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African American Heritage Month
by Oscar Gonzalez - last updated on Jan 20, 2012
Celebrating African American Culture and History

All things Were
by Cristine Mitchamore - last updated on Nov 15, 2011
A guide to werewolves, shapechangers and other man/animal transformations.

Amazing Butterflies
by Kate Simpson, Viki Ash - last updated on Dec 29, 2011
Visit the Library for information about butterflies and visit the San Antonio Botanical Gardens for a great butterfly exhibit this Fall!

Antique and Art Collecting
by Julia Selwyn - last updated on May 1, 2011
Looking to buy or sell antiques or fine arts? Here's a few tips and resources from the library.

Art
by Julia Selwyn - last updated on Jan 30, 2012
Explore art and different points of view through the library.

Astronomy
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a star.

Author Readalikes
by Cristine Mitchamore, Kate Simpson, Christina Hess, Blanca Hernandez, Tricia Masterson - last updated on Dec 23, 2011
Individual pages for each author listing series order and suggesting readalikes.

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Banned Books Week
by Library Staff - last updated on Jan 3, 2012
THINK for yourself and let others do the same

Batchelder Medal
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jul 17, 2011
The Batchelder Medal is awarded for a the most outstanding children's book translated into English for young American readers.

Bilingual Children's Books/Libros bilingues para Ninos
by Cindy Moreno - last updated on Mar 3, 2011
A resource guide of Children's Bilingual Books.

Business
by Cole Johnson - last updated on Jan 23, 2012
A guide to business resources at SAPL and beyond.

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Caldecott Medal
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
Presented annually since 1938, the Caldecott Medal is presented to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book published in the previous year. The award is named in honor of the nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph J. Caldecott.

César Chávez
by Sherrie Hardin - last updated on Mar 24, 2011
Farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
by Sherrie Hardin - last updated on Oct 27, 2011
This is a time to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture.

Cemeteries
by Sylvia Reyna - last updated on Oct 13, 2011

Civil War in Texas
by Frank Faulkner - last updated on Aug 10, 2011

College Preparation guide
by Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Nov 22, 2011
The guide helps you to achieve an education portfolio for college preparation on various topics such as preparation of standardized tests: SAT, ACT, AP courses; writing powerful essays; information on financial aid, scholarship, loans and much more.

Community Assistance
by andrew jung - last updated on May 23, 2011
Look here for ways your community can assist with finding shelter, health clinics, meals, clothing, and other necessities.

Cooking
by Julia Selwyn - last updated on Dec 8, 2011
Entertaining or cooking a special meal for one? Preparing food for a special diet? Use this guide to find your next recipe.

Coretta Scott King Award
by Viki Ash, Jane Miller, Kate Simpson - last updated on Feb 1, 2012
Presented annually to honor African-American authors and illustrators who create outstanding books for children and young adults.

Create Your Own Story @ Your Library
by Sherrie Hardin - last updated on May 9, 2011
National Library Week at your library, April 10-16

Current Events
by Juanita Lopez - last updated on Oct 27, 2011

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Databases Help
by Adam Spana - last updated on Jun 27, 2011

Death & Dying
by Sylvia Reyna - last updated on Jun 23, 2011

Digital Photography and Imaging
by Dan Garcia - last updated on May 27, 2010
Make the most out of your megapixels.

Disability Resources
by Dianna Morganti - last updated on Jan 26, 2012
Learn what the library and the community have to offer.

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Earth Sciences, Geology & Paleontology
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
The sciences of our planet. See what makes the earth tick.

eLibrary Resources @ San Antonio Public Library
by Martha Knott, Dianna Morganti - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
Online resources available 24/7

Exemplary Documentaries!
by maria stroligo - last updated on Jan 3, 2012
What are documentaries about? Well...life, thought, culture, war, truth, investigation, chronicle, biographical, provocation, journalistic, instruction, challenging, and more. In other words, a vast array of subjects to explore!

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Family History
by Frank Faulkner, Andrew Crews - last updated on Jul 2, 2011
San Antonio Public Library's Texana/Genealogy department presents a subject guide on Family History.

Fantasy Reads
by Cristine Mitchamore, Blanca Hernandez, Tricia Masterson - last updated on May 18, 2011
A guide to fantasy books and literature.

Fiesta!
by Sherrie Hardin - last updated on Apr 6, 2011
Fiesta began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. 2010 marks Fiesta's 119th anniversary.

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Games on the Internet
by Viki Ash - last updated on Feb 13, 2011
Looking for good games and other fun activities on the internet? Try some of these.

Gaming for Teens
by Tricia Masterson - last updated on May 13, 2011
Got Game? What about the cheat codes needed to beat the game? Look here for great webpages that offer cheat codes!! Or Find a cool new game to play on the computer!

Gardening in South Texas
by Cristine Mitchamore - last updated on Jan 17, 2012
Gardening books & organizations for gardening in the San Antonio area.

Geisel Award
by Viki Ash - last updated on Feb 1, 2012
The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in the United States during the preceding year. The award is named for beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss.

General Science and Technology
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 27, 2011
Access multiple sources of information on topics within the general fields of science and technology

Government and Politics
by Frank Neumann - last updated on May 24, 2011
Access government resources at the federal, state and local levels

Green Living and Sustainability
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Sep 1, 2011
The Green Living and Sustainability guide provides access to materials and resources that will allow citizens and consumers to shrink their footprint on the planet.

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Health and Wellness Resources
by Sally Bauer - last updated on Feb 3, 2012
Concerned about health issues? Need to find a local doctor? Or do you want to check out the latest medical research information? Use this guide to answer those and many more health related questions.

Help for Adults Learning to Read
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Oct 5, 2011
"I must judge for myself, but how can I judge, how can any man judge, unless his mind has been opened and enlarged by reading."--John Adams

Help for Consumers
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Dec 1, 2010
Books, magazines and web links to help you make wise buying decisions.

Hispanic Genealogical Research
by Sylvia Reyna - last updated on Jun 23, 2011
The Hispanic Genealogical Research Guide is designed to get you started on your family history.


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In Memoriam
by Juanita Lopez - last updated on Jan 2, 2012
Gone but not forgotten

Income Tax
by Wilson Plunkett - last updated on Jan 3, 2012

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Job & Career
by Julia Selwyn - last updated on Feb 1, 2012
Resources to help you land a job or find a new career.

Jobs and Small Business Center
by Cole Johnson, Veronica Anderson - last updated on Jan 24, 2012

Just Add Readers -- Book Club Kits
by Cristine Mitchamore - last updated on Sep 20, 2011
Kits with books and materials such as reviews and discussion questions to aid in book group discussions.

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Kids: School Reading
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jun 6, 2011
Help for finding books at your reading level.

Kids: Adventure
by Leslie Elsasser - last updated on Jun 22, 2010
Ready to beat impossible odds or go on a quest to overcome an evil foe? You're ready for an adventure story!

Kids: Cyber Safety
by Viki Ash - last updated on May 27, 2010
Want to surf the web while staying clear from danger? This guide will help you surf safely.

Kids: Homework Help
by Leslie Elsasser - last updated on May 27, 2010
Resources from SAPL's book collection, databases and the internet to help do your homework.

Kids: Mystery
by Leslie Elsasser - last updated on Feb 13, 2011
Try to solve the mystery before the detectives in the stories!

Kids: Scary Stories
by Viki Ash, Carrie Vance - last updated on Oct 3, 2010
If you have a craving for spine-tingling thrills, then the horror genre will be perfect for you!

Kids: Science Fiction
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jun 22, 2010


Knitting, Crochet, and other Needlecrafts
by Dianna Morganti - last updated on Jan 18, 2012
A guide to the knitting, crochet, and needlecraft resources your San Antonio libraries and the world wide web have to offer.

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La Meri
by Andrew Crews - last updated on Nov 30, 2011
The collection consists of correspondence, printed materials, photographs and photo albums, scrapbooks and audio tapes chronicling the career of Russell Meriwether Hughes from her early childhood in the early 1900s through her retirement in the 1980s.

Learning Languages
by Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
Help on learning a new language

Legal Resources
by Library Staff - last updated on Jan 3, 2012
The Legal Resources guide at the San Antonio Public Library includes: featured items for checkout, state-specific legal forms, links for legal resources at all levels of government and searchable full-text of hundreds of legal journals and magazines.

Library Board
by Jessica Ramos, Jessica Ramos - last updated on Jan 17, 2012
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees

Library Champion Awards 2011
by Beth Graham - last updated on May 20, 2011
The San Antonio Public Library recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations that contribute to outstanding public library service in our community.

Library Outreach
by Ramona Lucius, Gamini Haluwana - last updated on Dec 21, 2011
Library services beyond our four walls

Library Strategic Plan
by Jessica Ramos - last updated on Sep 6, 2011
The San Antonio Public Library is developing a strategic plan to provide a cohesive vision and direction for the next five years for library services in our community.

Life Sciences, Plants & Animals
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
Delve into the world of the "soft sciences"

Literature
by Cristine Mitchamore, Lyle Rosdahl, Blanca Hernandez, Tricia Masterson - last updated on Aug 11, 2011
Find that criticism, write that paper, create that bibliography.

Little Read Wagon
by Cresencia Huff - last updated on Jan 24, 2012
Prepare your child for success in reading, school and life with these resources from Little Read Wagon, San Antonio Public Library's early literacy program.

Local History
by Frank Faulkner - last updated on Sep 16, 2010
San Antonio Public Library's Texana/Genealogy department presents a subject guide on Local History.

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Manga, Graphic Novels @ mySAPL teens
by Amy Thorne - last updated on Sep 28, 2011
Get the low down on the latest manga, graphic novels and web comics

Mathematics
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Aug 17, 2011
Here's a guide that you can count on.

Military Affairs
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
Military history and warfare. Military services, facilities and personnel.

Music
by andrew jung - last updated on Oct 14, 2010
Find music books, cds, mp3s, dvds, and scores. Do music research, find music business resources, learn about music in San Antonio & Texas.

Mystery Reads
by Kate Simpson, Tricia Masterson, Cristine Mitchamore - last updated on Sep 15, 2011
Who Done It? Read a Mystery and find out!

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National American Indian Heritage Month
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Apr 6, 2011
Here you'll find links to books and websites about Native Americans.

National Public Lands Day
by Elma Nieto-Rodriguez, Beth Graham - last updated on Sep 9, 2011
Resource for finding local volunteer opportunities to participate on Sept. 24, 2011

Negro Leagues Baseball
by Sherrie Hardin - last updated on Mar 24, 2011

New Moms
by Cindy Moreno - last updated on Aug 24, 2011
A guide for new mothers. Information about breastfeeding, child care, and more!

Newbery Medal
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It has been awarded annually since 1922 to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Niños: El abecedario
by Library Staff - last updated on Jan 3, 2012
Todos los materiales en este usuario seran para niños que estan aprendiendo el abecedario en español.

Nonprofit Resources
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Dec 28, 2011
Books, databases and other sources concerning nonprofit startup, management, fundraising and volunteerism.

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Orbis Pictus Award
by Jane Miller - last updated on Feb 2, 2012
The Orbis Pictus Award recognizes outstanding nonfiction for children.

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Parks
by Adam Spana, Julia Selwyn - last updated on Jun 20, 2011
Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Learn about the best local, state and national parks to explore.

Pet Care
by Elma Nieto-Rodriguez - last updated on Jun 9, 2011
Find resources to care and pamper that special member of the family, your pet.

Philosophy
by Lyle Rosdahl - last updated on Dec 2, 2011

Physics & Chemistry
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
Learn about the world of the "hard sciences"

Pregnancy & Childcare
by Mary Smith Naylor - last updated on Oct 5, 2011

Pride
by Joel Bangilan - last updated on Aug 15, 2011

Pura Belpré Award
by Viki Ash, Cindy Moreno - last updated on Jul 17, 2011
Presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best celebrates the Latino experience in an outstanding work of literature for youth.

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Quinceañera
by Elma Nieto-Rodriguez - last updated on Feb 18, 2011
Find books and advice for planning your perfect quinceañera.

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Recursos de la Biblioteca
by Oscar Gonzalez - last updated on Jan 19, 2012
Esta página es útil para aquellas personas que necesiten saber de los múltiples recursos de la biblioteca pública de San Antonio. Incluyendo como usar el catálogo, sistema de clasificación de tópicos y nuestra base de datos en español.

Resources for Early Childhood Professionals
by Cresencia Huff - last updated on Sep 20, 2010
Do you need training hours? Ideas for your classroom? A way to connect with other teachers? If you work with children ages five and younger, this resource guide is for you.

Retelling the Tales
by Amy Thorne - last updated on May 18, 2011
Old stories make great books.

Rivera Award
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jul 17, 2011
The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award is sponsored by the College of Education, Texas State University.

Romance Reads
by Cristine Mitchamore, Blanca Hernandez, Tricia Masterson - last updated on Dec 6, 2011
A guide to Romance books and literature.

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SAISD Recommended Summer Reading 2011
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jun 7, 2011
Librarians from the San Antonio Independent School District recommend these books for summer reading for their students. Your San Antonio Public Library children's librarian can offer suggestions, as well.

Salud para tu Familia/Health for your Family
by Ignacio Albarracin - last updated on Jan 2, 2012
Encuentre información acerca de la salud para proteger a su familia. Find information about health to protect your family.

San Antonio on Wheels
by Andrew Crews - last updated on Sep 16, 2010
Four presentations by Hugh Hemphill, author of "San Antonio on Wheels."

San Antonio Writers
by Ramona Lucius, Gamini Haluwana, Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Aug 9, 2011
San Antonio has been home and inspiration to a lot of writers.

San Antonio's National Novel Writing Month
by Ramona Lucius, Sally Bauer, Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Nov 15, 2011
Join us for a unique challenge: write a novel in 30 days!

Seniors: Live Well, Age Smart
by Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Jan 21, 2012
The senior population is expected to double from 35 million to 70 million by 2030. The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) has created a resource guide about the services and programs it offers for senior groups.

Sibert Medal
by Viki Ash - last updated on Feb 1, 2012
First presented in 2001, the Sibert Medal goes to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book for children published in English during the preceding year. The award is named after Robert F. Sibert of Bound to Stay Bound Books.

Silent Films
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Oct 5, 2011
A guide to great silent movies and silent film stars.

Special Collections
by Frank Faulkner - last updated on Apr 14, 2009
San Antonio Public Library's Texana/Genealogy department presents a subject guide on Special Collections.

Special Needs Services
by Dan Stanford - last updated on Dec 30, 2010
San Antonio Public Library has a variety of resources for our special needs population. We welcome you to come in or contact us to find out what we have for you. Our branches are ADA accessible.

Sports @ mysapl teens
by Marisa Debow - last updated on Jan 13, 2012
Find books that have sports as a theme for fun reading or research!

Steampunk
by Cristine Mitchamore - last updated on Jan 19, 2012
A guide to steampunk novels and stories.

Summer Reading 2011
by Viki Ash - last updated on Aug 11, 2011

Support the Library
by Rolf Laun - last updated on Feb 3, 2012
Want to help out the Library? Here's how you can!

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Technical Writing
by Ramona Lucius, Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Dec 21, 2011
This guide features books and websites that will be helpful to anyone wanting to learn more about technical writing.

Teen Dance
by Beatrice Canales - last updated on Nov 6, 2011
Create a space and dance! Dance is a form of art and can be defined, in a basic sense, as being a continuous and mentally organized sequence of (body) movements containing an expressive character.

Teen Summer Reading 2011 - Urban Fantasy!
by Jennifer Velasquez - last updated on Jun 24, 2011
This summer teens 13 to 18 can participate in free fun activities at their local library... read books, do stuff and maybe win a cool prize!

Texas Bluebonnet Award
by Viki Ash, Jane Miller - last updated on Jul 17, 2011
The children's choice award of Texas. Designed for grades three through six.

Texas History
by Frank Faulkner - last updated on May 27, 2010
San Antonio Public Library's Texana/Genealogy department presents a subject guide on Texas History.

The Big Read 2010
by Mary Smith Naylor - last updated on Jun 28, 2011

The Subject was Poetry
by Sandra Griffin - last updated on Jan 23, 2012
We shall not cease from exploration/ And the end of all our exploring/ Will be to arrive where we started/ And know the place for the first time./ T. S. Eliot from Little Gidding

The Wild West
by Frank Faulkner - last updated on Aug 16, 2011

Transportation
by Julia Selwyn - last updated on Mar 27, 2011
Learn how to walk, bus and drive more efficiently. Improve your commute by being aware of road conditions, maps, and transportation tools.

Travel
by Library Staff - last updated on Jan 3, 2012
Whether you are getting ready to take a trip or just dreaming about one, here is some information that might make planning your vacation a whole lot easier.

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Urban Lit
by Heidi Novotny - last updated on May 27, 2010
From street lit classics to teen friendly titles- these books will keep you entertained!

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Video Production and Filmmaking
by Adolph Lopez - last updated on Jan 31, 2012
Lights... Camera... ACTION! Here is a guide to the fundamentals of video production and filmmaking.

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Weather Forecast, Climate & Almanac
by Frank Neumann - last updated on Mar 2, 2011
Find a weather forecast, climate information, or access a daily almanac.

Welcome to the United States
by Ramona Lucius, Gamini Haluwana - last updated on Sep 22, 2011
Are you new to the United States? This guide lists items in the library or on the Internet that will help you.

Westerns
by Ramona Lucius - last updated on Jan 20, 2012
Westerns: Books and movies set in the American West


What Do I Read Now?
by Cristine Mitchamore, Tricia Masterson - last updated on Oct 22, 2011
Tips and suggestions for choosing your next read.

Women's History
by Tricia Masterson, Kate Simpson - last updated on Mar 21, 2011

World Religion and Spirituality
by Sylvia Reyna - last updated on Aug 10, 2011

Write "Read" Literacy For Adults and Childrens
by Pannaga Prasad - last updated on Jan 25, 2012
People with low literacy skills locked into a cycle of menial jobs, poverty and low self-esteem. The "Write" Read Literacy addresses these problem providing instruction geared to improve literacy skills of reading, writing, & comprehension.

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Young Pegasus Poetry Competition
by Viki Ash - last updated on Jan 12, 2012
San Antonio's annual poetry contest for children and teens.

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Zombies 101
by Juanita Lopez - last updated on Jan 2, 2012

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2x2 List
by Viki Ash, Carrie Vance - last updated on Jul 17, 2011
The 2x2 List is a list of books appropriate for children 2-years old through 2nd Grade.

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