Apr 17, 2014 on april 12, about 15 writers gathered at the landa library to celebrate earth day april 22 nationwide, national library week april 19, fiesta april 1027, and national poetry month. Apr 03, 2019 the san antonio book festival attracts bibliophiles from far and wide for a daylong celebration of reading, writing and imagination. Its set in its own grounds about a mile from the city centre. In 1946, harry landa donated his home the property located at the corner of bushnell and shook avenues to the city of san antonio as a memorial to his wife, hannah. Click the down arrow to select from a list of libraries. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 9,300 journals and a total of 9,810 publications. Contact the library with the childs age and staff will. The funds are part of the san antonio public librarys fiscal year 2018. Landa library and park is a branch of the san antonio public library system, located within the citys monte vista historical. Landa library gardens san antonio 2020 all you need to.
San antonio is a richly illustrated compilation of more than 150 years of coverage on the history and culture of the city, as told in the pages of the san antonio expressnews. Landa park golf course to reopen, library curbside pickup to. Modern playscapes one with a ziplinelike feature and more shade over them are the stars of this renovation, making a great park for kids ages 012 even better. Landa library gardens san antonio all you need to know. These are generally the first two books i recommend to people. Readers visiting landa library after it reopens on sept. Bertetti foundation is proud to have partnered with the san antonio public library and the san antonio public library foundation to provide additional funds for landa librarys 2017 renovation. Recent activity san antonio public library bibliocommons. Harry landa was a businessman in and around san antonio and new braunfels tx after his wife hannah died he donated their home to the san antonio library in 1947 where it still serves as a branch. Landa gardens conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to beautifying and maintaining the grounds at landa library. Bertetti foundation is proud to have partnered with the san antonio public library and the san antonio public library foundation to provide additional funds for landa library s 2017 renovation. The library, located in the monte vista historical district, is named for hannah mansfeld landa, beloved wife of harry landa. The edmund cody branch library was the 14th branch of the san antonio public library and opened april 29, 1984 on land donated by the northside sch.
Landa library park, one of our familys favorite places to play in san antonio, has a brand new look. Sep 21, 2017 save the date for the library foundations 7th annual fall fundraiser, nuit blanche a night of parisian revelry. History the hannah landa memorial branch library, located in the monte vista historical district, is named for hannah mansfeld landa, beloved wife of harry landa. Since 2016 the library has seen an 8 percent increase in circulation, or books being. San antonio public library board of trustees wishes to recognize individuals and organizations that support the mission of the san antonio public library. Apr 22, 2020 landa park golf course to reopen, library curbside pickup to resume in new braunfels. Designed with eager and active twoyear olds in mind, these sessions include stories, music and movement. San antonio january, 2020 landa branch library, located on. Landa branch library to close temporarily for renovations the. Come celebrate the 70th anniversary of landa branch library with a familyfriendly celebration of music, food, and fun. Sun, 02142016 the san antonio youth wind ensembles will play traditional selections from black history. The doseum childrens museum arrives in san antonio. Book drop will remain open and digital materials will be available at.
Due dates will not apply and fines will not accrue during this time. Mar 30, 2018 the landa library, although part of the san antonio library system, is not physically part of the main library building which is a huge red edifice in the city centre. Save the date for the library foundations 7th annual fall fundraiser, nuit blanche a night of parisian revelry. We are now pleased to provide ongoing support for landa library. Please continue to social distance and stay safe and healthy. Landa s library journal of san antonio by andrew gaul when the prominent capitalist and philanthropist harry landa bequeathed his personal residence and five surrounding acres to the city of san antonio at his death in 1946, he specified that the property be used as a public library and a childrens playground. Black history month music event the event has already taken place on this date. Landa library mysapl the official san antonio public. Can someone recommend some good history books about san. Art at the library art libguides at san antonio public. Landa branch library will be temporarily closed from january, 2020 april 21, 2020. View items 11 yes, im hot in this, book by fahmy, huda. Book sales are the main source of income for the friends, and the profits are donated to support san antonio public library activities and materials such as the summer reading program. Bnna contains more than 80,000 citations for books, essays, journal articles, and government documents of the.
San antonios favorite free movie series returns to mission. Landas library journal of san antonio journal of the. Trevino is known for his photorealistic paintings of san antonios westside community. With his south texas charm and midas touch for economics, landa profited from. It is the hope of landa gardens conservancy that the entire community uses and enjoys landa gardens.
Do not be discouraged though, the area is available for rent. This resource covers a wide range of topics, including archaeology, multicultural relations, gaming, governance, legend, and literacy. Monte vista landa library opens thursday the san antonio public librarys landa branch will reopen thursday after extensive upgrades were made over the. Once you select a library, well show you the best way to get a library card. Jan 25, 2015 what attracted me the most is the books broad scope, beginning with a history of public libraries in san antonio, and how the system was devalued and underfunded starting in the 1960s with the. The library was gifted to the city of san antonio in 1946 by harry landa in memory of his wife hannah mansfeld landa. Dec 09, 20 the san antonio public library will honor three individuals and a student tutoring program with its library champion awards at 2. The san antonio public library sapl is the public library system serving the city of san antonio, texas. From local politics to news stories on the military, energy, water. San antonio public library has suspended purchase of ebooks published by macmillan publishers.
Churchill high school eco club is collecting donations of food for the people of west, texas, who are struggling in the aftermath of the fertilizer plant explosion. Held at the san antonio central library and nearby southwest school of art, this free event brings books to life through author presentations, cooking demonstrations, innovative panel discussions and book sales. The friends of the san antonio public library operates the book cellar, a used book store in the basement of the central library. The landa gardens conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to beautifying and maintaining the grounds at landa library, a branch of the san antonio public library. Landa library gardens san antonio 2020 what to know. Landa library gardens san antonio 2020 all you need to know. Best garden plants by torregrosa, luisita by mcdougald, charles by scheeringa, michael by cornwell, patricia.
Home tx bexar san antonio landa library landa library hours landa library hours. Landa branch library is reopening thursday after more than three months of renovation work, san antonio public library officials said. It was formally established in 1903 when andrew carnegie gave the city. Landa branch library is located at 233 bushnell ave san antonio, tx 78212.
The landa library, although part of the san antonio library system, is not physically part of the main. Landas library journal of san antonio journal of the life and. Today, 150 years later, san antonio is americas fastestgrowing big city and still making history. Landa library reopens after 2017 renovations san antonio. The book is arranged chronically, starting with george washingtons home distillery and up to modern times, when bourbon is manufactured in huge plants by huge corporations. The search string is too long, construct a shorter query by adjusting the options below. The mural is like a time capsule of san antonio during world war ii. The library houses a rich international collection of books, periodicals, maps and other materials. The landa library, although part of the san antonio library system, is not physically part of the main library building which is a huge red edifice in the city centre. Sapl was awarded the national medal for museum and library service in 2006.
Landa park golf course to reopen, library curbside pickup. Landa branch library san antonio library education. You need a library card to borrow digital titles, place holds, and add titles to your wish list. Mar 24, 2020 fascinating look at the history of americas whiskey.
Best book i read this year san antonio public library. Historical association office on landa grounds during the closure. The san antonio genealogical and historical society and library is situated in an historic spanish colonial revival house in north central san antonio. Prohibition is covered of course, and how clever marketing affects sales. The mayors book club celebrate airplanes with councilman trevino. The landa branch library was the private residence of harry and hannah landa from 1929 to 1946.
Support the library libguides at san antonio public library. All san antonio public library locations are closed to limit the spread of covid19. The city of san antonio s stay home, work safe order has been extended to april 30, 2020. Landa library reopens this week san antonio expressnews. The hannah landa memorial library was given as a gift to the city of san antonio in 1946 by harry landa. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The monte vista historical association office is located on the grounds of the landa. Select a single date or a start and end date of a range.
On thursday, september 21st, the landa library gardens will be transformed into a posh picnic provided by san antonios finest restaurants for nearly 200 guests to benefit saplf. San antonio genealogical and historical society library. If no family surfaces please consider donating it to the library or the landa branch. It consists of a central library, 29 branch libraries as of the fall of 2017, and a library portal. They erected book shelves, and purchased library furniture. Black history month music event kids out and about san antonio.
Landa library is a reception venue in san antonio, tx. A bibliographic database covering all aspects of native north american culture, history, and life. In 1946, harry landa donated his home the property located at the corner of bushnell and shook avenues to the city of san antonio. The grounds at landa library are not part of the san antonio parks and recreation department. Hannah mansfeld was a native of tucson, arizona and met harry landa while visiting. See more ideas about photo shoot location, san antonio, san antonio photography. Same with sacrificed at the alamo by the alamo historian and curator, bruce winders. San antonio public library foundation supporting public. Sapl was awarded the national medal for museum and library service in 2006 in 2003, sapl celebrated its centennial. The city of san antonio uses an independent third party tool to provide automated language translation. Best 20 public libraries in san antonio, tx by superpages.
Saturday in the auditorium of the central library, 600. The hannah landa memorial branch library located in the monte vista historic. Macmillan publishers is limiting their ebook offerings to libraries. Library staffers and leah carter johnston chronicled the history of the library in the book, san antonio, st. Nuit blanche san antonio public library foundation. Commemorate black history month at the san antonio public library san antonio public library hosts a variety of programs and events that include film screenings, dance workshops, book clubs, and more. Landa public library in san antonio, tx get driving directions to 233 bushnell ave san antonio, tx 78212. Landa library park gets a makeover san antonio things to do. Shuttered landa library will be even cooler when it reopens. As with any machine translation, the conversion is not context.
Librarian at circulation desk at landa library after 2017 renovations san. Landas library journal of san antonio by andrew gaul when the prominent capitalist and philanthropist harry landa bequeathed his personal residence and five surrounding acres to the city of san antonio at his death in 1946, he specified that the property be used as a public library and a childrens playground. May 08, 2018 san antonio real estate market stays strong despite covid19 crisis 3 san antonio high schools go to head of the class in new ranking true history of the kelly gang has no truth and few thrills. Library system honors top volunteers san antonio expressnews. The san antonio book festival attracts bibliophiles from far and wide for a daylong celebration of reading, writing and imagination. The librarys live homework help connection is open from 4.
The playground is amazing for all ages, and the forestlike atmosphere cannot be beaten. The landa gardens conservancy was formed in 2004 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to beautifying and. He bequeathed his home and the grounds to the city to be used as a free public library and a childrens playground. They are less about san antonio, though, and more about the alamo and the texas revolution. The witte museum is san antonios premiere texas history museum, located within the citys sprawling brackenridge park. It features marquees from local movie houses and the citys largest retail establishments. Landa park golf course to reopen, library curbside pickup to resume in new braunfels. Landa public library 233 bushnell ave, san antonio, tx. Library the city of san antonio official city website. Writers take a walk at the landa library rivard report. The house was to be used a public library, the grounds as a playground for children and the public area for the community. View 10 photos for 320 e hollywood ave, san antonio, tx 78212 a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,526 sq. Listing of public library locations in usa, including locations, hours, holiday hours, phones and maps etc.