Central Library Will Close Early on October 21

Published on October 20, 2023

Central Library Will Close Early on October 21 for Annual Catrina Ball

SAN ANTONIO (October 20, 2023) – San Antonio Public Library’s Central Library (600 Soledad, 78205) will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 in preparation for the San Antonio Public Library Foundation’s 7th Annual Catrina Ball.

The San Antonio Public Library Foundation’s Catrina Ball is an annual fundraiser that transforms portions of Central Library for one evening. Proceeds from the event benefit library programs and initiatives. For more information about the Library Foundation or the Catrina Ball, visit the Foundation’s website. This event is sold-out. 

On Saturday, the Central Library outdoor book drop will remain open, and outdoor Wi-Fi will be available during normal hours. Central Library will return to regular scheduling on Monday, October 23 at noon. Central Library is closed on Sundays. All other San Antonio Public Library locations will operate under their regular service schedules and reference services will be available.

Library locations open on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. near Central Library include:

• San Pedro Branch Library (1315 San Pedro Ave, 78212)
• Bazan Branch Library (2200 W Commerce St, 78207)

The Digital Library is available 24/7 at MySAPL.org/digital.

For more information including San Antonio Public Library locations and services, visit MySAPL.org. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at Ask.MySAPL.org.