Suggest a name for your new branch library!

The Board of Trustees of the San Antonio Public Library is seeking community input on a name for the new branch library to be located at 7938 W. Hausman Road at the intersection with Woller Road, serving Council District 8.

The library may be named as a memorial for a deceased leader; for a San Antonian who has distinguished himself or herself in public service, education, literature, library service, or the world of ideas; or for San Antonians whose names, publications, reputations, or public service reflect credit on the library system;

The library may also be named after a geographical site such as a nearby park, creek, street, or neighborhood. The Library Board may also elect to dedicate the library, or spaces such as meeting rooms inside the library, to an individual or group.

Steps for suggesting a name for a new branch library

A formal letter of request should be addressed to the Library Board of Trustees, including the following information:

• The proposed name for the branch library and/or the person to whom the branch library should be dedicated;
• The reason for the nomination;
• The nominator’s name and/or the organization he or she represents (if applicable).

The following information may also be included but is not required:

• A résumé of the suggested namesake or other statement of the reason the suggested name should be considered.
• Letters of support, reference, or recommendation. There is no minimum or maximum number of recommendations required.
• A petition to show those in favor of the suggested name.

Suggestions should be sent to:

Beth Graham
San Antonio Public Library
600 Soledad Street, 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205-1200

All naming suggestions must be postmarked on or before December 4, 2005.

For more information about this process, the public may contact Beth Graham, San Antonio Public Library, (210) 207-2638.