Celebrating 30 Years of the ‘Enchilada Red’ Landmark: The Story Behind Central Library’s Color

Celebrating 30 years of the ‘Enchilada Red’ landmark: The story behind Central Library’s color

For 30 years, the San Antonio Central Library has stood out against the city skyline, cloaked in a distinct shade of red — Enchilada Red.The library opened its doors on May 20, 1995. It was designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legoretta, whose buildings, according to Scott Williams, spokesman for the San Antonio Public Library, “are known to draw on Mexican heritage and the natural kind of colors and themes of Mexico.”“So he selected the color,…

Storytime at Central Library

Storytime at Central Library cameron.dickinson Wed, 28/05/2025 - 15:59 Date Weekly on Monday, 11:30am - 12:00pm Category Library activities for children and families Join our weekly storytime aimed at children under 5 and their families. This storytime session is a fun and enjoyable way to introduce children to books, the joy of storytelling and libraries. Location: Central Library