Las Palmas Branch Library
🏢 San Antonio Public Library · San Antonio, Texas
Las Palmas Branch Library
A cornerstone of San Antonio's Westside since it first opened in 1969 on land deeded by the Las Palmas Corporation, this branch emerged from a $7 million renovation in November 2025 — larger, greener, and better equipped than ever to serve a community that is 89% Hispanic and deeply rooted in the Edgewood ISD neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12pm–8pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | 10am–6pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 515 Castroville Road, San Antonio, TX 78237
Phone: (210) 207-9200
Website: mysapl.org
Plus Code: 76X3CF92+64 (San Antonio, TX)
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📖 About Las Palmas Branch Library
The original Las Palmas Branch opened on March 23, 1969, at 911 Castroville Road on land deeded by the Las Palmas Corporation, making it one of the first public library branches established on the Westside of San Antonio. Community demand outgrew that modest 5,252-square-foot building, and voters backed a bond in 1989 to fund a new facility; ground broke on June 18, 1993, and the current building at 515 Castroville Road was dedicated on November 5, 1994, encompassing 12,000 square feet of library space and an additional 8,000 square feet shared with Metro Health. After a 2009 renovation and years of steady community use, the branch closed on March 20, 2023, for a transformative $7 million capital project funded by the City's 2017 and 2022 Bond programs and the San Antonio Public Library Foundation — with temporary services relocated to Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) until November 10, 2025. The renovated library reopened on November 17, 2025, with a 2,000-square-foot expansion housing the new H-E-B Community Room (named in recognition of a $250,000 gift from the H-E-B Foundation), expanded and relocated children's and teen areas, a renovated Connect technology computer lab, a new Learn at SAPL adult education center, restroom renovations, updated flooring, lighting and furniture, a new monument sign with digital marquee, and a shaded front plaza. A grand reopening celebration followed on December 6, 2025. The branch serves approximately 60,000 residents in City Council District 5 — neighbors, families, and students in the Edgewood Independent School District area on the western edge of the city.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded March 23, 1969 — one of the first public library branches on San Antonio's Westside, built on land donated by the Las Palmas Corporation
- Reopened November 17, 2025 after a $7 million renovation that added 2,000 sq ft, a new H-E-B Community Room (H-E-B Foundation gift of $250,000), and a renovated teen and children's area
- Hosts a Learn at SAPL adult education center offering digital literacy, ESL, GED preparation, resume writing, and individualized technology coaching — free, drop-in
- Outdoor Wi-Fi available 7:30am–10:30pm every day — extending access well beyond posted building hours for the neighborhood's families and students
- Over 65,000 volumes including audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs; bilingual Spanish-language staff available throughout the branch
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Las Palmas cardholders access eBooks, films, Spanish-language content, and statewide research databases free through SAPL's digital collection and TexShare:
📚 Services
- Public-access computers with internet, word processing, and printing in the Connect technology lab
- Free outdoor Wi-Fi 7:30am–10:30pm daily — accessible from the plaza even when the building is closed
- H-E-B Community Room for neighborhood meetings, civic groups, and cultural events (named for the H-E-B Foundation)
- Learn at SAPL adult education center: GED prep, ESL, digital literacy, resume writing, individualized technology coaching — free, no appointment needed
- Dedicated Teen services area with technology resources and programming
- Bilingual Spanish-language staff available for collections assistance and community programs
- Interlibrary loan and TexShare reciprocal borrowing across Texas
- Free library card for San Antonio / Bexar County residents — apply online at mysapl.org
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program — June and July for all ages, with reading incentives and performer events
- Children's Storytime — sessions for young children combining stories, songs, and crafts
- Teen Programming — activities, technology workshops, and events for middle and high school students
- Learn at SAPL drop-in sessions — daily digital literacy and adult education support with individualized instruction
- Community Room events — open to neighborhood associations, nonprofits, and cultural organizations at no charge
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the library called 'Las Palmas'?
The branch takes its name from the Las Palmas Corporation, which donated the land for the original 1969 facility at 911 Castroville Road. 'Las Palmas' (Spanish for 'The Palms') reflects the Westside neighborhood that the library has served for more than five decades. When the community grew, a new building was constructed at 515 Castroville Road in 1994, retaining the well-known name.
What did the $7 million renovation add when the library reopened in November 2025?
The 2023–2025 project — funded by the City's 2017 and 2022 Bond programs and the San Antonio Public Library Foundation — added roughly 2,000 square feet and included the new H-E-B Community Room (named for a $250,000 gift from the H-E-B Foundation), a renovated and relocated children's area, an expanded teen zone, a new Connect technology computer lab, a new Learn at SAPL adult education center, restroom renovations, updated flooring, lighting, and furniture, a shaded front plaza, and a new monument sign with a digital marquee. Full services resumed November 17, 2025, with a grand reopening celebration on December 6, 2025.
What is Learn at SAPL, and is it available at Las Palmas?
Learn at SAPL is San Antonio Public Library's free adult education program offering GED preparation, ESL instruction, digital literacy coaching, resume writing, and individualized technology help. A new Learn at SAPL center opened at Las Palmas as part of the 2025 renovation, bringing the program's services directly to the Westside community. Sessions are drop-in — no appointment needed — and every participant receives individualized support from a dedicated digital literacy instructor on site.
Does Las Palmas Branch have Spanish-language materials and staff?
Yes. The branch maintains bilingual Spanish-language staff who provide assistance with collections and community programming, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics (approximately 89% Hispanic residents). The digital collection includes MakeMake — a Latin American digital library platform with children's and teen content in Spanish — alongside the full SAPL suite of OverDrive, Kanopy, and TexShare databases. The physical collection of over 65,000 volumes also includes Spanish-language titles for all ages.
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