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 EVENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Sept. 26 Brook Hollow annual used book sale, Sept. 26.
​​​The May–June 2020 issue of SAPLings is here!

SAPL is still here for us, even under quarantine!

Beth Graham, FOSAPL President

If you haven’t taken advantage of the many virtual resources offered by the San Antonio Public Library, now is the time! The library offers a wide range of online and downloadable resources:
No fines? No fines! First, although not a virtual resource, while the
library is closed, due dates do not apply and fines will not accrue. Second, one advantage to downloadables is that they return themselves to the library when they are due, and since they never become overdue, there are no fines.             — Adults:  https://tinyurl.com/field-trips-adults
            — Kids:  https://tinyurl.com/field-trips-kids
            — Teens:  https://tinyurl.com/field-trips-teens Many of these resources are available without a library card, but if you know someone who needs one, a virtual card can be obtained at www.mysapl.org. Your virtual card will let you check out items available online.
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We hope this helps! NOTE: for those who may get SAPLings in hard copy, the TinyURL links above will not work. Go to www.mysapl.org and check out the revolving header for resources. Finally, don’t be afraid to explore the whole SAPL website – who knows what great things you will find?

​MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!
​HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Please check back once the "stay in place" has been lifted.
Nancy Gandara

We know you’ve got questions—come to a cla$$ for answers! ALL branch Friends group presidents, treasurers, “Book Nook” and book sale coordinators are requested to attend one of these sessions during March:
  • Friday, 3/20/2020 1:30–3:30 Mission Branch
  • Friday, 3/27/2020 1:30–3:30 Brook Hollow
  • Saturday, 3/28/2020 10–12 Central
  • Sunday, 3/29/2020 2–4 Great Northwest
To ensure that your questions and frustrations are addressed, send those questions to fosapltreas@gmail.com today!

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SAPL DIGITAL RESOURCES
MAY – JUN 2020

 San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) locations are closed, but our digital resources are available 24/7!

Free online tutoring
Tutors are online, ready to provide elementary, middle, and high school-level help with math, science, English and social studies. Live homework help is available for college level as well. Spanish-speaking tutors are available. Visit mysapl.org/homeworkhelp.

Streaming Video
SAPL’s digital collection now offers more than 1,400 videos and movies that you can stream directly from your favorite digital device! All you need is your SAPL card or a temporary digital library card to get started! Visit
sanantonio.overdrive.com to start searching.

Specialty eReading Rooms
Did you know that San Antonio Public Library offers specialty eReading Rooms for kids, teens, Spanish readers, and more through Overdrive? Join one of our specialty eReading Rooms today by going to https://sanantonio.overdrive.com. 

Browsing our digital magazines
Our collection of digital magazines is plentiful and a good way to keep yourself occupied. Choose from 75 popular titles and catch up on the latest celebrity gossip, fashion, science, news, recipes—whatever you like! Visit sanantonio.overdrive.com.

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks
Thousands of titles are just waiting for you to download them. Read or listen on your computer, phone or other mobile device—they’re perfect for all ages. Browse them all at mysapl.org/digital.

Access to Universal Class
Learn from professional instructors who provide grading and feedback to track your learning process. With more than 500 online courses covering 30 subject areas, ranging from career training, GED preparation, personal finance, and more. Go to
https://sanantoniotx.universalclass.com to sign up for a class today!

No library card? No problem!
It takes a few seconds to sign up, using your mobile number, and start borrowing free digital titles. To gain access to more than 84,000 items in our digital collection visit
https://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/selfreg.

Visit our Digital Library at mysapl.org/digital to access these and more resources from the comfort of your home.​
FOSAPL Board Meeting Locations and Dates
Meetings start at 2 p.m.
July 4
Date Library
May 17 Brook Hollow Branch Library
July 19 Mission Branch Library
Sept. 20 Tobin Branch Library
Nov. 22 Pan American Branch Library
Jan. 24, 2021 Annual Meeting Central Library
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