Support the Library 

Volunteering is Easy!

Call and speak with our staff about volunteering. We'll help you decide where your talents and interests can best help the San Antonio Public Library serve others. All interviews must be scheduled by phone.

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at:

Volunteer Services
San Antonio Public Library
600 Soledad
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 207-2649 - Office
(210) 207-2604 - Fax

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.

LIBRO THE LION MASCOT VOLUNTEER NEEDED! 

The San Antonio Public Library is seeking energetic volunteers to perform as Libro the Library Lion mascot. The volunteers will make special appearances at city-wide events wearing the Libro costume. This would be the ideal community service experience for aspiring actors to add to their resume. Some of the upcoming dates for Libro appearances would be:

• July 30 (Friday) at 10 a.m. at the ADA Celebration at La Villita (418 Villita St.); 
• July 31 (Saturday) at 11 a.m. for the Summerfest at the Memorial Branch Library at 3222 Culebra; and 
• August 21 (Saturday) at 9 a.m. at the Council District 4 Fair at Centro Med Clinic at 9011 Poteet-Jourdanton Hwy. across from our Cortez Branch Library. 

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and be between 5'6" and 6'2" tall with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. The volunteer will wear the costume for 15 minutes, then take it off and rest, then wear it one more time for about 10 minutes. Total time for volunteer availability would be from one to four hours, depending on the event. Volunteers must have transportation to the event sites. For specific information about the events and Libro's appearances, please contact Ramona Lucius at 207-2576. 

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

Looking for Libro the Library Lion

The San Antonio Public Library is seeking energetic volunteers to perform as Libro the Library Lion mascot. The volunteers will make special appearances at city-wide events wearing the Libro costume. This would be the ideal community service experience for aspiring actors to add to their resume.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and be between 5'6" and 6'2" tall with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. Appearances are usually from one to four hours with 20 minute intervals in the costume. Volunteers must have transportation to the event sites. This position would be on an as-needed basis.

If you are available for this opportunity, please contact Liz Arevalos at 207-2502 or email her at liza@sanantonio.gov for an application or for further information.