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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​.
News & Events

FOSAPL Calendar & Book Sales

July 4
Mar. 25 Igo Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza.
Mar. 25 Parman Friends book sale, 10-5.
Mar. 26 FOSAPL Board meeting and Focus Group, 2–4, at Westfall Branch
Apr. 3 McCreless Friends business meeting, 6:00.
Apr. 15 Encino Book Sale and Vendor Craft Fair, 10-4.

​​​The March–April 2023 issue of SAPLings is here!

What's New(s) with the Branches?
Encino
Our upcoming 4th annual book sale and vendor craft fair will be in person! The event will be held on Saturday April 15, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at the Encino Library. If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a vendor, reserve your spot here:
https://form.jotform.com/230537945259162 
Please share this flyer with friends and family, as we want this to be our best event yet! We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Igo
Mar. 25 will be a Jigsaw Puzzle Extravaganza. There will be 10 teams of up to 4 people. Each team will compete to see who can assemble a puzzle the fastest. Each team will get to keep their respective puzzle. The top three teams will also win a prize puzzle.
 
McCreless
The next McCreless Friends business meeting will be held Monday, Apr. 3, at 6:00 p.m.

Tobin Library at Oakwell
Tobin Library continues to host Tai Chi, a new program that began in February for adults to learn stretching and relaxing movements. Children Librarians continue to host Toddler Time on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Pre-K Story Time on Thursday mornings with growing attendance each week.
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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/.

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The BookCeller is Open!
MORE HOURS TO SHOP IN THE BOOKCELLAR!
    11-4  Thursdays
    11-4   Fridays
    11-4   Saturdays

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Buy books from the BookCellar here!

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Celebrate Women’s History Month at SAPL - https://guides.mysapl.org/Women
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