SAPL’s Free Giftable Library Card Is Available While Supplies Last
The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is celebrating the holiday season with a new limited-edition library card created especially for gifting. Community members can visit any SAPL branch to pick up a beautifully designed, ready-to-gift card package completely free of charge. The holiday card offers an easy way to introduce friends, colleagues, and loved ones to the wide range of free resources available through SAPL.
SAPL notes that a library card is the perfect holiday gift because it unlocks access to a variety of resources for every interest area, including:
For E-Readers
• Access to over 200,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks through Libby
• 800 new Spanish-language eBooks for children and teens on MakeMake
For Movie Lovers
• Tens of thousands of free streaming films and TV shows through Kanopy
• Blu-Rays and DVDs available at all SAPL locations
• Free movie screenings at library branches
For Families
• Free programs at every location
• Storytime events, arts and crafts, plant swaps, album release parties, and sewing lessons
For Chefs & Bakers
• Thousands of cookbooks available
For Crafters
• Craftsy platform access, offering 2,000+ instructional craft tutorials in English and Spanish
For News Readers
• Free access to The New York Times
• Free access to The Wall Street Journal
• Free access to Ground News, which provides side-by-side news source comparisons
Giftable cards will be available while supplies last with a limit of five per person. SAPL cards are free to all Bexar County residents. For instructions on activating a gifted card or to learn more, visit SAPL’s website.
