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Support the Library

Want to help out the Library? Here's how you can!

Volunteers in Action

San Antonio Public Library Volunteer Application

Gifts and Memorials

Want to honor a family member or friend in a way that benefits the entire community? Give a donation to the San Antonio Public Library or San Antonio Public Library Foundation to purchase a book, video, CD, etc.

Please call (210) 207-2500 for more information.

The San Antonio Public Library:

  • Make all checks payable to"San Antonio Public Library, Gift & Memorial Fund"
  • Mail the check and a letter to:

Fiscal Officer
Central Library
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205

Or give to The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library

Volunteer at the Library

Get involved — VOLUNTEER! The work of every volunteer supports our library system.

Volunteering can be rewarding! Volunteering just a few hours of your time each week can lead to several positive results:

  • You'll meet new people
  • Have new experiences
  • Gain valuable information about what your library has to offer
  • Gain a sense of satisfaction from helping others.

A few ways you might volunteer...

  • Assist with children's activities
  • Check the Library's web links
  • Help keep our video, DVD and CD collections in order
  • Help others with genealogy research or help maintain our Texana information
  • Help set up exhibits
  • Keep periodical materials in order
  • Share your knowledge and talents at the Central Library or your neighborhood branch library
  • Shelve books
  • Work with special projects or maintain library materials.

What we look for in a volunteer:

  • Age 14 years and up
  • Possess personal qualities of maturity and reliability
  • Willing to serve as a member of the library team
  • Flexible, willing and committed to perform duties assigned in a responsible manner
  • Be willing to adhere to library policies and rules.

How To Volunteer

Volunteering is Easy!

Email our staff about volunteering. We'll help you decide where your talents and interests can best help the San Antonio Public Library serve others. 

If you are available for these opportunities, please contact Veronica Anderson at the email address below to set up an appointment, for an application, or for further information. 

Volunteer Services Unit
San Antonio Public Library
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205
veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov

 

Individuals interested in volunteering may also contact the branch locations directly here and ask for the volunteer liaison. 

 

Volunteer Opportunities