Las Palmas Branch Library
🏢 San Antonio Public Library — San Antonio, Texas
Las Palmas Branch Library
A West Side branch first opened in 1969 and reborn in November 2025 after a $7 million renovation, with bilingual Spanish-language staff.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 515 Castroville Road, San Antonio, TX 78237
Phone: (210) 207-9200
Website: mysapl.org
📖 About Las Palmas Branch Library
The Las Palmas Branch Library originally opened in 1969 on Castroville Road. After construction that began in 2023, it reopened to the public on November 17, 2025 following a roughly $7 million renovation. The project added a 2,000-square-foot expansion with an H-E-B Community Room, dedicated Teen and Children's areas, updated technology, and improved customer service spaces. The branch holds more than 65,000 items, including audiobooks, videos, DVDs, and music CDs, with adult and juvenile nonfiction interfiled, and its bilingual Spanish-language staff lead community programming. The building is shared with the Father Benavides Community Family Resource Center.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Reopened November 17, 2025 after a roughly $7 million renovation, following a 1969 original opening
- New 2,000-square-foot expansion with an H-E-B Community Room and dedicated Teen and Children's areas
- Bilingual Spanish-language staff leading community programming
- Shares its building with the Father Benavides Community Family Resource Center
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Las Palmas Branch newly renovated?
Yes. Construction began in 2023 and the branch reopened to the public on November 17, 2025 after a roughly $7 million renovation. The work added a 2,000-square-foot expansion, an H-E-B Community Room, and dedicated Teen and Children's areas to the building that first opened in 1969.
Does Las Palmas offer Spanish-language help?
Yes. The branch has bilingual Spanish-language staff who assist visitors and lead community programming, reflecting the neighborhood it serves on Castroville Road.
What else is in the Las Palmas building besides the library?
The library shares its building with the Father Benavides Community Family Resource Center, so visitors can reach both the branch and that community resource center at the same Castroville Road location.