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San Antonio Public Library

Contact Info
Library Name: San Antonio Public Library
Library Type: Public - Main Library
Address: 600 Soledad St
San Antonio, TX 78205
County: Bexar
Phone: (210) 207-2500
Email: Contact by Email
Additional Info
Elected Officials: Elected Officials
Branches: See Branches For This Library
Website: San Antonio Public Library
TexShare Member: Yes
Value Report: Most Recent TexShare Value Report
TexShare Database: Yes
TexShare Card: Yes
Lending Policy: See TexShare Card Lending Policy

Lending Policy for San Antonio Public Library

Library Card Contact Info
Phone: (210) 207-2608
E-mail: Contact by Email


Obtaining a TexShare Card:
If you are a current SAPL Member and would like to get a TexShare Card, please visit any one of our San Antonio Public Library locations for assistance. Your current SAPL card must be active and in good standing (no payment plans). You must also present a valid photo ID and address verification. If your current residence is not on your photo ID, you may use a postmarked piece of mail that shows your name and current residence.
Using a TexShare Card:
If you would like to use a TexShare Card to become a SAPL Member, please visit one of our San Antonio Public Library locations with a valid photo ID and current TexShare Card from your home library. If your current ID does not have your current residence, please provide current address verification by providing a postmarked piece of mail. Your name must appear on the piece of mail. The expiration date of your new SAPL Card will coincide with the expiration date on your TexShare Card, not to exceed one year from date issued.
Loan Policies:
Checking Out Materials: TexShare patrons may have up to five (5) physical items (books, audiobooks, magazines, etc.) checked out at one time. TexShare borrowing privileges do not include remote access to electronic databases, eBooks, or participation in InterLibrary Loan (ILL). Non-circulating items, such as reference materials, some periodicals, and special collections may not be borrowed. Loan Periods: 3 weeks for books, Express books, audiobooks, CDs, magazines & DVDs/Blu-Rays. 7 days for Express DVDs/Blu-Rays. Renewals: Books, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs, vinyl records, and magazines renew automatically for five additional loan periods with the following exceptions: Express Collection or Items requested (on hold) by someone else. TexShare borrowing privileges will be denied if TexShare patrons have accrued fees exceeding $15.00. TexShare patrons are required to renew their cards on an annual basis.
Notes, Comments, Additional Information:
For more information or if you have any questions about the San Antonio Public Library, please visit our website at http://mysapl.org. Multiple staff monitor and respond to submissions on this 'Ask my SAPL' webpage, https://ask.mysapl.org/.
Locations:
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Policy URL:
https://ask.mysapl.org/faq/141445 and https://ask.mysapl.org/faq/141443
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