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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month in San Antonio

We break down the perks and sign up process for a public library card.

Loteria design inspired library card for the San Antonio Public Library

In September, SAPL released new library card designs featuring inspiration from the culture of San Antonio.

Photo by San Antonio Public Library

When was the last time you visited a local library? We have to admit, it’s been a while for us. Last year, Mayor Ron Nirenburg signed a declaration establishing September as Library Card Sign-Up Month to encourage San Antonians to visit their local library and sign up for a free library card.

Let’s dig into the variety of uses + perks your library card has and how to register.

San Antonio Public Libraries

The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) system has 29 branches (28 locations and a library outlet at the Briscoe Western Art Museum) throughout the city. For over 110 years, SAPL has offered a host of free services + events for the Alamo City. In order to access these amenities, you need to get yourself a library card.

Speaking of cards. SAPL is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with fresh card designs ranging from lotería and music inspired, to the organization’s mascot and city skyline.

Library card perks

SAPL offers more than just book rentals, they also offer these perks to card holders:

  • eBooks
  • eAudiobooks
  • Magazines
  • CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays
  • Vinyl records

What’s the coolest perk of a library card, in our opinion? SAPL allows members access to 100+ publications including National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

How do I sign up?

Registering for a SAPL library card is easy and best of all — free. Those who live in San Antonio + Bexar County can visit any library location with a valid photo ID and proof of current address (like a utility bill).

Don’t forget the kiddos under 18, they are eligible for their own cards as long as they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For instant access to digital resources like eBooks and eAudiobooks, you can pre-register for a 90-day eCard. During that time, you can bring in the required documentation to any of the SAPL branches and get a physical card to tap into library’s fullest potential.

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