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The Schaefer Library Writing Group: Write in Session
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Adult Services Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Experienced author? Novice taking your first steps? Looking to spend time on a specific project? This is the perfect space for you! Use the dedicated quite time and supportive atmosphere to make progress in your writing, embracing the collective energy to get motivated!
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Create! Come and Go Art
Landa
Express yourself! Come to Landa Library for creative, self-directed children's art activities. Make art in fun new ways you may not have tried before.
Enjoy creating your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
It may get a little messy with paint, glue, markers, and more.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Heartfulness Meditation
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Naveen Chillara. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Heartfulness guided relaxation enables a calming and relaxing effect on the body to reduce stress, restlessness, and anxiety issues. Following relaxation, we offer Heartfulness guided meditation that enables one to center themselves and connect to one’s own inherent positive nature. Over years of research and observations, Heartfulness Institute has seen immense growth in resiliency in several individuals and thereby communities. Free sessions, no registration required.
Adults only.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
SA Needle Craft Group
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room North. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Learn what the SA Needle Craft Group has to offer quilters & needle crafters and those looking to get started.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL Children's Librarians. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Time!
Pan American
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one.
*Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Parman Knitting Club AKA “Yarnies”
Parman
Do you love knitting, crocheting and all things YARN? Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join the knitting club AKA “Yarnies” and unwind one stitch at a time!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Do you love knitting, crocheting and all things YARN? Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join the knitting club AKA “Yarnies” and unwind one stitch at a time!The ‘Yarnies” meet every Sunday, 1pm - 3pm for knitting, crocheting, looming, and all other Yarn related activities! Meet other yarn lovers to share favorite techniques and patterns. Helping each other with projects is just part of the fun! All skill levels are welcome. Adults only.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Community Art for all ages
Great Northwest
All ages are welcome to take part in a Community Art project. Each month we will work on a different design for a collaborative art project using crayons, markers, and colored pencils to be displayed in the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: All ages are welcome to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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!
This is not a class or instructional meeting. Some knowledge will be expected.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Want to Play Mah Jongg?
Maverick
Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with up to four players who draw from tiles to collect 14 tiles which match one of the hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League card. The game is an intellectual and challenging game of strategy and skill. Adults interested in playing or only wishing to observe the game are welcome. Mark your calendar for the upcoming dates!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marilyn Lott. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Qigong / Tai Chi Exercises
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Come and join Westfall Library’s Qigong / Tai Chi class for an opportunity to practice an easy version of these ancient practices. This program is most suitable for older adults.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Blast From the Past: Little Women
Pan American
Join us for popcorn and a movie here at the Pan American Branch Library!
Jo struggles for independence and sometimes clashes with her beloved mother and sisters Meg, Amy and Beth. She also contends with their cranky Aunt March, their impulsive neighbor Laurie and kindly linguistics professor Friedrich Bhaer.
This movie is rated PG.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Crafts: Pressed Flower Lantern
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Blanca. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of fun! We will be making pressed flower lanterns using mason jars. We will provide all the supplies, while supplies last. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Meet Me at Luke’s: Gilmore Girls Thanksgiving Watch Party & Trivia
Collins Garden
Take me to Luke's!
Gilmore Girls Thanksgiving Watch Party & Trivia
Join us for a laid-back evening at Luke’s Diner (well… kinda) as we watch the classic Gilmore Girls Thanksgiving episode, “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving.”
Make your own Gilmore-inspired bookmark, test your knowledge with a round of trivia, and enjoy the cozy chaos that only Lorelai and Rory can bring.
All ages and Gilmore fans welcome.
Light refreshments provided; you bring the vibes.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Hernandez Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov/210-207-9120. Presenter/Instructor: Staff. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: All ages.Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
D&D & TTRPGs
Igo
Whether you're a novice explorer or a seasoned hero, you're invited to join us for some Dungeons & Dragons or another fun TTRPG!
No commitment required and no experience needed! All are welcome to come play, learn, chat, or just hang out.
Want to stay in touch with the group? Email Adri to request a link to our Discord server!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons focus on collaborative storytelling and improvisation. We'll explore a wide range of one-shots, across different genres and game systems.We aim to play a game that is both approachable to beginners and entertaining for more experienced players.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Teen Gaming Club on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Play games, share/stream what you're currently playing, discuss your all-time favorite games, and participate in tournaments. Different types of video gaming (PC, console, and handheld) are welcome!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art
Central
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art is an exhibition spanning 25 years of Deborah Keller-Rihn's spiritually inspired work, from 2000 to 2025. This contemplative collection traces the evolution of Keller-Rihn's artistic and inner journey, revealing a profound engagement with themes of transformation, sacred symbolism, and the search for truth. The show distills decades of spiritual exploration into a series of radiant, meditative images that speak to the essence of being and the continual process of becoming.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Keller-Rihn. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, November 24, 2025.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL Children's Librarians. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Tobin
Children and their grownups enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and movement that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: LC Keefe. Staff Contact Number/Email: Laura.Keefe@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Wall of Warmth Sit and Stitch
Westfall
Westfall is participating in the yearly initiative of the San Antonio Public Library to provide a place for people in the community to donate or pick up (depending on your need) hats, gloves, scarves, etc. during the colder months of the year. This meetup allows for anyone who loves the fiber arts to come together to create items that can be added to Westfall’s Wall of Warmth or simply join us to work on your own project. All experience levels are welcome!
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tai Chi
Encino
Come learn Tai Chi with our certified instructor! There is no need to pre-register, just drop in! Classes are free, just come dressed 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: James Clark. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Parman Senior Club: Travel the World, Taste the Flavors
Parman
Travel the World, Taste the Flavors! No passport! No jet lag! No spending! Destinations: Nov 17 – Beyond Mexico City – Culture, Nature and Tradition outside the Capital; Nov. 24 - India; Dec 1- Portugal; Dec 8 - Poland; Dec 15 - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro. Come and join us! Free event! Adults only. No registration required! While supplies last.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Travel the World, Taste the Flavors! No passport! No jet lag! No spending! Destinations: Nov 17 – Beyond Mexico City – Culture, Nature and Tradition outside the Capital; Nov. 24 - India; Dec 1- Portugal; Dec 8 - Poland; Dec 15 - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro. Come and join us! Free event! Adults only. No registration required! While supplies last. For details call Parman branch 210.207.2703.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Build
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Let's Build: Lego Club
Collins Garden
Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by a handler. Limited opportunities available to read to the dog. Session will end promptly at 5:00 PM. Recommended for young readers 5 and older.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tobin Writers Write-In
Tobin
Write, connect, and get inspired with fellow creatives at Tobin Library.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sheila McAuley. Audience: Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Encino
Children practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, accompanied by the animal handler.
Recommended for ages 6-12.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Landa
Anything can happen at Tween Time! Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week.
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Time
Pan American
It's time to build! Join us and get creative with Legos! Recommended for children ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Back to the Future - Interrupted
Mission
Interrupted: The idea is to encourage the audience to talk during a movie with observations and questions. About the making of the movie, 80's culture and time travel.
The film-run will STOP for a couple of times, for attendees to have a discussion.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: Set in 1985, it follows Marty McFly, a teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean automobile built by his eccentric scientist friend Emmett "Doc" Brown, where he inadvertently prevents his future parents from falling in love.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tween Time
Schaefer
Anything can happen at Tween Time! Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages 9 to 12 years old.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween Time
Cortez
Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Igo Teen Time
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: All teens aged 13-18 are welcome to come hang out and start the week off on a fun note! Activities vary from week to week - sometimes we game, sometimes we watch movies, sometimes we art. You decide what we do!
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tween Time
Potranco
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Music Monday on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Share, listen to, and discuss all genres of music - including songs, full albums, music videos, live performances, and more - with other teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Ami Sarabia. Staff Contact Number/Email: amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Yoga Basics
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Jacob. Staff Contact Number/Email: nicole.jacob@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nicole Jacob. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 50 Minute slower pace yoga class. We will spend the time to explore postures, transition from posture, and breath. Please bring a mat, towel, and water.Sign up is not required.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Johnston
Johnston
Join us every Monday night for Johnston's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, learn guitar, or just relax after school. Hang out with your friends or make new friends.
This is a program run by teens for teens.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old)Volunteer hours available!
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Pan Am
Pan American
All teens, ages 13-18, are welcome at Pan Am every Monday night for Teen Time! Teens decide the activities from week to week. Join us for crafting, gaming, watching movies, and more!
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Potranco
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Central
Come and join fellow graphic novel enthusiasts! Every final Monday of the month we will meet and journey through the world of graphic novels. There will be spirited conversation and discussion. Come learn more about this unique form of literature. This month we will be reading Tomie by Junji Ito!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cody Fiber Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together!
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coloring and Crafting to Calmness
Great Northwest
Coloring and crafting are very relaxing activities and can help us deal with stress. Our crafts are good for all ages and coloring pages range from simple to difficult, the beauty of it is that you have options. Coloring inside the lines is not required.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Raquel Reyes. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9210. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: We provide the supplies and the space for you to let your creativity flow. Join us as we color, craft and converse our way to calmness.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Spanish/English Conversation Hour
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Stephen Jackson. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Bienvenidos a la clase de español/inglés. Vamos a practicar español así como el inglés. La meta de esta clase es de practicar ambos idiomas. Vamos a conversar, cantar y enfocarnos en dudas del español y del inglés. Welcome to the Spanish/English hour. We will practice both languages.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks
Join us every Monday night! Get creative, be artistic, watch a movie, do some gaming -- what we do is up to you!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Chess at Westfall
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for an opportunity to play informal chess games with other players. Feel free to bring your own chess set or to use one of ours. This event is open to all ages and all skill levels. Beginners who want to learn the game are also welcome.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cardio Dance Class
Schaefer
Like zumba, but not! Come get your boogie on!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adult Services Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle for hydration.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art
Central
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art is an exhibition spanning 25 years of Deborah Keller-Rihn's spiritually inspired work, from 2000 to 2025. This contemplative collection traces the evolution of Keller-Rihn's artistic and inner journey, revealing a profound engagement with themes of transformation, sacred symbolism, and the search for truth. The show distills decades of spiritual exploration into a series of radiant, meditative images that speak to the essence of being and the continual process of becoming.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Keller-Rihn. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Let's Play at Martin Luther King Park!
Little Read Wagon
Put on your play clothes and join us at Pavilion # 3! Rain or shine, drop in any time between 10 am - 12 pm and be ready to play outdoors. Materials will include a wide variety of loose parts. Materials may be messy. Designed especially for children 0 - 5 years old and their families. Free, no registration required.
Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: LRWsapl@sanantonio.gov, 210-207-2597. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220, Pavilion # 3.
Toddler Story Time
Potranco
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
***Space is limited.
Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited.Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance
Central
Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for:
SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps)
TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled
TANF
CHIP/Children's MEDICAID
Adult MEDICAID
Women's Health Care
MEDICARE Cost Sharing
WIC
And other Food Bank Programs!
*Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break*
For more information contact:
NAME: Florentino Perez
EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org
PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Little Scientist Workshop: Turkeys!
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: For families with children ages 4 and older.Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! Maverick Library is thrilled to welcome families to our Little Scientist's Workshop. It is the place to explore through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:35 PM.
Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Meetings at the library are free and open to the public. Join us to carve or just to watch!
Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Baby Story Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Senior Social Hour for Older Adults
Great Northwest
Join us for a senior social hour at the library! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, light snacks, and activities. Various activities will be provided. However, feel free to bring your own crafts, games or just join us and talk if the activities do not interest you!
Activities provided include the following: cards, Dominoes, puzzles, chess, checkers, Scrabble, Giant Uno and Monopoly.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Senior Social Hour occurs every 2nd and fourth Tuesday of the month with the exception of voting and holidays.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Baby Time!
Guerra
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one.
*Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Baby Story Time
San Pedro
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Story Time
Thousand Oaks
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Tobin Sit and Stitch
Tobin
Crocket, knit, needlepoint, and more. Come work on your stitching project at Tobin!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Rhonda Woolhouse. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Family Story Time
Westfall
Let's share stories, songs, rhymes, and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
MTTC Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Craft and Chat
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Mary Smith Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Join fellow crocheters, knitters, and other fiber artists for a relaxing weekly gathering where creativity and conversation come together! Bring your current project—whether it’s crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any fiber art—and enjoy a welcoming space to share tips, get inspired, and connect with others who love to craft.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Carver Crochet Club @ Denver Heights Community Center
Carver
Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like-minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Most of our beautiful items are donated to community members who are in need of warm clothing during the winter. Happy Stitching!
Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Denver Heights Community Center
300 Porter St.
San Antonio, TX 78210.
Toddler Story Time
Schaefer
Let’s move, sing, talk, read and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.
Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. CANCELLED - Let’s Build: LEGO Time
McCreless
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Grateful Together: A Friendsgiving Celebration for Every Ability
Memorial
***Registration is required***
A sensory-friendly Friendsgiving created especially for families who include children, teens, or adults with disabilities. Join us for an afternoon of gratitude, crafts, community fun, and more. Refreshments will be provided.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Teens. Additional Info: .
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
CANCELLED - Let's Create: Creator Club at Parman
Parman
Anything can happen at Creator Club! All are welcome to drop in during the hour to enjoy art, play, construction or science activities at the Parman Library while supplies last. Wear your play clothes in case things get messy!
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Games
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Blanca. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of family friendly games. All games will be provided. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Spanish Conversation Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish!
For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Club
Collins Garden
Did you know? Teens age 14-18 can earn volunteer hours by leading this, or any other activity for teens at the Library! https://guides.mysapl.org/teenvolunteers.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to hang out! Play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, catch up with friends. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time
Cortez
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130 ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Guerra
Guerra
Join us every Tuesday night for Guerra's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, or just relax after school and hang out with your friends or make new friends.
This is a program run by teens for teens.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Brandy Walthall. Staff Contact Number/Email: brandy.walthall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old).
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Body Doubling
Igo
Are you 13-18 years old looking for a quiet place to work on personal projects or enjoy individual hobbies without the pressure of having to engage with others? Teen Body Doubling might be the space for you.
Bring a book, a gaming console, or a hobby and come quietly exist with other teens as you do your own thing in each other's presence.
(Think: Quiet Teen Time. Crafts can be provided.).
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9080. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Family Fun Time
Pan American
Fun for the whole family! Come join us while we do crafts and activities.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Semmes
Semmes
For ages 13-18 only!
Teen Time is a great place to spend time with friends or meet new ones. Come play games, work on art projects, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you!
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tobin Teen Hangout
Tobin
A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, board games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, or just chat. This program is all about what you want to do! Come and go. You don't have to come on time and you don't have to stay the whole time. Just come hang out for however long you can! All Teens aged 13-18 welcome.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Hangout
Mission
Ages 13 to 18 are welcomed. No registration required.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Choose your activity each week! Activities can include: creating art, gaming (tabletop and Switch), cooking, and crafting. Bring your ideas and we'll provide the rest.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Hang out with other teens and chat about whatever on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rosalie Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosalie.barrera2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Teen Time @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Open to all teens ages 13-18, this activity is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different.
We could play video or board games, make crafts, watch movies, use sidewalk chalk, have a chill study time, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library).
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@santonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
GNW Teen Time
Great Northwest
Are you into painting, cooking fun snacks, or you can join our new Sew What? Club; an intro to sewing. Stop by and choose your own adventure and hang out with other teens in the community!
Teens (ages 13-18 yrs. old), volunteer hours are available, you decide what we do each week!
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lisa M Puchot. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Movie Night @ Mccreless: Superman
McCreless
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned. This movie is rated PG-13.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Joseph N Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: joseph.gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joseph Gonzales. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: Come join us for an exciting action-packed movie night. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
Parman
Teens, come hang out with us. You help decide the activities from week to week - whether it's crafting, gaming, studying, or just hanging out with other teens!
Open to teens ages 13-18.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Encino
Encino
Come hang out, create art, play games, snack, and make friends! This is your program so bring your ideas, we'd love to hear them!
(Ages: 13-18).
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Potranco
Potranco
Crafts! Games! Movies! Art! Create! Chill! Teens decide what to do each week! 13–18-year-olds welcome.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Schaefer
Schaefer
This program is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different.
We could play video or tabletop games, make crafts, watch movies, cook food, eat snacks, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library).
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Moreno. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
YAP + Craft: Fall Leaf Garland
Schaefer
Create a colorful garland for Fall using a variety of materials, including: felt, recycled paper, cardstock, glitter and puff paint! All supplies will be provided.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Adult Services Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Space is limited to 10 participants.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Diwali Classical Dance Performance
Central
Diwali Festival is occurring in the fall that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Enjoy dances from Indian culture in the form of music, dance and storytelling. Don’t miss this entertaining event!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500. Presenter/Instructor: Kaveri Natya Yoga Dance Group. Audience: All Ages. Older Adults. Family. Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Journaling Workshop
Johnston
Want to spend some time journaling? Come by the Johnston Library Journaling Workshop for a space with supplies and chill vibes every second Tuesday and second Friday of each month.*
This program is intended for patrons 13 years and older!
*Program will also be held on the 4th Tuesday this month*.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time at Maverick
Maverick
What is Teen Time at Maverick?
It's YOUR time, YOU choose what YOU want to do!!!
It’s also:
a GREAT place to hang with your friends;
a GREAT place to meet new people;
a GREAT place to play tabletop or video games, make a craft or whatever!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.bleichwehl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens aged 13 to 18 ONLY!
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Color Me Happy
Central
Unwind, de-stress, and get creative at our Adult Coloring Night! Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with soothing music, friendly conversation, and beautiful coloring pages designed just for grown-ups. No experience or artistic skill required — just bring yourself and a willingness to relax. We’ll provide coloring sheets, pencils, markers, and refreshments.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Bettina Hernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: bettina.hernandez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Corazón Book Club
Memorial
Come and join us for our lively Corazón Book Club meetings. We read and discuss books that are in the SAPL Corazón Collection. Come in for a relaxed, social discussion of these popular books.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: November's book selection is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Corazón Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Memorial Branch Library. Start time is 6:30 pm. We meet for one hour. Feel free to bring snacks or a light dinner.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tween Gaming
Semmes
Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Did the Minecraft movie get you excited to join a multiplayer world? Do you consider yourself an Uno master? Are you looking for a chance to hang out with other kids your age and just have fun? Join us for Tween Gaming! No registration required.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ren Ford. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9117. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art
Central
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art is an exhibition spanning 25 years of Deborah Keller-Rihn's spiritually inspired work, from 2000 to 2025. This contemplative collection traces the evolution of Keller-Rihn's artistic and inner journey, revealing a profound engagement with themes of transformation, sacred symbolism, and the search for truth. The show distills decades of spiritual exploration into a series of radiant, meditative images that speak to the essence of being and the continual process of becoming.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Keller-Rihn. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit
Central
Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including:
-Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies
-First aid & wound care supplies
-Blood glucose/blood sugar checks
-HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis)
-Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception
-Peer support & case management
-Connection to treatment & ID recovery services.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: They will be located outside in the breezeway between the parking garage and the library.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit corazonsa.org. English Conversations (ESL)
Central
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez!
A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time!
Guerra
Join the Children's Librarian for songs, rhymes, dancing, and stories that are especially for young learners.
Designed for children 18 to 36 months, but those through 5-years-old may also enjoy this program.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Civics for Citizenship
McCreless
Join us every Wednesday to study the 100 Civics Questions for the Naturalization test. We will practice vocabulary and pronunciation as we learn essential facts about U.S. history and government.
Únanse con nosotros cada miércoles para estudiar las 100 Preguntas de Educación Cívica del examen de Naturalización. Practicaremos vocabulario y pronunciación mientras aprendemos información esencial sobre el gobierno e historia estadounidense.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Coffee, Crosswords & Chisme
McCreless
Join us while we work our way through puzzles and the latest news and celebrity gossip. Bring your own mug! This program is for Older Adults (60+).
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Outdoor Family Story Time
Schaefer
Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. We'll meet on the playground. Stay for play time after the program.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather or rain, we will meet inside the library.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time
Igo
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play.
Recommended for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
TURKEY TIME CRAFTING FOR ALL
Maverick
For families with children ages 4 and older.
For those who love turkeys and love crafting even more! The library will have tons of tables, each devoted to a different turkey craft. You might want to even bring a bag to hold all of your amazing creations! Get ready for some great turkey fun!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: Cari.Raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Plushie Story Time (Bring your favorite stuffed animal)
Las Palmas
Join us for a cozy story time adventure! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite plushie- whether it's a brave teddy bear, sleepy dragon, or curious monkey. Story time is a lot more magical when your favorite pal comes along! Program is geared toward children of all ages and their caretakers.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Marcella Ovalle-Sanchez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.ovalle@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Basics of Loom Knitting
Memorial
Learn the basics of yarn knitting on hand-held looms of different shapes and sizes. All materials are provided for in-class use.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: guadalupe.pinales@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lupe Pinales. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Family Story Time
Memorial
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Come join us while we sing songs, play games, and read an interactive story. Stay for crafts and play after our story time. Please ask for a sensory tool backpack if needed.
Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs, and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Baby Story Time
Encino
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition, followed by play time.
Babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Story Time
Pan American
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tai Chi and Tea
Tobin
Come join us for easy tai chi and tea. Suitable for beginners and seniors.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Toddler Story Time
Landa
Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. A great program for your confident walker!
Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Tai Chi (For Beginners & Experts!)
Thousand Oaks
Tai Chi is a slow-moving, mind-body exercise that can be practiced by anyone, anywhere. It improves breathing and balance, increases strength, and decreases stress. Join us for classes taught by certified instructor Debra Cox whose practiced tai chi for over 20 years!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debra Cox. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive. Comfortable clothing is recommended. No special equipment required.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Hand Bee
Encino
Bring your project - whether it be embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting, or what have you and enjoy some comraderie with fellow crafters! Beginners are welcome!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Plushie Story Time (Bring your favorite stuffed animal)
Las Palmas
Join us for a cozy story time adventure! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite plushie- whether it's a brave teddy bear, sleepy dragon, or curious monkey. Story time is a lot more magical when your favorite pal comes along! Program is geared toward children of all ages and their caretakers.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Marcella Ovalle-Sanchez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.ovalle@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Schaefer
By adopting healthy habits, you can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%! We’ll show you how.
This FREE program offers a helpful setting where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and more physical activity to help lower their risk of developing diabetes. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over 12-months, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by 6 bi-weekly & 3 monthly sessions.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Presenter/Instructor: Valarie Richardson, SA Metro Health Lifestyle Coach. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: It is beneficial to attend as many classes as possible, but if you're unable to make all of them/attend consistently don't let that stop you from dropping in to learn. For any questions, please reach out to Valarie Richardson with Metro Health at 210-207-8802, valarie.richardson@sanantonio.gov.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Create
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Let's Play!
Encino
Come play at Encino Library! We will have toys and activities ready to let loose and have fun. Feel free to bring a friend or come and make some new friends!
Recommended for ages 2-8.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Lego Time
Cortez
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time!
Guerra
Build! Play! Create! Take on one of our building challenges or create anything you want.
*Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
*Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
TeenTRPG
Igo
Grab your adventuring party, and let's go on a quest! For 3 hours, teens (13-19) can come play D&D and other TTRPGs with other interested teens. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Also, there will be snacks! Whoo!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: This program is for teens 13-19 only!
Open to established groups as well as teen players/GMs looking for groups.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time
Johnston
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
A parent or guardian must be present.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build! LEGO and More
Landa
Build! Play! Create! Join us and build with the LEGO bricks or other materials provided by the library. Create anything!
Recommended for school-age children since some pieces are very small.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library and can put on display upon request.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Pan American
The possibilities are endless! Come and join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
Schaefer
It’s time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school-age children since some pieces are very small. All the creations will be displayed in the library.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Igo
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine-to-twelve-year-olds.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.
Jewelry Making for Beginners
Memorial
In this ongoing class, learn beginner-level techniques to make jewelry from various materials such as wire, beads, paper, and more! All materials are provided for in-class use.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: guadalupe.pinales@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lupe Pinales. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
CANCELLED - Tween Time
Semmes
Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun!
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
A weekly virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens, hosted on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Teens are welcome to join the adventure at any time, no matter their experience level with the game!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Thanksgiving Day
SAPL Closures
All libraries will be closed.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Day After Thanksgiving
SAPL Closures
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, November 28, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art
Central
Being-and-Becoming: Spiritual Evolution through Art is an exhibition spanning 25 years of Deborah Keller-Rihn's spiritually inspired work, from 2000 to 2025. This contemplative collection traces the evolution of Keller-Rihn's artistic and inner journey, revealing a profound engagement with themes of transformation, sacred symbolism, and the search for truth. The show distills decades of spiritual exploration into a series of radiant, meditative images that speak to the essence of being and the continual process of becoming.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Keller-Rihn. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Guerra Adult Book Club
Guerra
The group will be discussing "Calling For a Blanket Dance" by Oscar Kokeah.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Small Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Roxanne Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: roxanne.menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
McCreless
Adults practice English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Instruction level will be determined by level of participants.
Adultos practican las habilidades de escuchar, hablar, leer, y escribir en inglés. Nivel de instrucción será determinado por el nivel de los participantes.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
I heart vinyl
Schaefer
Give vinyl a spin by selecting a record from our collection to be played at the circulation desk for other library guests!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: From 10-5 every Saturday we will be showcasing vinyl records from our collection.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park: Yoga
Encino
***This class is for Adults only***
Come enjoy a free yoga workout with a Parks & Recreation instructor! There is no need to pre-register for the class - it is a drop-in class. Just bring your own yoga mat, and wear comfy clothes!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Parks & Recreation Instructor. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Story Time
San Pedro
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Move!: Music & Movement
Thousand Oaks
Join us for a morning filled with music, songs, rhymes. Best for children under 10; registration not required.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Teen Time
Landa
Come meet new people, chat, and play games with other teens! This is a laid-back event where you can connect with other teens.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Movie Time - Happy Feet
Schaefer
Join us for a movie day at the library! We’ll be showing the animated movie Happy Feet, where Mumble the penguin discovers that being different can make all the difference. Come watch the film, enjoy some light snacks, and create a craft to take home!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Moreno. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9300. Audience: All Ages. Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: This movie is rated PG.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
StandUp for Kids Info Table
Central
StandUp for Kids is non-profit organization that provides outreach services, housing support, and other resources for homeless and at-risk youth 13-25yrs, within the San Antonio community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.standupforkids.org. Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Cody
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Travel with us as we explore "Bogotá Colombia: Where History Meets the Clouds". For this session, a recording of a livestreamed tour will be used. *This program is intended for Older Adults*.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Saturday in the Park: Painting with Nature
San Pedro
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Rubi James - SA Parks educator. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Nature. Additional Info: Rubi James from Parks & Recreation will guide us on how to paint with nature in mind. Participants can follow the instructor’s lead or paint however they choose. All supplies will be available for use including a pre-drawn canvas. This program is designed for all ages.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Chess! at Potranco
Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Create: Come & Go Art!
Guerra
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Children's Alcove. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Gaymer Night tabletop games
Forest Hills
Join us for our Monthly table top game night!
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shyana Axelrod. Staff Contact Number/Email: shyana.axelrod@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
MTTC Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month (except for this month of November, when we will meet on November 22nd and November 29th). We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beginners Yoga
Cody
Designed by Sadhguru, a Yogi, Mystic, and Visionary. In this session you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Please bring a yoga mat and a towel. Arrive on an empty/light stomach condition (approx. 1.5 hrs after a light mean).
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Isha Foundation. Audience: Older Adults. Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Saturday Lego Club
Maverick
For kids ages 6-12. Legos will be available for creating your very best projects. Your grown-ups are also invited to help with your creation. Make this a fun family event! Make sure to take a photo of the finished creation to have an everlasting memory.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Video Gaming Club
Great Northwest
Join us on Saturdays for video gaming club. All ages are welcome to join in. You are invited to bring your own Nintendo Switch or other gaming system.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Alfredo Ortega. Staff Contact Number/Email: Alfredo.Ortega@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Chess Club at Igo
Igo
How about a nice game of chess? Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcomed to come and play.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Baby Story Time
Pruitt
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Celeste Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: rachel.roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Let's Create! Come and Go Art
Landa
Express yourself! Come to Landa Library for creative, self-directed children's art activities. Make art in fun new ways you may not have tried before.
Enjoy creating your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
It may get a little messy with paint, glue, markers, and more.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Encino
Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, followed by play time.
Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Heartfulness Meditation
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Naveen Chillara. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Heartfulness guided relaxation enables a calming and relaxing effect on the body to reduce stress, restlessness, and anxiety issues. Following relaxation, we offer Heartfulness guided meditation that enables one to center themselves and connect to one’s own inherent positive nature. Over years of research and observations, Heartfulness Institute has seen immense growth in resiliency in several individuals and thereby communities. Free sessions, no registration required.
Adults only.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Pruitt
Children and their families enjoy stories, songs, and activities that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity.
Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Celeste Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: rachel.roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
SA Needle Craft Group
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room North. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Learn what the SA Needle Craft Group has to offer quilters & needle crafters and those looking to get started.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL Children's Librarians. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Time!
Pan American
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one.
*Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Parman Knitting Club AKA “Yarnies”
Parman
Do you love knitting, crocheting and all things YARN? Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join the knitting club AKA “Yarnies” and unwind one stitch at a time!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Do you love knitting, crocheting and all things YARN? Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join the knitting club AKA “Yarnies” and unwind one stitch at a time!The ‘Yarnies” meet every Sunday, 1pm - 3pm for knitting, crocheting, looming, and all other Yarn related activities! Meet other yarn lovers to share favorite techniques and patterns. Helping each other with projects is just part of the fun! All skill levels are welcome. Adults only.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Community Art for all ages
Great Northwest
All ages are welcome to take part in a Community Art project. Each month we will work on a different design for a collaborative art project using crayons, markers, and colored pencils to be displayed in the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: All ages are welcome to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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!
This is not a class or instructional meeting. Some knowledge will be expected.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Plant Swap
Tobin
Bring your plants to share and take new ones home in our plant swap. Plants should be well watered, pest & disease free. Clippings, seeds, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Lisa. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Qigong / Tai Chi Exercises
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Come and join Westfall Library’s Qigong / Tai Chi class for an opportunity to practice an easy version of these ancient practices. This program is most suitable for older adults.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dance
Memorial
The Bluebonnet Scottish Country dancers meet once a month at Memorial Library. Scottish Country Dancing (SCD) is a traditional form of social dance with groups of couples dancing in progressive patterns. They dance traditional Scottish jigs, reels, and strathspeys to lively fiddle and accordion music. Dances range from easy ceilidh dances, which are suitable for almost any age, to complex and vigorous figures.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Presenter/Instructor: Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dance. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: New dancers and people with two left feet are welcomed. No partner is needed. All ages allowed.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Blast From the Past: The Karate Kid
Pan American
Join us for popcorn and a movie here at the Pan American Branch Library!
Recently relocated from NJ to LA, Daniel becomes the target of a gang of Cobra Kai dojo students. When Mr. Miyagi saves him with expert Karate skills, Daniel convinces him to teach him to defend himself and put his bullies in their place.
This movie is rated PG.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
SCA Fiber Arts Guild
Tobin
Join the Society for Creative Anachronism as we talk fiber arts, teach, and enjoy each other's company while working on fiber projects.
Bring your embroidery, weaving, hand sewing, spinning wheels, anything fiber, and even just yourselves!
Join us every last Sunday of the month. From 3-5 pm.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CANCELLED - K-POP Demon Hunters Sing-along
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Blanca. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Calling all Demon Hunters! Join us for an afternoon of singing and fun as we make K-POP Demon Hunters themed Shrinky Dink bag charms, Papercrafts and Coloring Pages, while we sing-along to the soundtrack. We will provide all the supplies, while supplies last. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
D&D & TTRPGs
Igo
Whether you're a novice explorer or a seasoned hero, you're invited to join us for some Dungeons & Dragons or another fun TTRPG!
No commitment required and no experience needed! All are welcome to come play, learn, chat, or just hang out.
Want to stay in touch with the group? Email Adri to request a link to our Discord server!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons focus on collaborative storytelling and improvisation. We'll explore a wide range of one-shots, across different genres and game systems.We aim to play a game that is both approachable to beginners and entertaining for more experienced players.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Teens and Visual Data
Igo
The program is about creating different ways of looking at huge amounts of numbers. Those different ways of looking at data are not only beneficial for looking at huge numbers of numbers, but also helps in telling stories. Learn to use AI to tell visual stories.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Gaming Club on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Play games, share/stream what you're currently playing, discuss your all-time favorite games, and participate in tournaments. Different types of video gaming (PC, console, and handheld) are welcome!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Lock in for Finals
Cody
Need a place to study? The Cody Library will have a quiet study area reserved the first week of December from opening until 3pm. We will also provide free coffee and silent activities to take quick study breaks.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Spanish Story Time: Cuentos y Canciones
Parman
Los niños y sus familias están invitados a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y actividades en Español. Espacio limitado, boletos gratis 15 minutos antes de iniciar el programa.
Children and their families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities in Spanish. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Bilingual Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Veronica. Audience: Kids.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL Children's Librarians. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Wall of Warmth Sit and Stitch
Westfall
Westfall is participating in the yearly initiative of the San Antonio Public Library to provide a place for people in the community to donate or pick up (depending on your need) hats, gloves, scarves, etc. during the colder months of the year. This meetup allows for anyone who loves the fiber arts to come together to create items that can be added to Westfall’s Wall of Warmth or simply join us to work on your own project. All experience levels are welcome!
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tai Chi
Encino
Come learn Tai Chi with our certified instructor! There is no need to pre-register, just drop in! Classes are free, just come dressed 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: James Clark. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
AARP Presents: Digital Tools for Brain Health
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Arlene Richardson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Arlene.Richardson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: AARP San Antonio. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Stay sharp with technology! This lecture will explore digital tools to support habits that can help you stay sharp, including wearable devices, engaging websites, and informative podcasts. Discover practical resources to keep your mind active in today’s digital world.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Parman Senior Club: Travel the World, Taste the Flavors
Parman
Travel the World, Taste the Flavors! No passport! No jet lag! No spending! Destinations: Nov 17 – Beyond Mexico City – Culture, Nature and Tradition outside the Capital; Nov. 24 - India; Dec 1- Portugal; Dec 8 - Poland; Dec 15 - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro. Come and join us! Free event! Adults only. No registration required! While supplies last.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Travel the World, Taste the Flavors! No passport! No jet lag! No spending! Destinations: Nov 17 – Beyond Mexico City – Culture, Nature and Tradition outside the Capital; Nov. 24 - India; Dec 1- Portugal; Dec 8 - Poland; Dec 15 - Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro. Come and join us! Free event! Adults only. No registration required! While supplies last. For details call Parman branch 210.207.2703.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Build
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Club
Collins Garden
Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time
Mission
Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Landa
Anything can happen at Tween Time! Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week.
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Time
Pan American
It's time to build! Join us and get creative with Legos! Recommended for children ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Let's Build: LEGOs & More
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Use your imagination to build on your own or with other aspiring architects and creative thinkers using a variety of materials. Best for ages 5-12.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tween Time
Cortez
Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Igo Teen Time
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: All teens aged 13-18 are welcome to come hang out and start the week off on a fun note! Activities vary from week to week - sometimes we game, sometimes we watch movies, sometimes we art. You decide what we do!
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tween Time
Potranco
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Music Monday on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Share, listen to, and discuss all genres of music - including songs, full albums, music videos, live performances, and more - with other teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Ami Sarabia. Staff Contact Number/Email: amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Yoga Basics
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Jacob. Staff Contact Number/Email: nicole.jacob@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nicole Jacob. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 50 Minute slower pace yoga class. We will spend the time to explore postures, transition from posture, and breath. Please bring a mat, towel, and water.Sign up is not required.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Johnston
Johnston
Join us every Monday night for Johnston's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, learn guitar, or just relax after school. Hang out with your friends or make new friends.
This is a program run by teens for teens.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old)Volunteer hours available!
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Pan Am
Pan American
All teens, ages 13-18, are welcome at Pan Am every Monday night for Teen Time! Teens decide the activities from week to week. Join us for crafting, gaming, watching movies, and more!
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Potranco
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cody Fiber Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together!
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Spanish/English Conversation Hour
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Stephen Jackson. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Welcome to the Spanish/English conversation hour. We will practice both languages.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Breast Cancer Support Group
McCreless
This group offers a safe and nurturing space where survivors, current battlers and their loved ones can openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether sharing personal stories, offering advice, or seeking guidance, the group provides a platform for survivors and their support networks to connect, learn from one another, and find solace in knowing they are not alone.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9249/shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shauna Mendoza. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: JOIN US!!
Call Shauna for more details at (210) 207-9249.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks
Join us every Monday night! Get creative, be artistic, watch a movie, do some gaming -- what we do is up to you!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Chess at Westfall
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for an opportunity to play informal chess games with other players. Feel free to bring your own chess set or to use one of ours. This event is open to all ages and all skill levels. Beginners who want to learn the game are also welcome.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
K-pop Craft Night
Mission
Enjoy a fun evening of listening to K-pop music and making K-pop crafts. Every month there is a featured craft as well as K-Pop albums and other supplies to create with.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Megan Feeley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2704. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Program is intended for adults, but teens are welcome to come if they like K-pop.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:50 PM.
Pickleball for Beginners
Mission
Whether you're a beginner or not, we've got you covered with a quick guide. Following seven simple rules to be out playing in no time.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Ready to learn how to play pickleball? Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in America, and its tons of fun.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cardio Dance Class
Schaefer
Like zumba, but not! Come get your boogie on!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adult Services Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle for hydration.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.