As the holiday season approaches, the San Antonio Public Library is shaking up the traditional gift-giving shtick with something a bit different—limited-edition library cards that double as thoughtful presents. According to the San Antonio Public Library recent release, these giftable cards offer more than just a pass to borrow books—they're a gateway to San Antonio Public Library’s extensive digital and physical resources, whether you're an avid reader, a movie buff looking to stream films without denting the wallet, or a family in search of fun and educational programs, the library has it all with the variety ranging from storytimes to sewing lessons.
The ever-growing digital collection includes over 200,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks, accessible through apps like Libby, and MakeMake is there to provide Spanish-language eBooks for the youngsters—you're covering a good slice of the digital readership. Film enthusiasts can thank Kanopy for a massive spread of movies and TV shows to stream, as reported by San Antonio Public Library.
But it's not just for the bookworms and cinephiles—foodies from novices to seasoned chefs can find thousands of cookbooks, aspiring artisans have access to Craftsy's over 2,000 craft tutorials available in both English and Spanish and those who can't start the day without their news fix get complimentary entry to premium news outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and the comparison platform Ground News, as it was highlighted in the San Antonio Public Library announcement.
Available while supplies last, these giftable library cards can be scooped up at any San Antonio Public Library location, and they won't cost you a dime. SAPL isn't stingy either—you can grab up to five cards per visit to share the wealth with friends and family, provided they're residents of Bexar County. For more details on how to activate these cards or to dive deeper into what SAPL offers, their website is the place to go, and for direct assistance, the library staff can be reached at 210-207-2500 or through online chat.
