With an assortment of movies, music and books, the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) has all media needs covered. All one needs is a library card.
To celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month, SAPL has launched seven limited edition cards. Each style includes a wallet-sized and a keychain-sized card. The designs infuse San Antonio’s heritage and culture with the freedom and opportunity granted by libraries.
One style is deemed “Boots and Bluebonnets.” The card features a pair of boots — one boot with a cactus and the other featuring the SAPL logo — alongside bluebonnets. A perfect card for anyone who is into westerns and history — or someone who has recently grown obsessed with cowboys due to Glen Powell’s role in “Twisters.”
“Folklorico” and “Loteria” highlight the city’s Latino roots with playful designs. “Folklorico” is symbolized by flora and a guitar in the center of the card against a navy blue background. The icons float upon the card, granting this one whimsy and festive.
“Loteria” is modeled after a loteria card featuring a “La Tarjeta De Biblioteca.” A great card for those interested in the activities offered by SAPL rather than their catalog.
If one is not much of a reader, SAPL has a vast collection of music ranging from LP vinyl to CDs. The library card deemed “Música” caters towards those interested in the music collection of SAPL. The card presents an accordion, guitar, trumpet and two figures dancing along to the rhythmic music notes.
Many people consume literature, film and music as a form of escapism. Ever wanted to go on vacation, snuggle up with a book and escape the worries of life? Perhaps the “Book a Vacation” card is of interest. There is so much to love about this card: the pun in the name, the gigantic book meant to act as a shelter and the washing away of reality. “Book a Vacation” reminds readers that to read is to escape.
“Smarty’s Adventures” shows various activities that SAPL offers through the lens of their mascot Smarty. Some experiences found on the card include checking out a book, reading an eBook and doing yoga at the library.
Show off the beauty and the elegance of San Antonio with the “My City” card, which portrays San Antonio’s iconic skyline — including the Tower of the Americas and the Central Library building, also known as the OSS headquarters, featured in San Antonio native Robert Rodriguez’s film, “Spy Kids.”
Interested in applying for a library card? Head over to the Cody Branch located 11610 Vance Jackson Rd. — an eleven minute drive from campus — or any of the other 29 locations, and provide the librarian with an ID and proof of Bexar County residency. Already have a library card? Simply take the current library card to any branch and they will swap it out.
Most branches are open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday toTuesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exceptions to these hours are the Central Library location, which is closed on Sundays, and the Pruitt Branch, which is open Monday to Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Pan American, Las Palmas, Igo and Johnston branches are temporarily closed.
These designs are here for a limited time through September and October, or while supplies last. With so many options, which one are you going to pick?
