events

FOSAPL Calendar & Book Sales

July 4
Sep 24 Money, Money, Money!, Parman, https://fosaplmoney9242022.brownpapertickets.com/
Sep 27 Parman Friends meeting, 6.
Sep 28 Encino Library Playground and Adult Fitness Area ribbon cutting ceremony, 10:30
Sep 29 Brook Hollow Staff Appreciation/Get to Know You dinner
Sep 30–Oct 1 Guerra Book Sale, new books, paperbacks, CDs; Friday, 4–6, Saturday, 10–4
Oct 1 Encino Friends Book Sale, 10–4
Oct 22 San Antonio Public Library Foundation’s annual Catrina Ball, Central Library. More info saplf.org/event/6th-annual-catrina-ball/
Nov 12 Parman Fall Book Sale, 10–5.
Nov 18–19 Semmes Book Sale, Friday, 4–5:30 FOSAPL members only preview (can join at the door). Saturday, 10–4, general public.
Nov 20 FOSAPL Board meeting, Forest Hills, 2 p.m.
​​​The September–October 2022 issue of SAPLings is here!
What's New(s) with the Branches?
Brook Hollow
Don’t forget to watch Jeannette Davies’ “Noon Time Helping of Cooking” twice a month on Thursdays. Check the library web site for the link.

Landa
Landa Library is gearing up for Landa Boo – an annual Halloween event for families held jointly with the Landa Gardens Conservancy. The Friends of Landa Library will be supporting the event with funds for a DJ and a tarot card reader for adults. Come to Landa for a family-friendly spooky time with crafts, games, and activities on October 31 from 4–6.

Parman
Our Fall Book Sale is scheduled for Nov. 12, from 10–5.

Semmes
15060 Judson Rd.
Book sale. All genres, adult and kids books, hardcover and paperback, vinyl, DVDs and CDs as well.
Friday, Nov. 18, 4–5:30 for the members only preview (can join at the door)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10–4, general public invited.
Lego Time - https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=search%3DLego%20Club
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https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar.​

Arts & Letters Awards

The Arts & Letters ceremony will be Sunday, Nov 13, at 2 p.m. at Missions Library. Join us!
SAPL Current Services

​SAPL hours, services and available facilities have changed, so get the most current information about your favorite library here https://www.mysapl.org/.
Halloween Happenings - https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=search%3DHalloween
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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!
We are please to announce that beginning June 21 interim services for Memorial Branch Library are moving to the National Archives Marianist Province of the United States at St. Mary's University. The Marianist Archives building is located at 3141 Culebra Rd., 78228, across the street from the Memorial Branch Library.
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For the duration of Memorial's 2017 Bond construction project, patrons will be able to pick up and return materials at the Marianist Archives building using our convenient curbside service. Park in a designated library spot and call the number to have your library items brought out to you.
 
New Hours Beginning June 21:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED
 
Full library services are available nearby at these locations:
  • Las Palmas Branch Library (515 Castroville Rd., 78237)
    ​Please note that the Las Palmas Branch Library will not close for construction until the Memorial Branch Library reopens in order to ensure the community has access to full branch services.
  • Bazan Branch Library (2200 W. Commerce St., 78207)
For more information on this City of San Antonio 2017 Bond project, visit https://guides.mysapl.org/Bond2017/memorial.
 
Library staff are available at 210-207-2500 or ask.mysapl.org.