Carver Branch Library (original) (raw)
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Visit
| Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Open | |
| Sunday | 05/03 | Closed |
| Monday | 05/04 | Closed |
| Tuesday | 05/05 | Closed |
| Wednesday | 05/06 | Closed |
| Thursday | 05/07 | Closed |
| Friday | 05/08 | Closed |
| Saturday | 05/09 | Closed |
Interim services available:
- holds pickup/returns
- browsing collection
- library card account help
- Indoor Wi-Fi/computer access
- Curbside assistance on request
Denver Heights Community Center
300 Porter St.
San Antonio, TX 78210
Directions
Monday & Tuesday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Outdoor Wi-Fi Access
Not Available
Book Drop
Not Available
Meeting Rooms
Not Available
Computer Access
Not Available
Contact
Phone
Address
3350 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78220
Directions
Library Manager
D.L. Grant
Carver Branch Library
News & Announcements
Carver Branch Library – Closure News & Announcements
Carver Branch Library will close for a transformative $12.5 million renovation beginning Monday, August 11. During project construction, all Library services will be unavailable at Carver including outdoor Wi-Fi and book drop return.
While the library is closed for renovation, interim services will be available at the following location starting on Monday, August 11 at regular library hours:
Denver Heights Community Center (300 Porter St., 78210)
At a Glance
History
The Library was named after George Washington Carver, the African-American scientist of Tuskegee Institute.
The first Carver Library was set up in a small wooden building established by Afro-American Army officers based at Fort Sam Houston during World War I. It was moved to the Colored Community Center on North Hackberry in one room at the end of the auditorium. In 1973, the present building was built on donated land at 3350 East Commerce Street next to Second Baptist Church. The existing buff colored brick building, designed by Norcell D. Haywood Associate, was built at a cost of $215,000.00.The initial book capacity was 35,000 volumes.
The Library was remodeled in 1994. The budget for the Carver expansion and renovation was approximately $800,000.00. The funds for the project were authorized in the 1989 bond issue for library expansions, renova-tions, new branches, and literacy centers.
- Renovation Architect: Haywood, Jordan, McCowan
- Renovation Contractor: Dyna Construction
- Square footage of the building: 10,770 square feet
Directions
Via IH 37/US 281 and Via IH 10/US 90 E: Exit IH 35 N to New Braunfels Rd. South on New Braunfels to E. Commerce. Left on Commerce for four miles. Library is on the right.
Parking
Parking for approximately ___ cars.
Via Bus Routes
- Nearby Routes: 25
- You can use trip planning tools on ViaInfo.net