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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

ALL IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.


​​​The March-April 2021 issue of SAPLings is here!

FACE COVERINGS STILL REQUIRED AT SAPL LOCATIONS

In accordance with the City of San Antonio’s efforts to keep the public safe, please keep in mind face coverings will continue to be required at all San Antonio Public Library locations. 

San Antonio Public Library continues to provide Contact-Free Pickup on holds and computer sessions by appointment at all locations (McCreless and Memorial have adjusted hours and services during renovation; San Pedro and Forest Hills will be closed during renovation).


For more information regarding current services, visit guides.mysapl.org/covid-19/how-to or contact staff by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at ask.mysapl.org, Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

San Antonio Public Library is currently offering:
  • Contact-Free Pickup at all locations.*
    • Tuesday 12PM - 7PM
    • Wednesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM
  • One-hour computer sessions by appointment at all locations.*
    • Tuesday 3PM - 7PM
    • Wednesday - Saturday 1PM - 5PM
  • Free Wi-Fi available outside SAPL locations.*
    • 7:30AM to 10:30PM daily.
  • Digital library card sign-up at mysapl.org and physical card pick-up available.
  • Online programming is available at mysapl.org/events.

Please note, services are subject to change based on local health guidance.

*Hours may vary at locations currently under renovation. Visit​guides.mysapl.org/covid-19/how-to guides.mysapl.org/covid-19/how-to for current hours of service at all locations.
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Membership benefits include
  • Invitations to all programs
  • Announcements for exhibits & events
  • Attendance at book sale previews
  • Bi-monthly newsletter, 
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    SAPLings​

It’s Not Too Late to Join the (Virtual) Party!
Nancy Gandara

If you have any funds left from your latest coronavirus economic impact payment (a.k.a. the  “stimulus check”) you could renew your membership in the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library, make a donation “in honor of” someone you admire, or make a contribution “in memory of” a departed loved one.

Although a couple of years ago almost 1,000 people were counted as Friends, the most recent count shows a dip of several hundred people. The San Antonio Public Library is still providing books, programs, and computers and still counting on support from Friends like you. Join or renew your membership by check (just $15 per person!), or by PayPal or credit card: click on the “Become a Member” link above.

FOSAPL Membership Secretary Needed
Nancy Gandara

Congratulations to Barbara Morrow, who was recently elected as FOSAPL Treasurer
following her past two years of service as the Membership Secretary.  “It’s an interesting job,” Barbara said, “and it’s perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution (without having to attend meetings!).”

If you are attentive to details, competent in use of an Excel spreadsheet/database, and would like to work cooperatively with the FOSAPL Treasurer, this could be the ideal volunteer job for you!
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Contact Barbara Morrow at
fosaplmembershipchair@gmail.com for
more information as soon as possible.

 
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