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 November–December 2024 issue  of SAPLings is here!
News & Events

FOSAPL Calendar & Book Sales

Calendar

Oct. 20–28 FOSAPL 60th Anniversary celebration.

Nov. 10 Arts & Letters Awards Ceremony, Mission Library, 2.

Nov. 15–16 Semmes Friends Book Sale. Preview, Nov. 15; Public, Nov. 16.

Nov. 16 Brook Hollow Big Sell-Everything-We-Have Book Sale, 10–4.

Nov. 17 FOSAPL Board meeting, Maverick, 2.

Nov. 23 Thousand Oaks Annual Book Sale, 10–3.

Dec. 2 McCreless Friends meeting, 6.

Dec. 5–7 BookCellar Christmas Market, 11–5, Central Library.

Dec. 6–7 Landa Friends Book Sale, Friends Preview, Fri., 3:30–5:30. Sale open to the public, Sat., 10–3:30.

Dec. 7 Brook Hollow Friends meeting, 11.

Dec. 14 Tobin Library annual Holiday open house event with Book Sale

Dec. 17 Encino Holly Jolly Fest, Encino Library, 6–7.

Jan. 25, 2025 FOSAPL Annual Board meeting, Central Library (Saturday), 2.

Jan. 25, 2025 FOSAPL Annual Board meeting, Central Library (Saturday), 2.

What's New(s) with the Branches?
Brook Hollow
We'll have a big, sell-everything-we-have book sale on Saturday, Nov.16, 10–4.
Our next quarterly meeting will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11, in the Brook Hollow meeting room.

Encino
Holly Jolly Fest, Dec. 17, 6–7

Landa
Landa Library Booksale, FOSAPL members preview sale, Fri. Dec. 6, 3:30–5:30. Public sale, open to everyone, Sat. Dec. 7, 10–3:30.

McCreless
Our final meeting of the year is scheduled for Dec 2 at 6 in the library.

Semmes
Book Sale. The Preview Sale, open to all FOSAPL members, will be on Friday, Nov.,15, followed by the sale for the general public on Saturday, Nov. 16, 10.

Thousand Oaks
Our annual book sale will be Saturday, Nov. 23,10–3.

Tobin
On Dec. 14, Tobin Library will have our annual Holiday open house event. Friends funds will be used for refreshments and other items. Tobin Friends will host a Book Sale to coincide with the Holiday event. Come check out our selection of interesting books, buy a Holiday gift, and support Tobin Library!

Branch closures

Pan American Branch Library HVAC Improvement

​Our Pan American Branch will also be closing on Monday, August 5th for HVAC improvements. The branch will remain closed for 8-10 weeks to complete this project. Curbside pickup services will be available onsite.
 
This project will replace the facility’s existing HVAC system equipment, which is beyond its life expectancy. The upgrades will improve building occupant comfort, add temperature control capabilities, and improve air quality throughout the entire building.
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Membership benefits include
  • Invitations to all programs
  • Announcements for exhibits & events
  • Attendance at book sale previews
  • Bi-monthly newsletter, 
    ​    SAPLings​
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http://www.amazon.com/shops/SABookCellar.​
ARTS & LETTERS AWARDS
Additional information can be found on the Arts and Letters page.

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!

VOLUNTEER

Can you keep a dozen balls in the air?

You have a skill we need!

Want to work remotely, and on your own
schedule? Get to know the names of hundreds of Friends! Put your attention to details and experience with Excel spreadsheets to use and donate a few hours every week to maintaining the Friends’
membership list. Help the branch groups by sending them contact information for their members and help compose the annual Membership recruitment letter. For more information, contact Barbara Morrow at [email protected].​

FOSAPL Board Meetings for 2024

                 Meetings begin at 2 p.m.          ​
  • November 17, Maverick
  • January 25, 2025 (Saturday) at Central Library
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The BookCeller is Open!
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    11-4  Thursdays
    11-4   Fridays
    11-4   Saturdays
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