June 1993 and the dedication/opening took place in April 1994. In addition, a $100,000 Library Services Construction Act federal grant was received to supplement the bond funds. Theįunds to build the new branch were authorized in the 1989 bond issue for library expansions, renovations, new branches, and literary centers. The budget for the combined Branch Library and Father Benavides Community Family Resource Center Learning Center was $2.2 million. Which made construction of the new Las Palmas Branch Library and Literacy Center possible. Over time, the needįor a branch library larger than 5,800 square feet was recognized, but the land was not available to expand the building on the site near theĬommunities Organized For Public Service (C.O.P.S.) was instrumental in achieving passage of the 1989 Library/Literacy Centers bond issue, The “original” Las Palmas Branch Library was opened on March 23, 1969, on land deeded by the Las Palmas Corporation. Freedom of Expression Areas are specifically designated areas on San Antonio Public Library grounds where free expression activities may occur.

The Freedom of Expression Area is the grassy area behind the exterior book drop. Our Lady of the Lake University is one mile The library is located across the street from San Fernando Catholic Cemetery, established in 1922. Located in City Council District 5, Las Palmas is located in the western part of San Antonio and Bexar County, and serves approximatelyĦ0,000 persons (89% Hispanic, 6% Anglo and 4% African-American) and area schools in the Edgewood Independent School District. Library users, or to present community programs. Adult and juvenile non-fiction is interfiled.Īs part of the City of San Antonio’s ongoing commitment to quality customer service, bi-lingual (Spanish language) staff is on hand to assist The collection consists of over 65,000 volumes including audio books, videos, DVDs and music CDs.

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