Johnston Branch Library
Named after SAPL's first Children's Librarian Leah Carter Johnston who created the 'Young Pegasus' poetry competition in 1927, this branch has deep roots in children's literacy. Features a 12,000-square-foot space with dedicated children's areas and regular programming. A meaningful destination for families who love children's literature.
Highlights
- Free admission
- Fun for all ages
Johnston Branch Library at a glance
- Type
- Libraries
- Address
- 6307 Sun Valley Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Babies & toddlers (0-2), Preschool (3-5), Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Teens (13+)
- Busiest
- Saturday storytime, After school
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings, Early afternoons
- Website
- mysapl.org/visit/locations/johnston-library
Story times this week: free baby, toddler and preschool story times at San Antonio libraries.
Upcoming events here
- Family Story Time: Thu, Oct 29, 10 AM
Nearby places
- Screaming Goat Yard & Tap: 0.4 mi away
- JBSA-Lackland: 1.6 mi away
- Splash Pad at Pearsall Park: 2.4 mi away
- Green Acres Farm: 2.7 mi away
- Dinosaur George Museum: 2.9 mi away
More libraries nearby
- Guerra Branch Library
- Potranco Branch Library: Far West Side San Antonio Public Library branch on Highway 151, open every day.
- Cortez Branch Library: South Side community library with children's programs, storytimes, and free homework help
- Las Palmas Branch Library: West Side library with bilingual storytimes, strong Spanish-language collection, and free
- Forest Hills Branch Library: West Side library near Ingram Park with children's storytimes, STEM activities
- Memorial Branch Library: West Side library on Culebra with bilingual storytimes, children's programs, and community
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