San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio

Name: San Antonio Public Library
Address: 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, 78205-1200, United States
Telephone: +1 210-207-2500

#79 among attractions in San Antonio

Library, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

The San Antonio Public Library is the public library system serving the city of San Antonio, Texas. It consists of a central library, 29 branch libraries, and a library portal. SAPL was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2006. ()

Coordinates: 29°25'57"N, 98°29'34"W

Address

600 Soledad StCentral City (Downtown San Antonio)San Antonio 78205-1200 United States

Contact

+1 210-207-2500

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Day trips

San Antonio Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, Market Square, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum.

0.6 miSE
Legendary fort and Texas-history museum
The Alamo, San Antonio
16 min walk • The Alamo, a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound, is a revered landmark nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Known primarily for the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, this site symbolizes the heroic resistance of a small...
0.6 miS
Landmark 1730s Catholic church
San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio
15 min walk • San Fernando Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. This venerable structure is not only a central place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market Square, San Antonio
17 min walk • Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. "Mi...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, San Antonio
13 min walk • The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a privately run museum located at 318 E. Houston Street in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Originally privately owned by Albert Friedrich, the Buckhorn became a tourist attraction for its unique collections. Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were reputed to frequent the establishment.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Majestic Theatre, San Antonio
12 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is San Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. The theatre seats 2,264 people and was designed by architect John Eberson, for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres in 1929.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio
15 min walk • The Spanish Governor's Palace is a historic adobe from the Spanish Texas period located in Downtown San Antonio. It is the last visible trace of the 18th-century colonial Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex, and the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence.
~1010 ftSW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art gallery
Artpace, San Antonio
5 min walk • Artpace is a non-profit contemporary art gallery located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, founded by Linda Pace. Artpace opened its doors in 1995, and focuses on the artistic process. Occupying the space of a former Hudson automobile dealership, Artpace uses its industrial space as the setting for its programs and events.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Alamo Cenotaph, San Antonio
15 min walk • The Alamo Cenotaph, also known as The Spirit of Sacrifice, is a monument in San Antonio, Texas, United States, commemorating the Battle of the Alamo of the Texas Revolution, which was fought at the adjacent Alamo Mission.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Aztec Theatre, San Antonio
14 min walk • The Aztec Theatre is a historic theater in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, US.
0.5 miS
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio
13 min walk • The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and special-case pedestrian street in San Antonio, Texas, one level down from the automobile street.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museo Alameda, San Antonio
16 min walk • The Museo Alameda was the largest Latino museum in the USA and the first formal Smithsonian affiliate outside of Washington D.C. located in the historic Market Square in Downtown San Antonio, Texas. In 1996, Secretary I.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Antonio Public Library open?

San Antonio Public Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Antonio Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Artpace, San Antonio (5 min walk), Madison Square Presbyterian Church, San Antonio (5 min walk), Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio (8 min walk), Exchange Building, San Antonio (8 min walk).

How to get to San Antonio Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Antonio Public Library:

Bus

San Antonio Greyhound Station (7 min walk)
Centro Plaza • Lines: 100 (21 min walk)

Train

San Antonio (33 min walk)