Igo and Pan American branch libraries temporary closed for maintenance repairs until this fall
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 offer ways free ways to expand mind and body outside
San Antonio Public Libraries don't just offer free access to books and indoor activities, but many also have playgrounds, gardens and walking trails
San Antonio Public Library offers fun activities this summer for young readers
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.
San Antonio Public Library hosting all-ages scavenger hunt to kick off summer this Saturday
The San Antonio Public Library is kicking off summer with an all-ages scavenger hunt at the Central Library this Saturday.
Johnston Branch Library temporarily closed for maintenance repairs until late summer
Johnston Branch Library is closed temporarily while crews work on planned improvements, which are expected to be completed in late summer.
Community weighs in on how to spend additional funding for Las Palmas Library renovations
San Antonio Public Library secured $385,000 in additional funding to upgrade the Las Palmas Library location.
After being attacked on the job, Central Library employee hopes police pilot program stays in place
The stories held inside the Central Library donโt always have a happy ending, but JD Elizondo hopes sharing his story can cause change.
Activists participate in โread-inโ at Central Library in protest of SAPD officer pilot program
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.
Holocaust learning series kicks off at SAPL, encourages people to act when they see hate
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, shows for free
San Antonio Public Library users can now stream more than 30,000 movies and TV shows for free through Kanopy.
Texana Resource Center at San Antonioโs famous Central Library undergoing a $2 million renovation
The Texana Resource Center at the โBig Enchiladaโ library in downtown San Antonio is undergoing a $2 million renovation.
San Antonio Public Library to offer multiple programs this summer, bring in several guests
This summer the San Antonio Public Library is offering opportunities to read, learn, and explore through different programs and craft opportunities.
Censorship focus of The Holocaust Learn and Remember series in San Antonio
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.
Catrina Ball helps San Antonio Public Library Foundation raise money for literacy programs
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation has a mission to strengthen the library in its service to the community.
San Antonio Public Library offering activities for kids, teens and adults this summer
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.
Learn to research Black history and genealogy using Bexar County records during in-person/virtual resource event
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.
โThe Holocaust: Learn & Rememberโ series kicks off in San Antonio
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 Antonioโs โThe Holocaust: Learn & Rememberโ series.
San Antonioโs famous Central Library is getting a major renovation, including new paint job
The beloved โBig Enchiladaโ library in downtown San Antonio is undergoing a multi-million dollar facelift โ literally, improvements include a new paint job.
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KSAT Kids: High school engineering team wins national awards; San Antonio Public Library offers activities for kids; and a saltwater experiment
Hello parents, teachers and students! Are you enjoying your Summer? Does it feel good to be off from school?
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San Antonio Public Library holding โShow Us Your Chanclasโ contest
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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San Antonio Public Library offering summer kits, virtual activities for teens
If youโre looking for something fun to do this summer and if youโre a teenager, the San Antonio Public Library has you covered.
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San Antonio Public Library offering activities for kids with take home crafts, summer reading program
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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San Antonio Public Library offering mental health programs, resources free of charge
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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Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks at San Antonio Public Library locations, officials say
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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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the San Antonio Public Library
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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San Pedro Branch Library will reopen on Tuesday; releases commemorative video, bookmark
The San Pedro Branch Library will reopen on Tuesday following five months of renovations, officials announced on Monday.
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San Antonio Public Library hosts virtual โPop Madnessโ event for all ages
SAN ANTONIO โ 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.
16 books about Black history you can read for free from the San Antonio Public Library
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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KSAT Kids: San Antonio child sets two memory records; school learning survey; egg in a bottle experiment
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 weekโs KSAT Kidsโ 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. Itโs a 4-year-oldโs birthday party on the South Side of San Antonio.
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Kids, teens can receive free snacks at 6 San Antonio libraries during the winter break
SAN ANTONIO โ 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 theyโre 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 yearโs 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.
![Struggling to juggle work and help your child with school? KSATโs โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream to take place at 2 p.m.](https://www.ksat.com/resizer/G8EPzsTKseLaEGak38bGnLUF8A0=/1600x1066/smart/filters:format(jpeg):strip_exif(true):strip_icc(true):no_upscale(true):quality(65)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gmg/JWECQX2QIFCS3JNE7HCPQKEUEY.jpg)
Struggling to juggle work and help your child with school? KSATโs โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream to take place at 2 p.m.
And now, on to the next holiday, as weโre 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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Virtual events for seniors offer cultural insight, how-to lessons celebrating Dia de Muertos
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. โLots of curiosity from people outside of San Antonio,โ Cuellar said. Lawrence Lucido, a member of Senior Planet, said heโs among many others who are excited about the program. โWe as the whole country are experiencing a collective loss right now.โCuellar 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 Public Library announces availability of computers by appointment
SAN ANTONIO โ 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. 4ยท Tuesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.ยท Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Computer Usage by Appointmentยท Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.ยท Wednesday - Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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KSAT Kids: Teachers welcome students back to class with return of in-person learning
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 weekโs 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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When will the San Antonio Public Library reopen?
SAN ANTONIO โ 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. โThe 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 doesnโt take place at a digital library like Bibliotech,โ 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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Libraries are closed, but local librarians are still serving community
Just because every local library branch is closed, that doesnโt mean you canโt access the resources of the San Antonio Public Library. Library staff members are still working, and all of the systemโs 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 cityโs 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.