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Baby Time

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Program includes time for baby and caregiver socializing after stories and songs. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Story Time: Butterflies

Landa Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and their caregiver. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a special butterfly story time. We've watched our caterpillars grow, turn into chrysalides and emerge as butterflies. Now, let's set them free together in the garden. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Baby Time

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Baby Time

Igo Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Time

McCreless Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Time

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Troy Lawrence. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarian. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Time - Going to a Festival!

Encino Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Toddler, Two

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Toddler Time

Igo Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Story Time

Thousand Oaks Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Troy Lawrence. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarian. 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, April 25, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Storytime - Going to a Festival!

Encino Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Club de Lectura

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¡Bienvenido al Club de Lectura! Leemos y discutimos en español libros de ficción y biografías. Venga a pasar unas horas placenteras durante las cuales practican su español. Este mes discutiremos El circo de la noche por Erin Morgenstern. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Mystery Book Club

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karen Sebesta. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: You are invited to join this congenial group for a lively discussion of the month's selected mystery. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch; beverages are provided. Please contact Landa at 207-9090 for this month's title. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement, enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Plan on a twenty-minute program then stay for up to forty additional minutes of open play with a variety of early learning materials. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Healthy Cooking Class

Cortez Every month, our Healthy Cooking Class features a new and delicious recipe! Vince will teach how to make it, you'll help prepare and everyone enjoys free samples. All supplies provided. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130. Presenter/Instructor: Vince Escobedo. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Mission Table Tennis

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Table Tennis Time just for adults! No matter your level of experience come and play at Mission. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park @ Encino: Low Impact Circuit Training

Encino Low impact workouts are a great way to get active while reducing the risk of injury! Low Impact Circuit Training classes are easier on the body removing certain exercises that place more stress on the hip & knee joints; running/sprinting and jumping. The goal of each class is to provide a total body workout. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Come & Go Crafts

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park @ Encino: Yoga

Encino Exercise your mind, body, and soul. Yoga teaches a set of practices – physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana). Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

LEGO Time

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Legos in the library! Make one of our challenge or come up with your own creation! Recommended for children five and up. Jumbo Legos will be available for younger builders. Bring a camera to snap a picture of your masterpiece! Thursday, April 25, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

LEGO Time

Semmes Chess Club

Semmes Come play chess with us! It doesn't matter if you're a novice or a grandmaster, we've got games for everyone. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: All Ages. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

After School Fun Time

Tobin Come join in a variety of crafts, games, activities, and fun after school. Geared towards middle school students; All pre-teens and teens ages 9+ welcome! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Karah Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9040. Audience: Kids. Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.

Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9030. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Do you love graphic novels or comic books? Join us once a month at the Brook Hollow branch to meet other kids that love them too. Plan to meet up to discuss and take part in fun activities related to different graphic novel titles. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Contact Brook Hollow Library to find out the graphic novel title we are reading this month. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.

Teen Gaming!

Cody Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games! NOTE: We'll be in the Quiet Room this week. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games! NOTE: We'll be in the Quiet Room this week. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Builders

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego. Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Club de Lectura en Español

Igo We meet to discuss different genres of books in Spanish. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Aleida Ireta. Staff Contact Number/Email: aleida.ireta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Lego Club

Landa LEGO club at the library! Make our challenge of the day or come up with your own creation! Recommended for children five and up. Duplos will be available for younger builders. Bring a camera to snap a picture of your masterpiece and leave it on display in the library. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family. All Ages. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Earth Day Come and Go Crafts

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Betsy Dalton. Staff Contact Number/Email: elizabeth.dalton@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Betsy Dalton. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities with an Earth Day theme. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Gaming for Kids

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Kids 12 and younger can play a variety of video games. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Cortez Calling all teens 13 to 18 years old. Come by and challenge your friends to video games, Board games or play your hand at some card games. Hang out with old friends and make new ones too. Have a friend that has never been here.....bring them along. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Chess

Pruitt Chill out and play chess. Can't play, no problem. Receive first-class instruction from our resident internationally ranked chess master. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Kid's Discovery Time

Parman The Parman children's department will provide fun, easy and informative STEAM based activities for early elementary school aged kids (5-8 years) to learn while we play during this hands on experiment time! Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Katy Dillard. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.dillard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katy Dillard. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Come play and learn at Parman Kid's Discovery Time! Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween/Pre-Teen Time

Parman Jan 3- Start the New Year off with a happy face as we play emoji games. Jan 10- What is the best crafting supply ever? Duct tape! Join us for duct tape wallets and other useful duct tape things. Jan 17- Who doesn’t love knocking things over? This week we are playing real life angry birds! You mean actually flinging things across a room and knocking stuff over, YES!! Jan 24- Do you love Star Wars? Get some extra Jedi training as we make light saber, play light saber tag, and test out a remote controlled BB8. Jan 31- Indulge your creative side with this week’s crayon wax art program. Feb 7- Like to build? Come figure out how to make the tallest tower out of simple craft supplies. Feb 14- No plans for Valentine’s Day? No worries, we are playing XBox Kinect video games! Feb 21- Ever wonder how to write code? We will be exploring this handy life skill through a coding game. Feb 28- Celebrate Black History Month with us today! We are learning about 2 prominent African American Artists an… Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Katie Thonen. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.thonen@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katie Thonen. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: If you are between 9-12 years old come and hang out with us during out Tween/ Pre-Teen Time on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 PM! We are planning to do all of the awesome programs below over the next few months.* Come, hang out, make friends and have fun with us! Thursday, April 25, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

April Thursdays @ Teen Library

Central Thursdays. Yep. 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: Not much has been planned, but expect to do one or all of the following: Make something with food. Watch a movie. Play a video game. Plan something for next week. Make something with craft supply items. Make a friend. Sit and talk. Play a board game. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit www.flickr.com.

Teen Time Video Games

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Small Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Young Adventurer's Guild

Tobin Come join in the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons, run by an official Dungeon Master! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Family Fun

Memorial 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: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Family Chess Night

Pruitt Come play chess with family and friends! Chess players will enjoy a delicious catered dinner provided by Rackspace. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: An advanced chess lesson with Alex, a nationally-ranked chess master, commences at 6:30 PM. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.

Chess Night

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: All ages and all skill levels are invited to join us for informal chess games. Beginners are always welcome. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Anecdotally Yours: A Storytelling Event

Central Ten story tellers with a bystander story related to witnessing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence: a time when someone intervened to help you. A time that you witnessed a bystander intervention. A time that you did or did not intervene. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Outreach. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Parman Café - Special Presentation: Spring into Yoga with Maggie G.

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Maggie G. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Today at Parman Café: Spring into Yoga with Maggie G. All levels welcome. Monthly community Yoga class. Tea and light snacks provided. Bring your mat! Every 4th Thursday of the month at Parman. Registration highly recommended , space is limited. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Dance Now!!!

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Want to explore new dance moves? Come and join us for the love of dance! Together we will be learning different types of routines each month. Ages 18 and up are welcome to join. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Busy Writers Society

Semmes A group for folks carving out time in their busy schedules to write, to think about writing, to learn about writing and publishing, to promote their own writing ventures, and to meet and socialize with other writers. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Fiesta San Jacinto (Closed)

SAPL Closures Additional Info: All libraries will be closed in observance of Fiesta San Jacinto. Todas las bibliotecas estarán cerradas. Friday, April 26, 2019. All Locations.

Tai Chi for Seniors

Mission Join us for this ancient Chinese practice of light exercise and meditation. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Seniors. Friday, April 26, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

MineCraft Club

Memorial This is a time at the end of the week where you get together with friends and learn to survive in a world where creativity is your best weapon. You can choose to build a city, a castle or forge weapons to fight the terrors in the night from a chair, in a virtualized 8-bit environment. For ages 13 - 18 years *snacks are provided. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Michelangelo Sosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelangelo.sosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Michelangelo Sosa. Audience: Teens. Friday, April 26, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Come & Go Craft

Tobin Drop-in crafts for kids and families. Look for the art table in the children's area of the library. Small children will need adult assistance. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Come & Go Crafts

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM.

Saturday Morning Walk

Semmes Join us every Saturday morning for a 1.2 mile walk around the Library Loop in Comanche Lookout Park. We will meet at the library entrance and head out as a group at 9:30 AM. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Megan Stanley. Staff Contact Number/Email: Megan.Stanley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

ESL (English as a Second Language) for Advanced Students

Bazan Join us for our weekly English as a Second Language class. This class is designed for advanced learners. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: No registration necessary; continuous enrollment. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Ladies' Choice Book Club

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Ladies' Choice Book Club reads both fiction and non-fiction titles. Please request the books at the reference/information desk. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Yoga Session

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Please join us for Yoga activities to include breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures for health and relaxation. All experience levels welcomed. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Come and Go Crafts

Encino Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Drop in and make a craft to take home. Look for the craft table in the children's room. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Craft and Creation Club (for Teens)

Schaefer Are you a teen that likes to draw, color, or just make stuff out of anything lying around? Check out the Craft and Creation Club. It's for teens and run by teens. Ages 13-18 only, please. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Teens. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Birding in San Pedro Park

San Pedro Find out what beautiful birds hide in the trees of San Pedro Park. Great Blue Herons, White Winged-Doves and Belted Kingfishers, are just a few. We’ll identify them by name, color, and the songs they sing. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Memorial Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Toddler Time

Pruitt Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Fun

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Earth Fiesta

Forest Hills Celebrate Recycling & Environmental Sustainability Learn about earth-friendly practices and conservation with local organizations including tree adoptions with San Antonio Parks & Recreation. Recycling/gardening, crafts for kids & more! Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Community. Audience: Family. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Academia América - a Path to Citizenship

Las Palmas Academia América provides education programs and services to immigrants who qualify to apply for U.S. citizenship to help them prepare for the naturalization examination. For registration information, please call Academia América at 210-910-6363. Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 910-6363. Presenter/Instructor: Academia América. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.academiaamerica.org.

Citizenship Information Session

Pan American American Gateways presents a free citizenship information session and will offer you information about the benefits, requirements and process of applying for US Citizenship. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: American Gateways. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Teen Video Game Club

Mission Teens (13-18) are welcome to come every week to play on our Wii U system. Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Bazan Branch Book Club

Bazan Join us to discuss thought provoking fiction and nonfiction books! We meet the last Saturday of every month. The April book selection is Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, through the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

ESL (English as a Second Language) for Citizenship

Bazan Join us for our English as a Second Language class designed for individuals preparing to apply for citizenship. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: This class meets every two weeks. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

The Mestiz@ Complex: Poetry Writing Workshop with Edyka Chilomé

Central Join Edyka Chilomé for a workshop that examines the contemporary and intersectional politics around Latinx identity. Edyka Chilomé is a cultural worker based in North Texas. She has been asked to share her poetry and speak on social justice issues on multiple media platforms and in spaces around the country and Latin America including Tedx, NPR, and The Huffington Post. Edyka has produced and published numerous articles, essays, plays, and poems including a collection of poetry that explores queer indigenous mestizaje in the diaspora entitled “She Speaks | Poetry”. You can follow her on social media @edykachilome or learn more about her work at Edykachilome.com. 'The Mestiz@ Complex' Poetry workshop will... -Examine the historical role of language and power in the experience of the Americas -Unpack the power of naming self and lived experience -Explain the politics of reindigenizing and decolonizing identity to empower individuals and communities. This workshop is developed specifically for tho… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Emma Hernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: emma.hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Edyka Chilome. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: The Central Library Garage is adjacent to the Central Library and accessible via Soledad Street. Each visitor to the parking garage automatically receives 3 hours free parking. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Math Tutoring

Westfall High school students volunteer their time to tutor math. Available for students in elementary school, middle school and high school, through Algebra II. Please bring an assignment or something you are working on so tutors can best assist you. First come first served. Space is limited. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Scrapbooking Club at Parman

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Presenter/Instructor: Christina Rayna. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Come join us for an afternoon of paper therapy. Each crop will begin with a demonstration of a technique, layout idea or project. You will then have the opportunity to work on your own paper projects--cardmaking, scrapbooking, or other paper crafts. Share some time with others who love working with paper crafts and get some projects done. All levels of expertise are welcome. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 1:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Labyrinths and Libraries

Encino Learn to play Hackmaster, a gritty, low-fantasy game with a focus on realism. Premade characters will be provided for 4 week campaign. Only 8 seats available, and sign up starts April 13th! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Family Fun

Carver 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: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9180. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Family. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family Fun

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Drop-In Volunteering for Teens

Landa Want volunteer hours, like, right now? Want to experience the library in a whole new way? Awesome! Landa Library has same-day, one-time volunteer opportunities for teens 14-18 years old. Shifts are available: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30p with Teen Club Saturdays 2:00 - 4:00p Sundays 2:00 -4:00p Stop by and ask Rebekah for more details. And hey – do you need more than 2 hours or are looking for more of a long term volunteer opportunity? We have that, too! Just ask. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebekah Corley. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebekah.corley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Westfall Join fellow learners in practicing your English language skills. Focus on speaking, listening, writing and reading. Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and conversational skills. Come LEARN with us! Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9228 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gvo. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: Drop-in help available during Open Hours in LEARN@sapl: T/Th./F/Sat. 10am-6pm & W 12-8pm. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Adult Craft Time Fiesta Ballet Folklórico Poppers

Pruitt Learn how to make Fiesta Ballet Folklórico Poppers- Cute poppers spray confetti or edible confetti, Fruity Pebbles, at your Fiesta celebration. Also, unsuspecting guests will enjoy delicious Fruity Pebbles! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rae Downen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Destiny Saenz-Taplin. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Fiesta San Antonio. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Marvel Movies

Thousand Oaks Avengers: Endgame hits theaters on April 26 - catch up on previous movies before the latest installment! Saturdays in April, 3:00 pm. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Mission Table Tennis

Yoga Class

Cody This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Yoga Instructor. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Family Fun

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Digital Emergency

Parman Need help with SAPL's downloadable digital content such e-books, e-audiobooks, and the OverDrive, Libby, and RBDigital apps? Parman staff is here to assist you in a one-on-one session. Contact us to schedule your visit. Please bring your mobile device (eReader, Kindle, tablet, smart phone, etc.) fully charged and with all relevant login information so that we may best assist you. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Seniors. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Come & Go Craft

Learn Russian

Tobin Join us to learn Russian from a native speaker. Learn about the language, the culture, and what life is like in Russia. Open to all - no prior knowledge required. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: All Ages. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

I Heart Vinyl

Potranco This event showcases Potranco Branch Library's stellar collection of classic and contemporary vinyl. Each Sunday will feature a new theme, as we consume both music and, if desired, free coffee. Today's theme: To be announced. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Potranco Chess Club

Potranco Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Presenter/Instructor: John and Martha Sanders. Audience: Family. All Ages. Additional Info: Whether you want to improve your skill level, learn new strategies, or are just getting started with chess you are welcome to join us! Sunday, April 28, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

A Walk in Nature with Native Plant Society of Texas guide Mr. Jerry M.

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jerry Morrisey. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: We will observe springtime wildflowers, birds and butterflies on a leisurely walk in Panther Springs Park with Jerry Morrisey, a Master Naturalist, Native Plant Society of Texas guide and Sierra Club outings leader. We will identify species in the above categories and their interactions in nature. We will walk uphill on the concrete path that starts at the Parman Library. Be sure to wear appropriate walking shoes, sun protection and insect protection. We will meet at the Parman Library meeting room A. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Come & Go Crafts

Gentle Stretch Yoga

Pan American Please join us for Yoga activities to include breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures for health and relaxation. All experience levels welcomed. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Steven Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150 steven.barrera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Free Art Class for Adults Ebru: Turkish Art of Paper Marbling with Nihal Sonmez.

Pruitt Ebru: Turkish Art of Paper Marbling with Nihal Sonmez. Classes are for adults only and free. Ebru is one of the oldest Turkish paper decoration arts. Ebru is the art of creating colorful patterns by sprinkling and brushing color pigments on a pan of water and then transforming this pattern to paper. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rae Downen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Nihal Sonmez. Audience: Adults. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Adult Movie Time - Always

Cody Come join us -- This is a comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson and Audrey Hepburn in her last film role. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcella McGowan. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit www.imdb.com.

Anyone Can Draw

Semmes Join us to draw and learn about the basics of art and design. All drawing abilities are welcome! Sessions will include presentations, demonstrations, and guided exercises. For ages 12+. Materials are available but limited; please consider bringing your own paper and drawing supplies. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Priscilla Boatwright. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9110. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

The Igo Stitchery

Igo A place for all lovers of fiber to meet. We welcome all types of needle hand crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch and embroidery - even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom! Just bring your current project and enjoy some companionship. If you knit or crochet, there are also opportunities to contribute to different charity projects throughout the year if you wish to participate. These items include hats, scarves, and stuffed toys. This is not a class, but if you would like to learn a new needle art, there are often enough experienced people in the group to help you get started in a new direction. Please contact Carrie Vance or Liz Garza for further information. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance and Liz Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov or elizabeth.garza2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Drop-In Volunteering fro Teens

Free Feral Cat Workshop

Las Palmas Come learn how to obtain free services to qualify for low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and the free trap loan program. In order to qualify for the services you must first attend a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) workshop. The San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition conducts the workshop and is devoted to providing services to humanely treat cats. Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: Adults. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sanantonioferalcats.org.

Avengers Tween Escape Room

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Betsy Dalton. Staff Contact Number/Email: elizabeth.dalton@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Betsy Dalton. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: The Avengers have taken you hostage, you must work through a variety of puzzles, find clues and solve them in order to escape before it's too late!! Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Parman Knight's Chess Club

Parman Come play chess with Parman! Whether you want to get started, improve your skill level, or learn new strategies this is the chess club for you! All levels of players are welcome, from beginner through advanced. Ages 5 and up only. Free. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

American Sign Language Meet up

Potranco Meet others in our community who are interested in American Sign Language, Deaf Culture, and other related educational and community resources. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Community. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Schaefer Table-Top Gaming

Schaefer Come join us in the H.E.B Collaborate Room for an afternoon of interactive storytelling using the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition system. Players of all ages and experience levels welcome! Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mason. Staff Contact Number/Email: mason.matthews@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: No experience required. Materials provided. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Bad Girls Romance Club

Bazan Homeless, sleeping in a junkyard, and on the run from a system that has failed her over and over again, Abby meets Jake, a tattooed blue-eyed biker with secrets that rival her own. Two broken souls that can't be healed, they can't be saved. Abby and Jake have to decide if they can accept the darkness not only within one another, but within themselves. If they can accept each other for who they really are they might learn that love isn't always found in the light... WARNING: This is NOT your typical romance. The story of Jake & Abby contains disturbing situations, graphic violence, sex, strong language, drug use, and all types of abuse. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Presenter/Instructor: Staff. Audience: Adults. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Quilter's Corner

Cortez The Cortez Library Crafters class introduces “Quilters Corner”. Come join us as we learn the basics of quilting. From small projects to blankets, it’s your choice. Fabric and supplies are not included. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: JoAnn Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dueling

Semmes Join fellow duelers for epic Yu-Gi-Oh! Battles. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

DIY U: Sunday Crafternoon - Wooden Bird Feeder

Thousand Oaks It's Craft Time - for Adults! Join us to make quick, easy, handmade crafts to gift or keep for yourself. Each month a new project. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: DIY U. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

The Sunday Afternoon Contemporary Fiction Book Club

Tobin Come discuss various contemporary fiction titles. Call the library for the title each month. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Alamo City Browncoats Meet-N-Geek

Bazan Calling all Browncoats and geeks! You are invited to join local group Alamo City Browncoats the last Sunday of every month. Come talk about all things Firefly, Serenity and Joss Whedon with like minded individuals. There will be new topics of discussion and an activity at every Meet –N- Geek! Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Community. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Fortnite Sunday

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Kids. Teens. Sunday, April 28, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Job Search

Carver Come in and apply for jobs online and do job searches. Learn how to make a resume and prepare for interviews. Make an appointment time for individual help on a resumes. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Monday, April 29, 2019.

Getting Crafty

Cortez Come join us and get your crafting on! Every other month we do crocheting, and the opposite month we make crafts. Whether you are a beginner or pro, we welcome you with open arms. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: JoAnn Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Adult Low Impact Circuit Training and 30 min Core Training

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Low Impact Circuit Training is part of the award winning Fitness in the Park program. This fun and challenging class is 100% free and open to the public. No registration is required. Just show up and exercise with us! 30 min. Core Training class right after will blast your abs by performing specific exercises to strengthen the muscles. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Time

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Story Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and a caregiver. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:15 AM.

Toddler Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.

Baby Time

Parman Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Katy Dillard. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.dillard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katy Dillard. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Early literacy opportunity for babies aged birth-18 months. Monday, April 29, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM.

Toddler Time

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Monday, April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Story Time

Baby Time

Pruitt Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a 15-20 minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jonesr. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, with art or craft activity to folllow. Recommended for three to five year olds. Monday, April 29, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Parman Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Katie Thonen. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.thonen@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katie Thonen. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Early literacy program. Monday, April 29, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Veterans: Need Help with Housing and Benefits?

Central The American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program’s Supportive Services for Veterans Families program (SSVF) offers Rapid Rehousing assistance for homeless veterans and veteran families. These services include case management, assistance with VA and public benefits, and short-term temporary financial assistance. Please note that homeless non-veterans do not qualify for the SSVF program. If you fall in this category, outreach specialists will connect you to the appropriate employment readiness and non-veteran resources. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Deedee Lu or Cynthia de Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: Roy Martinez, Outreach Specialist. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: For more information please call GI Forum (San Pedro office) at 210-233-8505. Monday, April 29, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.agif-nvop.org.

Resume Creation

Cody In this day and age formatting a resume is the easy part. The challenge that most people have is finding the wording to make their resume stand out and get that potential employer’s attention. Join us and uncover tips and tricks for a stand out resume. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcella McGowan. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Monday, April 29, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Mah Jongg

Forest Hills Mah Jong is a game that originated in China and is played with a set of 144 tiles. It is similar to Rummy making it a game of skill, strategy, and chance. The group plays according to International Rules and is interested in teaching new members to play. The group plays every Monday of the week! Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9230. Audience: Family. Monday, April 29, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Conversational Spanish

Johnston This class is designed for students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Elsy Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240. Presenter/Instructor: Elsy Jackson. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: BIENVENIDOS! Join us for our weekly Conversational Spanish Language class! Monday, April 29, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tween STEM Challenges

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Compete in multiple STEM challenges. Can you build the tallest freestanding structure out of newspaper? Can you build a boat that will hold the most marbles? Join us to find out! Exclusively for children ages 9 to 12. Monday, April 29, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Online Academic and Career Practice Test

Carver Come prepare for Academic and Career Exams! We offer online practice test for the GED, ASVAB, Allied Health, Nursing, Teaching, EMS and Firefighter, Cosmetology and many more! Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Monday, April 29, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Time!

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Additional Info: Come and get creative with Legos! Recommended for school-age children. Duplos are also available. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Monday, April 29, 2019, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

After School Fun Time

Tobin Come join in a variety of crafts, games, activities, and fun after school. Geared towards middle school students; All pre-teens and teens ages 9+ welcome! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Karah Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9040. Audience: Kids. Teens. Monday, April 29, 2019, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.

Family Fun

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Bazan Library. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. Children will need adult assistance. Monday, April 29, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Digital Emergency

Teen Book Enthusiast Club

Igo Ages 13-18. Please join us each month as we read and discuss a book. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Laura Herman. Staff Contact Number/Email: laura.herman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 29, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Club

McCreless Calling all Lego Builders! Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Joseph Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: joseph.gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joseph. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Come be creative with LEGO bricks! Recommended for school-age children due to small size of some bricks. A limited number of DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note: LEGO and DUPLO creations must stay at the library. Monday, April 29, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tweens Create! Shoelace bracelets

Encino Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Tweens will create a different craft at each session. Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 29, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Mindful Monday for Teens

Pruitt Learn to intentionally slow your life down just a bit so you can concentrate, catch up, or take a mental break. You will be led through sessions to help you with techniques to clear your mind and relax. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 29, 2019, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.

Teen Hangout

Bazan All teenagers ages 13-18 are welcome to participate in gaming, crafting, or just hanging out. Meet at the Teen Space after school. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Check with your teen librarian for any special teen programming during Teen Hangout. Monday, April 29, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Intro to Ukulele: Lesson 2

Igo Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Erik Lumpkin. Staff Contact Number/Email: erik.lumpkin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Erik Lumpkin. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: This will be the follow-up to our "Intro to Ukulele: Lesson 1" that was held on March 25th. To check on availability of instruments, or to find out more information on the lesson, please contact Erik at erik.lumpkin@sanantonio.gov . Monday, April 29, 2019, 5:25 PM – 6:55 PM.

Teen Anime Club

Encino Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Anime & Manga. Staff Contact Name: Julia Pouliot. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: The Teen Anime Club is for any teen with an interest in anime and manga. Whether you're just getting started or you're already a huge otaku. Bring your suggestions for club activities and a friend! [For ages 13 to 18 only]. Monday, April 29, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Family Fun

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome. Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.

Schaefer Chess Club

Schaefer Join us Monday evenings for Chess at Schaefer Branch Library. No experience required. Learn the basics or test your skills against other Schaefer patrons! Fun and relaxed learning environment, open to all ages. Chess sets provided. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Mason. Staff Contact Number/Email: mason.matthews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Mason. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Chess for all ages and skill levels. Chess sets provided. 6:00 - 7:30pm at Schaefer Branch Library. Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Skimmers Book Club: "That Kind of Mother" by Rumaan Alam

Schaefer Rebecca Stone is a new mother, and struggling with her newborn, so she hires a nanny. Soon and unexpectedly, she finds herself navigating the complexities of race in America and raising two racially different children. This is a special Two Year Anniversary meeting of the Skimmers! Please join us as we review our past books and reminisce about our time as Schaefer Skimmers. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Maria Adams. Staff Contact Number/Email: maria.adams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

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Baby Time

Landa Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Toddler Time

Johnston Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months but young children of all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Miss Tiffany. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:10 AM – 10:55 AM.

Toddler Time

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.

Toddler Time

Pan American Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Shelley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Story Time

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Baby Time

Encino Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Story Time

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and a caregiver. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Landa Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.

Story Time

Las Palmas Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Toddler, Two!

Igo Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

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Story Time

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

International Tabletop Day

Cortez For International Tabletop Day, we'll have card and board games for all ages available to play with! Grab the family and get your game on. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130. Audience: All Ages. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Alamo Area Woodcarvers

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Area Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join the Alamo Area Woodcarvers for community carving. Beginners welcome. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Story Time

Johnston Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds but young children of all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Miss Tiffany. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 12:10 PM – 1:10 PM.

Learn Computer Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Skills

Carver Come learn basic computer skills, as well as intermediate and advanced skills in Microsoft Office. Students learn at their own pace from computer simulation, which allows them to become proficient faster. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Story Time

Igo Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3- to 5-year-olds and a caregiver. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park @ Semmes: Low Impact Circuit Training

Semmes Circuit training classes include a variety of activities geared toward increasing endurance, power, strength, stamina, and speed. Exercises focus on flexibility and agility, giving you a total body workout. An exercise "circuit" refers to one completion of all exercises in the program. All fitness levels welcome! Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

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Fitness in the Park @ Semmes: Yoga

Semmes Exercise your mind, body and soul. Yoga helps reduce anxiety, improve flexibility, relieve stress and improve respiratory functions. Join us! No registration or experience is required. A limited number of mats will be available for use. You can bring your own mat or a beach towel. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Germans in the Texas Hill Country

Igo Ms. Ortwein will discuss her 3 historical novels about the German settlements in the Texas Hill Country. She will have copies available for sale. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: irene frances scharf. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9080 irene.scharf@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbara Ortwein. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Ms. Ortwein was a German high school teacher who led her school's Texan German School exchange program for 17 years. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

After School Fun Time

Tobin Come join in a variety of crafts, games, activities, and fun after school. Geared towards middle school students; All pre-teens and teens ages 9+ welcome! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Karah Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9040. Audience: Kids. Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.

LEGO Time

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Bazan Library. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Come be creative with Lego bricks! Recommended for school age children. Please note: Lego creations must stay in the library. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Lego Time!

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative building with LEGOs and other fun blocks! Recommended for children ages 4-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego bricks. Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.

Chess Club!

Cody Join us on Tuesdays at 4PM for strategy and games. Feel free to bring your own chessboard! All skill levels welcome, including beginners. Ages 7 & up. NOTE: Chess Club will be in the Quiet Room this week! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us on Tuesdays at 4PM for strategy and games. Feel free to bring your own chessboard! All skill levels welcome, including beginners. Ages 7 & up. NOTE: Chess Club will be in the Quiet Room this week! Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Kids Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Lego Club

Johnston LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Build It at the Library

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Megan Stanley. Staff Contact Number/Email: megan.stanley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Megan Stanley. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Use Legos, Duplos, and Straws and Connectors to build. Recommended for ages 1 1/2 and up. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Read To A Dog

Potranco Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Presenter/Instructor: Elizabeth and Nero. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children are invited to the Potranco Branch Library to read to a certified therapy dog! Do you have any favorite animal stories you would like to read? Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.

Science Time

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: STEAM-based program in which kids learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through scientific demonstrations and hands-on exploration. Recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time

Carver Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: All teens are welcome to join us for Wii and other activities. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

STEAM Time

Landa STEAM-based program in which kids learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through scientific demonstrations and hands-on exploration. Recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Time

Memorial Come and enjoy the Memorial Library experience; you can play video games, watch movies or make new friends here. *13 - 18 years *Snacks and drinks will be provided. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Michelangelo Sosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelangelo.sosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Michelangelo Sosa. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

LEGO Club

Parman Come play with LEGO! Be creative. Build something amazing. Recommended for school age children (5-12 years) due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library. Free event. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Katy Dillard. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.dillard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katy Dillard. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Card Making Workshop for Adults

Pruitt Come join us in creating your own personal greeting cards, i.e. special occasions, birthdays, graduation, Mother's Day. Art supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own materials. Light refreshments will be served. Please, no children as this is an adults only event. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Rachel Garcia. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Kids' Time

Pruitt Books to read, activities to enjoy, crafts to make, and friends to meet - all designed with school-age kids in mind. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time

Semmes All teens are welcome to study, play games, or hang out. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Mission Dark Bishop Chess Club

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Whether you are just learning or are a master join us to play and learn. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Open to new players. No registration required. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time

Mission Teens (13 - 18) can come join us for a fun activity each week. Past activities have included video games, board games, movies, and karaoke. Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Come hang out with us at Teen Time! Every Tuesday we'll have some fun activities to do and extra table space if you're studying or doing homework (group projects are welcome too!). Join us and bring a friend or make some new ones. This is YOUR time-- let us know what you want to do and we'll make it happen. Ages 13-18 only. Want to keep up to date with our teen programming? Text @parmanteen to 81010 to receive notifications and updates on your phone, plus ask questions or suggest what we should do next. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.

Adult Coloring and COAST

Cortez Join us for our weekly adult coloring and COAST (Cortez Older Adult Social Time)! We'll have puzzles, games, coloring, light refreshments and music playing while you chat with your neighbors and relax. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Maverick

Maverick This is YOUR program – so YOU decide what you want to do. Play video or board games, grab a snack & hang out with your friends or make a craft. Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9060. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens ages 13—18 only. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Parman Young Adventurer's Guild

Parman Whether it's your first time to roll the dice or you're a seasoned campaigner, you're welcome to join our merry band of preteen and teen adventurers as they quest in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703. Audience: Kids. Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Tolkien Tuesdays

Potranco Ages 13-18 only. Come make a Lord of the Rings-inspired polymer clay pendant and play with the 3D Doodler Pen! Share your affinity for all things Tolkien with other teens! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Twisted Stitches

Potranco Love all things woolly? We are the group for you. Sew, knit, and crochet, anything your fiber loving heart desires. We are an easy going meet-up group. We do have some supplies for your use including yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles. I will have an easy beginner pattern to follow for those of you that would like it. Come out and enjoy the fun!! For ages 9 and up. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Miranda O'Neill. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Meet-up group for ages 9 and up. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.