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Job Search
Carver
Come in and apply for jobs online and do job searches. Learn how to make a resume and prepare for interviews. Make an appointment time for individual help on a resumes.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Play & Learn with Little Read Wagon
Little Read Wagon
Put on your play clothes and join us for a story time and activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play our way towards being ready to read! For children 0-5 and their adults.
Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2531 / cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Little Read Wagon. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: This event is outdoors, rain or shine!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
McAllister Park, Turkey Roost Pavilion 4
13102 Jones Maltsberger, 78247.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Toddler Time
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Baby Time
Semmes
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler, Two
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Designed with eager and active two-year olds in mind, these sessions include stories, music and movement to promote social, emotional and language development.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Time
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:15 AM.
Toddler Two!
Tobin
Designed with eager and active two-year olds in mind, these sessions include stories, music and movement to promote social, emotional and language development. Best for kids 24-36 months.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Time
Parman
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Katie Thonen. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.thonen@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katie Thonen. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Early literacy program for small kids!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM.
Baby Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Time
Memorial
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Senior Technology Session
Carver
Come learn how to operate your smartphone, tablets, laptops, IPad, or just ask a technology question.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Story Time
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Cortez
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM.
Story Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, with art or craft activity to follow. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Tobin
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for younger toddlers ages 16 to 24 months.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time
Parman
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Katie Thonen. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.thonen@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Katie Thonen. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Toddler Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Free Lunch for Kids and Teens
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Additional Info: Lunch is free for kids and teens age 18 and under. Accompanying adults can purchase a meal for $3.75. Meals are provided by the NEISD Summer Food Service Program.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Summer Kids Time
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Lunar adventures await at Summer Kids Time! We've got a summer's worth of books, crafts and activities all designed for school-age kids (ages five and up).
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Story Time
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Healthy Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
Pan American
Nutritious meals are important for kids to
learn and grow, even when school is out.
That’s why the Summer Food Service
Program is offering meals for kids this
summer at no cost. Visit SummerFood.org to
find a meal site near you.
Mas amigos. Mas comida. Todo el verano.
Comida Amigos Diversion
Padres: Durante el verano hay actividades de diversión y comida gratis para los ninos. No hay que registrar. Llama al 211, textea
COMIDA al 877-877 o visite SummerFood.org para buscar un sitio.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cassandra Garza and/or Valerie Shelley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: When the school year ends, summer meals
begin!
Starting June 1, the Summer Food Service
Program is offering healthy meals for kids 18
and younger at no cost. Find a site near you
by visiting SummerFood.org or Text FOODTX to 877-877.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. Teen World Cooks
Westfall
Teens learn to make tasty, nutritious meals and learn basic cooking skills. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes. Cell phone use not allowed during class.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Amanda Shelton, San Antonio Food Bank. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Rooted in the belief that food is medicine, CHEF is a Culinary Health Education Program that teaches children and families basic nutrition and practical cooking skills, with the long-term goal of motivating individuals and communities to adopt and sustain healthier eating habits.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. Tween Game Time
Great Northwest
If you are between ages 9-12, bring a sack lunch or snack for yourself and, if you want, a favorite game (like board games or card games-just not digital). Plan on having lots of fun and new friends! See your there.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:15 PM.
Baby Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Plan on a fifteen minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Summer Free Lunches
Bazan
Free lunches served this summer for children 18 years of age and younger.
Bazan will host free summer lunches Mondays through Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30pm come and join us for a lunch and a movie!
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Summer lunches from the San Antonio Food Bank only for children 18yrs and younger.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. FREE Summer Lunches for Children & Teens
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Kids. Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: The Central Library serves free lunches for children and teens Monday through Thursday on the 3rd floor during the summer. The lunches are first come, first served. Thanks to our sponsor, the San Antonio Food Bank, for providing lunches for hungry kids and teens!!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hand Bee
Encino
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Presenter/Instructor: Encino Park Hand Bee Group. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Do you sew? Knit? Quilt? Tat? Are you interested in learning more? Join an experienced group for a Wednesday afternoon of hand sewing, advice and conversation.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children develop their literacy skills when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This interactive storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Designed for children of various ages and their caregivers.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM.
Baby Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sandbanks Shadow Factory
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Matt Sandbanks. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Matt Sandbanks is the Shadow Man! Poems, puppets and shadows return to town when Matt brings our favorite "Wild Goose Chase" presentation to Westfall Branch Library this summer.. You'll be amazed with the magic that emerges with just a bright light, a white screen and a menagerie of cardboard cutouts. Recommended for school age children.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Cane Chi
Mission
Come and learn about the art of Cane Chi with Mr. Robert Anguiano Jr. Cane Chi is an exercise, wellness and rehabilitation program that incorporates a cane. Mr. Anguiano is a certified Cane Master and Black Belt with the American Cane System and has over 10 years of experience. He will share his experience of learning that a cane is not a crutch and is useful in many other ways.
10 canes will be provided, or bring your own. First-come, first served.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Summer Teen Time
Pruitt
Take "One Giant Leap" with us at Summer Teen Time! Bring your friends to hang out for out of this world fun at the Pruitt Library. Gaming, movies, anime, and crafting are included as possible activities. This event is teens ages 13-18.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids Time
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Teen Hangout
Bazan
Every Wednesday this summer teens will have an opportunity to engage is several activities: crafts, outdoor activities, movies, and trivia.
Please ask your teen librarian for more info!
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: This is a teen only program for ages 13-18 yrs.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Story Time
Carver
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, with art or craft activity to follow. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9180. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids Time
Johnston
Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Miss Tiffany. Staff Contact Number/Email: tiffany.durham@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Summer Reading Fun- Exploration.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Summer Teen Time
Las Palmas
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Celebrate the summer with crafts, board games, video games, movies and escape rooms. Ages 13-18 only please!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kids Time: Dinosaur George!
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Dinosaur George is over the moon to share his vast knowledge of paleontology and show us his fossils! *Tickets are required. Please pick up at the reference desk starting at 10:00 am on Monday, June 17.* Geared for school-aged children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM.
Kids Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Video Gaming
Great Northwest
Looking for something to do during Summer break? Bring your friends for some friendly competition on the Nintendo Switch, WiiU, or PS4. Leading up to our End of Summer Super Smash Tournament on July 31st. For teens ages 13-18 years old.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Teens ages 13-18 years old.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Kid's Time
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Family Game Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Where kids and their families can play board games and video games with each other.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Encino
Children are invited to the Encino Branch Library to read to a certified therapy dog! Do you have any favorite animal stories you would like to read?
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children are invited to the Cody Branch Library to read one-on-one to certified therapy dog Beau Jangles!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
LEGO Time
Tobin
Come be creative with LEGOs. Recommended for school-age children due to small size of bricks. DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note: Your LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library on display!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Bazan Library. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kids Time
Cortez
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Books, crafts and activities recommended for school age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Kids Time
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Lunar adventures await at Summer Kids Time! We've got a summer's worth of books, crafts and activities all designed for school-age kids (ages 6 and up).
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free Snacks
Johnston
Partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank, Johnston library will be providing youth (ages 0-18) a FREE snack and also the opportunity to participate in fun enrichment activities at the library.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Raishell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: donnishia.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Youth are ages 0-18.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kids Time: Dinosaur George!
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Dinosaur George is over the moon to share his vast knowledge of paleontology and show us his fossils! *Tickets are required. Please pick up at the reference desk starting at 10:00 am on Monday, June 17.* Geared for school-aged children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM.
Tween Time
McCreless
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Semmes
Come chill with us! We do crafts and play games.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Sandbanks Shadow Factory
Encino
Matt Sandbanks is the Shadow Man! Poems, puppets and shadows return to town when Matt brings our favorite "Wild Goose Chase" presentation to the Encino Branch this summer. You'll be amazed with the magic that emerges with just a bright light, a white screen and a menagerie of cardboard cutouts. Recommended for school age children.
Limited Seating is available and will be on a first come first served basis.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
SPACE ROCKS !!!!
Potranco
Painting rocks is easier than it looks and it’s also quite addicting once you get started. Come and join Potranco Tween time and turn some rocks into pretty cosmic pieces of art!
Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Susan Genera. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LEGO Time
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school age children since some pieces are very small. DUPLOS® will be available for younger architects. Bring a camera to take a picture of your masterpiece!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Teen Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9030. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Every week is something different! We could be watching movies, playing music, video or tabletop gaming, crafting, making delicious food, or just hanging out. Come and see for yourself! Teens 13-18 only, please.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Drop-In Volunteering with Teen Club
Landa
Want volunteer hours, like, right now? Want to experience the library in a whole new way? Awesome!
Landa Library has same-day, one-time volunteer opportunities for teens 14-18 years old.
Shifts are available:
Wednesdays 4:30-6:30p with Teen Club
Saturdays 2:00 - 4:00p
Sundays 2:00 -4:00p
Stop by and ask Rebekah for more details.
And hey – do you need more than 2 hours or are looking for more of a long term volunteer opportunity?
We have that, too! Just ask.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebekah Corley. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebekah.corley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Club
Landa
Teen Club is a place just for you!
Cooking how-tos, film screenings, experimenting with tech, or just hanging out – we do a little bit of everything and you help make it happen.
Meet some new friends or bring your own – all teens 13-18 welcome!
And Hey – want volunteer hours?
We can help with that. Come talk to us and find out more.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebekah Corley. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebekah.corley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time
Igo
Come and play games, make a craft or just hang out with your friends. Activities will be different each week.
Ages 13-18 only.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Laura Herman. Staff Contact Number/Email: laura.herman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Pan Am Teen Time: Tokyo Night
Pan American
Our teen group will be watching Godzilla movies while enjoying a Ramen Bar.
Ramen Bar will include:
Chicken, Shimp&Lime, Beef instant ramen
Nori sheets
Seaweed seasoning
Sriracha
Soy Sauce and other ingredients!
We'll be playing:
Gozilla (2014)
Sushi Go (card game).
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Teens Only 13yrs-18yrs.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time!
Thousand Oaks
Wednesday nights belong to the teen! Join us for fun, food, board games, video games, crafts, conversation, laughs, and more. Teens 13-18 years old are welcome!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Libraries & Labyrinths
Encino
The summer campaign of Libraries and Labyrinths! Come play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition each Wednesday night during summer in an ongoing campaign. New D&D players welcome, but seating is limited. We have dice to share!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Contact Mark for campaign information and character discussion.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Teen Time
Johnston
This is your time. Each week is different and you get to decide what we do. We could make a craft, cook something, or just hang out and play video or board games.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Raishell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: donnishia.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens between ages 13-18 are welcomed to join us.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Screen: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Encino
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Julia Pouliot. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: We all know there’s nothing like watching a movie on the big screen with your friends, so come hang out for our monthly movie screening. Popcorn provided! This month we will be watching Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald! [For ages 13 to 18 only].
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time-Harry Potter Night
Schaefer
Join us and make a wand or a golden snitch! All materials provided. For teens ages 13-18 only, please.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Athena Readers Book Club
Johnston
Join a discussion of Peter Swanson's Before She Knew Him.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Share what you read and discover something new! Free books for participants! Refreshments provided!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time
McCreless
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Come to Teen Time for crafts, snacks, games, or just hang out. You decide what we do! Ages 13-18 on;y, please.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Citizenship Classes (English) for Adults
Pruitt
No Registration needed.
Class start and end dates? It starts when you attend and ends when you are done learning.
Classes are in English.
Classes are for adults only and free. The purpose is to prepare students for the naturalization process and test and to teach about the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rae Downen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Presenter/Instructor: Rae Downen. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Conversation Club (ESL)
Westfall
Join fellow learners in practicing your English language skills. Focus on speaking, pronunciation, and conversational skills. We will read and discuss different news topics every week. Come LEARN with us!
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9228 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL. Additional Info: Drop-in help available during Open Hours in LEARN@sapl: T/Th./F/Sat. 10am-6pm & W 12-8pm.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Wednesday Evening Book Group
Brook Hollow
This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month. They discuss mainly fiction, along with the occasional non-fiction title.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
DIY U: Phases of the Moon T-Shirt
Igo
Create your own "Eight Phases of the Moon" T Shirt.
We provide all the supplies,T shirts, fabric paint and stencils. You add the DIY.
SAPL is preparing for a new year of Summer Reading Programs and our theme is ... wait for it ... "Phases of the Moon"!
We are honoring the anniversary of the first manned moon landing on July 20,1969.
Join us for this DIY, take home an awesome T shirt and get ready for a summer of great adult programming.
Sorry, this is a program for adults only. Spaces in the workshop are limited. There is no registration, first-come, first-serve.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Seth Haluwana. Staff Contact Number/Email: gamini.haluwana@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: DIY U.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Las Palmas Book Club
Las Palmas
Please join us for a lively discussion of the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Come and Go Crafts
Carver
Express Yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9180. Presenter/Instructor: Braulia Carrillo. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Job Search
Carver
Come in and apply for jobs online and do job searches. Learn how to make a resume and prepare for interviews. Make an appointment time for individual help on a resumes.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Baby Time
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Plan on a fifteen to twenty minute program with time for baby and caregiver socializing afterwards. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Baby Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Program includes time for baby and caregiver socializing after stories and songs. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Story Time
Landa
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and their caregiver.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Toddler Time
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18-36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Baby Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Pretend Time: CAMPING
Great Northwest
Everything today will be in a CAMPING theme. You are welcome to come dressed up!
Branch Location: Great Northwest 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.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:15 AM.
Baby Time
Igo
Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months with their caregivers.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Story Time
McCreless
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year olds and a caregiver.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Toddler Time - Sugar and Spice
Encino
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Story Time
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM.
Toddler, Two!
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Designed for eager and active two-year-olds and their caregivers, these sessions include stories, music and movement to foster developing early literacy skills. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Summer Gaming for Teens
Johnston
Teens (13-18) are welcome to unwind and break away from the summer heat at Johnston library. Bring your friends and compete with our board games, card games, on our Wii system, and so much more.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Raishell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: donnishia.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Time
Potranco
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement, enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Plan on a twenty-minute program then stay for up to forty additional minutes of open play with a variety of early learning materials. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Magik Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: You'll climb to the clouds with Magik Theatre during this dramatic presentation of Jack and the Beanstalk. The performance promises a multitude a magic beans, a surplus of golden eggs and enough Fe-Fi-Fo-Fums to please children of all ages!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Igo
Free Ticket Required - available 15 minutes before the program starts.
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Story Time - Sugar and Spice
Encino
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Free Lunch for Kids and Teens
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Additional Info: Lunch is free for kids and teens age 18 and under. Accompanying adults can purchase a meal for $3.75. Meals are provided by the NEISD Summer Food Service Program.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement, enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Plan on a twenty-minute program then stay for up to forty additional minutes of open play with a variety of early learning materials. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Summer Free Lunches
Bazan
Free lunches served this summer for children 18 years of age and younger.
Bazan will host free summer lunches Mondays through Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30pm come and join us for a lunch and a movie!
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Georgina Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/georgina.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Summer lunches from the San Antonio Food Bank only for children 18yrs and younger.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. Learn Computer Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Skills
Carver
Come learn basic computer skills, as well as intermediate and advanced skills in Microsoft Office. Students learn at their own pace from computer simulation, which allows them to become proficient faster.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: LEARN @ SAPL.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
FREE Summer Lunches for Children & Teens
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Kids. Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: The Central Library serves free lunches for children and teens Monday through Thursday on the 3rd floor during the summer. The lunches are first come, first served. Thanks to our sponsor, the San Antonio Food Bank, for providing lunches for hungry kids and teens!!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mission Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Why should kids have all the fun? Table Tennis Time just for adults! No matter your level of experience come and play at Mission.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park @ Encino: Low Impact Circuit Training
Encino
Low impact workouts are a great way to get active while reducing the risk of injury! Low Impact Circuit Training classes are easier on the body removing certain exercises that place more stress on the hip & knee joints; running/sprinting and jumping. The goal of each class is to provide a total body workout.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Summer LEGO Camp
Pruitt
Join us for some creative fun while building with Legos. Make new friends or meet old ones! Children under 5 accompanied by an adult, please.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Architecture. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Adults. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Family Fun
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Children and their grownups enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
International Yoga Day
Central
Let's celebrate International Yoga Day! A professional yoga instructor from International Day of Yoga ( I Do Yoga) - a non - profit organization will take you through the basics of yoga. Event is free and open to the public.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: International Day of Yoga ( I Do Yoga) Organization. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Summer Thursdays @ Teen Library
Central
The spinning wheel will NOT be spun for the following Teen Summer Thursdays:
June 27: DIY Ice Cream Day!!!!
July 4: All Libraries will be CLOSED
July 18: Bob Ross Painting Party!!!!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina. Staff Contact Number/Email: regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov/207-2678. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: The Thursday SPINNING WHEEL will be spun either the day before or the day of (can you feel the tension?), and that will determine just what you will be doing.
Be prepared for activities like some light cooking, craft time, and movies.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. Illusions by Blake Performance
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Have a magical afternoon with an amazing performance by magician Richard Blake.
*Free tickets are required for this event. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, June 17th at 10 am. A limited number of standby tickets may be available on the day of the event.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Movie Thursday
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Additional Info: Lunar adventures await you on Movie Thursday at the Collins Garden Library. Join us for a free family- friendly movie.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Summer Reading Teen Program
Cortez
Whether it’s to get out of the heat or hang out with friends, stop by Cortez Library during Teen Time and play video games, board games, make crafts or read a book! It's easy to participate—Just sign up and then read 8 books, attend 8 activities, or any combination, to receive a free limited edition Teen Summer t-shirt.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE CLUB #5
Great Northwest
NIGHT OF THE NINJAS--Join the club this summer! Learn about Annie and Jack and their exciting journeys as they travel through time and space. There will be 8 different books in the club this summer. Collect a medallion for each one. Crafts, games, drawing, puzzles, stories--it will all be there. Bring the whole family!
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM.
Kids Time: Dinosaur George
Igo
He’s back!
San Antonio's favorite paleontologist is Over the Moon about fossils! Dinosaur George is slated to visit the Igo Branch of the San Antonio Public Library this summer. His presentation features a scientific yet light-hearted take on the prehistoric world and includes a variety of dinosaur bones, skulls, footprints and fun.
Free ticket required to attend. Tickets will be available starting 10 am, Saturday, June 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive by 1:55 pm for guaranteed admittance. There will be a limited number of stand-by tickets the day of the event starting at 1:45 pm. Standby ticket holders will be admitted to performance beginning 1:55 pm until we reach room capacity.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids Time
Landa
Lunar adventures await at Summer Kids Time! We've got a summer's worth of books, crafts and activities all designed for school-age kids (ages five and up).
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids Time
Semmes
Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Thursday Book Group
Thousand Oaks
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Troy Lawrence. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190. Presenter/Instructor: Troy Lawrence. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Come join the Thousand Oaks Thursday Book Group. Stop by the branch and pick up a copy of the month's selection. Meet with us the third Thursday of the month for a book discussion and light refreshments.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fitness in the Park @ Encino: Yoga
Encino
Exercise your mind, body, and soul. Yoga teaches a set of practices – physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana).
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Third Thursday Book Club
Westfall
Book discussion will be over Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Angelina Cortes. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.cortes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tween Time
Johnston
Moonwalk madness is upon us at Summer Tween Time! Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive summer fun at the library. Exclusively for 9 to 12 year olds.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Tiffany Durham. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Robots! Explore & interact with robots and talk to other tweens about your favorite sci-fi books.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LEGO Time!
Las Palmas
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative building with LEGOs and other fun blocks! Recommended for children ages 4-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego bricks. Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM.
Tweens Only!
Maverick
Let the games begin!!!
Don’t get bored this summer – compete in the Maverick Minute Games! Each week we’ll have four different challenges.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.bleichwehl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is only for Tweens ages 9 to 12, and is limited to 12 participants. Free Ticket Required - available at Information Desk 15 minutes before the program.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 3:30 PM.
Summer Kids' Movie - LEGO Movie 2
Encino
Get out of the Summer afternoon heat and enjoy a family friendly animated movie! All ages welcome.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ann.Laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Do you love graphic novels and comic books? Join us at Brook Hollow Library every Thursday afternoon to meet other kids that love them too! Plan to meet up to discuss and take part in fun activities related to different graphic novel titles. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Teen Gaming
Cody
Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games!
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Amy Rae Weaver. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only! Unwind after school at the Cody Branch Library by playing video games, card games, or board games!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Builders
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: LEGO® lovers unite! Come and get creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome. Library provides all Lego. Please note: Lego creations must stay at the library.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kids Time: Dinosaur George
Igo
He’s back!
San Antonio's favorite paleontologist is Over the Moon about fossils! Dinosaur George is slated to visit the Igo Branch of the San Antonio Public Library this summer. His presentation features a scientific yet light-hearted take on the prehistoric world and includes a variety of dinosaur bones, skulls, footprints and fun.
Free ticket required to attend. Tickets will be available starting 10 am, Saturday, June 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive by 3:55 pm for guaranteed admittance. There will be a limited number of stand-by tickets the day of the event starting at 3:45 pm. Standby ticket holders will be admitted to performance beginning 3:55 pm until we reach room capacity.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Free Snacks
Johnston
Partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank, Johnston library will be providing youth (ages 0-18) a FREE snack and also the opportunity to participate in fun enrichment activities at the library.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Raishell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: donnishia.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Youth are ages 0-18.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lego Club
Landa
LEGO club at the library! Make our challenge of the day or come up with your own creation! Recommended for children five and up. Duplos will be available for younger builders. Bring a camera to snap a picture of your masterpiece and leave it on display in the library.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. All Ages.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jack and the Beanstalk Magik Theatre
McCreless
You'll climb to the clouds with Magik Theatre during this dramatic presentation of Jack and the Beanstalk. The performance promises a multitude a magic beans, a surplus of golden eggs and enough Fe-Fi-Fo-Fums to please children of all ages!
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Mario Kart Cup
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Kids: Start your engines! Test your racing skills in the Schaefer Mario Kart Cup. Recommended for school-age kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kidding Around: Yoga for Kids
Cody
Children today live in a very fast-paced world. Between pressures from school, extra curricular activities, their peers, parents, and society, the hustle and bustle of every day life can quickly wear down on a child’s inner peace and joy. All of these pressures and expectations can lead to a whole lot of stress, and while most kids are not familiar with the concept of stress, they can still experience what it feels like without giving it a label or name.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Samantha Gordano. Staff Contact Number/Email: samantha.gordano@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kendal Selig- Kidding Around Yoga. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Chess
Pruitt
Chill out and play chess. Can't play, no problem. Receive first-class instruction from our resident internationally ranked chess master.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sheri Watkins. Staff Contact Number/Email: vertis.watkins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Kid's Discovery Time
Parman
The Parman children's department will provide fun, easy and informative STEAM based activities for early elementary school aged kids (5-8 years) to learn while we play during this hands on experiment time!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Come play and learn at Parman Kid's Discovery Time!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween/Pre-Teen Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Krystal Owen. Staff Contact Number/Email: krystal.owen@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: If you are between 9-12 years old come and hang out with us during out Tween/ Pre-Teen Time on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 PM!
We are planning to do some awesome programs and play with the air hockey and foos ball tables!
Come, hang out, make friends and have fun with us!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Time Video Games
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Young Adventurer's Guild
Tobin
Come join in the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons, run by an official Dungeon Master!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adult Retro Game Night
Potranco
Feeling nostalgic? Join us for an adult retro gaming night were you can play those classic video games from your child hood.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Family Chess Night
Pruitt
Come play chess with family and friends! Chess players will enjoy a delicious catered dinner provided by Rackspace.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: An advanced chess lesson with Alex, a nationally-ranked chess master, commences at 6:30 PM.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Make Moon Rocks
Memorial
Enjoy making moon rocks that look like they actually came from the moon! Whether they're plain or shiny, these moon rocks will impress.
All supplies are provided. Program celebrates the library's Summer Reading Program and is free to attend.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Adult Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Kpop Club
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Are you a teen that loves Korean Pop music? Then please join us for a night of marathoning Kpop videos!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Happy Tails
Memorial
Animal entertainment at its finest! Happy Tails returns to the San Antonio Public Library with a few furry, feathered (and maybe even scaly) friends. Recommended for school-age children.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Kids Time
Memorial
Books, crafts and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
International Yoga Day! Sunset Yoga @ Parman Library
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Maggie G. E-RYT200® YACEP® Certified Yoga Instructor. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Sunset Yoga! Let’s celebrate the approach of Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. No prior experience necessary. A professional yoga instructor will take you through the basics. Event is free and open to the public. Healthy refreshments provided as supplies last. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a mat!
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Job Search
Carver
Come in and apply for jobs online and do job searches. Learn how to make a resume and prepare for interviews. Make an appointment time for individual help on a resumes.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Computer). Staff Contact Name: Learn Center. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Friday, June 21, 2019.
International Yoga Day! Sunrise Yoga @ Parman Library
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Maggie G. E-RYT200® YACEP® Certified Yoga Instructor. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Sunrise Yoga! 6:30AM at Parman Library Amphitheater. Let’s celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year with the combination of the Ayurvedic Sun Salutations and Yin Yoga. No prior experience necessary. A professional yoga instructor will take you through the basics. Event is free and open to the public. Healthy refreshments provided. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a mat!
Friday, June 21, 2019, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM.
Baby Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Program includes time for baby and caregiver socializing after stories and songs. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Cody Friday Book Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Bender. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9100. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss "Lilac Girls" by Martha Hall Kelly.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Landa
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Summer ESL mini classes for Adults
Pruitt
This class is to welcome all new comers to our first time ESL class. We would like to ease participants into ESL and not overwhelm them.
All levels are welcome.
This is a 6 weeks mini course that we hope to expand starting up again in September.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rae Downen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Adult Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tai Chi for Seniors
Mission
Join us for this ancient Chinese practice of light exercise and meditation.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Audience: Seniors.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Color Club: BLUE DAY
Great Northwest
BLUE stories, games and activities will be the main course today. Wear BLUE in honor of the day.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:15 AM.
Level I Hatha Yoga
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: irene scharf. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9080/irene.scharf@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Belinda Stallings-Kovach. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Participants should have knowledge of basic yoga techniques and poses.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bilingual Story Time
Tobin
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English that develop their early literacy skills in two languages. Recommended for children from three to five years old.
Niños preescolares disfrutan de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés que desarrollan sus habilidades de alfabetización temprana en dos idiomas. Recomendado para niños de tres a cinco años.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Bilingual Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Two!
Parman
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Katie Thonen. Staff Contact Number/Email: katherine.thonen@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Mosher. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: early literacy program for 2-3 year old kids!
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM.
Healthy Bites, Healthy Moves
Cody
Cody Public Library is hosting the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program “Healthy Bites Healthy Moves” eight class session series. Participants will learn how to save money on groceries, control portion sizes, have more energy, keep food safe, be active, build a healthy plate, and encouraged family mealtime. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Class times for this eight (8) week series are as follows:
Every Friday starting 5/17 from 10:30am to 12pm.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Evelyn Green, Nutrition Education Assistant. Audience: Adults. Seniors.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 24 months.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lego Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Yourdon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Time
Landa
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
Academia América - a Path to Citizenship
Las Palmas
Academia América provides education programs and services to immigrants who qualify to apply for U.S. citizenship to help them prepare for the naturalization examination. For registration information, please call Academia América at 210-910-6363.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 910-6363. Presenter/Instructor: Academia América. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.academiaamerica.org. Qigong
Pan American
Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for health and spirituality.
Due to the nature of the class, participants arriving late will not be admitted.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Presenter/Instructor: Mary Martha. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Smart/Learn Well. Additional Info: Join us at the Pan American Branch Library for Qigong. All experience levels are welcomed.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Time
Tobin
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition with their parent/caregiver. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Audience: Kids.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Two!
Parman
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 24 to 36 months.
Free Ticket Required - available at front desk 15 minutes before the program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Moser. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Free Lunch for Kids and Teens
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Additional Info: Lunch is free for kids and teens age 18 and under. Accompanying adults can purchase a meal for $3.75. Meals are provided by the NEISD Summer Food Service Program.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Dinosaur George
Carver
He’s back!
San Antonio's favorite
paleontologist is Over the Moon about fossils!
Dinosaur George is slated to visit the Carver Branch of the San Antonio Public Library this summer. His presentation features a scientific yet light-hearted take on the prehistoric world and include a variety of dinosaur bones, skulls, footprints and fun.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Braulia Carrillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210 207 9180. Presenter/Instructor: Dinosaur George. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
International Yoga Day
Johnston
Let's celebrate International Yoga Day! A professional yoga instructor will take you through the basics of yoga. Event is free and open to the public. Water will be available.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Audience: All Ages.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Intenational Yoga Day
Pruitt
An interactive yoga event. Enter the drawing for a chance to win free yoga materials. You do not need to be present to win; winner will be contacted via email.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Catrina Grivich. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Summer Tween Time
Pruitt
Moonwalk madness is upon us at Summer Tween Time! Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive summer fun at the library. No desk. No tests. Just fun!
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Saenz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer Reading. Additional Info: Exclusively for 9 to 12 year olds.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Read to a Dog
Potranco
Children are invited to the Potranco library to read to a certified therapy dog.This program helps children build the confidence needed to read out loud.
*Kids must be able to read.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Abbey Jepson. Staff Contact Number/Email: abbigail.jepson@sanantonio.gov/ 210-207-9280. Presenter/Instructor: Ms. Elizabeth and Nero. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Must obtain a ticket at the library front desk starting at 1:00 pm and only 6 tickets will be given.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Fitness in the Park @ Schaefer: Yoga
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Presenter/Instructor: Kamla Mangseth. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Join Instructor Kamla Mangseth for yoga every Friday. Classes are free and all fitness levels are encouraged to attend.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Read to a Dog
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children are invited to the Brook Hollow Library to read to a dog! Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud to a gentle therapy dog, which is accompanied by the animal handler. Great for struggling and reluctant readers. All readers and pre-readers are welcome.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
MAGIC TREE HOUSE CLUB #6
Great Northwest
AFTERNOON ON THE AMAZON--Join the club this summer! Learn about Annie and Jack and their exciting journeys as they travel through time and space. There will be 8 different books in the club this summer. Collect a medallion for each one. Crafts, games, drawing, puzzles, stories--it will all be there. Bring the whole family!
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM.
Fri-Yay Fun Time
Tobin
Come join in and watch a Friday afternoon movie paired with a fun craft/activity!
All teens 13-18 welcome!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chess Club
Encino
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Presenter/Instructor: John Spietz. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Whether you want to improve your skill level, learn new strategies, or are just getting started with chess you are welcome at Encino's weekly chess club!
Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Teen Time
Potranco
Join us every week for Teen Time! Each week will we do something different. Watch movies, play music, video or tabletop gaming, crafting, making delicious food, or just hanging out. Come and see for yourself! Teens 13-18 only, please.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Community. Audience: Teens.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Schaefer
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Drop in for creative, self-directed activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer Kids Movie
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Get out of the Summer afternoon heat and enjoy a family friendly movie! All adults must be accompanied by a child.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Teen Summer Program
Forest Hills
It's easy to participate— Just sign up at your San Antonio Public Library and then
- read 8 books - attend 8 activities - or any combination to receive a free limited edition Teen Summer t-shirt.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Teen Lounge. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Featured Event: Teen Summer Reading. Additional Info: Join other teens for a summer of fun including crafts, games, snacks and more! When you attend an event, log it toward your 8 activities required to receive a free limited edition Teen Summer t-shirt!
Friday, June 21, 2019, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Guerra Chess Club
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Dexter Katzman. Staff Contact Number/Email: dexter.katzman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ruben Lozano. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Additional Info: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Seniors, All Ages
Chess is a great game for all ages. Join our group each Friday to learn about the game and to meet other chess players.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cortez Chess Club
Cortez
Do you enjoy puzzles and games? Then we'd be delighted to have you join us for our weekly chess club! Play and chat with other chess enthusiasts while learning the finer points of the game and improving your skill.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9132. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco. Audience: All Ages.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
International Yoga Day
Cody
Let's celebrate International Yoga Day! A professional yoga instructor will take you through the basics of yoga. Event is open to the public and all ages welcome.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Marcella McGowan. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.mcgowan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Yoga Instructor. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Free Snacks
Johnston
Partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank, Johnston library will be providing youth (ages 0-18) a FREE snack and also the opportunity to participate in fun enrichment activities at the library.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Raishell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: donnishia.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Youth are ages 0-18.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LEGO® Club
Memorial
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO® Club. 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® Club meeting.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Summer Food Program
Potranco
Join us for a nutritious snack at the library this summer. Snacks are provided by the San Antonio Food Bank and will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4pm-5pm. Ages 1-18 are welcome.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Other. Audience: Kids. Teens.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Pokémon Club
Mission
Do you want to be the very best?! Do you want to catch them all?! Then join us for some Pokéfun! No matter your experience, if you're a true Pokémon master or just getting into the games, feel free to join us!
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Briana Rangel. Staff Contact Number/Email: briana.rangel2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: All versions of the Pokémon games are welcome! Come try out Let’s Go Pikachu on the Switch. Battle your friends with our Poké decks. Free for all ages every Friday till the 2nd of August.
Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit www.pokemon.com.