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Converse Public Library
Mission Statement
The mission of the Converse Public Library is to enhance purposeful learning and creative discovery, and to serve our community with the expansion of knowledge, technology, and responsive library services.
City of Converse
Public Library Director
Books, Libraries, Research
- Ask a Librarian
- BizNar Deep Web Business Search
- Data.gov
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Google Books
- Guide to Paying for College
- Library of Congress Digital Collection
- Librivox - public domain audio books
- New York Public Library Digital Collection
- Open Library - free library resources
- Plant Database
- Project Gutenberg - public domain books
- RefDesk Fact Check
- Scitation - Physical Science Resources
- Social Science Research Network
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission
- The Making of America Project
- The Way Back Machine
- Voice of the Shuttle Database
- World Digital Library
- Worldwide Science Gateway
Careers, Jobs
- CareerBliss
- Indeed
- Interview Skills, Monster.com
- Resume Building, ZipRecruiter
- Resume Resource
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Work in Texas
Computer and Internet
- Bare Bones Internet Search Instruction
- Computer Basics
- Digital Literacy (government site)
- Evaluating Internet Information
- Internet for Beginners
- Learn the Net
- Microsoft Digital Literacy
- Online Privacy
- Succeeding in a Digital World
Consumer Information
Education
- Affordable Online Colleges
- Business Degree Guide
- College Express
- Coursera
- Discovery Education
- Education.com
- Education Degrees
- Homework Spot
- Library of Congress for Kids
- MIT Free Courses
- Nursing Training
- Quiz Hub
- Reading Skills & Great Books for Kids
- Study Jams
- Test Dates
- Test Prep/College Resources
- Tuition Funding Sources
Genealogy
- Billion Graves
- Cyndi's List
- Digital Public Library of America
- Facebook Genealogy Links
- Family History Daily
- Family Search
- Family Search Wiki - an excellent starting point
- Find a Grave
- 50 Free Genealogy Websites
- Genealogists Guide to Finding People
- Internet Archive
- Library of Congress
- Linkpendium
- National Archives
- Podcasts on Genealogy
- US GenWeb
- YouTube Genealogy Videos
Kids Interest
- ABCya
- Cells Alive!
- Cool Math
- Crypto Club
- DOGO News
- E-learning for Kids
- Earthquakes for Kids
- Exploratorium
- Fuel the Brain
- FunBrain
- FunFonix
- Grid Club
- The Happy Scientist
- History for Kids
- The Khan Academy
- Kidz Page
- Magic School Bus
- Magic Tree House
- Make Me Genius
- Mission US
- Mr. Nussbaum
- NASA Kids Club
- National Gallery of Art Kids Art Zone
- National Geographic Kids
- PBS Kids
- Science Bob
- Sesame Street
- Seussville
- Smithsonian Learning Lab
- Starfall
- The Story Starter
- Storytime Online
- Study Jams
- Turtle Diary
- TVO Kids
- YoungZine
Medical
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- CareLink is a financial assistance program open to San Antonio or Bexar County residents who do not have private or public health insurance. CareLink is not an insurance plan.
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
- EnrollSA - enrollment for Affordable Healthcare Act - you can schedule appointments for free assistance.
- Family Practice Notebook
- HealthCare.gov
- Health Central
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Mayo Clinic
- Medicare
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Physicians Desk Reference (PDR)
- USDA
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- Women Infants and Children (WIC)
- World Health Organization
Photos for Free Use
- Creative Commons
- Gratisography
- IM Creator
- Life of Pix
- New Old Stock
- Pexels
- Pic Jumbo
- Pixabay
- Scatter Jar
- Snapographic
- Snapwire Snaps
- Unsplash
Senior Adults
- AARP
- Administration on Aging
- Aging and Disability Resource Center
- Assisted Living Texas
- Benefits Checkup
- Bexar Area Agency on Aging
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Meals on Wheels
- Medicare
- National Council on Aging
- National Institutes of Health
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- Senior Living Map
- Senior Net
- Texas Legal Services Center
- Texas Senior Corps
Sustainability/Green Living
- ColorCycle recycle used markers
- Earth 911
- Energy Star
- Energy Efficient Tax Credits, Rebates and Financing
- EPA: Conserving Water
- EPA: Recycling Basics
- EPA WaterSense Program
- Make Your Home into a "Green" Energy Machine
- Use Less Stuff
Tough Topics
- Alcoholics Anonymous San Antonio
- Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Texas Clinic Finder
- Coalition for the Homeless info on voting, housing, employment, help and so much more.
- Fiesta Youth a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for LGBTQ young people in San Antonio.
- iFred.org International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
- iParent SA Teen Hopes a parenting program for teen moms, 19 years of age and younger.
- Jane’s Due Process to ensure legal representation for pregnant minors in Texas. 1-866-999-5263
- Lines for Life Preventing Substance Abuse and Suicide
- SUICIDE LIFELINE
Call 800-273-8255
Text 273 TALK to 839863 - ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE
Call 800-923-4357
Text RecoveryNow to 839863 - YOUTHLINE
Call 877-968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839863
Chat at
- SUICIDE LIFELINE
- National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
- NIDA The National Institute on Drug Abuse. Need Help NOW? 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Pride Center San Antonio impacting and improving the quality of life for the LGBT community.
- RAINN anti-sexual violence organization Get Help: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Reach Youth Shelter - day center for homeless and runaway youth. FB @reachyouthshelter
- Rehab Centers (inpatient) in Texas
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-487-4889
- Thrive Youth Center Thousands of youth are homeless in and around San Antonio, Texas - 50% identify as LGBTQ. Help us to help them.
- Trevor Project LBGTQ If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help—please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386
Veteran’s Benefits
Voter Information
- Bexar County Elections
- League of Women Voters of San Antonio
- League of Women Voters of Texas
- Military Voters
- Senior Voting Guide
- Texas Secretary of State
- Texas Vote 2020
- Texas Voters Guide via Ballotpedia
- US Voting Info
- Vote Texas
- Voting and the Coronavirus
- Where to vote
Disclaimer: Resources contains links to third-party organizations, companies, and commercial products. By including these resources, CPL intends to highlight their potential value to the community, rather than to provide an endorsement.
Converse Public Library Offers:
- Free cards for Converse Residents
- Free Educator cards for Converse Educators
- Free access to Databases for job searching, test preparedness, and more
- Free eBook and eAudio via Overdrive Libby app
- Accelerated Reader gBooks
- Bluebonnet, Lone Star, and TAYSHAS award books
- Graphic Novels and Manga
- Large Print Books
- Weekly Storytime
- Book Clubs
- Summer Reading Program
- Home Bound Delivery
- Free Public Computers
- Laminating Service
- Scanning to USB Drive
- Free Notary Service by appointment
- Readers Advisory Service
- TexShare Card Program
Fax Service
Faxing is $1.00 per page for long distance numbers, and $0.50 per page for toll free and local numbers.
Copy and Print Service
Black and white printing/copying only available $0.25 per page. The machine accepts coins and small bills.
Interlibrary Loan Service (ILL)
For items we do not have, we have the ability to get them from another library at no cost to you. One of the great perks of library membership. Be advised that items can take a couple of weeks to arrive. *paused during COVID pandemic*