This week the San Antonio Public Library has 331 new books, 48 new movies, and 33 new music CDs.

SAPL locations will operate on a modified schedule tomorrow Friday, July 25th for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2 p.m. and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6 p.m. Our Digital Library is available 24/7 📲

Join The Foreign Arm for a free, soulful 60-minute journey into freedom through music, poetry, and writing. 🎤. Saturday, July 26 | 12-1 p.m. | Pan American Branch Library . More information:

Meet Boo, our final paleta character of the summer! 👻 Grab a collectible Boo bookmark at your favorite library location. 📚. Boo’s story and book list: 🔗 #SummerWithSAPL

This week the San Antonio Public Library has 453 new books, 39 new movies, and 32 new music CDs.

Last but not least Paleta Pal sneak peek of the summer! 📚 This chillingly cool new design will be available to collect at SAPL locations this Monday!. #SummerWithSAPL

Carver Branch Library is celebrating 95 Years! Join us for a special anniversary event celebrating nearly a century of service to San Antonio’s Eastside community. 🎉. Saturday, August 2 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Carver Branch Library . Learn more:

Join American Pop Artist Michael Albert for a hands-on collage-making session ! 🎨. Saturday July 19 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Bazan Branch Library (Kids). Saturday, July 19 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Bazan Branch Library (All ages) . For more information visit:

Grab a collectible Coco bookmark at your favorite library location and come back next week to meet a new paleta friend! 🌿📚. Coco’s story and book list: 🔗 #SummerWithSAPL

This week the San Antonio Public Library has 457 new books, 34 new movies, and 70 new music CDs.

Grab a collectible Pupsicle bookmark at your favorite library location and come back next week to meet a new paleta friend! 🐶🍧. Pupsicle’s story and book list: 🔗 #SummerWithSAPL

Johnston Branch Library will temporarily close for a scheduled electrical systems upgrade on Mon, July 14 & Tues, July 15. Full library services are available nearby at Guerra Branch Library & Cortez Branch Library. Access SAPL's Digital library 24/7.

During renovations at Maverick Branch Library, all Maverick holds have been temporarily relocated to the City Council District 6 Field Office at 6644 Tezel Road. Site Hours:.Mon - 9 am - 6 pm.Tues - Friday - 9am - 4pm. For question about your hold(s) please call (210) 207-9060.

Now through July 6, enjoy no wait times on eBook and eAudiobook copies of "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong! 📙. Already have "The Emperor of Gladness" on hold? It’s ready to check out in your Libby app!. Log into Libby now to grab your copy! 📲

This week the San Antonio Public Library has 381 new books, 31 new movies, and 30 new music CDs.

We may be closed today in observance of Independence Day, but here's the first sneak peek at the paws-itively adorable new collectible Paleta bookmark arriving Monday at a SAPL location near you! 🐾. #SummerWithSAPL

All libraries will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. SAPL locations will resume regular schedules on Saturday, July 5. Visit our Digital Library 24/7 to access our collection. 📲

Check out the final design plan for the $12.5 million Bond renovation project for the Carver Branch Library! The design renderings below were provided by Alta Architects. Carver Branch Library will close to prepare for construction Monday, August 11. 🔗

🚨 Event Update 🚨. The Al's Funhouse Bubble Party originally scheduled for July 26 at Potranco Branch Library has been moved to July 19 at 10 a.m. Don’t miss the bubbles and fun! 🎈. For more information please visit

Grab a collectible Cookie bookmark at your favorite library location and come back next week to meet a new paleta friend! 🍪✨. Cookie’s story and book list: 🔗