If you’re looking for something to give a loved one this holiday season, the San Antonio Public Library has a unique gift idea that’s sure to please the reader in your life.
A City of San Antonio news release on Monday said a planned temporary closure of the Brook Hollow Branch Library would be canceled. The library was closing for one day to expedite the completion of a planned solar panel project.
A book has made its long-awaited return to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years after it was due, according to a library news release.
Just after marking the 95th anniversary of its opening, the Carver Branch Library is temporarily closing its doors to undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation.
The Carver Branch Library will host a celebration for its 95th year this weekend, days ahead of a planned closure to undergo a $12.8 million renovation.
An executive order from President Donald Trump last week called for eliminating non-statutory requirements from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and other government entities on March 14.
An executive order from President Donald Trump last week called for eliminating non-statutory requirements from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and other government entities on March 14.
The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) Board of Trustees approved the designs for two libraries to receive rooftop and parking canopy solar installations amid a larger push to retrofit municipal structures underway across the city.
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving a project to install solar panels at nine branches across the city, part of an ongoing city initiative to retrofit municipal infrastructure.
Starting Monday, the John Igo and Pan American branch libraries will be temporarily closed while crews work on planned improvements to the buildings until this fall.
San Antonio Public Libraries don't just offer free access to books and indoor activities, but many also have playgrounds, gardens and walking trails
Studies show children can loose up to two months of reading proficiency over the summer break. San Antonio Public Library staff have a list of activities to help keep kids engaged during the summer.
The San Antonio Public Library is kicking off summer with an all-ages scavenger hunt at the Central Library this Saturday.
Johnston Branch Library is closed temporarily while crews work on planned improvements, which are expected to be completed in late summer.
San Antonio Public Library secured $385,000 in additional funding to upgrade the Las Palmas Library location.
The stories held inside the Central Library don’t always have a happy ending, but JD Elizondo hopes sharing his story can cause change.
In the Central Library, the most powerful tools in the building are words.Activists sat silently inside on Saturday reading books, hoping the messages pinned to their backs were being heard loud and clear.
The theme of this year's "Holocaust Learn and Remember Series" is Upstanders, meaning people who stand up for those being attacked. The kick-off event featured non-Jewish upstanders from the Holocaust who risked their lives to save Jews.
San Antonio Public Library users can now stream more than 30,000 movies and TV shows for free through Kanopy.
The Texana Resource Center at the “Big Enchilada” library in downtown San Antonio is undergoing a $2 million renovation.
This summer the San Antonio Public Library is offering opportunities to read, learn, and explore through different programs and craft opportunities.
Now in its 11th year, The Holocaust Learn and Remember series this year will focus on censorship and how the Nazis used it go seize power.
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation has a mission to strengthen the library in its service to the community.
Summertime is finally here and that means if you have little ones who are out of school, they are probably looking for some fun things to fill the days with. Luckily, the San Antonio Public Library has your back.
The Bexar County Black History Resource series event will include experts from the San Antonio Public Library, the Bexar County Clerks Office, and the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum explaining how to access public records.
Educating the community about the atrocities of the Holocaust and remembering its victims are the goals behind the San Antonio Public Library and the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio’s “The Holocaust: Learn & Remember” series.
The beloved “Big Enchilada” library in downtown San Antonio is undergoing a multi-million dollar facelift — literally, improvements include a new paint job.
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Hello parents, teachers and students! Are you enjoying your Summer? Does it feel good to be off from school?
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In honor of this year's Fiesta events, the San Antonio Public Library is offering young readers a chance to win a swag bag and a Fiesta medal from June 17 through June 27.
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If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer and if you’re a teenager, the San Antonio Public Library has you covered.
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The San Antonio Public Library has announced that they are holding their annual summer reading program for children and families beginning Tuesday, June 1.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are many programs and resources available at the San Antonio Public Library that are free of charge.
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The San Antonio Public Library announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks when visiting a branch location.
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In addition to reading guides for children and adults, the Library system will be hosting events that are free and open to the public.
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The San Pedro Branch Library will reopen on Tuesday following five months of renovations, officials announced on Monday.
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library is hosting a free, virtual celebration of pop culture this weekend. Pop Madness is described as an online celebration of literary, cinematic and artistic geekdom. The library is hosting the two-day event on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. There will be live panels with authors including Kate DiCamillo, Martha Wells and San Antonio native Henry Thomas. The event will also include karaoke, eSports, virtual escape rooms, a cosplay contest, and a Take-and-Make kit available through Contact-Free Pickup at all library locations.
In honor of Black History Month, the San Antonio library has compiled a lineup of more than a dozen titles about Black history in the United States.
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The Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio recently gathered data to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teaching and learning. In this week’s KSAT Kids’ kid spotlight, we highlight a four-year-old who holds two records in the India Book of Records. San Antonio girl holds two records for astonishing memoryDo you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Egg in a bottle experiment7 uplifting KSAT Kids stories from 2020Some amazing things have happened in our area during these most trying of times and many of them have been done by kids. It’s a 4-year-old’s birthday party on the South Side of San Antonio.
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library and San Antonio Public Library Foundation will introduce the Snack Pak 4 Kids program this winter break to help children and teenagers stay fed while they’re out of school. It is for children and teenagers aged 4-18, and they do not need a library card to pick up their packs. SAPL officials say this year’s launch is a pilot program to also help families facing food insecurity due to the pandemic. ; 210-207-9120Memorial Branch Library at 3222 Culebra Road; 210-207-9140Westfall Branch Library at 6111 Rosedale Ct.; 210-207-9220Snack packs can be picked up from noon-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays. The foundation will also be providing a drawstring backpack with a free book and activity sheet.
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And now, on to the next holiday, as we’re only 22 days away from Christmas! Click below to leave a question or share something the pandemic has taught you about parenting. And for students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. Young girl released from hospital, fulfills dream of riding in medical helicopterDo you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Student activitiesKSAT Kids Home Science: Candy Cane ArtAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?
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The events were organized by Senior Planet, a nonprofit that helps older adults bridge the digital divide, and the Latino Collection and Resource Center at the San Antonio Public Library. DeAnne Cuellar, state director of Older Adults Technology Services, said since the information was posted on the Senior Planet website, the response has been overwhelming. “Lots of curiosity from people outside of San Antonio,” Cuellar said. Lawrence Lucido, a member of Senior Planet, said he’s among many others who are excited about the program. “We as the whole country are experiencing a collective loss right now.”Cuellar said the free sessions can be viewed by anyone on the Senior Planet website and on its Facebook page.
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library has announced expanded services as part of phase 3 of its reopening plan, a press release said Monday. The new phase includes the expansion of computer usage by appointment to Central Library and all branch locations, as well as continued contact-free pickup for holds during regular service hours. Wi-Fi service is available outside 29 locations daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., the press release said. For more information regarding services and hours, you can click here. Contact-Free Pickup Hours Beginning Nov. 4· Tuesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.· Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Computer Usage by Appointment· Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.· Wednesday - Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Many San Antonio students and teachers are back in the classroom this week, as several area school districts have again started in-person learning. In this week’s KSAT Kids' student spotlight, we highlight Josiah Ackah, a 7-year-old who has spent his time in quarantine helping other children learn math by way of a YouTube channel. KSAT Kids Home Science: Kid-friendly elephant toothpasteKSAT Kids Art Project: Send us your colored pictures of the San Antonio International Airport! Kids can color one of the two San Antonio pictures and submit it in our gallery. KSAT Kids Art Project: Send us your colored pictures of the San Antonio International Airport!
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SAN ANTONIO – KSAT viewers asked Mayor Ron Nirenberg the SAQ: When will the San Antonio Public Library be able to reopen? Nirenberg said city officials are currently working with the library on developing a reopening strategy. “The problem with the traditional libraries is that there is a lot of exchange of goods, hard goods. So there is a lot of mixing and mingling that doesn’t take place at a digital library like Bibliotech,” Nirenberg explained. The Mayor says the transition team will make a plan for the library to reopen once they see a consistent flattening of the curve.
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Just because every local library branch is closed, that doesn’t mean you can’t access the resources of the San Antonio Public Library. Library staff members are still working, and all of the system’s digital resources are available 24/7 at www.mysapl.org/digital. Other staff members are now working in a different city departments and helping San Antonio Metro Health answer calls on the city’s COVID-19 hotlines. According to the city, the hotline is receiving hundreds of calls a day, and Metro Health officials say they appreciate the help. The disease first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, but spread around the world in early 2020, causing the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March.
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