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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.
Wednesday, July 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bubble Party
Mission
A different type of party experience that will blow your toddler away! Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! Best for toddlers and older.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Al's Funhouse Bubble Co. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.funhousebubbleco.com.
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Our Lady of the Lake University's Sueltenfuss Library
411 SW 24th Street,
San Antonio, TX 78207.
Chess Camp for Kids
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for kids, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
1:00pm-1:45pm Chess lesson
1:45pm-2:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
2:00pm-2:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
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 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
EXPLORER'S CLUB: Egypt
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 9, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Wednesday Teens: Sewing Club
Cody
Rough July monthly schedule is:
Week 1: Arts and crafts
Week 2: Hand sewing/stitching club (Presented by the San Antonio Quilters Guild)
Week 3: Board games
Week 4: Cooking/Baking.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Painting Party
Bazan
It's time to paint! We'll have a variety of painting activities available for kids to create a masterpiece! Take you artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Painting Party
Collins Garden
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; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
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 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL- Painting Party
Memorial
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; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Fort Building
Semmes
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: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Entangled Life Nature Club
Igo
A club for all the nature lovers out there! From plants and animals to fossils and rocks, we cover it all. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 2:30 to discuss the monthly topic alongside the occasional guest speaker. If you want to get more in touch with what’s under your feet, come along!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Morghann Patterson. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Nature. Additional Info: This month, we'll be talking about sharks!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Cool Birds of Bexar County
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Friedrich Wilderness Park Education Coordinator, David Goree, challenges everyone to identify and discover fun facts about ten cool birds in our parks and neighborhoods. Recommended for ages five and up.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Movie Series: Monters Inc
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 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chess Camp for Adults
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for adults, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
3:00pm-3:45pm Chess lesson
3:45pm-4:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
4:00pm-4:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
Let's Build: LEGO, Magna-Tiles, Puzzles, and Games
Westfall
Build something awesome with LEGO's, Magna-Tiles, or Bristle Shape Tiles. Board games, card games, dominoes, and puzzles will also be available. 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.
Wednesday, July 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Fizzy Eruptions
Encino
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Summer with SAPL—Creator Space
Great Northwest
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: 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: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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 9, 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 9, 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 decoupage pencil jars!
*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 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wednesday Crafternoons - No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Join us for adult craft time once a month! This month we are making no-sew felt cup sleeves. Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee! Supplies and instructions provided.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Summer with SAPL—Creator Space
Potranco
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: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: 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 byan adult.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Blocks & More
Schaefer
Join the fun as we build with Straws and Connectors, Blocks and Magne-Tiles! Use your creativity and imagination in this STEAM-inspired program. Recommended for school-age children.
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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.
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 9, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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 Tbilisi, Georgia.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. 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.
For information about tour destinations, please visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/olderadults/wowzitude
*For these sessions, a recording of a livestreamed tour will be used.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Let's Play at Pan American Branch Library!
Little Read Wagon
Join us at the Pan American Branch Library for an outdoor free-play program designed especially for children birth - 5 years old and their families. Materials may include a variety of art, sensory, and gross motor materials. Wear your play clothes, as materials may be messy. Free, no registration required.
Branch Location: Pan American 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.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Explore: BUNNIES!
Cody
Your toy (pretend) bunnies 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Play at San Pedro Branch Library!
Little Read Wagon
Join us at the San Pedro 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: San Pedro 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.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
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 10, 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 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM.
Illusions by Blake
Memorial
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: 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.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.illusionsbyblake.com.
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 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Painting Party
Schaefer
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; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
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. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Learn Mahjong! Part 1
Encino
***Registration is required***Adults Only***
Welcome to a three part series on learning the game of American Mahjong! Classes will be July 10, July 24, and there will be a "play-along" on August 7.
We hope you will join us in learning this game that offers a unique blend of strategy, luck, and social interaction!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: 4 Blondes Mahjong. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Chess Camp for Kids
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for kids, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
1:00pm-1:45pm Chess lesson
1:45pm-2:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
2:00pm-2:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
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 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Color Your World / Colorea Su Mundo
Central
Join Storyteller and Songwriter Sue Young for bilingual songs, stories and puppetry in "Color Your World - Colorea Su Mundo.".
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Summer Thursday: Felting &/or Cross Stiching!
Central
The felting craft box and the cross stitch craft box will be out and ready for you to explore new crafts or share your crafting knowledge with others if you like.
*Be aware--felting requires needles, really sharp ones, so be prepared to be focused!*
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Also, be sure to get your limited edition 2025 Teen Summer t-shirt! (Available while supplies last and they're going fast...)
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Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose.
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(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 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:40 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.
Senior Bingo
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of Bingo, fun, and prizes.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Creator Space
Parman
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: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague E Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Here We Sew
Schaefer
Patrons are invited to create 3d embroidered landscapes through experimentation. A wide variety of supplies will be provided, think: thread, beads, mesh fabric, pom poms, etc. You don’t have to know your way around fiber arts to attend, this is a space for novices + experts alike!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This is not an instructional space. We will be engaging in communal learning.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Cardboard Fun!
Guerra
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: 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 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chess Camp for Adults
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for adults, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
3:00pm-3:45pm Chess lesson
3:45pm-4:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
4:00pm-4:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
Read to a Dog
Tobin
Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Readers 5 and up are welcome on a first-come first served basis.
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: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tween Time
Schaefer
Anything can happen at Tween Time! Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
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.
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.
Let's Play!
Encino
Come play at Encino Library! We will have toys and activities ready to let loose and have fun. Feel free to bring a friend or come and make some new friends!
Recommended for ages 2-8.
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.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 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 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Super Spy Training
Cortez
Are you up to the challenge? Practice your spy skills by trying a variety of fun physical and mental challenges! Kids can also create their own obstacle course and become a super spy! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Painting Party
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: 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; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. .
Thursday, July 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
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 10, 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.
Friday, July 11, 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.
Friday, July 11, 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Introduction to Computers
Carver
This is a one-day orientation to introduce you to the Computer classes available in the Learn Center at the Carver Public Library. This orientation gets you prepared for future learning of computers by focusing on mouse and keyboard training in a fun and comfortable learning environment.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Intro to ESL
Central
Join us for this beginner-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1st Friday Arts & Crafts for Seniors
Cody
**This program is intended for Seniors**
Interested in learning and practicing different crafts and/or art styles? Meeting new people? Join the Cody Library for its First Friday Arts and Crafts for Seniors Program. Different topics, arts, and crafts will be covered. The program is free, and all supplies are provided. Supplies are limited.
We look forward to your visit.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal. Audience: Older Adults.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Cody Friends with Fiction Book Club
Cody
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. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability.
January--The Hunter by Tara French
February--A Botanist's Guide to Parties & Poisons by Kate Khavari
March--The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club by Helen Simonson
April—Bewilderment by Richard Powers
May—Inland by Tea Obreht
June—Sandwich by Catherine Newman
July—Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
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Friday, July 11, 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.
Table Tennis for Adults
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Melody Smith. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or melody.smith@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Melody Smith. 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sewing Class
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on!
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Introduction to Computers
Johnston
This one-day class introduces you to the basics of using a computer. You'll learn how to use the mouse and keyboard effectively, building a strong foundation for future computer training offered by Learn at Johnston.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shauna Mendoza. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Scheduling is easy-sign-up with Shauna in-person or by phone for this fun and informative class!
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Summer with SAPL - Stories, Songs, and Puppetry with Sue Young
Westfall
Join Storyteller and Songwriter Sue Young for bilingual songs, stories and puppetry in "Color Your World - Colorea Su Mundo".
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: Sue Young. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
BK Bones: Sharks of the Ancient Deep
Parman
Sharks of the Ancient Deep: Dive into prehistoric oceans and learn about these ancient predators, some of which live on today! Starring Megalodon with its 9-foot jaws, Helicoprion with its sawblade teeth and other unusual sharks, this program reveals many mysteries of the ancient deep. Free tickets will be available fifteen minutes before the program begins on a first come, first served basis.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: BK Bones. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit bkbones.com.
Tai Chi for Seniors
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Kassandra Vela-Laosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: kassandra.vela-laosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Olga Martinez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Tai Chi class tailored specifically for seniors. Led by a knowledgeable instructor, this gentle yet powerful practice enhances balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Join us to experience the rejuvenating benefits of Tai Chi in a welcoming environment designed to support your health and vitality.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Metro Health Vaccination Clinic
Schaefer
Metro Health will be on site administering a variety of vaccinations for the public.
For children seeking vaccinations, Metro Health utilizes the “Texas Vaccines for Children” program which provides no-cost vaccines for children 18 and younger who are uninsured, underinsured (insurance provider does not cover the vaccine cost), CHIP, and Medicaid participants
For adults seeking vaccinations, Metro Health utilizes the “Adult Safety Net” program in which uninsured adults qualify for low to no-cost vaccines.
Please note that private stock vaccines for those with private insurance may be limited or unavailable.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. 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. Additional Info: ***Clinical staff will be on-site to answer questions about the vaccines and qualifications.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Playdough Time!
Schaefer
Playdough fun for everyone! Join us to play with homemade clay. Come squish, squash, mix and mash! Drop in for a little while or stay the whole time!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Medicina Alternativa
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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.
Friday, July 11, 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Design Your Own Webpages
Central
Design Your Own Webpages
Learn the first steps toward building websites! Design Your Own Webpages will teach the fundamentals of coding webpages with the aim of developing basic skills needed for the design of larger applications. Class will utilize coding languages that are used for the visual aspect of webpage design. We will code as we go, learning how to make webpages from scratch. No experience required!
No computer needed
Experience with web browsers required.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Freeman Reschke. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Maverick Gaming Group - Opening Gaming
Igo
Join us for an open gaming session! Play an old favorite or learn something new. Players of all skill levels 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. Older Adults. Additional Info: This is a meeting of the Maverick Branch gaming group, but Igo patrons are welcome to also attend!
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO and More
Landa
Build! Play! Create! Join us and build with the Lego bricks or other materials provided by the library. Create anything!
Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library and can put on display.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Event is designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old, but younger children welcome with adult help.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Chess Camp for Kids
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for kids, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
1:00pm-1:45pm Chess lesson
1:45pm-2:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
2:00pm-2:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
Let's Watch: Dog Man (PG)
Central
Join us for our fun family friendly movie!
Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners
Cody
***Registration is required***
This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience.
In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist.
To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. personal laptop
2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop
3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program.
https://www.khanacademy.org/
This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.
Friday Retro Movies - Superman
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: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Stories, Songs, and Puppetry with Sue Young
Cortez
Join Storyteller and Songwriter Sue Young for bilingual songs, stories, and puppetry in "Color Your World - Colorea Su Mundo.".
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Quest For Glory @ The Library
Semmes
Wanted: Heroes!
The village of Spielburg is seeking heroes to free them from siege by bandits, and a curse from the dread Ogress Baba Yaga! Rewards include piles of gold and the title "Heroes of the Realm!"
Apply with Mark @ Reference; limited seats available.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: This is a tabletop RPG at the library. While tweens/older children can take part, as a teen-oriented event, it will likely be PG-13. Limited to 8 players.
Dice and pregenerated characters will be provided; pregenerated characters can be replaced after session 1.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Shakespeare Out Loud
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: Join us to experience The Bard. Read aloud, watch movies, and discuss all things Shakespeare.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tech Time
Central
Join us every Friday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Every Friday, 3:00 PM
First Floor, Connect Training Room
Acompañanos todos los viernes para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Todos los viernes, 3:00 PM
Planta Baja, Connect Training Room.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Anime Afternoons
Forest Hills
Need to get out of the heat? Why not come watch anime the whole family can enjoy!
Each week, we'll be showing a different anime movie or show (first season, as many episodes as we can get through) that are guaranteed rated no higher than TV14.
It's a mix of classics and newer options - come by the branch or give us a call to find out what we're showing each week!
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Anime & Manga. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chess Camp for Adults
Pruitt
Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for a week of free chess instruction and practice with Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master. This is a five-day chess camp for adults, with skill building activities throughout the week.
Meets daily from Monday, July 7th through Friday, July 11th:
3:00pm-3:45pm Chess lesson
3:45pm-4:00pm Snack break (Snacks provided!)
4:00pm-4:45pm Chess play/practice
Registration begins June 1st. All levels welcome, but if you are a beginner please review the basics of chess before attending (including the rules of the game, how pieces move, and how the board is set-up, which can be found at https://www.chess.com/learn-how-to-play-chess).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Registration is required. Please use the URL provided in the "Link" section on this page to register. The form will start accepting registrations on June 1st.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com.
Let's Create!: Arts & Crafts Fridays
Thousand Oaks
Beat the heat with a fun and easy craft.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM.
Journaling Workshop
Johnston
Want to spend some time journaling? Come by the Johnston Library Journaling Workshop for a space with supplies and chill vibes every second Tuesday and Friday of each month.
This program is intended for patrons 13 years and older!
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Time
Memorial
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Let's build together! Join us every Friday for Lego Time!
Recommended ages 5-12 years old.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Adult Gaming @ Semmes
Semmes
Exclusively for adults.
Come and join us for a program at Semmes where you can play around with other adults in our community! Whether you want to win at Super Smash Brothers or enjoy some party games, this is the program for you.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ren Ford. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9117. Audience: Adults.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Karaoke Club
Mission
Hello family and friends of the library! Come and join us for some Karaoke fun singing your favorite songs!
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Jessica Viera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: Kids must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tween Time
Potranco
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 old's.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. 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 old's.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025.
Cody Saturday Book Club
Cody
Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability.
January--This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
February--Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson
March--The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
April--Tenth of December by George Saunders
May--The Cat who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
June--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
July--Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
August--The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang
September--Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
October--The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans
November--We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Inshida.
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 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Adulting 101 with Learn: The Art of Job Applications
Johnston
On the third day of Adulting 101 with Learn series, you'll put your newly created resume to work by learning how to find and apply for jobs. We’ll walk through online job boards, application portals, and tips for making your application stand out. You'll also learn what employers look for, how to avoid common mistakes, and the best way to submit your resume and cover letter. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident and ready to start applying for jobs.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shauna Mendoza. Audience: Teens. Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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 12, 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 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.
Let's Play at Parman 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 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to play inside the Parman Library. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.
Branch Location: Parman 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.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
*BYOB* Bring your own book Book Club
Forest Hills
July BYOB book club- Read a book about dragons.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Shyana Axelrod. Staff Contact Number/Email: shyana.axelrod@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Museum in a Box with San Antonio Museum of Art
Guerra
Make your very own “Museum in a Box” with educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Museum of Art. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Percussion Things
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sananotnio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Circuit Soldering Workshop
Forest Hills
Get hands-on with soldering! Learn the essentials of circuitry and bring engineering basics to life through interactive, skill-building sessions. Perfect for beginners and budding tech enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Mary Smith Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Circuit Makers. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. All Ages. Additional Info: San Antonio Circuit Makers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering a passion for STEM through creative projects that teach essential skills in electronics and engineering.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sanantoniocircuitmakers.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 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
CANCELLED - StandUp for Kids Info Table
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: StandUp for Kids is non-profit organization that provides outreach services, housing support, and other resources for homeless and at-risk youth 13-25yrs, within the San Antonio community.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.standupforkids.org.
Meet The Author: Exploring "The Ancient Book of Magic Secrets" with Rohn Bayes
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for a special afternoon with the author as he reflects on the journey of humanity through history and what it means to be human. In celebration of the second anniversary of his thought-provoking book, Rohn will share insights into his writing process, inspirations, and the timeless questions explored in his work. This is a rare chance to engage with the author behind a compelling exploration of our shared human story.
Saturday, July 12, 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.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.ibermusicas.org.
Cancer Support Group
Pan American
Support group meetings are held once a month. Meetings are free and open to all interested individuals.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: paula.opiela@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debra Rivas w/ Cancer Is One Cancer (C.I.O.C). Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: Cancer impacts many people directly and indirectly. The Cancer Is One Cancer (C.I.O.C) Support Group is here for you.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Transfiguration Artist Talk
Central
Meet the artists of the current Gallery exhibit Transfiguration and learn about their works and processes.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ceramic artists of the Transfiguration exhibit. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Making Shadow Puppets
Igo
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. .
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Tobin Writers Circle
Tobin
Discuss the craft of writing with fellow writers. Read your work and listen to other readers.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sheila McAuley. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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 12, 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 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Museum in a Box with San Antonio Museum of Art
Parman
Make your very own “Museum in a Box” with educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
There are only 35 spots in this program. Free tickets will be available fifteen minutes before the program begins on a first come, first served basis.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Museum of Art. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit samuseum.org.
Chess! at Potranco
Potranco
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 welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Artistic Genius
Carver
Don’t miss this exhibition of selected works by veteran painter John Coleman. African American history comes alive in these stunning folk renderings. There will be a reception immediately following opening remarks by the artist.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: John Coleman. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Zine Lab Monthly
Central
Join us for Zine Lab Monthly to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works! Craft and art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own
A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is an independently published magazine or booklet. Using provided supplies, folks can create their own artistic mini books to express themselves and tell their own stories.
Participants are welcome to donate a copy of their zine to be included in our SAPL Zine Collection which is available for public use at Central Library and showcases materials written by, about, and for our community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: Jordan.Torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Painting
Cortez
Get creative and turn ordinary rocks into works of art! Join Vince for a fun painting session where you can design, decorate, and take home your own unique creations, or add them to our library rock garden!
All supplies provided—just bring your imagination!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Vince Escobedo. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Understanding the Circle of Care: Home Health, Hospice, and End-of-Life Doulas
McCreless
Join us for an informative overview of Home Health, Hospice, and End-of-Life Doulas. Understand their roles, when to seek help, and how they assist individuals and families at various life stages.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Presenter/Instructor: Anna Adams with International Doula Life Movement. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Second Saturdays Series: ASL Basics
Memorial
2:00PM Familiarize yourself with the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and numbers.
Begin building a foundation with essential vocabulary.
3:00PM Explore Deaf culture, communication etiquette, awareness and allyship, and learn how to actively support the deaf community. Expand your vocabulary with themed lessons.
All Levels Welcome: Individuals of all experience levels, ages 13 and up, are invited to join and participate.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: LEAD Enterprise. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This program will be offered three times at Memorial Branch Library, on the second Saturday of June, July and August.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Illusions by Blake
Pruitt
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: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lucina Cisneros. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/lucina.cisneros@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.illusionsbyblake.com.
Who was Augustus Jackson?
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. Additional Info: We’ll be making ice cream using milk, whipping cream, sugar, a little vanilla, ice and rock salt in honor of Augustus Jackson. Materials provided while they last. If you wish to eat your ice cream, please bring a spoon.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org.
Impactful Verse: A Writing Workshop & Performance for Deeply Meaningful Poetry
Latino Collection & Resource Center
***Registration is required***
Poetry, many times, provides access to deep experiences; the unvarnished liminal (in-between) spaces where your singular truth can remain hidden. However, by embracing your deep experiences, you are given an opportunity to connect with both your deeper self and with others. Strong, impactful bonds can form and grow from these connections both personally and universally. Healing and kinship are a result from these impactful exercises. And a stronger, creative community promotes positive change for a better future.
To encourage this process of unearthing deep, impactful experiences, each of my three writing workshops/discussions will progressively dive into our truths with a goal of not only acknowledging them but giving them voice and providing the opportunity for transformative change.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Rod Carlos Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Rod Carlos Rodriguez has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a Lecturer (Adjunct Professor) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Program. He is an award-winning poet who has been writing for over 40 years
Attendance at all 3 sessions is mandatory. Register for all 3 sessions on the sign up link above. Workshop dates are July 12, 19 & 26.
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Memory Wire Bracelets
Central
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!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez, Leti Guerra. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve
Central
Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez, Leti Guerra. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Creator Space
Cody
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 - 12.
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. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Percussion Things
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Percussion Things. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Len Barnett and Cathy Whiteman use drums and percussion from many countries, along with stories and family-focused sketch comedy, to share their love of rhythm and cultures around the world. Recommended for ages five and up. Younger children welcome with an accompanying adult.
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month. We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Cool Off Movie Series: Chicken Run
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. Older Adults. Additional Info: Room opens at 3:00pm to get popcorn and a seat. Movie starts at 3:30pm and will end around 5:30.
Chicken Run from © Universal Pictures is rated G.
Saturday, July 12, 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 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.
Diamond Painting Craft Time
Thousand Oaks
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of diamond painting! There will be some diamond painting kits available but you're also welcome to bring your own. Light refreshments will be served.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: This program will be hosted the second Saturday of each month at 3:30pm, unless otherwise noted in the Library calendar. Please call Thousand Oaks Library for more information.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.marthastewart.com.
Gaming for Young Adults! (18+)
Collins Garden
Join us every Saturday (through July 26th) for our Young Adult Gaming Club to hang out and mingle with other fellow gamers! We will have board and card games, as well as Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Xbox 360 games. You are welcome to bring your own gaming system, board, or card games.
(Audience: Adults 18+).
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Marion Romero. Staff Contact Number/Email: marion.romero@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Puro! Conversación en inglés (Puro! English Conversation)
Cortez
Únase a nosotros en la práctica de hablar inglés. Solo para adultos. Solo por diversión, no es una clase de instrucción formal.
Join us to practice speaking English.
Please note: Adults only. This is just for fun and is not an instructional class.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.