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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.
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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SAPLings To Be Digital Only
The January–February 2026 SAPLings newsletter will be the last mailed issue of this newsletter. FOSAPL is having to trim the 2026 Budget due to rising costs. The Executive Committee, Board, Financial Committee, and members in attendance voted at the Nov. 23, 2025, FOSAPL Board Meeting to save money and cut this expense. We understand that some of you will not be happy about this but, until membership increases, a choice had to be made. News & Events
FOSAPL Calendar & Book SalesJan. 10-11 Forest Hills Friends Pop-Up Book Sale, 10 am–6 pm Jan. 11 Memorial Library Amigos Meeting, 3 pm. Jan. 12 Forest Hills Friends Meeting, 5 pm Jan. 18 Encino Friends Meeting, 1:30 pm Jan. 24 FOSAPL Annual Board Meeting (Saturday), 2 pm, Central Library Feb. 7 Brook Hollow Friends Meeting, 11 am Feb. 17 Schaefer Friends Meeting, 1:30 pm Feb. 9 McCreless Friends Meeting, 6 pm Mar. 8 Pop Madness Central Library Branch closuresCarver
The Carver Library is closed for a $12.8 million project. The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) has opened the Denver Heights Community Center, 300 Porter St., for interim service to Carver Branch Library patrons. The Carver Branch Library, 3350 E Commerce St., closed for renovations starting on August 11, 2025. The renovation project is expected to last approximately 20 months. End-of-the-Year Giving AppealHello Friend,
This has been a wild year of unexpected changes to once reliable funding from government organizations and foundations but needs haven’t changed and, in many places, they are increasing. But Friends have each other and our steadfast belief in libraries because our neighborhoods rely on them—from free access to books and computers to gatherings for readings and meetings. It’s the “ber” months and soon you’ll be receiving texts, emails, and heart-wrenching remembrances of all the good work non-profits provide to the causes you care about. Here’s our ask: Declare your continued support! Renew your membership, encourage others to join, make an extra gift to remember a friend, or honor someone you admire. FOSAPL won’t cure cancer, or house the elderly, or invent flying cars, but we support our libraries where potential geniuses of all ages can get inspired. Your end-of-year donation can help. Thanks for reading, A Fellow Friend 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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FOSAPL Board Meetings for 2025 Meetings begin at 2 p.m.
The Book-Cellar’s 2nd Annual Holiday Market was nothing short of magical—and it is all thanks to our incredible community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every volunteer, member, vendor, and visitor who helped make this event such a success. From early setup and steady hands on the floor to the cheerful conversations at every table, your time, talent, and generosity brought the Market to life.
Your support directly benefits the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library and helps The BookCellar continues to grow as a welcoming space for readers, learners, and neighbors. Events like this remind us that The BookCellar is more than a bookstore—it is a shared effort powered by people who believe in access to books, literacy, and community connection. We are excited to ring in the new year with a Half-Off Storewide Sale the first weekend of January—an ideal opportunity to refresh your shelves and discover something new. For the rest of January, we’ll be featuring special pricing on Self-Help, Medical & Health, Psychology, Business, Foreign Language, and General Fiction. There is no better time to start your New Year’s resolutions—whether that means learning a new language, improving your health and lifestyle, strengthening your career skills, or simply making more time to read. And as always, we are continually looking for new volunteers to join our BookCellar family. If you love books and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. Thank you again. The BookCeller is Open!
MORE HOURS TO SHOP IN THE BOOKCELLAR! 11-4 Thursdays 11-4 Fridays 11-4 Saturdays 
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