It's a great space- unique. I love the shaded playground right next to it for the kids, too!read more

This library is so beautiful and has so much character! It's old and outdated but beautiful…read morenonetheless. I have been here a handful of times. However, my first 2 times were unsuccessful because they were closed and I had other places to be so we didn't stay. The 2nd time we came for a play day with my daughter but she fell asleep and I didn't want to wake her so I waited for her to wake up and just browsed around and played on the swings for a bit. This time we actually made it on time for play time. Very packed house today but it was a fun experience for my daughter. Especially since she's an only child. I highly recommend! It's FREE!! FYI we were informed today that the library will be closing Jan 26th until May sometime I'm glad we experienced the old version of this beautiful library! Excited to see the remodeled/ renovated version once it's done!

This library just has my heart! We came again for the reading and we stayed for two extra hours…read morereading together and creating an account for my daughter!

This review is based solely on my experience voting here. This was my first time voting at the…read moreMaverick Library. In my previous years, the Cody Library was my usual spot, but since this one is close to where I live, I went here. It took less time to vote than it took to drive here! The whole experience was fast, easy, and free of stress. The folks helping us get settled were also polite and friendly, and they didn't make us feel rushed. I look forward to voting at the Maverick Library now!

Highly recommend this library. I'm not even a student at University and I come here to relax, read,…read morewrite, and really enjoy the scenery of this library architecture has. It's beautiful and inspiring.

The San Antonio Central Library is such an iconic staple to the San Antonio community and I think…read moreeveryone should visit this amazing library at least once a year! This amazing library is located in the heart of downtown and was built by renowned Mexican architect, Ricardo Legorreta. The building is absolutely stunning and has actually been featured in Hollywood movies. If you love art as much as I do you'll be happy to hear that they have a Chihuly inside the library, as well as other pieces of art by very popular artists. The San Antonio Central Library is so much more than a local library. Within the building, you can find other nonprofits that help support small businesses in our community, as well as numerous events they host almost daily. One of my favorite parts about the SA Central Library is their second-hand bookstore located in the basement. You can find some true gems in there, and all the money raised from sales goes back to the library. If you have children I highly recommend exploring their kids' section. My kid loves to play in that area and the staff there is always amazing! Last but not least, the library has its own parking lot and you can get up to three hours of free parking when visiting. You just have to validate your ticket at one of the kiosks located by the entrance.

I ended up at the San Antonio Central Library kind of randomly... I just needed a restroom and…read morefigured I'd stop in. I got there right when they opened and there were a lot of unhoused people outside, which caught me a little off guard at first. But once I got inside, it felt like a completely different space. What I didn't expect was the art. They have a gallery area with rotating exhibits, and the pieces they had up when I went were actually really nice. It didn't feel like a typical library moment at all. I also wandered upstairs and there's this big blown glass sculpture that's hard to miss. Super pretty and kind of unexpected. I didn't check out any books or anything, so I can't speak to that side of it, but if you're nearby, it's worth popping in just to walk around for a bit.

(A Love Letter to Cody Branch Library)…read more My favorite neighborhood Library! Bright, calm, and welcoming, it's the kind of place where you'll see a mix of people studying, kids discovering new books, and neighbors popping in to pick up their holds. It feels like a true community space. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and everything runs so smoothly. Libraries are truly one of the best public resources we have, and Cody Branch does it especially well. One of my favorite things is using the mySAPL app to request books, and then getting the notification that they're ready for pickup. When I walk in and see my little stack waiting for me on the hold shelf, it feels like the best kind of VIP treatment. No searching, no stress! Just grab your books and go. If you haven't used the hold system through the app yet, give it a try--total game changer. Thank you Cody Branch and team!

Very good neighborhood library. I'm a regular patron and this is one of my go-to spot for voting…read moreand other civic duties. Selection is decent in books, magazines, and DVDs. Even better are the seating areas, parking areas, and bathrooms, which are all generous in size and well kept. Only negatives are that the staff seems a little overwhelmed (there are stacks of books that need reshelving) and the parking lot's oddly designed and confusing, especially when you have to enter and then turn around to drop off books.

Very well kept library! They have a lot of events you can do as an individual and with your kids. A…read morelot of there selection isn't something I would see myself reading, but still a nice place to hang out.

Really cute library. I love the outdoor area, it has lots of seating and cute little interactive…read moreinstruments for kids to play and stay entertained. They have a pretty good variety of books and great options for kids as well. They have a designated teen area and quiet room which is nice. They also of course have lots of computers and printers for visitors to use. Staff here is kind and the people are mindful of the environment.

Brook Hollow Library is a welcoming neighborhood library…read more-- clean, quiet, and well organized, and the staff has always been kind and helpful whenever I stop in. I Love My SAPL!

This library is well organized with programs for all ages. I especially enjoy how they have the…read morehold shelf in an easy-to-access location, plus a brightly lit area with tables and chairs. There's a dedicated area for children, teens, and quiet space. It also functions as a convenient voting location and after the parking expansion there's plenty of space with brightly lit areas.

Traveling these days looks a lot different with a toddler in tow. We were in SA to visit family for…read morea week and wanted to keep up our general routine and visited this library twice for story times. Their schedule is online and while they don't have as many story time events as I would like, they are quite popular and well done. Arrive a few minutes early to get a ticket for entry. The library itself is clean and welcoming with kids art and games around. The child area has small seating and dedicated computers for appropriate games. I like that the board books are in an elevated bin to easily sort through. Staff at the checkout/info desk were kind and helpful, too. Bonus points for having a playground a few steps away too. I also got my mom signed up for a library card for the first time in decades and it was a quick and easy process.

Best library in town!. This location is huge, well lit and always looks so clean and organized,…read moreunlike the one that is closer to me. The ladies at the front were so kind and welcoming. I was looking for a book called "Dark Matter", which the lady knew the author quite well. Sadly, it was already checked out. But she put it on hold for me, and recommended several more great authors in the field of Sci-fi mystery. I couldn't believe how helpful and delightful the environment was at this location. I was told there were trails with beautiful scenery to walk around a couple of the exits. They often have free classes here near the end of week and weekends. The meditation and martial arts sessions look promising. Parking was very plentiful at this branch and the landscaping was absolutely gorgeous. I will definitely be going a little farther for this one. What top notch service and selection!

Cozy and lots of natural lighting on the inside. They have a Men's, Women's AND a separate restroom…read morefor children which I thought was cute.

This has to be the coziness library I ever be in. It's located just outside of the downtown area…read moreand next the San Antonio's Historic Park. The library is quite small but has everything you'll need and fine out of any library. It's right across the street from San Antonio community college so the bulk of the libraries people are students, which makes things easier to fine or check out.

I love this library. I take my 10-year-old son every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 pm for Tween Time. The…read morekids have so much fun creating crafts and playing games.

Really enjoyed coming to this library. I don't go to the library often but when I do I take my…read morelittle girl to find books. This place was big and clean and had tons of books everything looked pretty organized. I did come in specifically looking for kid's Christmas books and was hoping to see a display or 2 in the kids area. Unfortunately there was no Christmas books anywhere and I had to go search which I wasn't that familiar with so I asked for help and someone did help but came up with one Christmas book and that was it. So just a suggestion , around the holidays it would be super aww for a display with those books to be put together. Other than that I as well as my 4 year old had a good time.