San Antonio Public Libraries received an additional $385,000 in funding for the Las Palmas Branch’s renovation, increasing the total budget for the upgrades to $6.4 million.
The additional funding comes from two sources — donations from the H-E-B Foundation and a federal appropriation initiated by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, according to library officials.
“These additional dollars will help restore a few elements of the renovation of Las Palmas that were previously removed due to rising costs in the construction industry," Interim Library Director Kathy Donellan in an emailed statement."The Las Palmas Branch Library community has tirelessly advocated for the very best outcome for this renovation project, and this additional funding helps to achieve our shared vision for the library.
The Las Palmas Branch Library renovation is funded by private donations and by the 2017 and 2022 City of San Antonio Bond Programs. In addition to the expansion and adult education site, the upgrades will include information desks and furniture as well as new spaces for kids and teens, officials said. Construction began last year in 2023 and will be completed in 2025.
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