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Texas America250 Travel Exhibit

Central Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026. Tuesday, July 1, 2025. For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

Transfiguration

Central Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city. Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Spreading the Rainbow by Rainbo

Encino Brandon Collen-Zajas or “Rainbo” as he is known as in the city of San Antonio, due to his illuminating color palette, channels the vibrant colors of San Antonio into every piece he creates. Inspired by the rich, dynamic hues that he sees on the streets, festivals, and everyday moments of San Antonio, Rainbo’s work is a celebration of life through color. His signature work can be identified by the way he uniquely uses rainbow colors in his artwork, he captures the full spectrum of emotion and energy that his colorful city provides. His art is a vivid expression of diversity, joy, and the beauty found in the interplay of light, color, and life itself. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Outdoor Family Story Time with Las Palmas Library at Elmendorf Lake Park

Las Palmas Join us for outdoor family story time, next to the Elmendorf Lake Park playground, every Tuesday, beginning June 17 until July 8, 2025. Programming is geared toward toddlers and preschool. All ages are welcome! We’ll be in a shaded area, but please prepare for the summer heat. Bring water, hats, snacks, and other cooling items for your comfort and safety. After story time, families may choose to cool down at the Elmendorf Splash Pad. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Marcella Ovalle-Sanchez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.ovalle@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM. Elmendorf Lake Park, 235 Shore Drive, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Toddler Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Creative Art for Adults

Great Northwest Come and join us on every first and third Tuesday of the month for some creative fun! Each session will have an artistic project. This program is intended for adults and older adults. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Free Summer Lunches for Kids & Teens

Westfall Healthy summer meals for kids are being served at Westfall Library by NEISD School Nutrition Services. Meals are available Monday-Friday 12:00-1:30 PM (excluding holidays June 19 and July 4), while supplies last. No cost for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities. No ID or proof of school enrollment required. Adults can purchase a meal for $5.50 (cash only). To find breakfast or lunch near you, call 211 or visit summerfood.org. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Heather Swindell. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Alamo Area Woodcarvers

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Meetings at the library are free and open to the public. Join us to carve or just to watch! Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM.

Baby Story Time

Schaefer Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Let's Play at Collins Garden Branch Library!

Little Read Wagon Join us at the Collins Garden Branch Library for an indoor free-play program designed especially for children birth - 5 years old and their families. Materials may include a variety of building, sensory, and gross motor materials. Free, no registration required. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2597 or lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to hang out! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Baby Time!

Guerra Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one. *Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Memory Wire Bracelets

Pruitt Using memory wire and small glass beads we will be making coiled bracelets that fit any arm! Come create and style your own beautiful bracelet! All adults welcome, and all supplies will be provided. Attendees are welcome to join us anytime between 1:00pm-3:00pm for this activity. Stay as long as you would like and leave when you are ready! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Baby Story Time

San Pedro Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Optional open play time after program gives babies and caregivers social time. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Artful Moments Adult Coloring and Relaxation Group

Tobin Who says coloring is just for kids? Relax with soft music and enjoy coloring with adult friends! Coloring pages, markers, pencils and even crayons provided or bring your own project! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Terry Verner. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9040. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

MTTC Table Tennis

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Schaefer Join us as we explore Edinburgh, Scotland: A City Carved in History. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Blanca. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while c… Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

Carver Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Diabetes Workshop

Memorial Join us at Memorial Library for a series of classes about diabetes. Topics include managing your symptoms, exercise for strength and energy, medication use, and working with your doctor. The workshop will occur every Tuesday at 1:30-3:30 PM from June 24 through August 12. Participants must attend one of the first three classes. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Presenter/Instructor: Metro Health. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: The workshop is free to attend, although registration is required. To register, please contact Clara De Leon at 210-207-5264 or clara.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Let's Build: Blocks and More

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us at the library for a STEAM inspired construction program. Use your imagination to build using a variety of materials with other aspiring architects. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Summer Tuesday: Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

Central Please note that doughnuts take some time to make, so be prepared to wait for your fluffy lil' snack to do its thing before you FRY & EAT IT! Whilst you wait, make a cute (or whatever adjective you prefer) doughnut keychain using shrink plastic! -- Also, be sure to get your limited edition 2025 Teen Summer t-shirt! (Available while supplies last and they're going fast...) -- Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose. -- (For clarification's sake: teens 13-18 only. THANKS!). 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: Teen Summer activities are for teens only! Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Central The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

Cortez What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Schaefer Let’s move, sing, talk, read and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.

Summer with SAPL: Creator Space

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sananotnio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Tuesday Family Movies - The Wild Robot

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG rated. You can bring your own snack if you want to. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO Time

San Pedro Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design for the next week for others to enjoy. Parents can create something too. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Small bricks and pieces are used but larger bricks are available for younger children. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Secret Science of Sound

Thousand Oaks Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Arigata. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.agarita.org.

Teen Time on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Hang out with other teens and chat about whatever on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server! For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rosalie Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosalie.barrera2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Let's Build: LEGO Club

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Create: Creator Club at Parman

Parman Anything can happen at Creator Club! All are welcome to drop in during the hour to enjoy art, play, construction or science activities at the Parman Library while supplies last. Wear your play clothes in case things get messy! Recommended for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Pruitt Teen Time @ Pruitt is your time to hang out — What we do is up to you! You can play games, work on projects, create crafts, make friends, and more. For teens ages 13-18 only! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Hangout- Summer Edition

Mission No registration required. Ages 13-18 are welcome! Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Hang out at the library this summer! Try out tabletop and video gaming with other teens. Check out crafting and cooking activities. You decide what we do each week! Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Habla Conmigo

Central Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Guerra

Guerra Join us every Tuesday night for Guerra's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, or just relax after school and hang out with your friends or make new friends. This is a program run by teens for teens. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Brandy Walthall. Staff Contact Number/Email: brandy.walthall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old). Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Fun Time

Pan American Fun for the whole family! Come join us while we do crafts and activities. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Semmes

Semmes For ages 13-18 only! Teen Time is a great place to spend time with friends or meet new ones. Come play games, work on art projects, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Gaming

Semmes Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Did the Minecraft movie get you excited to join a multiplayer world? Do you consider yourself an Uno master? Are you looking for a chance to hang out with other kids your age and just have fun? Join us for Tween Gaming! No registration required. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ren Ford. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9117. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Secret Science of Sound

Tobin Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Agarita. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Forest Hills

Forest Hills Open to all teens ages 13-18, this activity is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different. We could play video or board games, make crafts, watch movies, use sidewalk chalk, have a chill study time, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library). Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

GNW Teen Time

Great Northwest Are you into painting, cooking fun snacks, or you can join our new Sew What? Club; an intro to sewing. Stop by and choose your own adventure and hang out with other teens in the community! Teens (ages 13-18 yrs. old), volunteer hours are available, you decide what we do each week! Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lisa M Puchot. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ McCreless

McCreless Come hang out, create art, play games, snack, and make friends! This is your program so bring your ideas, we'd love to hear them! (Ages: 13-18). Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Ink Slayers Writing Group

Westfall Welcoming writers of all experience levels and styles to join us at Westfall Library for dedicated writing time. Bring your pen, paper, or laptop/tablet to write. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The group will meet every first Tuesday of the month. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Teens, come hang out with us. You help decide the activities from week to week - whether it's crafting, gaming, studying, or just hanging out with other teens! Open to teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Encino

Encino Teens ages 13-18, this is your time to hang out, socialize, meet new people, and try new things. Activities vary from week to week and may include crafting, cooking, gaming, listening to music, watching movies, or whatever else you decide. Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Potranco

Potranco Crafts! Games! Movies! Art! Create! Chill! Teens decide what to do each week! 13-18 year olds welcome. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Adult Crafts: No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Blanca. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee or tea. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Schaefer

Schaefer This program is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different. We could play video or tabletop games, make crafts, watch movies, cook food, eat snacks, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library). Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Moreno. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Yoga Tuesdays at McCreless

McCreless Interested in yoga but don't know where to start? Join us in the Learn Center every Tuesday evening as we practice yoga together using Austin-based Adriene Mishler's website, Yoga With Adriene. We will playfully explore yoga sessions for morning energy, bedtime relaxation, and more. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a blanket. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Staff. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Igo Mystery Book Club

Igo Meeting monthly for a lively discussion of a mystery novel. The group chooses from a wide variety of crime fiction including best sellers, classics, suspense, thrillers, and delightful cozies. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9080. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: You can find our reading list on BiblioCommons by using the link below. Igo Mystery Book Club - Next Reads. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Memorial Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. For this tour, we're exploring Rome, Italy. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: These virtual tours will be held at Memorial Library on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 pm and also on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 10 am. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.

Texas America250 Travel Exhibit

Central Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026. Wednesday, July 2, 2025. For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

Transfiguration

Central Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city. Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Spreading the Rainbow by Rainbo

Encino Brandon Collen-Zajas or “Rainbo” as he is known as in the city of San Antonio, due to his illuminating color palette, channels the vibrant colors of San Antonio into every piece he creates. Inspired by the rich, dynamic hues that he sees on the streets, festivals, and everyday moments of San Antonio, Rainbo’s work is a celebration of life through color. His signature work can be identified by the way he uniquely uses rainbow colors in his artwork, he captures the full spectrum of emotion and energy that his colorful city provides. His art is a vivid expression of diversity, joy, and the beauty found in the interplay of light, color, and life itself. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Getting Crafty

Cortez Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time!

Guerra Join the Children's Librarian for songs, rhymes, dancing, and stories that are especially for young learners. Designed for children 18 to 36 months, but those through 5-years-old may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Civics for Citizenship

McCreless Join us every Wednesday to study the 100 Civics Questions for the Naturalization test. We will practice vocabulary and pronunciation as we learn essential facts about U.S. history and government. Únanse con nosotros cada miércoles para estudiar las 100 Preguntas de Educación Cívica del examen de Naturalización. Practicaremos vocabulario y pronunciación mientras aprendemos información esencial sobre el gobierno e historia estadounidense. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Coffee, Crosswords & Chisme

McCreless Join us while we work our way through puzzles and the latest news and celebrity gossip. Bring your own mug! This program is for Older Adults (60+). Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Mat Pilates Class

Schaefer Pilates is a low-impact exercise system designed to help strengthen your body, improve balance, engage in breathing, and increase flexibility. Pilates uses controlled movements to target core muscles. This class is for anyone wanting to engage in a mindful workout. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or towel with them to use during the workout. For adults and older adults. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Schaefer Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Bring chairs or blankets if you'd like, and we'll meet on the playground. Stay for play time after the program. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather or rain, we will meet inside the library. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Cody Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Toddler Story Time

Igo Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Story Time

Landa Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too. Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Smartphone Basics Class

Westfall Master your smartphone essentials! Learn navigation, apps, security, and more in our Basics Class. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Louis Medellin. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2602. Presenter/Instructor: Louis Medellin. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Parman Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teague Shosh. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Chair Yoga

Carver A free class for beginners or people who want to get back into exercising in a new, fun way. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D L Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9180. Presenter/Instructor: Gloria Simmons. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Central Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Basics of Loom Knitting

Memorial Learn the basics of yarn knitting on hand-held looms of different sizes of circles. All materials are provided for in-class use. 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. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Come join us while we sing songs, play games, and read an interactive story. Stay for crafts and play after our story time. Please ask for a sensory tool backpack if needed. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs, and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Westfall Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five-year olds. 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. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Baby Story Time

Encino Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning

Central Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm. Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond. 210-207-2574. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Pan American Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tai Chi and Tea

Tobin Come join us for easy tai chi and tea. Suitable for beginners and seniors. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Secret Science of Sound

Mission Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Agarita. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.agarita.org.

Toddler Story Time

Landa Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. A great program for your confident walker! Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Parman Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teague Shosh. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Free Summer Lunches for Kids & Teens

Westfall Healthy summer meals for kids are being served at Westfall Library by NEISD School Nutrition Services. Meals are available Monday-Friday 12:00-1:30 PM (excluding holidays June 19 and July 4), while supplies last. No cost for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities. No ID or proof of school enrollment required. Adults can purchase a meal for $5.50 (cash only). To find breakfast or lunch near you, call 211 or visit summerfood.org. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Heather Swindell. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Hand Bee

Encino Bring your project - whether it be embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting, or what have you and enjoy some comraderie with fellow crafters! Beginners are welcome! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Baby Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 month. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Happy Tails

Great Northwest A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Best for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9210. Presenter/Instructor: Happy Tails. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Due to limited space, free tickets are required to attend this event. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to the event starting time on a first come, first serve basis. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.happytailsent.com.

Summer with SAPL – Cardboard Fun!

Johnston Do you love to build? Do you play with large boxes? Join us for Cardboard Fun! We will provide cardboard aplenty and safety cutters so that you can create whatever you can imagine. Art supplies will also be available so that you can decorate your creations. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacqueline Gonzales. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

Landa Join us for an interactive program where we will listen to multiple stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and create together. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing! Recommended for children 3 and up. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Baby Story Time with Las Palmas Library at Our Lady of the Lake University

Las Palmas Let's sing, read, rock, and rhyme, join us for Baby Story Time! Afterwards stay for child-led play and friendship-building. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Expectant mothers are welcome. NOTE: Join your Las Palmas Children's Librarian for Baby Story Time at Our Lady of the Lake University's Sueltenfuss Library, 411 SW 24th St. San Antonio, TX 78207. Parking lot is on W. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Upon entrance, take elevator to the third floor. We'll meet in the loft area. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Marcella Ovalle-Sanchez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.ovalle@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Our Lady of the Lake University's Sueltenfuss Library 411 SW 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Tobin Chess Club

Tobin How about a nice game of chess? Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcomed to come and play. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Morocco

Cody Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Wednesday Teens: Art

Cody Program is for teens ONLY ages 13-18 This is a weekly program with different activities each week Rough June monthly schedule is: Week 1: Arts and crafts Week 2: Hand sewing/stitching club Week 3: Book Club - Nimona Graphic Novel by ND Stevenson Week 4: NO MEETING. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tobin Interesting Book Club

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Come discuss a variety of interesting book titles. Call the branch to see what we are reading next. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Let's Play at Mission Library!

Little Read Wagon Young children (infants to age eight) and their families are invited to explore loose parts, sensory materials, art supplies and other open-ended items. Stop by any time between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to play. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last. Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2597 or lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Little Read Wagon. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Creator Space

Collins Garden Imagine it, then create it! The library will provide a variety of materials and loose parts for children to create, repurpose, build, or take apart. What will YOU create at the library? Recommended for kids 5 and older. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Fort Building

San Pedro Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort building at the library. Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination! Fort-building materials will be provided, but you may need to share as some supplies will be limited.  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Making Shadow Puppets

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Everyone has a story to tell--even you! Come and learn how to create your own shadow puppet characters for a unique storytelling experience. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tobin Teen Time

Tobin Crafts, gaming, movies or just hang out. Teens decide the activity. This program is for ages 13-18 only. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Chess for Kids Pt 1: Learning the Basics

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9220. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Are you a kid who knows very little about chess? Are you unsure about how the pieces move? Never even played the game? School age children are welcome to join us for an opportunity to learn the very basics of chess. For the program, feel free to bring your own chess set or to use one of ours. Parents are also welcome to be present as either participants or observers. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

TeenTRPG

Igo Grab your adventuring party, and let's go on a quest! For 3 hours, teens (13-19) can come play D&D and other TTRPGs with other interested teens. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Also, there will be snacks! Whoo! Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: This program is for teens 13-19 only! Open to established groups as well as teen players/GMs looking for groups. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Summer Movie Series: Pokémon Detective Pikachu

McCreless Beat the heat this summer and join us for popcorn, refreshments and fun family movies. These movies are rated PG and PG-13. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Joseph N Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: Joseph.Gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joseph Gonzales. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: We be showing How to train your dragon on June 12th, Paddington in Peru on June 18th, Sonic 3 on June 25th, Pokémon Detective Pikachu on July 2nd, Monsters Inc on July 9th, and Shrek on July 16th. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Illusions by Blake

Tobin Blake the Magician will have both kids and adults completely baffled with tricks with scarves, cards, and Harry Potter’s glasses! Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Richard Blake. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Secret Science of Sound

Westfall Explore the Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Agarita. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online A weekly virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens, hosted on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Teens are welcome to join the adventure at any time, no matter their experience level with the game! For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Let's Create

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Build! LEGO & Cardboard Construction

Encino Do you love to build with LEGO? Do you play with large boxes? Join us for LEGO & Cardboard Fun! We will provide LEGO and cardboard aplenty so you can choose your preferred medium. Recommended for kids 5 and older. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time!

Guerra Build! Play! Create! Take on one of our building challenges or create anything you want. *Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. *Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time

Johnston Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. A parent or guardian must be present. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Pan American The possibilities are endless! Come and join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. This week we will be making laminated bookmarks! *For ages 9-12 years old only.*. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO Time

Schaefer It’s time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school-age children since some pieces are very small. All the creations will be displayed in the library. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Igo 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. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Memorial In this ongoing class, learn beginner-level techniques to make jewelry from various materials such as wire, beads, paper, and more! All materials are provided for in-class use. 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. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Semmes Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Inkognito

Potranco Want to join a book club but don’t have time to read? We’ve got a solution. Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. No prepwork needed – just come with a curious mind. Wednesdays 5 – 6 PM 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Open to teens 13 – 18 years old. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Texas America250 Travel Exhibit

Central Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026. Thursday, July 3, 2025. For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

Transfiguration

Central Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city. Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Spreading the Rainbow by Rainbo

Encino Brandon Collen-Zajas or “Rainbo” as he is known as in the city of San Antonio, due to his illuminating color palette, channels the vibrant colors of San Antonio into every piece he creates. Inspired by the rich, dynamic hues that he sees on the streets, festivals, and everyday moments of San Antonio, Rainbo’s work is a celebration of life through color. His signature work can be identified by the way he uniquely uses rainbow colors in his artwork, he captures the full spectrum of emotion and energy that his colorful city provides. His art is a vivid expression of diversity, joy, and the beauty found in the interplay of light, color, and life itself. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Memorial Walking Club

Memorial Enjoy a walk in the neighborhood with your friendly Memorial librarian! Meet at the front of the library. New attendees will receive a free water bottle. It's a great way to exercise, make friends, and have fun! Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM.

Play & Read!

Guerra Parents and caregivers share interactive play time and reading with children in order to build early literacy skills. Designed for toddlers through 6yrs old. *Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.**. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Story Time

Johnston Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together. Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Talleres Musicales / Music Workshops ages 4-7

Memorial Aprende a cantar, juega con ritmos, aprende a contar historias y al final del verano graba un CD de canciones que escribimos en español y inglés. Brenda Cervantes, guitarrista y compositora mexicana y de música infantil, dirigirá estas sesiones semanales, que se presentarán en español. Para edades de 4 a 7 años. Learn to sing, play with rhythms, learn storytelling, and at the end of the summer record a CD of songs we write in Spanish and English. Brenda Cervantes, Mexican guitarist and composer of children’s music, will lead these weekly sessions, which will be presented in Spanish. For ages 4 to 7 years. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Cervantes. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.

Preschool Play and Learn

San Pedro Toddlers and pre-schoolers age 18 mo-4 yrs and their grownups come play and explore early literacy at their own pace. Several stations will be available for discovery and learning. Come anytime within the time frame. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Toddler Story 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 to enhance their social, emotional and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Scams Targeting Seniors

Thousand Oaks Learn to recognize scams and how to protect yourself against them! Justin Aguilar with the Police Dept. will educate you about common scams that target older adults and provide practical tips on how to recognize, avoid and report these scams. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Justin Aguilar, SAPD. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: The target audience for this program is adults 50+ years of age. No registration is required. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Potranco Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Diabetes Self Management Program

Schaefer Presented by Metro Health, DEEP is a multi-cultural, bilingual, diabetes self-management education (DSME) curriculum that successfully helps many community participants take control of their diabetes and reduce their risk of complications. There are a series of 8 classes that build off of each other. Attendees can attend at any point but are encouraged to start at the beginning and follow the sessions through. Topics include: Managing symptoms, exercise for strength and energy, medication use, and working with your doctor. Interesting in attending? Call: 210-207-8802 for information or to reserve your space (not required). Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park: Fit & Flex

Parman Level up your fitness! Fitness in the Park offers a variety of free classes throughout the year. Join us at Parman for free fit and flex classes every week! Adults only, please wear comfortable clothing. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2703. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:05 AM – 11:05 AM.

Family Storytime

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Let's Explore: FISH!

Cody Your toy (pretend) fish are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody 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. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time

Great Northwest Come join us while we sing songs, play games, and read an interactive story. Stay for crafts and play after our story time. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: hinshelwooddeborah@gmail.com. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Story Time

Igo Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Landa Join us outside for an interactive program where we listen to stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and have fun together. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing! Bring blankets and/or outdoor seating to sit on the terrace or lawn. Landa Library has a playground for play time after the program and staff will set out some activities for children to enjoy. Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Recommended for ages 5 years and under. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather including high temperatures or rain, Story Time will be moved inside to the Meeting Room. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Baby Time

Mission Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Central Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time

Collins Garden Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Tobin Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Encino Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM.

Baby Story 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. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

Igo Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three-to-five-year-olds. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Mission Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years-old and a caregiver. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Cortez Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Talleres Musicales / Music Workshops ages 8-12

Memorial Aprende a cantar, juega con ritmos, aprende a contar historias y al final del verano graba un CD de canciones que escribimos en español y inglés. Brenda Cervantes, guitarrista y compositora mexicana y de música infantil, dirigirá estas sesiones semanales, que se presentarán en español. Para edades de 8 a 12 años. Learn to sing, play with rhythms, learn storytelling, and at the end of the summer record a CD of songs we write in Spanish and English. Brenda Cervantes, Mexican guitarist and composer of children’s music, will lead these weekly sessions, which will be presented in Spanish. For ages 8 to 12 years. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Cervantes. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.

Free Summer Lunches for Kids & Teens

Westfall Healthy summer meals for kids are being served at Westfall Library by NEISD School Nutrition Services. Meals are available Monday-Friday 12:00-1:30 PM (excluding holidays June 19 and July 4), while supplies last. No cost for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities. No ID or proof of school enrollment required. Adults can purchase a meal for $5.50 (cash only). To find breakfast or lunch near you, call 211 or visit summerfood.org. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Heather Swindell. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Qi Gong classes at Parman

Parman We are excited to invite you to join us for Free Qi Gong classes at Parman, presented by Certified Qi Gong and Thai Chi instructor Catalina Gonzalez. Qi Gong an ancient practice known for its health benefits, including stress reduction, improved balance, and enhanced overall well-being. Qi Gong – the grandmother of Tai Chi. Qigong is a much older practice then Tai Chi, nonmartial and easier to perform than its kin. In Chinese medicine, “Qi” means life vital energy. “Gong,” which means cultivating, is the discipline of nurturing vital energy. Join us in exploring these gentle and meditative movements that promote harmony between mind and body. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the classes. No prior experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Call 2072703 for details. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Catalina Gonzales. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

ESL Conversation Club

Cody Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Collins Garden Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Tobin Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

MTTC Table Tennis

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO Time

Central Play! Build! Create! Join us for Lego fun. Recommended for children ages 6-12 years old. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Summer Thursday: Mini Canvas & Easel

Central Make yourself a mini-easel using popsicle sticks and paint a mini canvas for display. -- Also, be sure to get your limited edition 2025 Teen Summer t-shirt! (Available while supplies last and they're going fast...) -- Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose. -- (For clarification's sake: teens 13-18 only. THANKS!). 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: Teen Summer activities are for teens only! Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Agarita

Landa Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Chess Class

McCreless Join us at McCreless this summer for chess class and informal play for new or advanced students. Chess sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This event is intended for children ages 11-14. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Presenter/Instructor: Charles Neira. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Chess for Kids Pt 2: Beyond Moving Pieces

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9220. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Are you a kid who knows how the pieces move, but you are not really sure about the best strategies for how to win? School age children who already know how the pieces move are welcome to join us for an opportunity to begin learning much more about the game. For the program, feel free to bring your own chess set or to use one of ours. Parents are also welcome to be present as either participants or observers. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Nutrition Plática -Pláticas de Nutrición

Schaefer These one-hour conversation sessions are facilitated by Community Health Workers and aim to help participants feel empowered to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in ways that honor their lifestyle and cultural needs. Participants will discuss practical tips for easy meal preparation, ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals on any budget, and foods that support overall health. Estas sesiones de conversación de una hora son facilitadas por trabajadores de salud comunitarios y tienen como objetivo ayudar a los participantes a sentirse empoderados para incorporar más frutas y verduras de manera que honren su estilo de vida y sus necesidades culturales. Los participantes discutirán consejos prácticos para facilitar la preparación de comidas, formas de agregar más frutas y verduras a las comidas con cualquier presupuesto y alimentos que apoyan la salud en general. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Game Time

Guerra Test yourself as you compete against each other or yourself in as many fun challenges as you can! Your skills will be tested, but beware, you might end up laughing too hard to get through some of the games!  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. ​. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Tabletop Thursday

Pruitt Enjoy playing both competitive and/or collaborative tabletop games with other teens. For teens ages 13-18 only! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Create: Crafts for Kids

Westfall Create something wonderful using a variety of materials. Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Teen Random Fandom on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online For any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more! For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Painting Party!

Encino It’s time to paint! We’ll have a variety of painting activities available for kids to create a masterpiece! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Secret Science of Sound

Carver Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. Best for ages five and up. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Adults. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Scrapbook & Collage Club

Cody We got a huge donation of scrapbooking materials, you know what that means....Scrapbooking at the library!! Come one, come all to scrap book with us! Bring your photos and your book and we provide the rest! We have plenty of scrapbook paper, stickers, washi tape, stamps, and more! Use our materials or bring your own and have time set aside just for chatting and crafting! Make a scrapbook, a collage, whatever your want! The only limit is your imagination. Make a book for yourself, make one for your loved ones, make one WITH your loved ones! Come solo or come with a buddy, either way, come ready to create! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Fizzy Eruptions

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Let's get messy! Come play with us as we experiment with baking soda and vinegar to make fizzy eruptions! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. ​. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Create: Craft Time

Johnston Calling all crafters! Get ready to be creative. Join the fun every Thursday by coming in to create something uniquely you. Materials to be provided by the library. Be sure to dress accordingly, as things could get messy. Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger siblings and family are welcome. A parent or guardian must be present. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Diamond Painting Club

Pan American Join us for a relaxing and fun time making diamond art! Diamond painting kits will be provided while supplies last. No previous experience needed. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Chess Time

Semmes How about a nice game of chess? Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcomed to come and play. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Parman Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun! Ages 9-12 only! Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2703. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Book Club - Johnston

Johnston Join us every first Friday* of the month for the Johnston Teen Book Club! There are no set books! Simply stop by and talk about what you have been reading with like-minded readers. *We will be meeting on Thursday this month as the library will be closed on the first Friday in July*. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For ages 13-18 ONLY! Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Landa Anything can happen at Tween Time! Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Calling all children ages 8-12 years old! Come hang out with other tweens. We will watch movies, play games, create art, talk about books, and plan other fun activities. Please ask for a sensory tool backpack if needed. Children ages 8-12 years old only, please! Thursday, July 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let’s Build: LEGO Time

Carver 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: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

CANCELLED - Art Alley

Potranco For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Independence Day

SAPL Closures All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Friday, July 4, 2025. All Locations.

Texas America250 Travel Exhibit

Central Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026. Saturday, July 5, 2025. For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

Transfiguration

Central Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city. Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Spreading the Rainbow by Rainbo

Encino Brandon Collen-Zajas or “Rainbo” as he is known as in the city of San Antonio, due to his illuminating color palette, channels the vibrant colors of San Antonio into every piece he creates. Inspired by the rich, dynamic hues that he sees on the streets, festivals, and everyday moments of San Antonio, Rainbo’s work is a celebration of life through color. His signature work can be identified by the way he uniquely uses rainbow colors in his artwork, he captures the full spectrum of emotion and energy that his colorful city provides. His art is a vivid expression of diversity, joy, and the beauty found in the interplay of light, color, and life itself. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Cody Film Club

Cody Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's movie selection. Copies of the film are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--American Graffiti February--Wall-E March--A Separation April--The Lunch Box May--Vengeance is Mine June--Waitress July--Double Indemnity August--The Conformist September--Moonstruck October--The Apartment November--The Pelican Brief December--Eyes Wide Shut. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Want to Play Mah Jongg?

Igo Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with four players who draw from tiles to collect 14 tiles which match one of the hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League card. The game is an intellectual and challenging game of strategy and skill. Adults interested in playing or only wishing to observe the game are welcome. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This is a meeting of the Maverick Branch Mah Jongg group, but Igo patrons are welcome to also attend! Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

CANCELLED - English as a Second Language (ESL)

McCreless Adults practice English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Instruction level will be determined by level of participants. Adultos practican las habilidades de escuchar, hablar, leer, y escribir en inglés. Nivel de instrucción será determinado por el nivel de los participantes. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Talleres Musicales / Music Workshops ages 4-7

Memorial Aprende a cantar, juega con ritmos, aprende a contar historias y al final del verano graba un CD de canciones que escribimos en español y inglés. Brenda Cervantes, guitarrista y compositora mexicana y de música infantil, dirigirá estas sesiones semanales, que se presentarán en español. Para edades de 4 a 7 años. Learn to sing, play with rhythms, learn storytelling, and at the end of the summer record a CD of songs we write in Spanish and English. Brenda Cervantes, Mexican guitarist and composer of children’s music, will lead these weekly sessions, which will be presented in Spanish. For ages 4 to 7 years. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Cervantes. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.

Quilter's Corner

Encino ***You will need to own a sewing machine to particpate in this class*** What you will learn: • How to set up your machine and how to use it. • Basic piecing, or how to put a block together. • How to ensure your blocks turn out the right size. • How to rotary cut your fabrics and keep them on grain. • What “on grain, rotary, and lots of other terms” mean. • Various commonly used block segments including, but not limited to Half square triangles, quarter square triangles, peaky and spike, flying geese, and many more. • Foundation Paper piecing, curved piecing and machine applique. • How to quilt your layers together using a walking foot or ruler foot and rulers. • Quilt as you go: Block by block or sections at a time. • Block of the month or as fast or slow as you would like to go. Most blocks will teach you some new block segment or technique. • Guest teachers will be in to teach handwork like hand quilting, free motion quilting, hand applique, etc. • How to design a quilt top to fit your chos… Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Vickie Gillespie. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

I heart vinyl

Schaefer Give vinyl a spin by selecting a record from our collection to be played at the circulation desk for other library guests! Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: From 10-5 every Saturday we will be showcasing vinyl records from our collection. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park: Yoga

Encino ***This class is for Adults only*** Come enjoy a free yoga workout with a Parks & Recreation instructor! There is no need to pre-register for the class - it is a drop-in class. Just bring your own yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Instructor. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.

Meditation Class

Pan American Need information on meditation and its benefits to the mind and body? Interested in learning mediation techniques? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch. Classes are free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: paula.opiela@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Learn how to manage stress and quiet a busy mind. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Alamo Area Woodcarvers

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Meetings at the library are free and open to the public. Join us to carve or just to watch! Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Baby Story Time

San Pedro Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Optional open play time after program gives babies and caregivers social time. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Move!: Music & Movement

Thousand Oaks Join in as we sing, chant rhymes, play small instruments, and move to the beat. Recommended for children under 8 years of age. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time

Westfall 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: 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. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Happy Tails

Cody A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Best for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Presenter/Instructor: Happy Tails. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.happytailsent.com.

Teen Time @ Landa

Landa Teens decide what they would like to do each week. We are always looking for new ideas, come share what you would like to do. For teens (13-18yrs). Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteers. Audience: Teens. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Plant Swap

Schaefer Let’s gather and swap some plants! Patrons are invited to bring whole plants or cuttings that can be exchanged with other participants. Plants should be healthy, disease and pest free. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Talleres Musicales / Music Workshops ages 8-12

Memorial Aprende a cantar, juega con ritmos, aprende a contar historias y al final del verano graba un CD de canciones que escribimos en español y inglés. Brenda Cervantes, guitarrista y compositora mexicana y de música infantil, dirigirá estas sesiones semanales, que se presentarán en español. Para edades de 8 a 12 años. Learn to sing, play with rhythms, learn storytelling, and at the end of the summer record a CD of songs we write in Spanish and English. Brenda Cervantes, Mexican guitarist and composer of children’s music, will lead these weekly sessions, which will be presented in Spanish. For ages 8 to 12 years. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Cervantes. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.

Chess Club at Parman

Parman Join us at Parman for our weekly chess club. This is the perfect place to test your skills and make new friends. All skill levels are welcome, so bring your best moves and get ready for some fun and friendly competition! Our club is for players ages 8 and up. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Saturday

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Join us at Mission Library for a Saturday afternoon with fun activities chosen by Teen Volunteers. Try out gaming, movies, and crafting at the library. No registration needed. For ages 13-18! Saturday, July 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Adult Poetry Group

Semmes Come share and discuss poetry with other like-minded adults. Share your favorites and your own work, and discuss ways and forms of poetry. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Alamo Area Poets of Texas Meetup

Tobin Come discuss poetry with fellow enthusiasts. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Conversations in Spanish / Conversaciones en Espanol

Encino Do you speak Spanish, or do you want to practice your Spanish? Join us in conversation on topics of your choice. We will have great conversations, and light snacks! *This program is for adults only* Hablas Español o quieres practicar tu Español? Unete a nuestro grupo de habla Hispana. Tú eliges el tema y lo haremos interesante, diviértete y disfruta de un delicioso refrigerio. *Este programa es solo para adultos*. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Elizabeth Jimenez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

The Creative Collective Open Mic

Central Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD and Belin. Audience: Adults. All Ages. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Road Rally Rumble: A MakerSpace Club

Cody MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Art Time!

Guerra Express yourself with creative, self-directed art activities, or work with a friend. Create your unique masterpiece with materials and supplies provided by the library. Things can get a little messy with paint, glue, markers, etc. so make sure to wear your play clothes in case **Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger children welcome with adult assistance.**. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Igo Scrabble Saturday

Igo Join us for family fun with word games Scrabble, Boggle, Banana-Grams and more! If you enjoy crossword puzzles and online word games like Scrabble Go or Words With Friends then this program is for you! Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen Marascio. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.marascio@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Additional Info: Games are provided. For ages 6 to adult. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

English Country Dancing

Memorial English Dance S.A. features English Country Dances--some from the 1500s, through the Regency Era, into the 1900s and some written in modern times. English Country Dances are often thought of as elegant and genteel (and many of them are!) but some are also rowdy, fast and demanding. The dances are frequently done in longways sets "for as many as will" (like contra) but there are also dances for 3, 4, 5 couples, some circle dances and some square dances. Pre-recorded music will be used. For more info call Lissa Bengtson 210-627-5940. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Chrissy Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lissa Bengtson. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Yarn over to San Pedro

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Yarn over to San Pedro Library to knit & crochet. Not limited to knitting, spinning, crocheting, and weaving, textile crafters of all kinds are welcomed. Bring your own project to work on. Beginners are welcome or call to request a class at a time that works best for you. Once you get started, we’ll have you hooked! Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Summer with SAPL-Creator Space

Thousand Oaks Imagine it, then create it! The library will provide a variety of materials and loose parts for children to create, repurpose, build, or take apart. What will YOU create at the library? Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Debate Club

Parman This debate club offers middle schoolers an introduction to debate in a supportive, peer-led environment regardless of skill level. Participants will learn basic debate formats, research, and argumentative skills. They will also participate in informal debates and discussions. The club includes games to build vocabulary and learn debate techniques. Saturdays 3:00 pm to 4:pm July 5th to August 2nd. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

MTTC Table Tennis

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Summer Cool Off Movie Series: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Schaefer Join us for us for a popular family-friendly movie and cool off from the summer heat. Popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring a pillow and blanket! Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: LS. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. All Ages. Additional Info: Room opens at 3:00pm to get popcorn and a seat. Movie starts at 3:30pm and will end around 5:30. Fantastic Mr. Fox from © Twentieth Century Fox is rated PG. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.swank.com.

Teen Gaming Club on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Play games, share/stream what you're currently playing, discuss your all-time favorite games, and participate in tournaments. Different types of video gaming (PC, console, and handheld) are welcome! For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Video Gaming Club

Great Northwest Join us on Saturdays for video gaming club. All ages are welcome to join in. You are invited to bring your own Nintendo Switch or other gaming system. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Alfredo Ortega. Staff Contact Number/Email: Alfredo.Ortega@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alfredo Ortega. Audience: All Ages. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.