Are you a San Antonio Public Library patron?
If yes, a TexShare card issued by us entitles you to borrow materials from other libraries participating in the TexShare program. All TexShare libraries establish their own policies regarding the use of their materials through the TexShare program.
Were you issued a TexShare card by participating TexShare library?
If yes, bring your paper TexShare Card, photo ID, and address verification to any San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) location to open a SAPL account with our TexShare borrowing privileges to include:
Checking Out Materials
TexShare patrons may have up to five (5) physical items (books, audiobooks, magazines, etc.) checked out at one time.
TexShare borrowing privileges do not include remote access to electronic databases, eBooks, or participation in InterLibrary Loan (ILL). Non-circulating items, such as reference materials, some periodicals, and special collections may not be borrowed.
Renewals
Books, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl records, and magazines renew automatically for five additional loan periods with the following exceptions:
Express Collection
Items have been requested by someone else
Holds
If item you want is checked out or not available at your preferred Library location, you can request the item by placing a hold on it. When it’s available, it'll be sent to the Library location of your choice.
You can have up to 50 physical items on hold. Holds can be placed over the phone, online, in person, or via the mySAPL app. We’ll contact you when your holds are ready for pickup.
Print or Copy
With the payment of printing/copying fees, you may print documents and make copies at any SAPL location. When printing a document(s), you may use a self-serve, Library computer or your personal mobile device.
