San Antonio Public Library Branches To Open On Mondays Beginning August 16

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Victoria Villarreal

August 17, 2021

SAN ANTONIO (August 11, 2021) — Effective August 16, San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) will add Monday to its service schedule. The schedule for Mondays will be from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. This service schedule change will take effect at most library branches, except for select locations with adjusted services due to building improvement or other projects.

With the addition of Mondays, SAPL locations will be open 6 days a week. For details on services at each library location, please visit: mysapl.org/currentservices

Updated Library Hours:

• Monday and Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We understand the important role libraries serve in our community,” said Ramiro S. Salazar, Library Director. “Library services are essential and more necessary now than ever. San Antonio Public Library is excited to reinstate Monday service hours to provide residents with the ability to safely access their library services six days per week.”

For more information regarding current services, visit mysapl.org/currentservices. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at ask.mysapl.org.

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