Memorial Branch Library
🏢 San Antonio Public Library — San Antonio, Texas
Memorial Branch Library
A West Side branch named to honor San Antonio's war dead, sitting directly across Culebra Road from St. Mary's University.
🕑 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: 3222 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: (210) 207-9140
Website: mysapl.org
📖 About Memorial Branch Library
The Memorial Branch Library opened in 1981 on land that was formerly city parkland. Community advocacy led to the branch being named in memory of San Antonio's war dead rather than the name first proposed for it. The building was renovated and expanded in 1995 and today holds roughly 53,000 items across books, videos, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks. It sits on Culebra Road directly across from St. Mary's University and serves many students from the Edgewood and San Antonio independent school districts. A designated Freedom of Expression Area is located on the west side of the library grounds.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named to honor San Antonio's war dead, following community advocacy over the originally proposed name
- Located directly across Culebra Road from St. Mary's University on the city's West Side
- Freedom of Expression Area designated on the library's west side
- Holds roughly 53,000 items; renovated and expanded in 1995
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Memorial Branch Library get its name?
When the branch opened in 1981, community advocacy led to it being named in honor of San Antonio's war dead instead of the name originally proposed for it. That memorial naming is the source of the branch's identity.
Is the Memorial Branch a good option for St. Mary's University students?
Yes. The branch sits on Culebra Road directly across from St. Mary's University, and it regularly serves students from the surrounding Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD communities as well, making it a convenient West Side study and research stop.
What is the Freedom of Expression Area at Memorial?
It is a specific spot on the west side of the library grounds set aside for free expression activities. San Antonio Public Library designates these areas at certain branches, and Memorial's is one of them.