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Knits and Crochet
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Discover the basics of knitting and crocheting or increase your knowledge. Need help getting started? No problem! Come join us in some lively discussion where we will be happy to help you on your journey to the wonders of knitting and crocheting.
*Supplies not provided.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM.
Play & Learn
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Put on your play clothes and join us for a story time and activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play our way towards being ready to read! For children 0-5 and their adults.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Baby Time
Potranco
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Igo
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Time
Johnston
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for children 18 to 36 months but young children of all ages are welcome.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Baby Time
McCreless
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Angela O'Malley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. 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, January 28, 2020, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Meditation Session
Pan American
Meditation has been proven to be a powerful tool in fighting the stress that comes with daily life. Come quiet the noise of the outside world and spend some time practicing meditation.
All people are welcome.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Steven Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150 steven.barrera@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Pan American
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music, and movement, enhancing their socal, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Steven Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150/steven.barrera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Story Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Baby Time
Encino
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Story Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM.
Story Time
Las Palmas
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Shelley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9200. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Story Time: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Potranco
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler, Two!
Igo
Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time - Rub a Dub Dub, It's Bathtime!
Encino
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Metro Health: Mobile Screening
McCreless
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Metro Health is bringing sexual health services directly to the public. The clinic offers visitors free contraceptives, health and wellness information and free sexual health screenings. Metro staff will be in the library meeting room. Feel free to stop by for a sexual health screening or for free information.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2703. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join the Alamo Area Woodcarvers for community carving. Beginners welcome.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Story Time
Johnston
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for three to five year old but young children of all ages are welcome.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Story Time
Potranco
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Play time to follow to further promote early literacy skill building. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and a caregiver.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Story Time
Igo
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3- to 5-year-olds and a caregiver.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Circuit Training
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Circuit Training classes include a variety of activities geared towards increasing endurance, power, strength, stamina, and speed. Exercises will also focus on flexibility and agility, giving you a great total body workout. An exercise "circuit" refers to one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Mission Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Table Tennis Time just for adults! No matter your level of experience come and play at Mission.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Military Records: An Introduction
Memorial
Join us for an informational class on researching military records. Class is free to attend.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Yoga
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Exercise your mind, body and soul. Yoga helps reduce anxiety, improve flexibility, relieve stress and improve respiratory functions.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tween Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Kids Time
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
LEGO Time
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Bazan. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Come be creative with Lego bricks! Recommended for school age children. Please note: Lego creations must stay in the library.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chess Club!
Cody
AGES 7-18: Join us on Tuesdays at 4PM for strategy and games. Feel free to bring your own chessboard! All skill levels welcome, including beginners.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: AGES 7-18: Join us on Tuesdays at 4PM for strategy and games. Feel free to bring your own chessboard! All skill levels welcome, including beginners.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lego Club
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your best creation using the Library’s Legos and we will display them for all to see. Bring your imagination, or use our idea prompts to help you get started.
Recommended for children 6 - 12 years old.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lego Club
Johnston
LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 3-12. Library provides all Lego.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Tuesday
Collins Garden
Every week is different! You get to decide what activity we do. Sometimes we play board games, make crafts, play video games, or just hang out! For teens ages 13-18.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time
Memorial
Video Games & after school kick back for the local teens with video games and occasional pizza parties.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Adam Capelo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Presenter/Instructor: Adam Capelo. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Book Talk Tuesday For Teens
Pruitt
Want to tell other teens about a good book you've read? Want to hear about books you may like to read? Then join us at Book Talk Tuesday.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
LEGO Club
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Come play with LEGO! Be creative. Build something amazing. Recommended for school age children (5-12 years) due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library. Free event.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Kids' Time
Pruitt
Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children all centered around a featured theme. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: All teens are welcome to study, play games, or hang out.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time
Mission
Teens (13-18) are welcome to join us each week for a different activity including board and video games on our Nintendo Switch, movies, crafts, cooking, and more.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Art-Reach
Collins Garden
Teens will be able to recreate paintings to decorate their own space or take home their creations. The only thing you need to bring is your creativity!
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM.
Teen Time!
Cody
Ages 13-18 only! Come to Teen Time for art, crafting, technology, competition, or something completely different. You decide what we do!
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only! Come to Teen Time for art, crafting, technology, competition, or something completely different. You decide what we do!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Adult Coloring and COAST
Cortez
Join us for our weekly adult coloring and COAST (Cortez Older Adult Social Time)! We'll have puzzles, games, coloring, light refreshments and music playing while you chat with your neighbors and relax.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/madeline.vasquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Maverick
Maverick
Teen Time @ Maverick is:
a GREAT place to meet new people;
a GREAT place to meet your friends;
a GREAT place to hang out, play games, grab a snack or make a craft!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9060. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens 13 to 18 only, please!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Presenter/Instructor: Chris Castillo. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens (13-18 only), consider this your official invitation. You decide what we do! Teen Time is whatever you’re into and whatever we can facilitate.
Here is non-comprehensive list of what teens have done: study hall, learn a new language, video games (Xbox 360), watching films, astronomy, astrology, crafting, sewing, embroidery, cooking, dancing, an instrument, exploring virtual reality (Oculus Go), 3D printing (printer and pens), making art, photography (DSLR, film, instant), videography, coding, robotic…
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
DIY U: Planners and Journals
Mission
Please join us for our adult only DIY craft night where we'll be planning & journaling.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mission Dark Bishop Chess Club
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Whether you are just learning or are a master join us to play and learn.
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Open to new players. No registration required.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Veterans and Homeless Patrons: Need help with jobs,housing and benefits?
Central
The American GI Forum’s National Veterans Outreach program provides assistance for veterans and homeless patrons.
Veteran services include case management, assistance with VA and public benefits, and short-term temporary financial assistance.
Homeless Non-Veterans qualify for Texas Workforce Commission Partnership programs including employment placement, job readiness, and personalized case management.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia de Leon or Deedee Lu. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: Aida Mendoza. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: For more information, please call Aida Mendoza at GI Forum at 210 354 4892.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.agif-nvop.org. Toddler Time
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Baby Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Toddler, Two
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Designed with eager and active two-year olds in mind, these sessions include stories, music and movement to promote social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Time
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies 0-18 months old and a caregiver.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM.
Toddler Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM.
Baby Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tai Chi for Seniors
Carver
Join us for this ancient Chinese practice of light exercise and meditation.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9180. Presenter/Instructor: Anita Rogers. Audience: Seniors.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Basic Crochet
Memorial
Come by and join the crochet fun! Supplies are furnished, but if you prefer you can bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Two
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Story Time
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Cortez
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Cubillas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/nicole.cubillas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera 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. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children ages 1 1/2-3 years old and a caregiver.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM.
Information Table: MOVE Texas
Memorial
Deputized voter registrars will have an information table to help patrons register to vote and answer questions about registering to vote.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Community. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit movetexas.org. Story Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff 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, with art or craft activity to follow. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Toddler Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Toddler Time
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 24 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Story Time
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
WORLD MATTERS for Homeschoolers
Great Northwest
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: It's PEOPLE who make a difference in this world. You can make a difference too! Make some great friends and enjoy learning together at WORLD MATTERS.
For families with children ages 6 and older. Register your family by sending names and ages to the above e-mail.
Hoping to see you there!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 12:15 PM.
Baby Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Plan on a fifteen minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
YOGA for Seniors
Carver
Join us for a low intensity form of Yoga using movement, breathing and posture to improve your health. These non-strenuous exercises will increase relaxation, strengthen your muscles and joints and enrich the mind, body and spirit. Classes are taught by an experienced teacher.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9180. Presenter/Instructor: Gloria Simmons. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Story Time
Carver
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, with a craft or activity to follow. Recommended for three to five year old children.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: braulia.carrillo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Computer Basics
Central
Are you new to the computer? Have you wanted to get on the internet but don’t know how? This class is for new computer users and provides an opportunity to practice using the mouse and keyboard. Come to this introduction to the computer and the internet! Space is limited.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: The Central Library Garage is adjacent to the Central Library and accessible via Soledad Street. Each visitor to the parking garage automatically receives 2 hours 59 min validated parking.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Email For Beginners
Central
New to using email? In this introductory course, we will discuss opening an email account, how to draft an email with attachments, and all the ins and outs of managing an email account and sending emails. Space is limited.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: The Central Library Garage is adjacent to the Central Library and accessible via Soledad Street. Each visitor to the parking garage automatically receives 2 hours 59 min validated parking.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kid's Time
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
After School Snacks
Bazan
Children under the age of 18 are welcomed to a free healthy snack from the San Antonio Food Bank. Only available Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.garcia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. Read to a Dog
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children are invited to the Cody Branch Library to read one-on-one to certified therapy dog Beau Jangles!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Come and Go Craft
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Drop by the library after school for an hour of self directed arts and craft. We provide the materials you provide the creativity.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Family Fun
Cortez
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Cubillas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/nicole.cubillas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Art Club
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us at the Guerra Library for some after school process art fun. Come and develop creative thinking and foster self expression through art. Interact with a variety of art media to create your own piece of art.
Recommended for children 6 - 12 years old.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jewelry Making
Memorial
Enjoy a fun jewelry making class. Supplies are provided. All skill levels welcome.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
LEGO Time
San Pedro
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children ages 5 -12. Larger Duplos are available as well for younger children. Adult/caregiver required.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Please note that library parking is 30 cents per hour. Meter requires change.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Come chill with us! We do crafts and play games.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Fun
Thousand Oaks
Families join us each week for stories, crafts and activities all designed for school-aged children!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LEGO Time!
Encino
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Katy Dillard. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lego Club
Potranco
Come be creative with Lego bricks! Recommended for school age children. Please note: Lego creations must stay in the library.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LEGO Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school age children since some pieces are very small. DUPLOS® will be available for younger architects. Bring a camera to take a picture of your masterpiece!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Teen Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Julia Pouliot. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every week is something different! We could be watching movies, playing music, video or tabletop gaming, crafting, making delicious food, or just hanging out. Come and see for yourself! [ages 13 to 18 only].
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time
Igo
Make crafts, play games, study or hang out with friends! Ages 13-18 only.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Laura Herman. Staff Contact Number/Email: laura.herman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Remembrance Activity
Pruitt
Teens - take time to remember the Holocaust. There will be activities depicting why we remember. This event will be open to tweens, families, and other individuals.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Hangout
Bazan
Teen Hangout is opened for teenagers ages 13-18. This is a time for after school fun playing board games, video games, and making crafts.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.garcia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Meet in the Teen Space.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time
Las Palmas
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Board games, video games and sometimes crafts for the teens. Or just hang out. We will be in the teen area of the library.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time!
Thousand Oaks
Wednesday nights belong to the teen! Join us for fun, food, board games, video games, crafts, conversation, laughs, and more. Teens 13-18 years old are welcome!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time
Westfall
Take a break and hang out at Teen Time! Each week we will do something different: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, and/or Food. For ages 13-18.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time
Johnston
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: Shannan.Prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: This is your time. Each week is different and you get to decide what we do. We could make a craft, cook something, or just hang out and play video or board games.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time: Video Games and Crafts
Pan American
Consoles available to play:
Nintendo Switch
Games available play:
Smash Ultimate
MY HERO One's Justice
Crafts available:
Sticker maker.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens only 13yrs- 18yrs.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Hangout
Encino
Come relax and hangout. This is your time to unwind, do something creative or let loose and have fun with friends. We will provide an activity (cooking, movie, craft, game) each hangout, but you and your friends can bring suggestions too! Come hang with us. Ages 13 to 18 only.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Katy Dillard. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
McCreless
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Come to Teen Time for crafts, snacks, gaming, or just to hang out. You decide what we do! Ages 13-18 only, please.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conversation Club (Advanced ESL)
Westfall
Join fellow learners in practicing your English language skills. Focus on comprehension, reading, and conversational skills. Each week we will read different materials and discuss. Come LEARN with us!
*For Advanced English Learners*.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman / Joseph Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9228 / joseph.gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: Drop-in help available during Open Hours in LEARN@sapl: T/Th./F/Sat. 10am-6pm & W 12-8pm.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Read It. Love It! Discuss It Book Club
Encino
Join us for a discussion of The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: Michelle.Ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Michelle Ricondo. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: The Holocaust: Learn and Remember.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Night Crafters @ Schaefer
Schaefer
Please join us for our monthly adult only craft night. Enjoy a fun filled evening crafting a new project each month. All supplies will be provided.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Computer Basics
Bazan
Learn computer basics, including the use of a mouse and touch typing skills.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079168. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: No registration required; space limited to first come, first served.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Baby Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Program includes time for baby and caregiver socializing after stories and songs. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
ABC TRAVELERS
Great Northwest
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: ABC TRAVELERS is an exciting program for ages 3 1/2 -5 who "travel" around the world (and space) reading and learning about words, numbers, biomes, animals, and many different kinds of exciting things.
Bring a composition notebook or a binder to keep all your treasures!
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:15 AM.
Baby Time
Igo
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months with their caregivers.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Story Time
McCreless
Join us as we read, sing, and dance our way through this interactive story time full of fun. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Angela O'Malley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Baby Time
Pan American
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and song. Recommended for babies up to 16 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Monica Huerta. Staff Contact Number/Email: monica.huerta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Toddler Time
Thousand Oaks
Toddlers and caregivers actively participate in stories, rhymes, music and movement activities and play!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Time - Rub a Dub Dub - It's Bath Time!
Encino
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Toddler Two!
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music, and movement, enhancing their socal, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Igo
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time - Rub a Dub Dub, It's Bathtime!
Encino
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time
Thousand Oaks
Put on your play clothes and join us for story time as we talk, read, sing, write and play our way towards reading readiness!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11:20 AM – 12:00 PM.
Overeaters Anonymous
Collins Garden
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women from all walks of life who meet in order to help solve a common problem - compulsive overeating, which includes obesity, anorexia & bulimia. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jeannette Davies. Staff Contact Number/Email: jeannette.davies@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Club de Lectura
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¡Venga a pasar un tiempo placentero! Tiene la oportunidad ideal para socializarse y discutir un libro. Este mes vamos a discutir El tiempo entre consturas por María Dueñas.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
Toddler Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff 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. Plan on a twenty-minute program then stay for up to forty additional minutes of open play with a variety of early learning materials. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Health & Wellness: Take Control
Schaefer
***Registration is required***
This program is a six week class series that will cover a variety of health topics led by staff from City of San Antonio Metro Health.
Topics include: healthy eating, physical activity, action planning, solving problems, relaxation techniques, working with your doctor, depression,sleep, and more!
Plan to attend all six classes in order to get the most out of the series.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Presenter/Instructor: City of San Antonio Metro Health District. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
TABLE TENNIS (OPEN PLAY)
Central
Please join us for some Table Tennis fun...
Bring a partner with you, or find someone waiting to play!! All ages and skill levels are invited.
WEATHER PERMITTING WE WILL MEET IN THE OUTSIDE COURTYARD (ask for the backup location at any reference desk in the event of inclement weather).
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Lily Pérez / Bettina Hernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez / Bettina Hernandez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: The Parking Garage is adjacent to the Central Library and accessible via Soledad Street. Each visitor to the parking garage automatically receives 2 hours 59 min parking with a validated ticket.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Mission Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Table Tennis Time just for adults! No matter your level of experience come and play at Mission.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park: Low Impact Circuit Aerobics
Encino
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Free Sexual Health Screenings
Las Palmas
Metro Health is bringing sexual health services directly to the public. The mobile clinic offers free contraceptives, health and wellness information, as well as free sexual health screenings. The mobile van will be in the parking lot. Feel free to stop by for a sexual health screening or for free information.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.sanantonio.gov. Fitness in the Park: Yoga
Encino
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tween Scene
Collins Garden
Bring your friends for some fun interactive fun at the library. Come make a craft, play a video game or just hang out. This program is for nine to twelve-year-olds.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Jeannette Davies. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Lego Builders
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego. Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Strength Training for Beginners
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mary Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9230. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. Additional Info: Set a health goal for 2020? Ready to start a workout routine? Want to try something new?
Then join us for a beginner level class focused on building strength! Classes include a warm-up and cool-down, and focus on building strength in the upper body, core, and lower body.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Lego Time
Las Palmas
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Shelley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9200. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Come be creative with LEGO bricks! Recommended for school-age children due to small size of some bricks. A limited number of DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note: LEGO and DUPLO creations must stay at the library.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Whether you are a beginner or a world champion, there's always a game on here. Come and play with us.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Carver
Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: braulia.carrillo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Gaming!
Cody
Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games!
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games!
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Four O'Clock Fun
San Pedro
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Explore, play games, build, create art - something different every week. Designed for school age kids.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Please note that library parking is 30 cents per hour. Meter requires change.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
Cortez
Calling all teens 13 to 18 years old. Come by and challenge your friends to video games, Board games or play your hand at some card games. Hang out with old friends and make new ones too. Have a friend that has never been here.....bring them along.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween Time
Igo
Make crafts, play games, study or hang out with friends. Ages 9-12 only.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Laura Herman. Staff Contact Number/Email: laura.herman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Ages 9-12 only.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Chess
Pruitt
Chill out and play chess. Can't play, no problem. Receive first-class instruction from our resident internationally ranked chess master.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanntonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
STEAM Power
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Full STEAM ahead at Parman! Come explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with weekly hands-on experiments, games, and crafts. Bring your friends and hang out at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pressed Flower Workshop
Cortez
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cammie Brantley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cammie.brantley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nicole McLeod. Audience: Teens. Adults. Featured Event: Nature Smart Libraries. Additional Info: Learn about Texas native grasses and flowers while making pressed flower designs on cards and bookmarks, just in time for Valentine’s Day! All workshop materials, including flowers and grasses are provided.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
D&D Gaming
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Thomas Andrew Charltonjones. Staff Contact Number/Email: Thomas.Charltonjones@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Library Thursdays
Central
.....just things.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina. Staff Contact Number/Email: regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov/207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: It's not always on-the-dot-at-5:00, but there usually is something to do Thursday night for teens 13-18 @ Teen Library @ Central.
Things with paper, things with beads, things with glue, things with glitter (GLITTER!!!), things with food, things with scissors.....
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. Family Chess Night
Pruitt
Dinner and Chess! Come and play chess with family and friends. Chess players will enjoy a delicious catered dinner provided by Rackspace.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: An advanced chess lesson with Alex, a nationally-ranked chess master, commences at 6:30 PM.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Holocaust Learn and Remember Closing Reception Featuring Caroline Weinberg
Central
Join us for the conclusion for our month-long series of Holocaust Learn and Remember programs. Caroline Weinberg, granddaughter of Sala Garncarz Kirschner, will speak about her grandmother’s story of surviving five years in Nazi slave labor camps. Ms. Garncarz Kirschner’s experiences are portrayed in the exhibit Letters to Sala, displayed in the Central gallery. Stay after the presentation to see the gallery exhibit one last time and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres from Green Vegetarian Cuisine.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Presenter/Instructor: Caroline Weinberg. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: The Holocaust: Learn and Remember. Additional Info: Speaking program will begin at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Pajama Story Time
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Children can dress in their comfy pajamas and slippers and bring a stuffed animal friend, too.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Understanding Your Property Taxes 101
Cody
Chief Appraiser Michael Amezquita and Assistant Chief Appraiser, Rogelio Sandoval will be on-hand at Cody to discuss taxes in Bexar county.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Michael Amezquita and Rogelio Sandoval. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Game Night
Mission
Please join us for a fun time at the monthly Game Night! All ages are welcome to use our selection of board games, card games, and puzzles. You may also bring your own games if you'd like to. The PS4 is available upon request.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mari Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: All Ages.
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Parman Cafe presents: Wellness Talks with Maggie G.- Lifestyle by Design: Ten Habits for Better Health and Vitality
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Maggie G. E-RYT200® YACEP® Certified Yoga Instructor. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Ready to make 2020 the year to get healthy? Join us to learn about how to create a daily routine which prioritizes your whole-person wellbeing and review the Top 10 health habits for human beings. In this class, you will assess where you are with the daily habits, get clear on your #1 health goal and identify what small steps you can take towards better health. Healthy refreshments while supplies last. Free admission. Reservation not required, but highly recommended. Call Parman branch for details and to s…
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
CANCELED - Citizenship Class
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: The course will be 16 weeks long and space is strictly limited to students able to attend the complete course. Textbooks will be provided. Please note that this class is taught in English.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Baby Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Program includes time for baby and caregiver socializing after stories and songs. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
TODDLER 2
Great Northwest
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: A time for you and your child to enjoy playing and learning together, finding fun friends and, of course, lots of stories to discover and take home. For families with children ages 2 and older.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:15 AM.
Toddler Time
Memorial
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Christine Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Christine Deffendall. Audience: Kids.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Two!
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM.
Story Time
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Toddler Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 24 months, but 18 to 36 months welcome.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Recycling & Organic Composting - Q & A
Maverick
Do you have questions about which bin to use for used and unwanted items? Join us for this free informative program. Mark your calendar.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Waste Management Department. Audience: Adults.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Qigong
Pan American
Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for health and spirituality.
Due to the nature of the class, participants arriving late will not be admitted.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Join us at the Pan American Branch Library for Qigong. All experience levels are welcomed.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Time
Pruitt
Recommended for children 0-18 months.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Lucy Humphrey. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Lucy Humphrey. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Two!
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Baby Time
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Fitness in the Park @ Schaefer: Yoga
Schaefer
Join Instructor Kamla Mangseth for yoga every Friday. Classes are free and all fitness levels are encouraged to attend.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. All Ages.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Read to a Dog
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children are invited to the Brook Hollow Library to read to a dog! Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud to a gentle therapy dog, which is accompanied by the animal handler. Great for struggling and reluctant readers.
All readers and pre-readers are welcome.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Coloring Therapy
Semmes
Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and reduce the mental and physical impacts of stress. Come and treat yourself, you deserve it. All supplies provided, or feel free to bring your own.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual Reality Fridays
Mission
Please join us every Friday at 3:30 to explore the world of virtual reality gaming! We will be using the Oculus Rift to play games, explore the world, and do challenges. All skill levels are welcome!
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mari Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Club de Lectura en Español
Igo
Nos reunimos el último viernes del mes, para discutir diferentes géneros de libros en español.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Aleida Ireta. Staff Contact Number/Email: aleida.ireta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Nos reunimos el último viernes del mes, para discutir diferentes géneros de libros en español.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
LEGO® Club
Memorial
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO® Club. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO® creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO® Club meeting.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pokémon Club
Mission
Do you want to be the very best?! Do you want to catch them all?! Then join us for some Pokéfun! No matter your experience, if you're a true Pokémon master or just getting into the games, feel free to join us! All versions of the Pokémon games are welcome! You're welcome try out Let’s Go Pikachu on the Switch.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Briana Rangel. Staff Contact Number/Email: briana.rangel2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Must bring your own devices and cards to play. A deck MUST have 60 cards, with a combination of Pokémon, Trainers, and Energies to battle. We can teach you how to play and build your pokédecks!
Friday, January 31, 2020, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.pokemon.com. Level I Hatha Yoga
Igo
Attendees should know the basic yoga poses and be able to get down and up from the yoga mat.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: irene scharf. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9080 irene.scharf@gmail.com. Presenter/Instructor: Belinda Stallings-Kovach. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Bring a yoga mat.
Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:15 PM – 11:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts: Appreciate a Dragon Day
McCreless
Celebrate dragons from around the world! Stop by the library to create a fun dragon craft to take home. Perfect for children of all ages!
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Angela O'Malley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Come and Go Crafts
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. All Ages. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Saturday, February 1, 2020.
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students
Bazan
Join us for our weekly English as a Second Language class for intermediate students! You will have the chance to practice your grammar skills.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079168. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: No registration necessary; continuous enrollment.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cody Film Club
Cody
Film club will be discussing -- Lion.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: N/A. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2703. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join the Alamo Area Woodcarvers for community carving. Beginners welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
McCreless
Enjoy this once a month story time where families will actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing children’s social, emotional and language development. Recommended for the whole family!
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Angela O'Malley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Dollars & Sense Book Club
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: timothy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Ever wondered what a central bank really does? Are you interested in how Bitcoin works? What about the tactics advertisers use to manipulate consumers? The history of Coca Cola? The differences between Black Monday and the Great Recession? Politics and monetary policy? If these are among the topics you wish you knew more about then we have the book club for you.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Pruitt
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music, and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Move!
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Black History Month. Additional Info: Explore movement, dance and books in this interactive program celebrating Black History Month. For children of all ages.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Lego Time
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Teen Video Game Club
Mission
Teens (13-18) are welcome to come every week to play on our Wii U system.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Club
Bazan
Join us for our weekly English as a Second Language Reading Circle! You will have the chance to practice your pronunciation and reading comprehension skills.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079168. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: No registration necessary; continuous enrollment.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Game On! Teen Video Game Club
Encino
Bring your friends to Encino to play video games in the teen room! You pick the console - WiiU, PS4, or Xbox One - and the games you'll play. We'll provide snacks.
For teens 13 to 18 ONLY.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Heather Swindell. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Time
Great Northwest
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Central
Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Scrabble Club
Forest Hills
Join an Adult Scrabble Club! It will meet regularly, every Saturday at 1 pm.
Scrabble boards will be provided.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9230. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library Lab
McCreless
Each month we will explore the way the world works with hands-on activities, experiments, and science-based explorations!
February--Circuits: We'll explore electrical circuits by making Valentine cards that light up!
Program is free and recommended for kids ages 5 and up.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Angela O'Malley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Math and Science Tutoring
Westfall
Join us for this math and science tutoring for elementary and middle school students. Teen volunteers will tutor elementary level math through Algebra II. Space is limited.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Audience: Kids. Teens.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Appreciation Dragon Day
Carver
Celebrate dragons from around the world! Children and their grownups listen to stories about dragons and enjoy shared activities and crafts. All ages welcome.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: braulia.carrillo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family Fun
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome!
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Cut Paper Art | for Valentine's Day
Forest Hills
Want to make a gift for yourself or someone else?
What about a DIY Collage Art project?
Create a layered collage piece with patterned paper.
All supplies will be provided.
Supplies and spaces are limited.
There is no registration.
First come, first serve.
This is an adults only program.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9230. Presenter/Instructor: Sandra Carreon Griffin. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Children's Alcove. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Appreciate a Dragon Day!
Drop by the Guerra Library and enjoy a craft activity all about dragons. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mottled Oysters Book Group
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Tim Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9080. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: A book group based on the writings of P.G. Wodehouse.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber to meet. We welcome all types of needle hand crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch and embroidery - even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom! Just bring your current project and enjoy some companionship.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Como usar internet para promocionar su negocio
Las Palmas
En este taller, aprenderás sobre las herramientas básicas y gratuitas que existen para promocionar tu negocio en internet. Hablaremos sobre redes sociales, páginas web, creación de contenidos y publicidad por email (e-marketing). Trae tu laptop y tarjetas de presentación para que puedas intercambiar con los demás asistentes.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The program is in Spanish.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Introduction to Alzheimer's and Understanding Alzheimers and Dementia
San Pedro
Come and learn and understand the causes and symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Family members and care givers will especially benefit from this valuable information to better care for and communicate with their loved ones who have been diagnosed with these medical conditions. Question and answer session will follow after program.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Carmen Roja/Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9050. Presenter/Instructor: Ginny Funk. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Appreciate a Dragon Day
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Celebrate dragons from around the world! Children and their grownups listen to stories about dragons and enjoy shared activities and crafts. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Westfall
Join fellow learners in practicing your English language skills. Focus on speaking, listening, writing and reading. Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills. Come LEARN with us!
*no registration required*
*walk-ins welcome*.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman / Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9228 / daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: Drop-in help available during Open Hours in LEARN@sapl: T/Th./F/Sat. 10am-6pm & W 12-8pm.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. San Antonio Black History: Far and Near
Texana and Genealogy
Native San Antonian, Everett Fly, was honored in 2018 by the San Antonio Power of Preservation Foundation with a “Champion of Preservation Award” for his work preserving African American history here in San Antonio and Bexar County. Mr. Fly will speak on San Antonio’s Black History and an exhibit, featuring African American resources housed in the Texana Special Collections, will be on display. 3 hours free parking in library garage.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Staff Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Everett Fly. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Scrapbooking and Art Journaling Class
McCreless
Come learn tips and techniques to get you started in Scrapbooking and Art Journaling. All paper and art supplies will be provided. Bring a photo, postcard/letter, ribbon or similar memento. Call McCreless to make a reservation.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Al Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9176. Presenter/Instructor: Al Chavez. Audience: Teens. Adults. Featured Event: DIY U.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Movie: "Gnomeo and Juliet"
Memorial
Separated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn't stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together? (from IMDB.com).
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Christine Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Rated G.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.imdb.com. Mission Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Table Tennis Time just for adults! No matter your level of experience come and play at Mission.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chess Club
Cortez
Do you enjoy board games? Then we'd be delighted to have you join us for our weekly chess club! Play and chat with other chess enthusiasts while learning the finer points of the game and improving your skill.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russian Time at Parman"
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Community. Presenter/Instructor: Olga Chernov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Parman Library offers a monthly gathering time for the Russian-speaking community where the younger children will have a possibility to learn Russian language, play games and listen to the nursery rhymes in Russian! Event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Family Fun
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Digital Emergency
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2703. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with SAPL's downloadable digital content such e-books, e-audiobooks, and the OverDrive, Libby, and RBDigital apps? Parman staff is here to assist you in a one-on-one session. Contact us to schedule your visit. Please bring your mobile device (eReader, Kindle, tablet, smart phone, etc.) fully charged and with all relevant login information so that we may best assist you.
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.