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Sunday, December 27, 2009

We're back! Central Library re-opens on December 28

The Central Library, 600 Soledad, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, December 28, on its regular schedule, after being closed for two weeks to allow work on the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, and repairs to roof and deck drains. This work was part of the ongoing Central Library weatherization project.

The Central Library’s operating hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Book Cellar used book store will remain closed until January 4, 2010.

The javaNook Café on the ground floor of the Central Library will be open December 28-31, closing January 1, 2010, for New Year’s Day, and reopening Saturday, January 2, 2010.

For more information, the public may call (210) 207-2500 or visit www.mysapl.org.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Central Library to close for two weeks

The Central Library, 600 Soledad, will be closed to the public for two weeks, December 14 through December 27, to allow work on the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, and repairs to roof and deck drains. The work is a phase in the ongoing Central Library weatherization project.

During the closure, library patrons who have placed materials on hold and requested that they be delivered to the Central Library will be able to pick their items up from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the library entrance on Soledad Street.

Borrowed items may be returned to the book drop by the Central Library entrance, or at any other San Antonio Public Library location. They may also be renewed online on the Library web page, by phone at (210) 207-6121 (toll-free 1-866-432-8950), or in person at any San Antonio Public Library branch.

A San Antonio Public Library card may be used at any San Antonio Public Library location. The libraries nearest the Central Library are:
San Pedro Branch Library
1315 San Pedro Avenue
(210) 733-1454

Landa Branch Library
233 Bushnell Avenue
(210) 732-8369

A list of all branch libraries can be found on the San Antonio Public Library web page.

The javaNook Café at the Central Library entrance will remain open for business during the closure, as will the library parking garage.

For more information, the public may call (210) 207-2500 or visit the Library's web page.