Do you know someone who's always there when the doors open at your branch library, volunteering to help with any and all projects? Someone who helps shelve books, helps raise funds, helps plant new landscaping, or helps get craft projects ready for children's storytime?
The San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees wants to recognize those special people whose hard work and support make it possible for us to offer great service to all our customers.
The Library Board is seeking nominations for the 2010 Library Champion Awards. These awards recognize individuals (not employed by the Library) and community organizations for their substantial involvement with the Library system, or who have contributed time, talent or resources that resulted in the enhancement of library service in San Antonio. The deadline for nominations is February 24. Recipients will be recognized at a ceremony on April 11.
Nomination forms are available by calling (210) 207-2638 or e-mailing elizabeth.graham@sanantonio.gov. Completed forms may be mailed to the San Antonio Public Library Public Relations Office, 600 Soledad Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205; faxed to (210) 207-2603; or emailed to elizabeth.graham@sanantonio.gov.
The San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees created the Library Champion Awards in 1996 to honor notable contributions to the Library system.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Free downloadables! We'll show you how!
Find out how to download FREE books, video and music to your mobile device from the San Antonio Public Library website!Overdrive's Digital Bookmobile is visiting San Antonio for two days in early February. Their friendly, helpful staff will walk you through the steps to get free downloadables on your mp3, iPod, or other mobile device. Stop by one of our locations:
Wednesday, February 3 • 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m.
Igo Branch Library • 13330 Kyle Seale Parkway
Thursday, February 4 • 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Pruitt Public Library @ Roosevelt High School • 5110 Walzem Road
All you need to get started is a San Antonio Public Library card! Don't have a card? You can sign up for one at the same time.
What's new @ your library? Get updates sent directly to your inbox!
Did you know you can find out the newest movies, music, and books available at the San Antonio Public Library? Sign up with Wowbrary and get regular updates on new arrivals at the library!
Wowbrary regularly informs you by email or RSS about your chosen public library’s newest books, movies and music. They make it easy for you to browse through the latest additions and place a hold on a new title. And the best part? It's all free, a service supported by grants, donations, sponsorships, book sale commissions and volunteers.
To start getting updates, go to http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx and enter your ZIP Code. You'll be walked through a few simple steps, and it's done. It's just that easy!
And speaking of new books, what have you read lately that you'd like to recommend (or not) to your fellow San Antonians? Send us a brief review in the comments to this blog.
Wowbrary regularly informs you by email or RSS about your chosen public library’s newest books, movies and music. They make it easy for you to browse through the latest additions and place a hold on a new title. And the best part? It's all free, a service supported by grants, donations, sponsorships, book sale commissions and volunteers.
To start getting updates, go to http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx and enter your ZIP Code. You'll be walked through a few simple steps, and it's done. It's just that easy!
And speaking of new books, what have you read lately that you'd like to recommend (or not) to your fellow San Antonians? Send us a brief review in the comments to this blog.
Monday, January 25, 2010
"Rubes" creator to appear at Central Library Tuesday, January 26
Leigh Rubin, creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon "Rubes," will make a special appearance at the Central Library, 600 Soledad, on Tuesday, January 26. Rubin’s laugh-filled presentation, “A Twisted Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” begins at 7:00 p.m. and will cover the creative and technical aspects of cartooning.
Rubes has drawn many comparisons to Gary Larson’s iconic "The Far Side," with animals as central characters and absurd twists applied to normal situations. His simple observations and sharp wit have brought smiles to millions worldwide and provided Rubin a successful 25-year career.
Audience members will be able to purchase "Rubes" merchandise and have items signed by the cartoonist at the event, and library cardholders will be able to checkout copies of several of his cartoon collections. One lucky guest will even get to walk away with a high-quality autographed print to be given away by the library.
Rubes has drawn many comparisons to Gary Larson’s iconic "The Far Side," with animals as central characters and absurd twists applied to normal situations. His simple observations and sharp wit have brought smiles to millions worldwide and provided Rubin a successful 25-year career.
Audience members will be able to purchase "Rubes" merchandise and have items signed by the cartoonist at the event, and library cardholders will be able to checkout copies of several of his cartoon collections. One lucky guest will even get to walk away with a high-quality autographed print to be given away by the library.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
What's new @ your library? Get updates sent directly to your inbox!
Did you know you can find out the newest movies, music, and books available at the San Antonio Public Library?
Sign up with Wowbrary and get regular updates on new arrivals at the library! Wowbrary regularly informs you by email or RSS about your chosen public library’s newest books, movies and music. They make it easy for you to browse through the latest additions and place a hold on a new title. And the best part? It's all free, a service supported by grants, donations, sponsorships, book sale commissions and volunteers.
To start getting updates, go to http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx and enter your ZIP Code. You'll be walked through a few simple steps, and it's done. It's just that easy! And speaking of new books, what have you read lately that you'd like to recommend (or not) to your fellow San Antonians? Send us a brief review in the comments to this blog.
Sign up with Wowbrary and get regular updates on new arrivals at the library! Wowbrary regularly informs you by email or RSS about your chosen public library’s newest books, movies and music. They make it easy for you to browse through the latest additions and place a hold on a new title. And the best part? It's all free, a service supported by grants, donations, sponsorships, book sale commissions and volunteers.
To start getting updates, go to http://www.wowbrary.org/signup.aspx and enter your ZIP Code. You'll be walked through a few simple steps, and it's done. It's just that easy! And speaking of new books, what have you read lately that you'd like to recommend (or not) to your fellow San Antonians? Send us a brief review in the comments to this blog.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Some SAPL online services unavailable
UPDATE: Our server upgrade is still underway and so our services are still offline. We are working to bring everything back up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
While we upgrade our server on Monday, January 18, some San Antonio Public Library online resources and services will be unavailable.
During this period, you will not be able to:
Since January 18 is a holiday, all San Antonio Public Library locations will be closed and no items will be due.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All services are scheduled to be back online Tuesday, January 19. Thank you for your patience.
While we upgrade our server on Monday, January 18, some San Antonio Public Library online resources and services will be unavailable.
During this period, you will not be able to:
- Renew items by telephone or online
- Place holds online
- Access the catalog
- Access your account (check due dates, renew items, etc.)
- Access databases
Since January 18 is a holiday, all San Antonio Public Library locations will be closed and no items will be due.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All services are scheduled to be back online Tuesday, January 19. Thank you for your patience.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Everybody needs friends...
...and the Library is no exception!
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library help keep us going. Their mission is to promote public use of the library and appreciation of its great value to the community. They provide everything from monetary donations to volunteers to assist with library activities throughout the city. Most branch libraries have their own Friends groups who also help out with specific projects at those libraries.
Now there's a new group getting started: The Friends of the Central Library. If you think of the Central Library as "your" library, you're invited to join the Central Friends. Adult memberships start as low as $15 a year, and your funds and your efforts go to support the work of the San Antonio Public Library.
For more information on how to join the Friends of the Central Library, please call 207-2829.
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library help keep us going. Their mission is to promote public use of the library and appreciation of its great value to the community. They provide everything from monetary donations to volunteers to assist with library activities throughout the city. Most branch libraries have their own Friends groups who also help out with specific projects at those libraries.
Now there's a new group getting started: The Friends of the Central Library. If you think of the Central Library as "your" library, you're invited to join the Central Friends. Adult memberships start as low as $15 a year, and your funds and your efforts go to support the work of the San Antonio Public Library.
For more information on how to join the Friends of the Central Library, please call 207-2829.
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