Biblioteca Las Américas

Biblioteca Las Américas (BLA) is the main library of the South Texas Independent School District.

Biblioteca Las Américas
CountryUSA
EstablishedJanuary 5, 1998
LocationMercedes, Texas
Coordinates26.1567°N 97.9410°W / 26.1567; -97.9410
Branch ofSouth Texas Independent School District
Branches3
Collection
Items collectedbooks, journals, ebooks, periodicals, art, videos, microfiches
Size50,000+ print volumes
Access and use
Population served1,600 high school students
Other information
DirectorLucy Hansen
Staff13
Websitehttp://bla.stisd.net/
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History

Groundbreaking for Biblioteca Las Américas took place on November 21, 1996, and it opened on January 5, 1998. The dedication of BLA took place on January 21, 1998, with featured speaker Barbara Bush. BLA comprises 33,370 square feet and is located in the Mercedes complex of South Texas Independent School District. This library is shared by two campuses: The Science Academy of South Texas and South Texas High School for Health Professions.[1]

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References

  1. "Facility & Holdings". Biblioteca Las Américas. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
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