Start the School Year with San Antonio Public Library
Published on August 04, 2025
SAPL offers school resources for students.
SAN ANTONIO (August 4, 2025) — The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is helping to set students up for success this school year by offering free educational resources for children, teens and adults.
From online tutoring to printing services, SAPL can help throughout the year. Simply sign up for a SAPL card today and start enjoying the many free services. Visit the SAPL website or stop by any SAPL location today to register. Listed below are some of educational resources available for all ages.
Tools for School
Learn how to locate free books, music, movies and other items using the online catalog. This program is best for children in third grade through middle school. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend.
The program at Westfall Branch will teach students of all ages how to receive online help with homework. Tools for School events at local branches are listed below.
- Pruitt Library at Roosevelt HS, 5110 Walzem Road, Aug. 18, 6 p.m.
- Westfall Branch Library, 6111 Rosedale, Sept. 4, 4:30 p.m.
- Tobin Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
- Book Hollow Branch Library, 530 Heimer Road, Sept. 23, 4 p.m.
For more information, visit SAPL’s events calendar.
MySAPL App
Gain instant access to the San Antonio Public Library’s collection with the MySAPL app, which is free and available for both iOS and Android users.
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PrintOnline
Available at SAPL Locations
SAPL’s PrintOnline, a mobile printing service available to all library cardholders, only takes four simple steps:
- Access the PrintOnline portal
- Upload documents from home, the office, a coffee shop, or anywhere with internet access
- Visit your nearest branch library to print files
- Enter SAPL card number into the print kiosk to finish printing
Free Indoor & Outdoor Public Wi-Fi
Available at SAPL Locations
Indoor Wi-Fi is available during normal service hours, and outdoor Wi-Fi is available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day.
Locations undergoing building improvements or other projects may have adjusted hours. Visit the Library website for details.
Ask a Librarian
Call (210-207-2500) or chat online at Ask.MySAPL.org
Librarians are here to help with anything from book recommendations to project research and account questions.
Homework Help
Daily | 3 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Free online homework help from professional tutors is available in a variety of subjects and in English and Spanish for students in kindergarten through college. For more information, visit SAPL’s Brainfuse website.
Test Prep
Get free help preparing for important exams like the SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP and more. For more information, visit LearningExpress Library™ online and log in with a SAPL library card number and password.
For more information on Back-to-School resources provided by SAPL, visit the Library’s Back-to-School web page.
For general information about SAPL, including locations and services, visit the library website. Library staff are also available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat.