San Antonio Public Library Events Calendar

Baby Time

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM.

Story Time

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Contact Number/Email: 210-344-2373/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For three- to five-year olds. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Toddler Time

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. For children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM.

Knit and Crochet at Carver

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other small fiber projects to Carver on Tuesday and enjoy the crafty camaraderie! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dan Garcia. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: mariya.rodriguez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with Pruitt's digital experts by appointment only. Call or email for one of our appointments. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

HeritageQuest-Online Genealogy

Thousand Oaks Come learn how to use HeritageQuest Online to find your ancestors and trace their paths across America. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tech Tuesday

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Drop in at our weekly technology clinic for hands-on help with basic computer skills, email, attachments, resumes, ebooks & ereaders, and more! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Pruitt Toddler Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Teen Time

Brook Hollow Come in on Tuesdays for movies, crafts, games, or just to hang out! Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kimberly King. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Get the Facts

Guerra A FREE program sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and USDA Food and Nutrition Services. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Presenter/Instructor: Lindsay Kreft, Better Living for Texans Extension Assistant. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Come hear about different * Serving sizes * Types of fat * Sodium content in foods Watch a live food demonstration! Use our new LifeClinic Health Station! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit bexar-tx.tamu.edu.

Tobin Teen Time

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: David Gallin-Parisi. Contact Number/Email: david.gallin-parisi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Gallin-Parisi/Tobin at Oakwell Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Tobin TEEN Time is every Tuesday for 13yr-18yr olds only. All programming is free and open to the public. Events include making stuff, hanging out, geeking out, gaming, and more! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Tuesdays

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Carlos Loera. Contact Number/Email: 210-432-6783. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of fun, video games and crafts. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM.

BeTween Time

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): BeTween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Industrial Tween: Interactive library fun exclusively for ten- to twelve-year-olds. Crafting focused. If you have a favorite hobby, bring it! Or we will help you learn one. It's time to create. Meet at Amy's desk at 5. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Marisa DeBow. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2703. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Time is a chance for teens to get together and some have fun! Bring your fav xBox kinect game to share, & join us for crafts, games & good times! Call for specific weekly activity. 13 & older welcome! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Mission Teen Movie Night

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Contact Number/Email: timothy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tim Johnson. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: A surprise movie one night a month complete with popcorn and drinks (while supplies last). Who could think of anything better? Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Yoga

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Gerald Madrigal. Contact Number/Email: 210.922.7372/Gerald.Madrigal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please wear comfortable clothing. Beginners are welcomed. Yoga mat is not required. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Event

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Video gaming night, alternating between PS2 and Wii games, and of course, candy always. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Pruitt Zumba for Adults

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Certified Zumba Instructor Alyssa Wander. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Burn calories and have lots of fun as you groove to the Latin-inspired beats in our free, weekly Zumba class taught by certified Zumba instructor Alyssa. This class is designed for adults. For safety reasons, no children allowed. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Semmes NaNoWriMo Writing Group

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join San Antonio NaNoWriMo members monthly for mad writing sessions! Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Come & Go Play Time

Tobin Children (and moms!) get a chance to socialize while playing with educational blocks, stackables and puppets. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Life After Loss

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Number/Email: 210.383.9723. Presenter/Instructor: VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This six week program will give those who are grieving an opportunity to better understand this complicated process of grief. Co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Life After Loss is a group education and support program designed by the American Cancer Society. Each week a specific aspect of grief will be explored and participants will have the opportunity to examine how this topic relates to their own unique grief experiences. It also provides a place for people to share their experiences and supp… Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Pruitt Library Discovery Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: (210) 650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children develop awareness of science and math concepts through stories and hands-on experiences. Recommended for four to six year olds. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: "Read Library Books on your eReader" assistance. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

[eReader U] eReaders 101

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Feeling flummoxed by your eReader? Need some expert assistance? If so, this information session is for you, as SAPL's eBook lending service is highlighted, covering the steps to install software and download eBooks to your computer, smartphone or device. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tour the Red Enchilada!

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newspapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño. It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. Please call to make your reser… Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:00 PM.

Teen Event

Johnston Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Christina Martinez. Contact Number/Email: 210-674-8472. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Come hang out with us during Teen Event time for crafts, art, music, movies, and gaming. Teens allowed only. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

SA Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Audience: All Ages. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:30 PM.

Pruitt Library Teen Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Cool activities and fun projects designed specifically for those aged 13 to 18. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Zone May

Bazan Check out Teen Zone @ Bazan branch! Enjoy Wii, anime, movies, Yu-Gi-Oh, cool crafts, etc. Come and bring a friend!! Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Patti Soderberg. Contact Number/Email: 225-1614. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Central Teen Wednesdays

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more! Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Games and Crafts for Teens! Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Games, crafts, movies and snacks.... ages 13 and up. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Speech Day!

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Beatrice Canales. Contact Number/Email: beatrice.canales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens talk. Teens can use their right to free speech by creating their own "speech bubbles" and placing them around the library. Teens have the right to vote for their favorite book too at the library. Join us for some fruit smoothies and enjoying your freedom of speech at the library. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM.

WE Teen Pizza Planning Party

Westfall Let your ideas fly for Summer Teen Events! Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Sylvia Pachecano. Contact Number/Email: sylvia.pachecano@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Búsqueda de Trabajo en el Internet en Español

Central Por favor espere en la entrada, cerca de la estatua "Grande Tamaño Caballo" de Botero, para que podamos acompañarlo a la sala de entrenamiento. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov / Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: En esta clase se ofrecen consejos sobre la búsqueda de trabajo en el Internet, enviar un currículum vitae o resume, y comunicarse con posibles empleadores. Se requiere tener un poco de experiencia en el uso de Internet y una dirección de correo electrónico antes de tomar la clase. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Chess Club

Great Northwest . Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Chess club meets every Wednesday near the Adult Fiction. All ages and skill levels welcome. Learn, play and make new friends. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM.

First Steps: Learn the basics of Latin Dance

Bazan For those wishing to learn the basics, such as salsa, merenque, bachata, and cha-cha-cha, this is the class for you. Develop your talent and become the dancer you long to be! Free/gratis. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Patti Soderberg. Contact Number/Email: 225-1614. Presenter/Instructor: Richard Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Come and Go Crafts

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play & Learn

McCreless Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life! Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2517. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a story time and activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play our way towards being ready to read! Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit littlereadwagon.blogspot.com.

Wellness Group

Pan American Explore wellness every Thursday. Diet and exercise information are featured in this class. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mary Martha McNeel. Contact Number/Email: marymartha@salsa.net. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha McNeel. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Teen Drama Club

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Drama Club meets to reherse and put on dramatic plays. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Life After Loss/La vida después de una pérdida

Pruitt These group sessions will be conducted in Spanish. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Carolyn Bradley or Maria Gonzales. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/carolyn.bradley@sanantonio.gov or maria.gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Galan-Cisneros. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Para todas las personas luchando con una pérdida, extendemos una invitación a unirse a nuestro grupo de apoyo. Encuentre la comodidad y descubra los pasos adecuados para lidiar con su pérdida y duelo junto a otras personas que comparten situaciones similares. Estas sesiones están abiertas al público, únicamente para adultos. Sesiones se llevaran a cabo en Español. Espacio limitado hasta 12 personas, sin reservaciones. Clase será ofrecida 12, 19 de abril y 3, 10, 17 y 24 de mayo. This six week program, of… Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Sesión del grupo: La vida después de una pérdida

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Carolyn Bradley or Maria Gonzales. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/carolyn.bradley@sanantonio.gov or mariagonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Galan-Cisneros. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Para ésos que luchan con pérdida, estan invitados a nuestras sesiones del grupo de la pena diseñadas para los Español-hablantes. Encuentre la comodidad y las herramientas para hacer frente y venir a los términos con su pérdida con otras personas que experimentan situaciones similares. Este acontecimiento es libre y abierto al público, pero unicamente para los adultos. Las sesiones se llevaran a cabo en las siguientes fechas: 12 y 19 de abril y 3, 10, 17 y 24 de mayo. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Thursday Afternoon Book Group

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Tapley Trudell. Contact Number/Email: tapley.trudell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This group meets on the third Thursday of the month. They discuss mainly fiction, along with the occasional non-fiction title. Please contact Brook Hollow at 496-6315 for specific title information. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Tobin Tween Time

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: David Gallin-Parisi. Contact Number/Email: david.gallin-parisi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Gallin-Parisi/Tobin at Oakwell Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Tobin TWEEN Time is every Thursday for 10yr-12yr olds only. All programming is free and open to the public. Events include making stuff, hanging out, geeking out, gaming, and more! Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

BeTween Time

Parman Interactive library fun exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Call for weekly craft or special presentation. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): BeTween Time. Contact Name: Marisa DeBow. Audience: Kids. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Hour

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Ignacio Albarracin. Contact Number/Email: ignacio.albarracin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen-only gaming, crafts, snacks, and entertainment! Bring your friends and hang out at the library. No desks. No teachers. Just fun! Just for Teens. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

You're a Teen! It's Thursday! Stop by Central Teen Services!

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Thursdays in May: What do you want to do? Really, feel free to share, because sometimes ideas run out and libraries need some teen-centric fresh ones! No hate, just remember the date. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 PM. For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com.

Guerra Teen Time

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Gaming Game Ra Crafts Movie Night. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Events

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Game Ra Crafts Gaming Movie Night. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Anime Club

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Anime & Manga. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: The Carver Anime Club invites you to enjoy the finer things in life--anime, manga and gaming--on Thursdays. 13 to 18 only. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adolph Lopez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Ayuda con su cita de InfoPass

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¿Necesitas ayuda para completar su cita de InfoPass? Ven al Centro de Trabajos y Pequeños Negocios (5 º piso) para atención personalizada. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

InfoPass Appointment Assistance

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Need help completing your InfoPass Appointment? Come to the Jobs and Small Business Center (5th Floor) for individualized assistance. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Life After Loss/La vida después de una pérdida

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Ignacio Albarracin. Contact Number/Email: ignacio.albarracin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Portillo. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This six week program will give those who are grieving an opportunity to better understand this complicated process of grief. Co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Life After Loss is a group education and support program designed by the American Cancer Society. Each week a specific aspect of grief will be explored and participants will have the opportunity to examine how this topic relates to their own unique grief experiences. It also provides a place for people to share their experiences and supp… Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Semmes Library Historical Fiction Group

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Express Yourself Teen Art Contest & Juried Art Show

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Marisa DeBow. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2703 marisa.debow@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Additional Info: Open to all San Antonio teens, aged 13-18. Winning entries will be displayed in gallery. (pieces must be able to hang on wall) Deadline for entries is May 15. Winners will be announced at an Opening Rececption on Thursday, May 24 2012 at 6:30 p.m. For additonal information & entry form call or visit Parman @ Stone Oak branch library. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Qigong

Pan American Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. Join us for this weekly event. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mary Martha McNeel. Contact Number/Email: marymartha@salsa.net. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha McNeel. Audience: Adults. Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Open Forum Computer Sessions

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Contact Number/Email: timothy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Mission Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Need personal computer instruction or assistance? Come to our open forum computer use sessions for individualized assistance. Friday, May 25, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Pruitt Family Game Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, and other types of family-friendly fun. Friday, May 25, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

ESL Class

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Gerald Madrigal. Contact Number/Email: 210.922.7372/Gerald.Madrigal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Project Learn to Read of San Antonio offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes free of charge at the Cortez Branch Library every Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Ladies Choice Book Club

Maverick We will be reading "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett. Please pick up at reference desk. Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 AM.

Science Saturdays!

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Contact Name: Keri Moczygemba. Contact Number/Email: keri.moczygemba@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: The sun is out in full force! Join us for hands-on experiments about light, the sun and heat. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Cortez Book Drive

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: If you would like to lend a helping hand, become a Friend of the Cortez Library Ask our friendly staff or call (210) 922-7372 for more information. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pruitt Bilingual Story Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three- to five-year olds. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Semmes Library CrossStitch/Crochet/Knitting Group

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Come Cross-Stitch, Crochet, Knit with us! Any kind of needlework & all levels are welcome! Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Poetry Book Club

Landa National Poetry Month. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Beatrice Canales. Contact Number/Email: beatrice.canales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen poets (13-18 years) unite! We will listen, write/blog, read, and eat poetry. We'll have picnic poetry at Landa and poetry contests. Love the spoken word? Poetry read-a-thon, WordPlay, and creative writing skills wanted! Saturday, May 26, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Owning Your Own Home

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Number/Email: 210.431.2544. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Attend a Financial Fitness Workshop offered by the United Way’s certified Financial Fitness Trainers. Learn the basics of taking out a loan and owning your own home. The workshops will cover,"Loan to Own" know what you’re borrowing before you buy and "Your Own Home" find out what home ownership is all about. The trainers will take questions and offer answers during the workshop. Don't buy a home till you come to this workshop! Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Contact Number/Email: (210)828-2569. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: Join us in Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:00 PM.

Basic Guitar Instruction

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Bring your instrument; instruction in Spanish. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Ayuda con su cita de InfoPass

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¿Necesitas ayuda para completar su cita de InfoPass? Ven al Centro de Trabajos y Pequeños Negocios (5 º piso) para atención personalizada. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Bharatanatyam: An Indian Classical Dance

Central Bharatanatyam is a classical "story-telling" dance inspired by ancient mythology and sculptures, yet filled with beauty and emotion. It creates a traditional, highly stylized artistic form of dance that ultimately transforms the audience. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad and Cynthia Deleon. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500; pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov; cynthia.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu, founder of Kaveri Natya Yoga Centre for Performing Arts, San Antonio, TX. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the library is having an Indian Dance program, as well as hosting many other Asian Pacific events and activities through out the month of May. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

InfoPass Appointment Assistance

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Need help completing your InfoPass Appointment? Come to the Jobs and Small Business Center (5th Floor) for individualized assistance. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Knitting Group

Great Northwest . Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers meet to create and share experiences. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM.

Come & Go Crafts

Igo Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Contact Name: Nancy Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-561-6113/nancy.rodriguez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nancy Rodriguez/children's librarian. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

CANCELED - Movie Time

McCreless Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Audience: All Ages. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Family Fun

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Contact Number/Email: 344-2373/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grown-ups listen to stories and enjoy simple shared activities. All ages welcome. Younger children will need adult assistance. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Herbs in the Kitchen!

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Presenter/Instructor: Bexar County Master Gardeners. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Learn how to use herbs for proper nutrition. Saturday, May 26, 2012, 3:00 PM.

Cortez Book Drive

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: If you would like to lend a helping hand, become a Friend of the Cortez Library Ask our friendly staff or call (210) 922-7372 for more information. Sunday, May 27, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Pruitt Library Adult Scrapbooking Work Sessions

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: All adults are welcomed to join us for an afternoon of creating memories to last a lifetime. Tools and basic supplies provided free of charge. Instructors will be on hand to demo tools and equipment, provide layout advice, or highlight new techniques and trends. Bring your own pictures and scrapbook; we'll help you with design. Sessions will utilize tools that may not be appropriate for children. Sunday, May 27, 2012, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Comic Libguide Publishing Celebration

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Contact Name: Beatrice Canales. Contact Number/Email: beatrice.canales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Celebrate the publishing of a comic libguide created by teens for teens! Congratulate the two teens that have worked so hard for two months on this project. Refreshments provided. Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Bharathanatyam: An Indian Classical Dance

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Contact Name: Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu. Contact Number/Email: drsreedhara@gmail.com. Presenter/Instructor: The Kaveri Natya Yoga Centre for Performing Arts. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Bharathanatyam is a classical dance which embodies music, dance, story-telling, poetry and mythology to create a traditional and highly stylized dance form. This performance is presented by the Kaveri Natya Yoga Centre for Performing Arts, established in San Antonio by Dr. Sreedhara Akkihebbalu in 2007. Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Guerra To view a self directed help feature please visit: http://help.overdrive.com/?Sup=http://sanantonio.lib.overdrive.com/Support.htm. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Monica Bustillo. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Join us for one-on-one help sessions! Library staff will show you how to download free library books to your eReader. If possible, please remember to bring your eReader device/laptop. Sunday, May 27, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Memorial Day

SAPL Closures Additional Info: All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas. Event Code: s. Monday, May 28, 2012.

Gentle Tai Chi Qi-Gong

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: The class is composed of simple Tai Chi movements along with Qigong exercises. Qigong can be done by anyone and there is no need for special clothing or mats. By focusing on the breath, the movements and the mind, Qigong can provide real and measurable health results. Monday, May 28, 2012, 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.youtube.com.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Thousand Oaks Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts. Appointment is preferred. 210.657.5205 (call for appointment). Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Monday, May 28, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Films @ Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Spend the evening watching a feature film, with some free popcorn thrown in for good measure. Monday, May 28, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Baby Time

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM.

Story Time

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Contact Number/Email: 210-344-2373/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For three- to five-year olds. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Toddler Time

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. For children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 10:45 AM – 11:10 AM.

Knit and Crochet at Carver

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Bring your knitting, crocheting or other small fiber projects to Carver on Tuesday and enjoy the crafty camaraderie! Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Tech Tuesday

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Number/Email: 210-344-2373. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Drop in at our free weekly technology clinic for hands-on help with basic computer skills, email, attachments, resumes, ebooks & ereaders, and more! Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Pruitt Toddler Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Teen Time

Brook Hollow Come in on Tuesdays for movies, crafts, games, or just to hang out! Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kimberly King. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tobin Teen Time

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: David Gallin-Parisi. Contact Number/Email: david.gallin-parisi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Gallin-Parisi/Tobin at Oakwell Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Tobin TEEN Time is every Tuesday for 13yr-18yr olds only. All programming is free and open to the public. Events include making stuff, hanging out, geeking out, gaming, and more! Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

BeTween Time

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): BeTween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Industrial Tween: Interactive library fun exclusively for ten- to twelve-year-olds. Crafting focused. If you have a favorite hobby, bring it! Or we will help you learn one. It's time to create. Meet at Amy's desk at 5. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah! Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Marisa DeBow. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2703. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Time is a chance for teens to get together and some have fun! Bring your fav xBox kinect game to share, & join us for crafts, games & good times! Call for specific weekly activity. 13 & older welcome! Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Yoga

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Gerald Madrigal. Contact Number/Email: 210.922.7372/Gerald.Madrigal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please wear comfortable clothing. Beginners are welcomed. Yoga mat is not required. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Event

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Video gaming, alternating between PS2 and Wii games, and of course, candy always. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Pruitt Zumba for Adults

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Certified Zumba Instructor Alyssa Wander. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Burn calories and have lots of fun as you groove to the Latin-inspired beats in our free, weekly Zumba class taught by certified Zumba instructor Alyssa. This class is designed for adults. For safety reasons, no children allowed. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Come & Go Play Time

Tobin Children (and moms!) get a chance to socialize while playing with educational blocks, stackables and puppets. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Life After Loss

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Number/Email: 210.383.9723. Presenter/Instructor: VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This six week program will give those who are grieving an opportunity to better understand this complicated process of grief. Co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Life After Loss is a group education and support program designed by the American Cancer Society. Each week a specific aspect of grief will be explored and participants will have the opportunity to examine how this topic relates to their own unique grief experiences. It also provides a place for people to share their experiences and supp… Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Pruitt Library Discovery Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: (210) 650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children develop awareness of science and math concepts through stories and hands-on experiences. Recommended for four to six year olds. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: "Read Library Books on your eReader" assistance. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tour the Red Enchilada!

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newspapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño. It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. Please call to make your reser… Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 3:00 PM.

Teen Event

Johnston Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Christina Martinez. Contact Number/Email: 210-674-8472. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Come hang out with us during Teen Event time for crafts, art, music, movies, and gaming. Teens allowed only. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Pruitt Library Teen Time

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Mariya Rodriguez. Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Pruitt Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Cool activities and fun projects designed specifically for those aged 13 to 18. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Zone May

Bazan Check out Teen Zone @ Bazan branch! Enjoy Wii, anime, movies, Yu-Gi-Oh, cool crafts, etc. Come and bring a friend!! Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Patti Soderberg. Contact Number/Email: 225-1614. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Central Teen Wednesdays

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more! Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Games and Crafts for Teens! Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Games, crafts, movies and snacks.... ages 13 and up. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

WE Teen Paranormal Club

Westfall National Geographic investigate UFO video and evidence to prove the existence of extra-terrestials. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Sylvia Pachecano. Contact Number/Email: sylvia.pachecano@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Chess Club

Great Northwest . Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Chess club meets every Wednesday near the Adult Fiction. All ages and skill levels welcome. Learn, play and make new friends. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 6:00 PM.

First Steps: Learn the basics of Latin Dance

Bazan For those wishing to learn the basics, such as salsa, merenque, bachata, and cha-cha-cha, this is the class for you. Develop your talent and become the dancer you long to be! Free/gratis. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Patti Soderberg. Contact Number/Email: 225-1614. Presenter/Instructor: Richard Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Come and Go Crafts

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Play & Learn

McCreless Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life! Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2517. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a story time and activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play our way towards being ready to read! Thursday, May 31, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit littlereadwagon.blogspot.com.

Club de Lectura

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Small Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Los participantes van a discutir El Ultimo Catón por Matilde Asensi. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Wellness Group

Pan American Explore wellness every Thursday. Diet and exercise information are featured in this class. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mary Martha McNeel. Contact Number/Email: marymartha@salsa.net. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha McNeel. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Teen Drama Club

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Drama Club meets to reherse and put on dramatic plays. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Tobin Tween Time

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: David Gallin-Parisi. Contact Number/Email: david.gallin-parisi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Gallin-Parisi/Tobin at Oakwell Library Staff. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Tobin TWEEN Time is every Thursday for 10yr-12yr olds only. All programming is free and open to the public. Events include making stuff, hanging out, geeking out, gaming, and more! Thursday, May 31, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

BeTween Time

Parman Interactive library fun exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Call for weekly craft or special presentation. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): BeTween Time. Contact Name: Marisa DeBow. Audience: Kids. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Hour

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Ignacio Albarracin. Contact Number/Email: ignacio.albarracin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen-only gaming, crafts, snacks, and entertainment! Bring your friends and hang out at the library. No desks. No teachers. Just fun! Just for Teens. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

You're a Teen! It's Thursday! Stop by Central Teen Services!

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Thursdays in May: What do you want to do? Really, feel free to share, because sometimes ideas run out and libraries need some teen-centric fresh ones! No hate, just remember the date. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:00 PM. For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com.

Guerra Teen Time

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Gaming Game Ra Crafts Movie Night. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Events

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Game Ra Crafts Gaming Movie Night. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Anime Club

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Anime & Manga. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: The Carver Anime Club invites you to enjoy the finer things in life--anime, manga and gaming--on Thursdays. 13 to 18 only. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Ayuda con su cita de InfoPass

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¿Necesitas ayuda para completar su cita de InfoPass? Ven al Centro de Trabajos y Pequeños Negocios (5 º piso) para atención personalizada. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

InfoPass Appointment Assistance

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Need help completing your InfoPass Appointment? Come to the Jobs and Small Business Center (5th Floor) for individualized assistance. Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Life After Loss/La vida después de una pérdida

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Ignacio Albarracin. Contact Number/Email: ignacio.albarracin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Portillo. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This six week program will give those who are grieving an opportunity to better understand this complicated process of grief. Co-sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Life After Loss is a group education and support program designed by the American Cancer Society. Each week a specific aspect of grief will be explored and participants will have the opportunity to examine how this topic relates to their own unique grief experiences. It also provides a place for people to share their experiences and supp… Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Friends of the Library Annual Tent Sale of Books

Central Sale hours vary by day. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Name: Monica Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210-227-9519. Presenter/Instructor: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library will hold its annual Tent Sale of Books on Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 in the basement BookCellar at Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205 Hours are Friday and Saturday, 9-4, Sunday, 11-4 p.m. The sale will include thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults, music CDs and audiobooks. Most prices will range from 25 cents to $1. A preview sale for members of Friends of the San Antonio Public Library along with a celebratio… Friday, June 1, 2012.

Come and Go Craft

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Friday, June 1, 2012.

Great Northwest Adult Summer Reading

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join Great Northwest Adult Summer Reading! Ask library staff for details! Friday, June 1, 2012 – Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

Pride: Read OUT

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Pride month book display featuring authors, issues and materials relating to the LGBTI community. Friday, June 1, 2012 – Saturday, June 30, 2012.

Igo Adult Summer Reading Program

Igo Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Please join us for our 4th annual Igo Adult Summer Reading Program! The theme for this year's program is The Art of Reading and we will be giving out a prize for reading 5 books. Friday, June 1, 2012 – Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

Pride: Read OUT

McCreless Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Pride month book display featuring authors, issues and materials relating to the LGBTI community. Friday, June 1, 2012 – Saturday, June 30, 2012.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration @ Central

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Story Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Children and their grown-ups are invited to attend a celebration in honor of the first official day of Summer Reading. This summer's theme is "Get A Clue" ... so there will be plenty of crafts, stories and fun to be found, plus register for our Reading Club and find out about all the exciting activities we have in store this summer at the Central Library! Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Project Linus Meets at Forest Hills

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Number/Email: 210.431.2544. Presenter/Instructor: Project Linus. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Are you someone who likes to knit, crochet, quilt, or sew? Join us for a new Project Linus group forming at Forest Hills Library. Project Linus is an area nonprofit group which is named after the security-blanket-toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. The organization provides a sense of warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill or traumatized by giving them new, handmade blankets. It also gives volunteers, known as “blanketeers,” an opportunity to provide a community service t… Friday, June 1, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysanantonio.com.

Moms of West San Antonio

Great Northwest . Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Presenter/Instructor: Moms of West San Antonio. Audience: Adults. Family. Additional Info: Meet other Stay-At-Home-Moms (SAHMs), make new friends and enjoy outings each month! Friday, June 1, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Qigong

Pan American Qigong is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. Join us for this weekly event. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Mary Martha McNeel. Contact Number/Email: marymartha@salsa.net. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha McNeel. Audience: Adults. Friday, June 1, 2012, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Open Forum Computer Sessions

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Contact Number/Email: timothy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Mission Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Need personal computer instruction or assistance? Come to our open forum computer use sessions for individualized assistance. Friday, June 1, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Friends of the Guerra Library Book Sale

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Everybody welcomed. Get some great bargains. Friday, June 1, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tobin Library at Oakwell Friends Preview Book Sale

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Number/Email: (210) 828-2569. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Tobin Library at Oakwell Friends will be holding a preview sale. The event is open to all Friends of the San Antonio Public Library members. Membership can be obtained at the door for $15.00. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library. Friday, June 1, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Friends of the Library Annual Tent Sale of Books

Central Sale hours vary by day. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Name: Monica Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210-227-9519. Presenter/Instructor: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library will hold its annual Tent Sale of Books on Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 in the basement BookCellar at Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205 Hours are Friday and Saturday, 9-4, Sunday, 11-4 p.m. The sale will include thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults, music CDs and audiobooks. Most prices will range from 25 cents to $1. A preview sale for members of Friends of the San Antonio Public Library along with a celebratio… Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Come and Go Craft

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Saturday, June 2, 2012.

La Tertulia Spanish Language Movie Group

Brook Hollow This group watches movies in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

S.T.E.P.S. San Antonio

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: DL Grant. Contact Number/Email: 210-560-0971. Presenter/Instructor: Marsha L. Ellis. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Eight-week summer program offering youths (16-24) work, time management and resume writing skills. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Cody Film Club

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Deborah Bender. Contact Number/Email: 210-696-6396. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss the movie "Lion in Winter". Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Texas Film Roundup

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Gerald Madrigal. Contact Number/Email: 210.922.7372/Gerald.Madrigal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Drop off your films and videos for the Texas Film Round-Up free digitization program. Stick around for screenings of historic films of San Antonio and Texas throughout the day. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Contact Name: Forest Hills Staff. Contact Number/Email: 210-431-2544. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Friends of the Guerra Library Book Sale

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Everybody welcomed. Get great bargains. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Teen Writers Saturday

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Beatrice Canales. Contact Number/Email: beatrice.canales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Join other teens in writing on a blog, audio/podcast book reviews, stories, and poems all summer. Creative, science fiction, urban fantasy writing is encouraged. Teen leaders (14 years and up) can receive community service hours as part of an advisory group. Sign up for Teen Summer Reading too! Refreshments will be served! Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Adult Book Club

McCreless Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Cammie Brantley. Contact Number/Email: cammie.brantley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: We will be discussing "The King of Lies" by John Hart. Copies will be available for pick-up. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit sapl.sat.lib.tx.us.

Semmes Library CrossStitch/Crochet/Knitting Group

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Come Cross-Stitch, Crochet, Knit with us! Any kind of needlework & all levels are welcome! Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Tobin Library at Oakwell Friends Book Sale

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Number/Email: (210) 828-2569. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: BOOK SALE!!! Come find all types of bargains on Hardcovers, paperbacks, children's books, and various media. Come support the Tobin Library at Oakwell Friends. See you soon and don't forget it is ONLY from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Kids from 0-12 are invited to join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Drop in anytime between 11 and 12:30 to register for the summer reading program, go on a scavenger hunt, eat food, have fun, and do a craft! Saturday, June 2, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Kids can sign up for the summer reading club and have some fun at the library! Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer Reading Kick Off

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Dig up clues about summer reading at our kick off with a scavenger hunt, balloon animals and snacks. Don’t forget to register for summer reading and check out our book sale. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Scrabble Club

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Gaming. Contact Name: Tyler Lutz. Contact Number/Email: tyler.lutz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Ayuda con su cita de InfoPass

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¿Necesitas ayuda para completar su cita de InfoPass? Ven al Centro de Trabajos y Pequeños Negocios (5 º piso) para atención personalizada. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family Fun

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Children and their grown-ups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. All ages welcome. Younger children will need adult assistance. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM.

InfoPass Appointment Assistance

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov or Bettina.Hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez or Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Need help completing your InfoPass Appointment? Come to the Jobs and Small Business Center (5th Floor) for individualized assistance. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Knitting Group

Great Northwest . Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Number/Email: 210-684-5251. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Knitters, crocheters, and needleworkers meet to create and share experiences. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM.

Reader's Ink Book Group

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Presenter/Instructor: Randolph Blakeman. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: In June Reader's Ink will be discussing Before the Frost by Henning Mankell. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Defeat the Master

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2704. Presenter/Instructor: Tim Johnson. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Try to take down the Mission team champion on a popular game. This event takes place in the Teen Area every other Saturday. Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Eruption of Parman's Peak

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Contact Name: Tyler Lutz. Contact Number/Email: tyler.lutz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Hear the story of 4 brave astronauts as they traverse an unknown world filled with volcanic activity. Then be prepared for a real-life eruption of Parman’s largest volcano! Saturday, June 2, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Friends of the Library Annual Tent Sale of Books

Central Sale hours vary by day. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Name: Monica Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 210-227-9519. Presenter/Instructor: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Friends of the San Antonio Public Library will hold its annual Tent Sale of Books on Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 in the basement BookCellar at Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205 Hours are Friday and Saturday, 9-4, Sunday, 11-4 p.m. The sale will include thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults, music CDs and audiobooks. Most prices will range from 25 cents to $1. A preview sale for members of Friends of the San Antonio Public Library along with a celebratio… Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Come and Go Craft

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Texas Film Roundup

Cortez Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Gerald Madrigal. Contact Number/Email: 210.922.7372/Gerald.Madrigal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Drop off your films and videos for the Texas Film Round-Up free digitization program. Stick around for screenings of historic films of San Antonio and Texas throughout the day. Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Yu Gi Oh! Dueling!

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Come duel with other Yu Gi Oh! enthusiasts! Sunday, June 3, 2012, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Come and Go Craft

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Monday, June 4, 2012.

Play & Learn

Cortez Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2517. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a story time and activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play our way towards being ready to read! Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit littlereadwagon.blogspot.com.

Baby Time

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Story Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For three to five year-olds. Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:15 AM.

Toddler Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Contact Name: Randi Jones. Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. For children 18 to 36 months. Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:15 AM.

Story Time: 10:15 am, June 4 - June 25

Parman ***Registration Required***. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Parman Library Staff. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie Vance. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommneded for three- to five-year-olds. Monday, June 4, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:10 AM.

Toddler Time

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. For children 18 to 36 months. Monday, June 4, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM.

Story Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For three-to-five year olds and a caregiver. Monday, June 4, 2012, 11:00 AM.

Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Randi Jones. Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For three- to five-year-olds. Monday, June 4, 2012, 11:00 AM.

Story Time: 11:15 am, June 4 - June 25

Parman ***Registration Required***. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Parman Library Staff. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie Vance. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommneded for three- to five-year-olds. Monday, June 4, 2012, 11:15 AM – 12:10 PM.

Free Lunch @ Guerra

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Kenneth Perez. Contact Number/Email: 673-1492. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Through a collaboration with the San Antonio Food Bank, Guerra Library offers free lunches for kids and teens, ages 1-18, from June 4 - July 25. Monday, June 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

[eReader U] Tutoring

Thousand Oaks Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts. Appointment is preferred. 210.657.5205 (call for appointment). Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Monday, June 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Toddler Time: 1:00 pm, June 4 - June 25

Parman ***Registration Required***. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Contact Name: Parman Library Staff. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie Vance. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Monday, June 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM.

Tai Chi Easy~ Qigong

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Our class is composed of simple Tai Chi movements along with Qigong exercises. Qigong can be done by anyone and there is no need for special clothing or mats. By focusing on the breath, the movements and the mind, Qigong can provide real and measurable health results. Monday, June 4, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.flickr.com.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Kids from 0-12 are invited to attend our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Drop in anytime between 2-3:30 pm to register for the summer reading program, eat food, have fun and make a craft! Monday, June 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Kids Time

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Contact Name: Staff. Contact Number/Email: 207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Staff. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Monday, June 4, 2012, 2:00 PM.

BeTween Time

Cody Enjoy a sneak peek at the NEW books before they hit the shelves, or learn some new board game strategies! You may even enjoy a newly released movie on DVD! Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): BeTween Time. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Interactive library fun exclusively for nine to twelve-year-olds. Monday, June 4, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Semmes Board Family Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Tired of video games? Come to our Board Family Time, where the whole family can play a variety of board games every Monday afternoon in the summer. Monday, June 4, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Kids Time

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Contact Name: Bazan Library. Contact Number/Email: 210-225-1614. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Monday, June 4, 2012, 4:00 PM – 4:35 PM.

Kids Time

Pan American Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Books, crafts, activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Monday, June 4, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Game Night

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Contact Number/Email: 210-710-8369 melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us on the 1st Monday of each month to play Scrabble, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Mahjong, and other board and card games. Meet up with friends or make new ones! Monday, June 4, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Pan American Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Monday, June 4, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Kids Time

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Summer Reading. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Monday, June 4, 2012, 6:30 PM.

Monday Evening Book Club

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This group reads and discusses a wide variety of fiction, as well as the occasional non-fiction title. Please contact the Thousand Oaks Library for more information about selections. Monday, June 4, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Thousand Oaks Monday Evening Book Group

Thousand Oaks Copies of the book are available at the Thousand Oaks Reference Desk. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Karen Sagun. Contact Number/Email: 210-657-5205 OR karen.sagun@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Please join us for a discussion of the novel "22 Britannia Road" by Amanda Hodgkinson. Monday, June 4, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.