While the City of San Antonio expanded the Public Library system and staffed it through the years, public funding alone was unable to keep pace with the needs of a growing populace. Recognizing the power of pooled resources a group of concerned community leaders established the San Antonio Public Library Foundation in 1983 as a charitable organization to augment the Library's budget with private and philanthropic support.

Mission
The mission of the Library Foundation is to support the Public Library and to increase awareness and use of the Library through financial support and programmatic efforts, thereby enhancing the community's appreciation and utilization of the Library as a cultural and education institution.

The Challenge
The greatest challenge for the future is ensuring that all San Antonians gain the tools for success in the 21st Century. The Library Foundation's Centennial Fundraising campaign complements this agenda, securing the funding for more learning and information materials and technology now while establishing an endowment to upgrade materials and technology it he future.

If you would like to support the Library Foundation with a tax-deductible donation or gift, please call (210) 225-4728.