{"id":71718,"date":"2025-12-01T18:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/71718\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T18:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:15:07","slug":"looking-for-christmas-presents-sapl-offering-giftable-library-cards-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/71718\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for Christmas presents? SAPL offering giftable library cards for the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People can pick up to 5 limited-edition giftable cards for friends and family while supplies last<\/p>\n<p>The San Antonio Public Library is offering a free, limited-edition library card. (Copyright San Antonio Public Library)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 If you\u2019re looking for something to give a loved one this holiday season, the San Antonio Public Library has a unique gift idea that\u2019s sure to please the reader in your life. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">While supplies last, SAPL is offering a free, limited-edition giftable library card, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">You can go to any SAPL location to pick up the specially designed card and gift package.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">People can pick up to five giftable library cards for family and friends, which are free for all Bexar County residents, SAPL said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There\u2019s more information on how to activate this card <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.mysapl.org\/gift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/guides.mysapl.org\/gift\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In addition to physical titles at several locations, SAPL offers over 200,000 eBook and audiobook titles in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The library also provides access to movie streaming sites, such as Kanopy. SAPL said locations offer a variety of free events for all ages, such as sewing lessons, plant swaps and story time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more on KSAT:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAvery Meurer headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AMTB4591BVPLGTHZXBVLNM1AMS\/\" title=\"View Avery Meurer&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avery Meurer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Avery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communications\/Radio, Television and Film, as well as a Creative Writing Certificate. 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