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.
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News & Events
FOSAPL Calendar & Book SalesMar. 8 “Pop Madness” at Central Library. Mar. 15–16 Maverick Book Sale, 10–4. Mar. 23 FOSAPL Board meeting, Johnston Library, 2. Mar. 25 Schaefer 8th Anniversary. Mar. 29 Brook Hollow Friends meeting, 11. April 4 Landa Book Sale, FOSAPL Preview, 3:30–5:30. April 5 Encino Book Sale, 10–3. April 5 Landa Book Sale, 10–3:30. April 8 Collins Garden Friends meeting, 6. April 12 13th Annual San Antonio Book Festival, Central Library. April 22 Schaefer Friends meeting, 1:30–2:30. May 19 Forest Hills Friends meeting, 5. What's New(s) with the Branches?
Brook Hollow
Friends meeting Sat., Mar. 29, 11:00 a.m. Collins Garden Friends meeting will be on Apr. 8 at 6 p.m. We are still in need of a vice president and secretary, and we'd love to have more friends join us. Encino Encino book sale, Apr. 5, 10-3. Forest Hills Forest Hills Friends meeting, May 19, 5. Landa Landa Library will have a book sale on Apr. 5, from 10–3:30. A preview sale for FOSAPL members only will take place Fri. Maverick Maverick Book Sale, Mar. 15-16, 10–4. Schaeffer Schaefer 8th Anniversary, Mar. 25 Schaefer Friends meeting, Apr. 22, 1:30–2:30 Tobin The children’s librarian, is hosting a STEAM-Fest program at Tobin Library during Spring Break on Tuesday, Mar. 11, from 3–5. Also, on Mar. 28 and Apr. 25 (the fourth Friday of the month), Tobin Library will be hosting “Chapter and Chill: Tobin Silent Book Group.” Silent Book groups meet and socialize for 30 minutes, then spend an hour silently reading whatever they like. It is a way for people to schedule and set aside some time to slow down and read in this busy world of ours. Come chill out at Tobin Library. FOSAPL Board Meetings for 2025 Meetings begin at 2 p.m.
Branch closuresLas Palmas
The Las Palmas Branch Library is currently closed for renovations. Interim services are offered out of the Sueltenfuss Library on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPSend 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!
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Welcome
Sukrit Goswami San Antonio Public Library Director On behalf of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library, welcome to San Antonio and our beautiful city. We look forward to working with you. 
VOLUNTEERFOSAPL mEMBERSHIP SECRETARY NEEDEDWant to work remotely, and on your
own schedule and get to know the names of hundreds of Friends? As Membership Secretary, you will put your experience with Excel spreadsheets to use for a few hours a week. Main duties include maintaining the Friends’ membership list, helping the branch groups by sending them contact information for their members, and helping compose the annual Membership recruitment letter. For more information, contact Barbara Morrow at [email protected]. FOSAPL is looking for
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