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Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
AACOG the Best Kept Secret
Pan American
Come and learn about the services the Alamo Area Council of Governments offers. Janina Lopez from AACOG will discuss the following: "AACOG the Best Kept Secret,” Alamo Area Agencies on Aging, plus some additional programs in the agency discussing the support and services AACOG provides for seniors 60 and older, persons with disabilities, and veterans".
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Janina Lopez. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit aacog.com. SAPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly SAPL Board of Trustees Meeting.
Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Jessica Zurita. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2632. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Monthly SAPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Public Comment may be submitted to the Office of the Library Director in writing (delivered to Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205) or via online public comment form or submitted by telephone to 210.207.2595 until 12:00 noon the day of the Board Meeting. Written comments are limited to 300 words. Telephone comments are limited to no more than 2 minutes. Those who would like to speak during the meeting should include their name, telephone number and item on which…
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Municipal Plaza Building, 114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Meeting Room B.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Dungeons & Dragons is a weekly homebrew campaign led by a Teen Dungeon Master. 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. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Lorin & Yanel Play a Game: Alpaca Stacka
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Lorin & Yanel as they try out and play a different free Steam game every month. This month's chosen game is Alpaca Stacka, featuring an adorable and helpful Alpaca named Paz who enjoys helping their friends.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Lorin Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: lorin.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lorin Flores/Yanel Cepeda. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.twitch.tv. Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Barre Fitness Class
Great Northwest
Barre Fitness classes use a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like Yoga and Pilates. All classes are free and open to adults. All fitness levels are welcome. No registration is required. This program is offered through San Antonio Parks and Recreation Fitness in the Park program.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Parks and Recreation. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Landa Mystery Book Club
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karen Sebesta. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join the Landa Mystery Book Club for what is always a lively discussion, good camaraderie, and just a little bit of noisy laughter. This group has been meeting since the winter of 2013, with some folks charter members. Call Landa to inquire about this month's selection.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Noon Time Helping of Dueling Tacos in SAPL Virtual Kitchen
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Jeannette Davies. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9031. Presenter/Instructor: Jeannette Davies. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Dueling Tacos are on the menu for Noon Time Helping of Mexican cuisine in SAPL's Virtual Kitchen! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in style and discover new taco ideas!
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Game Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham, Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Missing game time with friends? Looking for a place for your K-3rd graders to socialize with other kids in a fun friendly space? Join SAPL Children's Librarians for virtual games like Minute to Win It, Charades, or just a simple dance party. It’s amazing what you can do online! All ages welcome but some reading skills are helpful. Grown ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed. Register now and you will receive the link for Game Time Online Live.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Random Fandom
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Random Fandom is for any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more.
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Beginner's Chair Yoga Class
San Antonio Public Library Online
Attendees will learn how to perform Chair Yoga in a fun-filled, friendly way. The class will offer many options for seated postures, including standing with chair support to safely stretch, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Professional Yoga Instructor from Idoyogasa organization. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: ***Registration is required*** and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the program.
NOTE:
Registration closes on September 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
This program will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear on the recording (either on voice or video), please make sure that your audio and video are disabled. Interactions via chat will not appear on the recording.
Friday, September 24, 2021, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jasmin, Tiffany, Jane, and Robin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, September 24, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, September 24, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Tweens play Among Us!
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us to play "Among Us!" Tweens will play together over Zoom and have the opportunity to meet new players and chat about the game. Download the game "Among Us" before joining the event. It is available for free on app stores via a phone or tablet. You can play as a guest. If you wish to create a profile, you must provide a date of birth. If you are a minor, a parent/guardian must provide an email address. Librarians will share codes for private games at the beginning of the program.
This program is fo…
Friday, September 24, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Create Club
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Matthew Loaiza. Staff Contact Number/Email: matthew.loaiza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Create Club is a weekly time for teens to chat and share whatever you're currently creating, completed projects, new or favorite hobbies, and more. Post your art, music, stories, games, videos, food, crafts... whatever!
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Friday, September 24, 2021, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. SAPL Live Trivia
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
Put on your thinking caps for SAPL Live Trivia! This program is presented on the last Friday of every month. Compete within your own household or online with friends. Don't wait, register today as space is limited!
*One registration per team is required*
Instructions for the game will be sent to registered teams the day of the event.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, September 24, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
CANCELLED - Ladies' Choice Book Club
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marilyn Lott. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Ladies' Choice Book club focuses on women authors and issues. Please request book at the Maverick Reference Desk.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Teen Bookworms
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Jenny Borrero. Staff Contact Number/Email: jennifer.borrero@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Bookworms is a weekly book club for teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Hang out and share your thoughts about all sorts of book-related things!
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Want to Play Mah Jongg
Maverick
***Registration is required***
Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with four players who draw from 152 tiles to collect 14 tiles which match one of the hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League card. The game is an intellectually and challenging game of strategy and skill.
Chris Patterson, an avid fan and efficient player, will lead the Mah Jongg group. Since seating is limited, only to 10 adult players. Those who wish to play must register at www.mysapl.org. Reservations to play must be made one week prior to the play date. Adults interested in only observing the game are welcome to attend without registration.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Chris Patterson. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Cooking Around the World: India
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
This exciting curriculum takes kids of all ages across the globe on an exciting journey of food and culture. Each class will explore a different country and will include a cooking demonstration and family fun activity. Register early to receive a free activity kit!
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Food Bank. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: For the best experience, an adult must be nearby to provide assistance as needed. The registration deadline date for this program is 9/17/21.
Program is full, registration has closed.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E: Researching Divorce Records
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Andy Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: Our class will explore where to find historical divorce records for genealogy research and how to navigate those records. Registration is required.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gender Transitioning- Know Your Rights
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join the San Antonio Public Library, Pride Center San Antonio, San Antonio Gender Association, Attorney Claire Bow, and St. Mary's School of Law Pro Bono Program for a Know Your Rights Session.
This Zoom session will be an informational webinar letting the community know about the resources available to individuals seeking to affirm their legal name and gender marker. We will also explain where and how to obtain the documents needed to complete the process, describe the name and/or gender marker process and services that are offered, as well as answer questions that may arise.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Sally Bauer. Staff Contact Number/Email: sally.bauer@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: St. Mary's school of Law, San Antonio Pride Center,UT Law Mithoff Pro-Bono Program, San Antonio Gender Association, and Claire Bow. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
How To Maintain Healthy Skin Through Application Of Skin Care Products And Achieve Better Skin Result
San Antonio Public Library Online
In this session, an independent skin care and an independent beauty consultant from Mary Kay and Rodan + Fields will offer tips and demonstrate on how to take care of the skin using skin care products. The session will be followed by q&a that can be answered by the consultants based on your needs.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Guadalupe Cavzos, Mary Kay Indpendent Beauty Consultant & Monique Pedroza, Rodan + Fields Independent Skin Care Consultant. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: ***Registration is required*** and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration closes on Friday, September 24, 2021 at
5:00 PM. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the program session.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
Join us for the adults-only Potranco Writers Group. Whether you are a veteran writer / poet / essayist, or someone who has dreamed of putting words on a page, but have yet to do so, we are creating a welcoming environment to explore the words and stories begging to come through you. We will share and discuss works in progress, challenges in your writing process and, if you’ve yet to start writing, how to move you along into the inner adventure of your life.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Potranco Writers Group is a repeating event, meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Teen Gaming Club
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: georgina.garcia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Gaming Club is for any teen with an interest in video games. Hang out with other teens and share/stream what you’re currently playing, discuss your all-time favorite video games, and play games. Teen Gaming Club offers competitive gaming opportunities through tournaments as well. Different types of video gaming (PC, console, and handheld) are welcome!
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Music Monday
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Matthew Loaiza. Staff Contact Number/Email: matthew.loaiza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Music Monday is for any teen with an interest in listening to, sharing, and discussing all genres of music - including songs, full albums, remixes, music videos, live performances, and more - with other teens.
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Monday, September 27, 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Mindfulness Meditation
Potranco
Join us for a 10-15 minute guided meditation. These short meditations are designed to calm and center even if you don't have much time to spare. Insert a little peace & tranquility in your life before finding your next best read! ***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Monica Huerta. Staff Contact Number/Email: monica.huerta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 12:05 PM – 12:25 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LEGO Club Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: It's time to build! Please provide your own LEGOs or blocks, and we will have building challenges, time to share creations and more online! Recommended for school-aged kids. Grown-ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Chris Castillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: chris.castillo@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Time is for any teen who just wants to hang out and chat with other teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Every week is different and you get to decide what activity we do.
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Speak Geek: Monsters We Love
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: Godzilla, Xenomorphs, the Rancor - we all have monsters we love. Who is your favorite?
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Potranco Book Club: The Princess Spy
Potranco
This program will be held both in person and via Zoom.
Registration is required for those wishing to join via Zoom. A link will be emailed to you before the event with Zoom information.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Chronicles the extraordinary life of OSS spy Aline Griffith, who performed deep-cover intelligence missions during and after World War II throughout the upper echelons of European politics and society.
As the US entered the Second World War, Aline Griffith was a college graduate desperate to aid in the war effort, but her only career experience was modeling clothes. A chance meeting led her to join the Office of Strategic Services, forerunner of the CIA. She was sent to Spain to be a coder, but soon given…
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Twisted Stitches
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Miranda O'Neill. Staff Contact Number/Email: miranda.o'neill@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Love all things woolly? We are the group for you. Sew, knit, crochet, anything your fiber loving heart desires. Learn basic crochet skills and socialize with others that share a love for all things stitchery. All skill levels welcome. We meet every other Tuesday @ 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Virtual Sketchbook & Journaling Club
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Stephanie Perez. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Let’s hang out, draw, and write. Bring your favorite art and stationery supplies. Register with email to receive a link to the zoom meeting.
For adults only.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Dungeons & Dragons is a weekly homebrew campaign led by a Teen Dungeon Master. 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. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Barre Fitness Class
Great Northwest
Barre Fitness classes use a combination of postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like Yoga and Pilates. All classes are free and open to adults. All fitness levels are welcome. No registration is required. This program is offered through San Antonio Parks and Recreation Fitness in the Park program.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Parks and Recreation. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Medication Class
San Antonio Public Library Online
Keith Thibodeaux- City of San Antonio Health and Wellness Expert will present a program on Zoom-Medication Class. Keith will discuss:
• Medication compliance and noncompliance
• Avoiding drug interactions
• Disposing of unused or outdated medications
• How to speak with your doctor and pharmacist.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Sally Bauer. Staff Contact Number/Email: sally.bauer@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Keith Thibodeaux. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Art Club Online
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interested in arts and crafts? Want to share your art? Join us virtually for our “Art Club Online” program. There are no special skills required.
This week we are straw painting. If you would like to participate in painting with straws the following materials are needed: paper, paint, and straws.
You are welcome to join us to watch, chat, or work on other projects. Geared toward children ages 5-12.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Random Fandom
San Antonio Public Library Online
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Random Fandom is for any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more.
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. Teens, fill out this form to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server: http://bit.ly/210TL.
Thursday, September 30, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, October 1, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, October 1, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Among Us
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us for a few rounds of the hit app-based game, Among Us!
The game takes place in a space-themed setting, in which players each take on one of two roles, most being "Crewmates" and a predetermined number being "Impostors".
The goal of the Crewmates is to identify the Impostors, eliminate them, and complete tasks around the map.
The Impostors' goal is to covertly sabotage and destroy the Crewmates before they complete all of their tasks.
Players suspected to be Impostors may be eliminated via a plurality vote, which any player may initiate at any time.
Crewmates win if all Impostors are eliminated or all tasks are completed whereas Imposters win if there is an equal number of Impostors and Crewmates, or if a critical sabotage goes unresolved.
For more information on how to play, visit the following URL:
http://www.innersloth.com/gameAmongUs.php
Participants will need a laptop/desktop to meet via Zoom and will need either a smartphone or tablet to access the Among Us app.
Participants will nee…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Marco De Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: marco.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marco De Leon. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Participants will need a laptop/desktop to meet via Zoom and will need either a smartphone or tablet to access the Among Us app.
Participants will need to download the free Among Us app to participate in the game.
Friday, October 1, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, October 3, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Cardio Fit
Encino
Come enjoy a good cardio workout, presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation! You don't need to bring any equipment, just dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Yoga
Encino
This class is presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation in partnership with the San Antonio Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Read to a Dog Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us on Zoom for Read to a Dog, a program designed for school-age children to practice their literacy skills by individually reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Our canine friends will be accompanied by their handlers at all times. Children will join individual online breakout rooms to read a book of their own choosing in a judgment free space – please have the books ready at the start of the program!
Adults must be present to log on and off and be available if needed.
***Registration is required and closes at the start of the event. Registration is by family and each family gets a set time with a canine friend.***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for school-age children or children starting to read independently.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Conversación con María Amparo Escandón: “L.A. Weather”
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Se requiere registrarse para el evento.**
María Amparo Escandón, autora número uno en ventas de Los Angeles Times con el libro “Esperanza’s Box of Saints” presentará su libro más reciente, "L.A. Weather". Nubes de tormenta se vislumbran en el horizonte en "L.A. Weather" una divertida y trepidante novela de una familia mexicano-americana. Escandón ha sido nombrada "Writer to Watch" (Escritora a seguir) por la revista Newsweek y Los Angeles Times.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: María Amparo Escandón. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: El enlace a la sesión se enviará antes del evento.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Adult Virtual Coloring (Wednesday Sessions)
San Antonio Public Library Online
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro/ Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Thursday Threads: Witchy Embroidery
Potranco
Join us for a modern spin on embroidery! At our meetup you'll find pop culture and geek-inspired patterns for beginners and pros alike. This month, we're focusing on some witchy designs perfect for home decoration or gifting. Working on your own project? Bring it on in and embroider with us!***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Monica Huerta. Staff Contact Number/Email: monica.huerta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: This session we will focus on setting up your embroidery hoop, selecting a design and getting it transferred onto your cloth canvas. We'll begin embroidering if time permits. In following session (Oct. 21), we'll aim to wrap up our projects just in time for All Hallow's Eve.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Game Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham, Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Missing game time with friends? Looking for a place for your K-3rd graders to socialize with other kids in a fun friendly space? Join SAPL Children's Librarians for virtual games like Minute to Win It, Charades, or just a simple dance party. It’s amazing what you can do online! All ages welcome but some reading skills are helpful. Grown ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed. Register now and you will receive the link for Game Time Online Live.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Beginner's Chair Yoga Class
San Antonio Public Library Online
Attendees will learn how to perform Chair Yoga in a fun-filled, friendly way. The class will offer many options for seated postures, including standing with chair support to safely stretch, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Professional Yoga Instructor from Idoyogasa organization. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: ***Registration is required*** and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the program.
NOTE:
Registration closes on October 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
This program will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear on the recording (either on voice or video), please make sure that your audio and video are disabled. Interactions via chat will not appear on the recording.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Cody Friends with Fiction Book Club
Cody
Discussion of "The Woman with the Blue Star" by Pam Jenoff.
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. Seniors.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Tweens Play Among Us!
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us to play "Among Us!" Tweens will play together over Zoom and have the opportunity to meet new players and chat about the game. Download the game "Among Us" before joining the event. It is available for free on app stores via a phone or tablet. You can play as a guest. If you wish to create a profile, you must provide a date of birth. If you are a minor, a parent/guardian must provide an email address. Librarians will share codes for private games at the beginning of the program.
This program is fo…
Friday, October 8, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Spyfall!
San Antonio Public Library Online
Come join us for a delightful game of deception where someone in a group of no more than 10 people is a Spy, and that Spy could be you! Spyfall is a game where a group of people are given an identity card and someone in the group will be assigned the role of Spy. The Spy’s job is to determine where everyone is located and everyone else’s job is to try to guess who the Spy is before the clock runs out.
The Spy will use deception to throw everyone off the trail and all other participants will have to ask the right questions to determine who the sneaky spy is.
Anyone interested in joining us for the fun will need to register for the event. The event will take place over Zoom and all participants will need to have access to their own phone, computer, or tablet. All participants will need to download the Spyfall app if using a mobile device.
In order to have the best experience, we recommend using two devices (laptop/desktop & tablet/smartphone).
For more information on the Spyfall game, please visit the Spyfall W…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal & Marco De Leon. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. Additional Info: https://www.spyfall.app/gamerules.
Friday, October 8, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit www.spyfall.app. Cody Saturday Book Club
Cody
Discussion of "Promised Land" by Martin Fletcher.
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. Seniors.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
LGBTQ+ Discussion for parents and their children
Carver
Hey, parents! Did you know that parental acceptance results in lower suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth?
Please join Dr. Lulu, a Pediatrician and Parent Coach, in a lively discussion about ways to support your children. Mark your calendars and bring a friend or family member with you.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079180. Presenter/Instructor: Uchenna Umeh, MD aka Dr. Lulu. Audience: Family. Additional Info: A free event for parents struggling with accepting their LGBTQ+ child(ren).
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Want to Play Mah Jongg
Maverick
***Registration is required***
Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with four players who draw from 152 tiles to collect 14 tiles which match one of the hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League card. The game is an intellectually and challenging game of strategy and skill.
Chris Patterson, an avid fan and efficient player, will lead the Mah Jongg group. Since seating is limited, only to 10 adult players. Those who wish to play must register at www.mysapl.org. Reservations to play must be made one week prior to the play date. Adults interested in only observing the game are welcome to attend without registration.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Chris Patterson. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
Join us for the adults-only Potranco Writers Group. Whether you are a veteran writer / poet / essayist, or someone who has dreamed of putting words on a page, but have yet to do so, we are creating a welcoming environment to explore the words and stories begging to come through you. We will share and discuss works in progress, challenges in your writing process and, if you’ve yet to start writing, how to move you along into the inner adventure of your life.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Potranco Writers Group is a repeating event, meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Adventurers Book Club: Scary Stories for Young Foxes
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required*** Scary Stories for Young Foxes will make the fur on the back of your neck stand up! No fox kit is safe from the dangers that lurk in the forest, including Mia and Uly who set off on their own for the first time, facing witches, ghosts, and other scary things in Antler Wood. Follow their tale to the end - if you dare - and join us to discuss this Bluebonnet Award Nominee. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Valerie Carroll. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: A free copy of the book will be given to the first 15 registrations. (1 per family) Other copies of the book as well as digital version are available through the catalog. (see link) The program will be live via Zoom hosted by SAPL children's librarians. Log on information will be sent via the email you provide. Please do not use school emails.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Bella Cruz Program & Book Signing
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bella Cruz. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Motivational speaker Bella Cruz presents a program sharing on-the-job advice for employers and employees. The presentation is based on her book, "Please Fire Me! I Can't Stand My Boss!" Books are available for purchase.
Sunday, October 10, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, October 10, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Cardio Fit
Encino
Come enjoy a good cardio workout, presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation! You don't need to bring any equipment, just dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Yoga
Encino
This class is presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation in partnership with the San Antonio Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Reader's Ink Book Club
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karen Sebesta. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Reader's Ink Book Club gathers the second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm to discuss a book selected from a variety of genres--biography, fiction and more. Please contact the library for this month's title. The group is currently meeting in person.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LEGO Club Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: It's time to build! Please provide your own LEGOs or blocks, and we will have building challenges, time to share creations and more online! Recommended for school-aged kids. Grown-ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
María Amparo Escandón Author Talk: “L.A. Weather”
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
María Amparo Escandón, #1 Los Angeles Times bestselling author of Esperanza’s Box of Saints, will present her newest book, "L.A. Weather." Storm clouds are on the horizon in "L.A. Weather," a fun, fast-paced novel of a Mexican-American family. Escandón has been named a "Writer to Watch" by Newsweek magazine and the Los Angeles Times.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: María Amparo Escandón. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Link to session will be sent prior to event.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Raza Cósmica Film Screening and Director Talk
San Antonio Public Library Online
Presented as part of Raza Cósmica: A Constellation of Classic and Contemporary Latinx Science Fiction, in collaboration with MonteVideo and Presa House Gallery
Film Presented in Spanish with English Subtitles and Directors Talk in Spanish
"Moebius"
Directed by Gustavo Mosquera
1996, Argentina, 98 min
Spanish with English Subtitles
Mystery, mysticism, science fiction, religion, and the politics of dictatorship are combined to intriguing effect in the intellectual Argentine thriller "Moebius". The mystery surrounds the disappearance of an entire subway train and its passengers in the extensive underground system in Buenos Aires. The parallel to the disappearance of thousands of Argentines under the country's military dictatorship before the restoration of democracy in 1983 is inescapable. Based on the short story “A Subway Named Mobius” by A. J. Deutch.
Preceded by:
"La luna y el colibrí" (The Moon and the Hummingbird)
Luis Fernando Puente, 2020, USA, 15 min
Spanish with English Subtitles.…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: ***Registration is required***.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Twisted Stitches
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Miranda O'Neill. Staff Contact Number/Email: miranda.o'neill@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Love all things woolly? We are the group for you. Sew, knit, crochet, anything your fiber loving heart desires. Learn basic crochet skills and socialize with others that share a love for all things stitchery. All skill levels welcome. We meet every other Tuesday @ 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Discover Self-Care Through Ayurveda - Session 10
San Antonio Public Library Online
How is your mental hygiene these days, and are you ready for a mindset reset? Join us to explore the power of positivity and its impact on our mind, emotions and wellbeing. In this class you will learn about the four levels of the mind and explore some tips to re-wire the brain and move into a growth-oriented mindset.
Ayurveda provides ancient wisdom for self-care practices, to promote greater balance and health restoration. Each month, join us to explore a new topic and create daily habits which support your unique mind/body constitution. Join our learning community and discover your unique path to Thrive.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Maggie Grueskin, E-RYT200® YACEP® Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Chopra Center Perfect Health Certified Instructor, Diplomate in Logotherapy. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: ***Registration is required*** and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration closes on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at
5:00 PM.
The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the program session. The session will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear on the recording (either on voice or video), please make sure that your audio and video are disabled. Interactions via chat will not appear on the recording.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit ekamlife.com. 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. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Raza Cósmica Film Screening and Director Introduction
San Antonio Public Library Online
Presented as part of Raza Cósmica: A Constellation of Classic and Contemporary Latinx Science Fiction, in collaboration with MonteVideo and Presa House Gallery
"Children of Men"
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
2006, USA/UK, 109 min
In the year 2027, all of Earth's women have become mysteriously infertile and the social order has collapsed, with democratic governments replaced by authoritarian regimes. In a grim, grey England, alcoholic journalist Theo is recruited by his ex-wife turned revolutionary, Julian, to obtain travel papers for a young refugee, Kee, who is miraculously pregnant. Attempting to reach a ship that will take the girl to a group of scientists working on a cure for infertility, Theo and Kee must evade both the government and Julian's traitorous cohorts if humanity is to have a chance to survive. Featuring stunningly choreographed single-take set pieces, Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón's dazzling doomsday thriller deftly melds social commentary and blockbuster thrills. Based on the novel "The…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: ***Registration is required***.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Film Noir Movie Club
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required.***
Join the Film Noir Movie Club for a discussion of Nightmare Alley (1947), starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell. Follow the rise and fall of Stanton Carlisle (Power), a mentalist whose lies and deceit prove to be his downfall.
View the movie at the link provided. Instructions for registered patrons will be sent the day before the program.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9188. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit archive.org. Cody Friday 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. Seniors.
Friday, October 15, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, October 15, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, October 15, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Cody Mystery Book Club
Cody
Join us for a discussion of "Twenty-one Days" by Anne Perry.
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. Seniors.
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Maverick Welcomes Author Gil Dominguez
Maverick
Gil Dominguez, native author and journalist, will discuss his newest book This Used to Be San Antonio. Gil Dominguez will share remarkable stories of San Antonio’s history, culture and iconic landmarks. Join us as we reflect back to our city’s past times.
Mark your calendar and bring a friend!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gil Dominguez. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Cooking Around the World: Greece
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
This exciting curriculum takes kids of all ages across the globe on an exciting journey of food and culture. Each class will explore a different country and will include a cooking demonstration and family fun activity. Register early to receive a free activity kit!
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Food Bank. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: For the best experience, an adult must be nearby to provide assistance as needed. Registration for this program closes on 10/8/2021.
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Café Con Libros: In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
Potranco
The author's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad, and a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing relationship with a charismatic but volatile woman, Machado struggles to make sense of how what happened to her shaped the person she was becoming.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: A book club focusing on LGBTQ+ and/or POC
stories and authors.
Books available at Potranco Branch Library or you can place a hold using the link below.
Monday, October 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Guerra Athena Readers Book Club: The Lost Apothecary
San Antonio Public Library Online
This program will be held both in person and via Zoom.
Registration is required for those wishing to join via Zoom. A link will be emailed to you before the event with Zoom information.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Monica Garza Bustillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: monica.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientèle. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Pa…
Monday, October 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Read to a Dog Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us on Zoom for Read to a Dog, a program designed for school-age children to practice their literacy skills by individually reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Our canine friends will be accompanied by their handlers at all times. Children will join individual online breakout rooms to read a book of their own choosing in a judgment free space – please have the books ready at the start of the program!
Adults must be present to log on and off and be available if needed.
***Registration is required and closes at the start of the event. Registration is by family and each family gets a set time with a canine friend.***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for school-age children or children starting to read independently.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
SAPL Live Online Chess Game: Librarian vs. Audience
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
If you are a skilled chess player and have access to a computer and an email account, please join us online for an opportunity to be a part of the audience to collectively play a live chess game against a San Antonio Public Librarian. The game is limited to 25 participants and will be hosted using Zoom. Game play is as follows: When the game starts, the Librarian will make a move and then, upon request, the fastest legitimate response in standard algebraic notation (see page 18 and 19 at https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/LawsOfChess.pdf ) by an audience member will be the one used to make the opposing move which is essentially the collective audience move. Please register below (Be sure to put the correct email address so that you can receive the Zoom invitation to enter the game at the designated time).
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb & Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Adult Virtual Coloring (Wednesday Sessions)
San Antonio Public Library Online
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro/ Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Club de Lectura
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Venga a pasar un tiempo ameno discutiendo en español un libro interesante. Este mes vamos a discutir La espía por Paulo Coelho.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Thursday Threads: Witchy Embroidery
Potranco
Join us for a modern spin on embroidery! At our meetup you'll find pop culture and geek-inspired patterns for beginners and pros alike. This month, we're focusing on some witchy designs perfect for home decoration or gifting. Working on your own project? Bring it on in and embroider with us!***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Monica Huerta. Staff Contact Number/Email: monica.huerta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: This session we'll aim to wrap up our projects just in time for All Hallow's Eve. If you just came across this event, feel free to come on in! We can guide you in the first steps and you can finish off your project at your convenience.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Game Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham, Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Missing game time with friends? Looking for a place for your K-3rd graders to socialize with other kids in a fun friendly space? Join SAPL Children's Librarians for virtual games like Minute to Win It, Charades, or just a simple dance party. It’s amazing what you can do online! All ages welcome but some reading skills are helpful. Grown ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed. Register now and you will receive the link for Game Time Online Live.
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Beginner's Chair Yoga Class
San Antonio Public Library Online
Attendees will learn how to perform Chair Yoga in a fun-filled, friendly way. The class will offer many options for seated postures, including standing with chair support to safely stretch, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Professional Yoga Instructor from Idoyogasa organization. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: ***Registration is required*** and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before the program.
NOTE:
Registration closes on October 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
This program will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear on the recording (either on voice or video), please make sure that your audio and video are disabled. Interactions via chat will not appear on the recording.
Friday, October 22, 2021, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, October 22, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, October 22, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Tweens Play Among Us!
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us to play "Among Us!" Tweens will play together over Zoom and have the opportunity to meet new players and chat about the game. Download the game "Among Us" before joining the event. It is available for free on app stores via a phone or tablet. You can play as a guest. If you wish to create a profile, you must provide a date of birth. If you are a minor, a parent/guardian must provide an email address. Librarians will share codes for private games at the beginning of the program.
This program is fo…
Friday, October 22, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ladies' Choice Book Club
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marilyn Lott. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Ladies' Choice Book club focuses on women authors and issues. Please request book at the Maverick Reference Desk.
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
Join us for the adults-only Potranco Writers Group. Whether you are a veteran writer / poet / essayist, or someone who has dreamed of putting words on a page, but have yet to do so, we are creating a welcoming environment to explore the words and stories begging to come through you. We will share and discuss works in progress, challenges in your writing process and, if you’ve yet to start writing, how to move you along into the inner adventure of your life.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Potranco Writers Group is a repeating event, meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Gil Dominguez, author of "This Used To Be San Antonio"
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gil Dominguez. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Learn secrets of San Antonio's past with historian Gil Dominguez, who will share tidbits from his recently-published book, "This Used To Be San Antonio." Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LEGO Club Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: It's time to build! Please provide your own LEGOs or blocks, and we will have building challenges, time to share creations and more online! Recommended for school-aged kids. Grown-ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Potranco Book Club: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
Potranco
When they said all happy families are alike, I don't think this is what they meant...' Evelyn Caldwell's husband Nathan has been having an affair - with Evelyn Caldwell. Or, to be exact, with a genetically cloned replica. After a morning that begins with a confrontation and ends with Nathan's body bleeding out on the kitchen floor, the two Caldwell wives will have to think fast-before sharing everything includes sharing a jail cell.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: his program will be held both in person and via Zoom.
Registration is required for those wishing to join via Zoom. A link will be emailed to you before the event with Zoom information.
***Registration is required***.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Twisted Stitches
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Miranda O'Neill. Staff Contact Number/Email: miranda.o'neill@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Love all things woolly? We are the group for you. Sew, knit, crochet, anything your fiber loving heart desires. Learn basic crochet skills and socialize with others that share a love for all things stitchery. All skill levels welcome. We meet every other Tuesday @ 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
San Antonio Paranormal Activity
Pan American
Come join us for a evening of stories about paranormal activity in San Antonio, presented by the San Antonio Ghost Hunters.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joe Delgado of the San Antonio Ghost Hunters. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Halloween.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
This online program is recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Landa Mystery Book Club
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karen Sebesta. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join the Landa Mystery Book Club for what is always a lively discussion, good camaraderie, and just a little bit of noisy laughter. This group has been meeting since the winter of 2013, with some folks charter members. Call Landa to inquire about this month's selection.
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, October 29, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, October 29, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, October 31, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Read to a Dog Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us on Zoom for Read to a Dog, a program designed for school-age children to practice their literacy skills by individually reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Our canine friends will be accompanied by their handlers at all times. Children will join individual online breakout rooms to read a book of their own choosing in a judgment free space – please have the books ready at the start of the program!
Adults must be present to log on and off and be available if needed.
***Registration is required and closes at the start of the event. Registration is by family and each family gets a set time with a canine friend.***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for school-age children or children starting to read independently.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, November 5, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, November 5, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Among Us
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us for a few rounds of the hit app-based game, Among Us!
The game takes place in a space-themed setting, in which players each take on one of two roles, most being "Crewmates" and a predetermined number being "Impostors".
The goal of the Crewmates is to identify the Impostors, eliminate them, and complete tasks around the map.
The Impostors' goal is to covertly sabotage and destroy the Crewmates before they complete all of their tasks.
Players suspected to be Impostors may be eliminated via a plurality vote, which any player may initiate at any time.
Crewmates win if all Impostors are eliminated or all tasks are completed whereas Imposters win if there is an equal number of Impostors and Crewmates, or if a critical sabotage goes unresolved.
For more information on how to play, visit the following URL:
http://www.innersloth.com/gameAmongUs.php
Participants will need a laptop/desktop to meet via Zoom and will need either a smartphone or tablet to access the Among Us app.
Participants will nee…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Marco De Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: marco.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marco De Leon. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Participants will need a laptop/desktop to meet via Zoom and will need either a smartphone or tablet to access the Among Us app.
Participants will need to download the free Among Us app to participate in the game.
Friday, November 5, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Cardio Fit
Encino
Come enjoy a good cardio workout, presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation! You don't need to bring any equipment, just dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Yoga
Encino
This class is presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation in partnership with the San Antonio Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Reader's Ink Book Club
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karen Sebesta. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Reader's Ink Book Club gathers the second Tuesday of the month at 2 pm to discuss a book selected from a variety of genres--biography, fiction and more. Please contact the library for this month's title. The group is currently meeting in person.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LEGO Club Online Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: It's time to build! Please provide your own LEGOs or blocks, and we will have building challenges, time to share creations and more online! Recommended for school-aged kids. Grown-ups must be present to log child on and off and be available if needed.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
"Silencing Biases in Leadership" Book Presentation and Discussion Panel
Encino
Editor Camilla Montoya and contributor Esther Gergen will present their book "Silencing Gender, Age, Ethnicity and Cultural Biases in Leadership," an edited volume containing eight chapters, each a real-life account from a Latina in a leadership position in the United States. This panel, moderated by Elma Nieto, will explore the complexity of life choices for Latinas in the workplace, including their struggles in challenging social assumptions.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Emily Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: emily.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit rowman.com. Twisted Stitches
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Miranda O'Neill. Staff Contact Number/Email: miranda.o'neill@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Love all things woolly? We are the group for you. Sew, knit, crochet, anything your fiber loving heart desires. Learn basic crochet skills and socialize with others that share a love for all things stitchery. All skill levels welcome. We meet every other Tuesday @ 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Baby Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join Children’s Librarians from San Antonio Public Library for an interactive online Baby Time through Zoom.
Babies will experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay after the program for some informal conversation.
**Registration is required. Registration closes at the start of the program.**.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carrie, Jane, Robin, and Jasmin. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Online program is recommended for children from birth to confident walkers and their caregivers.
Friday, November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Adult Virtual Coloring
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
To join, a link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before our event. You will need an internet connection and a device with audio and/or video to join.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 650-1122/ popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Leandro and Paula Opiela. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Color with us from the comfort of your own home. Chat about the books you are reading, the shows you are watching, and about whatever is on your mind. Join us for weekly coloring therapy. Coloring has been proven to reduce anxiety and the mental and physical impact of stress.
Friday, November 12, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Spyfall!
San Antonio Public Library Online
Come join us for a delightful game of deception where someone in a group of no more than 10 people is a Spy, and that Spy could be you! Spyfall is a game where a group of people are given an identity card and someone in the group will be assigned the role of Spy. The Spy’s job is to determine where everyone is located and everyone else’s job is to try to guess who the Spy is before the clock runs out.
The Spy will use deception to throw everyone off the trail and all other participants will have to ask the right questions to determine who the sneaky spy is.
Anyone interested in joining us for the fun will need to register for the event. The event will take place over Zoom and all participants will need to have access to their own phone, computer, or tablet. All participants will need to download the Spyfall app if using a mobile device.
In order to have the best experience, we recommend using two devices (laptop/desktop & tablet/smartphone).
For more information on the Spyfall game, please visit the Spyfall W…
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal & Marco De Leon. Audience: Adults. Family. Seniors. Additional Info: https://www.spyfall.app/gamerules.
Friday, November 12, 2021, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit www.spyfall.app. Saturday Yoga Class
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: Olivia Suarez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This class will offer many posture options, connect within, and find inner peace along with breathing exercise techniques.
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meditation Class
Pan American
Need some information on how to meditate and its benefits to the mind and body? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. We look forward to seeing you.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Cooking Around the World: Spain
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
This exciting curriculum takes kids of all ages across the globe on an exciting journey of food and culture. Each class will explore a different country and will include a cooking demonstration and family fun activity. Register early to receive a free activity kit!
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Food Bank. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: For the best experience, an adult must be nearby to provide assistance as needed. Registration for this program closes on 11/5/2021.
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
Join us for the adults-only Potranco Writers Group. Whether you are a veteran writer / poet / essayist, or someone who has dreamed of putting words on a page, but have yet to do so, we are creating a welcoming environment to explore the words and stories begging to come through you. We will share and discuss works in progress, challenges in your writing process and, if you’ve yet to start writing, how to move you along into the inner adventure of your life.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Potranco Writers Group is a repeating event, meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Igo Stitchery
Igo
A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Carrie Vance. Staff Contact Number/Email: carrie.vance@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
First People of San Antonio
Landa
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Karen Sebesta. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.sebesta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sylvia Reyes, Librarian and Archivist. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Native American Heritage Month. Additional Info: Long before the Spanish soldiers and the Canary Islanders settled in San Antonio, there was a thriving community of indigenous people living here. Who were these “first people?” How did they live? Where did they live and what ultimately happened to them?
In celebration of Native American Heritage month, join us and hear Sylvia Reyna, Librarian/Archivist, and former Archaeologist, talk about the prevailing cultures of this area.
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Café Con Libros: In At The Deep End by Kate Davies
Potranco
Julia has had enough. Enough of the sex noises her roommate makes. Enough of her dead-end government job. Enough of the one-night stand who accused her of breaking his penis. The only thing she hasn't had enough of is orgasms; she hasn't had proper sex in three years. So when Julia gets invited to a warehouse party in a part of town where trendy people who have lots of sex go on a Friday night, she readily accepts. And that night she meets someone: a conceptual artist, who also happens to be a woman. Julia's sexual awakening begins; her new lesbian life is exhilarating. She finds her tribe at queer swing dancing classes, and guided by her new lover Sam, she soon discovers London's gay bars and BDSM clubs . . . and the complexities of polyamory. Soon it becomes clear that Sam needs to call the shots, and Julia's newfound liberation comes to bear a suspicious resemblance to entrapment.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: A book club focusing on LGBTQ+ and/or POC
stories and authors.
Books available at Potranco Branch Library or you can place a hold using the link below.
Monday, November 15, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Fitness in the Park - Cardio Fit
Encino
Come enjoy a good cardio workout, presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation! You don't need to bring any equipment, just dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park - Yoga
Encino
This class is presented by San Antonio Parks & Recreation in partnership with the San Antonio Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat and dress comfortably.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Read to a Dog Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join us on Zoom for Read to a Dog, a program designed for school-age children to practice their literacy skills by individually reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. Our canine friends will be accompanied by their handlers at all times. Children will join individual online breakout rooms to read a book of their own choosing in a judgment free space – please have the books ready at the start of the program!
Adults must be present to log on and off and be available if needed.
***Registration is required and closes at the start of the event. Registration is by family and each family gets a set time with a canine friend.***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Recommended for school-age children or children starting to read independently.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Bored at home? Like to meet new people? Come by and join us as we whip up some cool crafts. Contact Jo Ann for list of supplies needed.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time Online-Live
San Antonio Public Library Online
This online program is recommended for children 18 -36 months
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Children's Librarians with the San Antonio Public Library. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers will experience stories, songs and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
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. Seniors.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
MTTTC 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: 210-207-2704. 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.
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Semmes Chess Club
Semmes
Come to our weekly chess club, to learn the game or play with other enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Felix Fierros. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.