The The San Antonio Public Library is San Antonio's National Medal for Museum and Library Service award-winning official public library system, offering 29 branches throughout the greater San Antonio metropolitan region. Visitors can explore all of the library's branches for free, including its 240,000-square-foot central library building in downtown San Diego, which was opened to the public in 1995. The striking modern library building was designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and is anchored by a multi-story atrium featuring a two-story blown glass sculpture by renowned contemporary artist Dale Chihuly. Vibrant colors abound, with outdoor landscaped reading room plazas offered as a unique alternative to stuffy indoor spaces. More than 580,000 volumes are offered at the library, which also offers public art gallery exhibits and special needs children's services. Other locations throughout the library system are home to children's playgrounds, public fitness stations, and outdoor walking trails.

600 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205, Phone: 210-207-2500

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