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Cody Mystery Book Club

Cody Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. January--Clawback February--Any book in the Maggie D'Arcy series by Sarah Stewart Taylor March--Any book in the Kathy Mallory series by Carol O'Connell April--Any book in the Mercy and Elvis series by Paula Munier May--Any book in the Yashim Togalu series by Jason Goodwin June--Any book in the Koa Kane series by Robert McCaw July--Any book in the Harriet & Matthew Rowsley series by Judith Carter August--The Maid September--Any book in the Cassandra Raines series by Tracy Clark October--Any book in the Railway Detective series by Edward Marston November--Any book in the Mike Bowditch series by Paul Doiron. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg?

Maverick Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with 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 intellectually and challenging game of strategy and skill. Adults interested in playing or only wishing to observe the game are welcome. Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Chris Patterson. Audience: Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

English as a Second Language (ESL) at McCreless

McCreless Adults practice English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Instruction level will be determined by level of students. 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, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Learn Spanish II

Memorial This class is for people who are learning Spanish who already have some fundamental knowledge of Spanish. Each class will cover a different topic. The series as a whole will have a general focus on Spanish music. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This class will meet on the First and Third Saturdays of every month from April through September. No registration required. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Earth Day Celebration

San Pedro Families and community members have fun interacting with different stations to celebrate our shared home-Earth! This event features nature based art, plant swap, making seed bombs, learning about recycling and sustainability, earth friendly products and more. The event will move indoors if Mother Nature wants to water the earth! Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Plant Swap

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Additional Info: Bring a plant to share and take a plant home. Only share plants that are pest and disease free please. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Adult Table Tennis

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Melody Smith. Staff Contact Number/Email: melody.smith@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melody Smith. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun! All levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Introduction to Newspaper Archive.com

Texana and Genealogy ***Registration is required*** Learn how to navigate this SAPL subscription newspaper database that allows you to search digitized historic newspapers for San Antonio and around the United States in order to find interesting family history! Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Debbie Countess. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debbie Countess. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Meditation Class

Pan American Need information on meditation and its benefits to the mind and body? Interested in learning mediation techniques? Stop by and experience one of our Meditation Classes held at the Pan American Branch every Saturday. Class are free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9150 | adrian.leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Abel Menchaca. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Alamo Area Wood Carvers

Parman The Alamo Area Wood Carvers Club, founded in 1974, consists of woodcarvers and those who enjoy and appreciate handmade masterpieces carved from the block of wood. The club is dedicated to developing and perpetuating an interest and appreciation of the woodcarving art. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. 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. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Community Garden Series at Pruitt! Signs, Symptoms, & Suggestions for Common Garden Issues

Pruitt Come learn about signs and symptoms of common garden issues and how to prevent them. This is part 6/8, with sessions held the first and third Saturday of the month. ***Registration is required***. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122 / popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Misty Belmontez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Specialist Misty Belmontez will discuss organic/natural insecticides, beneficial insects, and companion plants. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 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, April 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time

Westfall Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages are welcome. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Great Northwest Build! Play! Create! Join us and be creative with LEGOs, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Recommended for children ages 5-12 since some pieces are very small. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Crystal Carter. Staff Contact Number/Email: crystal.carter@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Landa

Landa Teens choose what activities they would like to do. Play board or video games, watch movies, talk books, bake, create art, or just hang out with other 13–18-year-olds! 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, April 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Language Exchange (ESL, English, Spanish)

Memorial Join us for conversation practice for both English and Spanish learners. Meet with other language learners to practice speaking in a relaxed, informal environment. We will speak for 30 minutes in English and then switch to Spanish for another 30 minutes. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Emily Bain. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This meet-up occurs on the First and Third Saturdays at 11 am. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Poetry Reading with Alex Z. Salinas

Forest Hills Join us in April for a Poetry reading by local poet and Author, Alex Z. Salinas. Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Shyana Axelrod. Staff Contact Number/Email: shyana.axelrod@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Z. Salinas. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: National Poetry Month. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

BTS Craft Club

Bazan We'll meet up at Bazan library to craft, hangout and discuss anything and everything related to the K-Pop group BTS. Arts and crafts vary each month. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with music

Central The San Antonio Recorder Society will play Canzona Septimi Toni ( written for St. Mark's Basilica) by Giovanni Gabrieli and other works from the time of Shakespeare. Let's celebrate the Bard! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia de Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.deleon@san.antonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Recorder Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: National Poetry Month. Additional Info: 3 hours free parking is available at the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. . Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Puzzle Time for Adults

Cody ***Registration is required*** *This program is intended for Adult Patrons.* Have some free time? Looking for something fun to do? Like completing various types of puzzles? And/or just want to hang out? Stop by the Cody Library and spend some time with us. Puzzles will be provided. Puzzle availability will be first come, first serve. We look forward to seeing you. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

GNW Potpourri Book Club

Great Northwest The GNW Potpourri Book Club reads and discusses a book each month. Join us whether you've read the book, did a partial read, or didn't quite get to it. There's always something to discuss! Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to this meeting at the Great Northwest branch circulation desk. Call 210-207-9210 for availability. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Jenn Tristan. Staff Contact Number/Email: jenn.tristan@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: APRIL BOOK CLUB PICK: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Language Exchange (German)

Memorial Join us for conversation practice in German. Meet with other German language learners to practice speaking in a relaxed, informal environment. Also helpful for German speakers wanting to improve their English conversation skills. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Philipp Apprich, volunteer. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: This meet-up occurs every Saturday at 1 pm. Meets for one hour. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Queer Crafternoon

Central We are hosting a space for people to listen to stories as they explore their creativity. So come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, feel free to bring your craft and join in. Each week we’ll play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. You can listen and craft, strike up a conversation about that week’s current audio selection, or swap tips with a fellow crafter. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Additional Info: **While everyone is welcome, this program is designed to be a safe space for members of the queer community. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Spellbound Book Club

Central Venture into the enthralling realm of paranormal romance literature with the Spellbound Book Club. From vampires to witches, werewolves to ghosts, this club provides an engaging platform for enthusiasts to share their thoughts and insights on these enchanting tales.​. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: East Terrace. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Gutierrez. Staff Contact Number/Email: kristin.gutierrez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Contain suitable for 18 and older. We will be meeting to discuss "The Dead Romantics" by Ashley Poston. Pick up a copy at your local library. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Mariachi Serenade

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: OLLU's Mariachi de los Santos. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Treat your mother with a special serenade from Our Lady of the Lake University’s Mariachi de los Santos. Join us for an afternoon of lively Mariachi music in a festive atmosphere. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB - Saturday Mtg

Igo The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary Tiffy and Leon share an apartment in London. Tiffy and Leon have never met. After a bad breakup, Tiffy Moore needs a place to live. Fast. And cheap. But the apartments in her budget have her wondering if astonishingly colored mold on the walls counts as art. Desperation makes her open minded, so she answers an ad for a flatshare. Leon, a night shift worker, will take the apartment during the day, and Tiffy can have it nights and weekends. He'll only ever be there when she's at the office. In fact, they'll never even have to meet. Tiffy and Leon start writing each other notes - first about what day is garbage day, and politely establishing what leftovers are up for grabs, and the evergreen question of whether the toilet seat should stay up or down. Even though they are opposites, they soon become friends. And then maybe more. But falling in love with your roommate is probably a terrible idea... especially if you've never met. Contemporary Romance! Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Russelyn Henson-Meyer. Staff Contact Number/Email: russelyn.hensonmeyer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Romance Readers Book Club offers 2 meeting opportunities each month - 3rd Saturday from 2-4 PM or the 3rd Tuesday from 6-7:30 PM. Join us to share and discuss books from various romance genre. To receive emails for RRBC, please contact russelyn.hensonmeyer@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Spring into Family Story time

Igo Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and play. Ages 0-5 recommended. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lillian Wang. Staff Contact Number/Email: linchih.wang@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lillian Wang. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Geocaching 101 & Gsak for beginners

Maverick Do you enjoy geocaching or ever wanted to learn about it? This is a great opportunity to learn about geocaching and to work together on how to create geocache containers. Seasoned geocachers will be available to answer your questions. Mark your calendar! Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Mark. Audience: Adults. Family. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Trek Wars

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Star Trek or Star Wars? Do you want to boldly go or visit a galaxy far, far away? Or maybe you love both. Either way this event is for you! Festivities will include crafts, games, a space themed escape room and a Jeopardy-style competition. The USS Bexar and the Star Wars Society of San Antonio will also be there to represent the fandoms. The Friends of the Tobin Library will hold a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book sale. Get into your starship or landspeeder and beam into the Tobin Branch Library. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Let's Create: Kid's Art Time!

Guerra Let’s Create! Express yourself with creative, self-directed art activities. Create your unique masterpiece with materials and supplies provided by the library. Make sure to wear your play clothes in case things get a little messy. **This program is for school-aged children, ages 6-12.**. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Yarn over to San Pedro

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Yarn over to San Pedro Library to knit & crochet. Not limited to knitting, spinning, crocheting, and weaving, textile crafters of all kinds are welcomed. Bring your own project to work on. Beginners are welcome or call to request a class at a time that works best for you. Once you get started, we’ll have you hooked! Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

MTTTC Table tennis

Mission Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room North. 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. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Vaisakhi: Art & Cultural Event

Central Vaisakhi is a historical, harvest festival of Punjab celebrated in April. The Gurudwara Sikh Center of San Antonio group will describe the meaning of Vaisakhi and exhibit the unique arts & crafts from this area. You will see the unique clothes they wear in the State of Punjab, followed by folk dances and turban tying. Don's miss to attend this very entertaining cultural program! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: The Guruwara Sikh Center of San Antonio Dance Group. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Video Gaming Club

Great Northwest Join us on Saturdays for video gaming club. All ages are welcome to join in. You are invited to bring your own Nintendo Switch or other gaming system. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: This is an all-ages event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Coffee and a Movie for Adults

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Fiesta San Antonio. Additional Info: To celebrate Fiesta San Antonio come see this exciting movie, perhaps the most realistic of the Alamo films, which retells the story of the historic battle in the Texan War of Independence. This movie is rated PG 13. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Parman Library presents BOT CAMP

Parman ***Registration is required*** Parman Library presents BOT CAMP Are you looking for an exciting way to introduce your child to the fascinating world of robotics? Look no further than Parman Library's Bot Camp! Our program offers hands-on robotics projects, programming, coding, team challenges, and competitions, led by Reagan High School’s brilliant robotics team. Our 12-session camp is designed to engage children ages 9 to 12. To get the most out of the experience, we highly recommend attending all 12 sessions. Each session is carefully crafted to build upon the previous one, ensuring that your child will leave our program with a solid foundation in robotics. Don't miss out on this opportunity to spark your child's interest in robotics and technology. This is a free event. No experience necessary. Laptops are required for some sessions. Due to high interest, registration is required. Please contact Parman Library for more details. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Reagan High School Robotics. Audience: Kids. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Gaming Club on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Play video games, share/stream what you’re currently playing, discuss your all-time favorite games, and participate in tournaments with other teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. All 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: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit mysapl.org.

Tai Ji with Josue

Semmes Come learn and practice Tai Ji, the meditative Chinese martial arts exercise with Josue. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Josue Enriquez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Two sessions; 10 AM and 11 AM. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Story Time

Encino Sunday fun for little ones! Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Let's Create: Come & Go Art

Landa Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed 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. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old, but younger children welcome with adult assistance. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Pruitt Toddlers actively participate in stories, music, and movement to enhance their social, emotional and language development. Designed for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lucy Cisneros. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/lucina.humphrey@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Tai Ji with Josue

Semmes Come learn and practice Tai Ji, the meditative Chinese martial arts exercise with Josue. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mark Hall. Staff Contact Number/Email: mark.hall@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Josue Enriquez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Two sessions; 10 AM and 11 AM. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park: Heartfulness Meditation

Parman Learn to Meditate "Heartfulness Way". From Stress management to Self -Realization. Branch Location: Parman Library. 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, April 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Plant Swap

Thousand Oaks Join us for our first plant swap of the year! We welcome potted plants, plant cuttings, seeds, and gardening supplies to trade or give away. All plants must be healthy and free of pests and disease. Limit 2 free plants per person. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9190. Audience: All Ages. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Igo It’s time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGO bricks! Bring a camera to take a picture of your masterpiece. Recommended for 5- to 12-year-olds due to small pieces. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Melanie Reed. Staff Contact Number/Email: melanie.reed@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Navigating the Catalog

Semmes Join our interactive class and learn how to navigate the library catalog like a pro. Bring your own device to follow along and discover the resources available at your fingertips. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your library experience! For adults. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Iliana Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: iliana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Iliana Flores. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, April 21, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Johnston No-Pressure Book Club

Johnston Love to read? Join our No-Pressure Book Club, we meet every 3rd Sunday of the month, at 1PM! There are no set books. Simply stop by and talk about what you have been reading with like-minded readers. You are free to bring snacks or a mug and some tea/coffee along with you and we will provide the hot water and tea options. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Parman Knitting Club AKA “Yarnies” And Sewing Nook

Parman Do you need a sewing machine? Join us at our sewing nook and use one of our machines to work on your personal projects! This is not an instructional class, supplies will not be provided. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. 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, April 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Movie Time Marathon - MonsterVerse

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us this April as we catch up with the MonsterVerse films to celebrate the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. These films are rated PG-13. April 7: Godzilla (2014) April 14: Kong: Skull Island April 21: Godzilla: King of the Monsters April 28: Godzilla vs. Kong. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

The Igo Stitchery

Igo A place for all lovers of fiber and fabric to meet. We welcome all types of needle crafts, from knitting and crochet to cross stitch, embroidery, quilting – even spinning and weaving if you are willing to bring your wheel or loom. Just bring your current project and enjoy working with other fiber enthusiasts! 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. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Queer Crafternoon

McCreless We are hosting a space for people to listen to stories as they explore their creativity. So come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, feel free to bring your craft and join in. While everyone is welcome, this program is designed to be a safe space for members of the queer community. Each week we’ll play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. You can listen and craft, strike up a conversation about that week’s current audio selection, or swap tips with a fellow crafter. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Tai Chi Practice Group

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: Would you like a chance to practice a relaxed and easy version of Tai Chi with others? Come and join Westfall Library’s Tai Chi Practice Group for this informal way to experience Tai Chi. Participants can simply practice the form that they already know, teach others, learn from others, or just share information with other participants. Beginners are welcome to come and watch or they can join in by learning from other participants. This program is most suitable for older adults. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Embracing Diverse Cultures in San Antonio Series: Polish Language and Culture Club.

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Are you Polish, of Polish descent, or simply interested in Poland and want to connect with other Polish people in the San Antonio area? Are you a newcomer looking for new contacts? Do you want to find out more about Polish culture, traditions, and practice your language skills? Then the Polish Language and Culture Club may be the right group for you! Free and open to the public! Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Chess! @ San Pedro

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: 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. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Bilingual Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.taylor@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Veronica. Audience: Kids. Monday, April 22, 2024, 12:15 PM – 12:55 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. Limited 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. Monday, April 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Westfall Sit and Stitch

Westfall Join us at Westfall with your fiber arts projects. All experience levels 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, April 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tai Chi

Encino Come learn Tai Chi with our certified instructor! 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, April 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Build!

Brook Hollow Create and construct with a variety of materials, including LEGOs. Recommended for ages 6-12. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lauren Revel. Staff Contact Number/Email: lauren.revel@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Monday, April 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Game On!

Central Come have fun at the library by playing board games at Central Library. Various board games will be provided, so come joins us for some fun on the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. We'll be gathering at the tables in front of the information desk on the 2nd floor. Get ready to roll the dice, make strategic moves, and have a great time with friends old and new. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen After School Hangout @Cody

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) 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: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Collins Garden Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Creator Club

McCreless Anything can happen at Creator Club! 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 so wear your play clothes. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old, but younger children welcome with adult assistance. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Paula Lenington. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Read to a Dog

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Eileen 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 the animal handler. Recommended for young readers 5 and older. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: Blocks & More

Schaefer Join the fun as we build with Straws and Connectors, Blocks and Magne-Tiles! Use your creativity and imagination in this STEAM-inspired program. Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

¡Viva Health! Nourished on Any Budget Pláticas - Community Conversations

Carver Metro Health Community Nutrition invites the community to participate in free ¡Viva Health!: Nourished on Any Budget Pláticas -Community Conversations. These one-hour conversation sessions are facilitated by Community Health Workers and aim to help participants feel empowered to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in ways that honor their lifestyle and cultural needs. Participants will discuss practical tips for easy meal preparation, ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals on any budget, and foods that support overall health. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Metropolitan Health District. Audience: Adults. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.sanantonio.gov.

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. Family. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Time

Pruitt Meet in the pit for a program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what to do. Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, or even new skills taught by other teens. 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: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Chris Castillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: christopher.castillo3@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens 13 to 18 only! Thanks! Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO CLUB

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza C Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Take on one of our building challenges or create anything you want. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Fitness in the Park: Core & More

Carver Core class is a combination of core training exercises with respiratory endurance exercises to get a total core workout. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Parks & Recreation. Audience: Adults. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.sanantonio.gov.

Igo Teen Time

Igo Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. 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, April 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Music Monday on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Ami Sarabia. Staff Contact Number/Email: amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: 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: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit mysapl.org.

Teen Time @ Bazan: Washi Tape Art

Bazan We'll be trying out a new art form using washi tape. Who knew you could make so much out of washi tape! Available while supplies last. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only 13yrs-18yrs. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit thewashitapeshop.com.

Teen Time

Carver Come hangout with our teen volunteers in Carver's Teen Area and pick from a variety of crafts and activities to enjoy! Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Michael Harle. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.harle@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteers. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens age 13-18 only. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Johnston: Brownie waffles

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, or just relax after school and hang out with your friends or make new friends. This is a program run by teens for teens. This week's main activity: Brownie waffles. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old). Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Pan American All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join Pan American Library in the meeting room for Teen Time. Teens decide the activities from week to week. Join us for crafting, gaming, hanging out with other teens, and more! Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Dungeons & Dragons

Tobin Grab your sword and spell book for a night of epic, tabletop adventure! All skill levels welcome. This Week: Enter the Labyrinth! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: David Hazlett. Staff Contact Number/Email: david.hazlett@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Hazlett & Sabrina Longoria. Audience: Teens. Adults. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Westfall

Westfall Bring your friends and hang out in Westfall's Teen Space! Teens (ages 13-18 only, please) can choose from a variety of activities - arts, crafts, board and other games, and more - or do your own thing. What you do is up to you! Snacks provided. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Heather Swindell. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.swindell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Potranco Calling all 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, April 22, 2024, 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: Haly LeFlore. Staff Contact Number/Email: haly.leflore@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

High School Hangout @Cody

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) 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: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Name that Tune!

Cortez Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish/English Conversation Hour

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Small Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. 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 enforcarnos en dudas del español y del inglés. Welcome to the Spanish/English class. We will practice both languages. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Taylor Swift Album Release Party

Semmes In honor of Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, join us for an album release party! Meet other Swifties, make friendship bracelets, listen to songs from The Tortured Poets Department, and stay for door prizes. All ages welcome, but parental discretion is advised due to explicit ratings on some songs on the album. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Quiet Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Teen Time @ Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks Join us in the teen area 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. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, April 22, 2024, 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, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Let's Grow! Planting Wildflowers

Encino Join us as we celebrate earth day by planting wildflowers in a little pot to take home! Recommended for ages 12 and under. Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Story Time

Potranco Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. All ages welcome. Story Time is hosted inside the library in the children's area. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Alamo Area Wood Carvers

Parman The Alamo Area Wood Carvers Club, founded in 1974, consists of woodcarvers and those who enjoy and appreciate handmade masterpieces carved from the block of wood. The club is dedicated to developing and perpetuating an interest and appreciation of the woodcarving art. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo 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, April 23, 2024, 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM.

Baby Story Time

Schaefer Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. 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, April 23, 2024, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Baby Time

Thousand Oaks Join us for a lapsit story time especially for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Very short stories, songs, and rhymes are followed by a brief playtime. 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, April 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Tobin Sit and Stitch

Tobin Knit, crochet, sew, embroider, etc. – bring your project and have fun chatting with other crafters. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

MTTTC Table tennis

Mission Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. 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. Older Adults. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

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. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Story Time

Great Northwest Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Crystal Carter. Staff Contact Number/Email: crystal.carter@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Crystal Carter. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Build: LEGOs and More

San Pedro We supply the Legos and other building materials, and kids, you bring the creativity. Then name and put your masterpiece on display in the library for the week. Recommended for children 5-12 since some pieces are very small. We have the larger duplos and blocks on hand for younger children. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

After School Zone

Tobin Geared toward middle school kids after school lets out. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Activities will vary weekly. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.

Teen Time @ Brook Hollow

Brook Hollow Teen time is your time to hang out—you can play games, work on projects, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Grace Holt. Staff Contact Number/Email: grace.holt@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Central Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen After School Hangout @Cody

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) 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: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Club

McCreless Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of building with LEGOs. Take on one of our building challenges or create your own design. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Paula Lenington. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Read to a Dog

Schaefer Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Recommended for young readers 5 and older. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Art Club Online

San Antonio Public Library Online Interested in arts and crafts? Want to share your art? Join us virtually for our “Art Club Online” program. There are no special skills required. If you would like to try some of our activities the most common materials needed are: paper, markers/crayons, scissors, glue/tape. You are welcome to join us to create, watch, chat, or work on other projects. Geared toward children ages 5-12. ***Registration is required***. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Tuesdays: Something To Do @ Teen Library

Central Teen Tuesdays at Teen Library consist of a specific activity to do (for teens by teens) varying from making easy snacks to doing things that might require learning a new skill. Choose to join in or choose to do all the other things Teen Library offers: using the VR, playing video games, making crafts, or just hanging out! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov/207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens 13-18 only! Thanks! Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:20 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.instagram.com.

Let's Build: LEGO Club

Forest Hills Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:25 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. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Create: Come and Go Fun

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza C Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed art activities. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Collins Garden Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Guerra

Guerra Join other teens 13-18yrs to game, make art, cook, watch movies, and hang out – you decide what we do each week! Volunteer hours available! Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Bek Corley. Staff Contact Number/Email: bek.corley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 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 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, 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@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

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. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lisa M Puchot. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Tween Time

Igo The possibilities are endless at Tween Time! Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, 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! For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Jacob. Staff Contact Number/Email: nicole.jacob@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nicole Jacob. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Teen Time

McCreless 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: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Morneo. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniela.moreno@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Tobin Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Play some games, make some stuff or just hang out. It's up to you what we do. Teens ages 13-18 only. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Teens, ages 13-18, are all welcome to join Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak in Meeting Room B. You help decide the activities from week to week - whether it's crafting, gaming, studying, or just hanging out with other teens! Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Crafternoon

Mission Learn a new craft, play on the Nintendo Switch, or just hang out! You choose what we do each week. 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: Join us for weekly crafting every Tuesday at Mission Library. We have a wide range of craft materials to bring out your inner artist. For ages 13-18 only. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Encino

Encino Come hang out with other teens! Play games, do crafts, or just relax and socialize. Every last Tuesday of the month is a special activity planned by Teen Volunteers! Teen Time is for teens 13-18. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Encino Teens! Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 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, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time

Schaefer Open to all teens ages 13-18, this program is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different. We could make crafts, cook, play video games and/or board games, watch movies, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library). Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dacari Lambert. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9300. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Pajama Storytime

Brook Hollow Wear your favorite Pajamas to our soothing Story Times about nighttime and sleep, complete with nighttime songs. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Coloring and Crafting to Calmness

Central We provide the supplies and the space for you to let your creativity flow. Join us while we color craft and converse. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Raquel Reyes. Staff Contact Number/Email: raquel.reyes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: 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. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time at Maverick

Maverick Teen Time @ Maverick is: a GREAT place to meet new people; a GREAT place to meet your friends; a GREAT place to play tabletop or video games, grab a snack, make a craft or just hang out! 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 13-18 only! Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.

Yoga Tuesdays at McCreless

McCreless Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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, April 24, 2024, 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, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Senior Book Club with Thousand Oaks Library

Thousand Oaks Join us this month as we discuss “Night Music" by Jojo Moyes! This event is for adults 60+ years of age and will be held at the Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217 | 210.207.4590. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Thousand Oaks Library's Info Desk. E-book & E-audiobook are available at the link. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Summary: Isabel Delancey, a classical violinist, has always taken her comfortable life for granted. When her husband's sudden death leaves her with a mountain of debt, she and her two children are forced to abandon their home and move to the Spanish House, a now-dilapidated manor Isabel inherited in the English countryside. With the house falling down around them, and the last of her savings disappearing fast, Isabel turns to her neighbors for help. But her mere presence there has stirred up long-standing… Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Beginning Genealogy

Texana and Genealogy Are you curious about finding out more about your family's history? Not sure where to start? Join us for Beginning Genealogy where you will learn basic rules of research and briefly discuss resources you can access through the San Antonio Public Library and how. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lucia Agado. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Let's Play at Mission Library!

Little Read Wagon Put on your play clothes and join us outside the Mission Branch Library! Rain or shine, drop in any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm and be ready to play outdoors. Materials will include a wide variety of loose parts, art and sensory materials. Materials may be messy. Designed especially for children 0-5 years old and their families. Free, no registration required. Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2597 or lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Little Read Wagon. Additional Info: Free play means having the choice of what to play with, how to play with it and for how long. Children can problem solve, develop social & emotional skills and express themselves, all of which are essential to building healthy brains. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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. Limited 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, April 24, 2024, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Schaefer Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Bring chairs or blankets if you'd like, and we'll meet on the playground. Stay for play time after the program. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather or rain, we will meet inside the library. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Play Time

Great Northwest Children and their grown ups enjoy come and go style play time activities. Recommended for ages 5 years and under. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Crystal Carter. Staff Contact Number/Email: crystal.carter@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Crystal Carter. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Baby Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and a caregiver. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:15 AM.

Smartphone and Mobile Device Class

Westfall Bring in a smartphone or tablet with any questions you may have about learning how to use your device. **NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED**. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Louis Medellin. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2602/Louis.Medellin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Louis Medellin. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Parman Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5). Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.taylor@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Lisa. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:15 AM – 10:55 AM.

Chair Yoga

Carver Join us for Chair Yoga! It's the perfect place to start for yoga beginners and those interested in low impact exercise and stretching. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gloria Simmons. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Central Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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: Fun for the whole family! Come join us while we sing songs, play games, and read an interactive story. Stay for crafts and play after our story time. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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-lead free play. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Baby Story Time

Encino Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Computers and Creative Learning

Central Welcome to Computers and Creative Learning. Come do creative activities to help navigate computers, digital skills, and beyond. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Bri Glass / Daniel González. Staff Contact Number/Email: brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov/daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bri & Daniel. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Learn@Central is located on the 5th floor of Central Library. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Story Time

Pan American Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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 Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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. Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years-old and a caregiver. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Parman Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5). Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Taylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.taylor@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Lisa. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:15 AM – 11:55 AM.

Let's Read: Baby Time

Forest Hills Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.

Homeschool teens: DIY Candle Making

Cody ***Registration is required*** Homeschool Teens aged 13-18 can make their own candle at the library! We will have small containers and the other supplies needed but if you have a small, heat-safe container you'd rather use, feel free to bring it! Some heat-safe materials include glass, ceramic, and metal. We will also have essential oils for scents, feel free to bring your own if you have a scent you prefer. :). Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Hand Bee

Encino Bring your project - whether it be embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting, or what have you and enjoy some comraderie with fellow crafters! Beginners are welcome! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Series Sign Up

Collins Garden Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Want to access the Internet but don't know how? Sign up for our 5-week class on how to use a laptop and navigate the Internet. Classes will be held twice weekly, but patrons need a Gmail and some experience. Limited space. We can help you to create a Gmail if you don't have one. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

Landa Join us for an interactive program where we will listen to multiple stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and maybe dance to music. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing! Stay for an arts and crafts project after stories. Recommended for children 3 and up. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Welcome to Computers

Memorial Our Welcome to Computers course covers how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to navigate the internet, and how to create and use an email account. We can also cover MS Word and Excel. The course is self-paced so you can come when you can and as often as you wish. Training starts at 1 pm but feel free to drop in anytime after 1 pm. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9145. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: No registration is required. Start any time. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let's Create

Brook Hollow Stretch your creativity with our weekly art and craft time for Tweens. Create a clay sculpture, fold origami designs, and more. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Build: Blocks and More

Bazan Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza C Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 2102079160. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us at the library for a STEAM inspired construction program. Use your imagination to build using a variety of materials with other aspiring architects. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen After School Hangout @Cody

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) 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: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Collins Garden Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 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, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time

Johnston Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old, but younger children are welcome. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be present at the program. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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: Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist Peggy Brennan

San Pedro Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: iNaturalist Peggy Brennan. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join iNaturalist Peggy Brennan and other nature enthusiasts to help bring awareness of San Antonio’s rich biodiversity. She’ll show you some of the best ways to find and document wildlife in your backyard and neighborhood for the San Antonio's 7th Annual City Nature Challenge (https://cnc-sa.org). We'll meet at the library entrance and go out into the park. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Kids Time

Potranco Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Celebrate crafting and creating of all kinds with your family and friends. Crafting families with kids ages 6-12 will enjoy having this hour of happiness. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM.

Making a Memoir Memorable

Schaefer Calling all writers! The Schaefer Library will host an in-person program focused on developing and improving memoir writing skills. For adults 18 and older! Feel free to bring your own writing; paper and pencil will be provided by the Schaefer Library as well. The program will be led by Nicolas McConnell. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Presenter/Instructor: Nicolas McConnell. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees

Central A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Semmes 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: 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, April 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Chair Yoga for Adults

Pruitt Join us for chair yoga, a gentle form of yoga done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using a chair for support. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/paula.opiela@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lissette Cantu. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Benefits of chair yoga include improved flexibility, better concentration, and increased strength. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Potranco Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: 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! Interested in joining D&D Club but not sure where to start? Or maybe you're DMing your own games but want some advice. Join us on the last Wednesday of each month and we'll help each other with building characters, balancing combat, and designing puzzles that aren't awful. For teens (ages 13 to 18) only… Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit mysapl.org.

Children's Yoga

Pruitt Dedicated to helping the next generation lead healthier, happier lives. Join us each week for this amazing children’s program. Parents must remain in the room with their child and are encouraged to participate. Yoga mats and snacks are provided. For children ages 2-12 and their caregivers. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Lucina Cisneros. Staff Contact Number/Email: lucina.humphrey@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lissette Cantu. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.

Baby Time

Igo 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. Limited toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too. Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 14 months. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Jacob. Staff Contact Number/Email: nicole.jacob@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nicole Jacob. Audience: Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Family Story Time

Johnston Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Recommended for ages 5 years and under. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional and language development. Followed by child-lead free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Family Storytime

Brook Hollow Come to our morning Story Time on Thursdays at 10:15 for songs, books, and play time. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Landa Join us outside for an interactive program where we listen to stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and dance to music. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing! Bring blankets and/or outdoor seating to sit on the terrace or lawn. Landa Library has a playground for play time after the program. Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Recommended for ages 5 years and under. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Gardens. Meeting Room. Terrace. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather including high temperatures or rain the program will be moved inside to the Meeting Room. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for 3-5 year old's and a caregiver. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:15 AM.

Baby Time

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Sensory Friendly Playtime

Central This come-and-go style play session is open to children of all ages and abilities who benefit from a quieter, more relaxed library environment and free play experience. Some of the sensory play stations may involve materials that can cause stains or messy clothing when played with, so grown-ups are encouraged to anticipate messiness during playtime and plan accordingly. During Sensory Friendly Playtime, we make thoughtful adjustments to ensure a self-guided, sensory-explorative environment in which everyone can peacefully navigate and connect with others in a supportive atmosphere. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Nezat. Staff Contact Number/Email: madeline.nezat@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Storytime

Collins Garden Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Story Time

Cortez Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Encino Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Tai Chi

Carver Learn calming movements that promote mind and body wellness. This class is for adults at all fitness levels. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Anita Rogers. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Let’s Read: Storytime

Forest Hills Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

McCreless Children actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional and language development. Followed by child-lead free play. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Paula Lenington. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Baby Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Followed by child-lead free play. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Igo Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: Deborah.Hinshelwood@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool story time

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs, and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cortez Crochet Club

Cortez Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers! All are welcome! Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Club de Lectura

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ¡Bienvenidos al Club de Lectura! Pasamos un tiempo ameno discutiendo un libro y profundizando nuestras amistades. Este mes discutiremos Sostener el cielo por Cixin Liu. También ofrecemos contacto en línea por Zoom. Favor de llamar a Stephen Jackson para más información. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Tai Chi Class (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 weekly classes taught by certified instructor Debra Cox whose practiced tai chi for over 20 years! This class will be hosted every Thursday afternoon, unless otherwise noted in the Library calendar. Please call Thousand Oaks Library for more information. 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, Certified Instructor. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive. Comfortable clothing is recommended. No special equipment required. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes at Parman

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: Catalina Gonzales. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: We are excited to invite you to join us for Free Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes presented by Certified Qi Gong and Thai Chi instructor Catalina Gonzalez. These ancient practices are known for their health benefits, including stress reduction, improved balance, and enhanced overall well-being. No prior experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Join us in exploring these gentle and meditative movements that promote harmony between mind and body. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, rejuvena… Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Baby Time

Great Northwest Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Crystal Carter. Staff Contact Number/Email: crystal.carter@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Crystal Carter. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Welcome to Computers

Memorial Our Welcome to Computers course covers how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to navigate the internet, and how to create and use an email account. We can also cover MS Word and Excel. The course is self-paced so you can come when you can and as often as you wish. Training starts at 1 pm but feel free to drop in anytime after 1 pm. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9145. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: No registration is required. Start any time. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Play and Learn

Tobin Parents and caregivers share interactive play time with children in order to build early literacy skills. Designed for children 5 and under, but kids of all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

MTTTC Table tennis

Mission Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. 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. Older Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Cody You Don't Say Book Club

Cody Please join us to discuss this month's selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. January--The Churchill Sisters February--Fever in the Heartland March--Daughter of the Dragon April--The Violin Conspiracy May--Up Home June--Trail of the Lost July--Jews in the Garden August--Riverman: An American Odyssey September--Blood and Ink October--The Wager November--Me Talk Pretty One Day December--The Art Thief. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Read to a Dog

Tobin Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Readers 5 and up are welcome on a first-come first served basis. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Maverick Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Amy Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amy.Roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Additional Info: It's time to build! Join us and and be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 5-12 since some pieces are very small. Duplos are provided for younger children. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Teen Gaming @Brook Hollow

Brook Hollow Hang out and play tabletop and video games at Brook Hollow Library. Share what you're playing and meet new people with similar interests. Open to teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Teen After School Hangout @Cody

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) 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: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Cortez The possibilities are endless at Tween Time! Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, 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! For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Create: Maker's Club

Johnston Makers! Who’s ready to create? Join us on Thursdays for an afternoon filled with all the things you need to get your imagination flowing. A Maker Space will be set up with supplies and artistic prompts to help you explore different art techniques and processes. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Pan American 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: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Chess Time

Semmes How about a nice game of chess? Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcomed to come and play. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: JorgeChavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Parman Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun! Ages 9-12 only! Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Potranco Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Come play games, create art, and hang out with other tweens! Each week will include a special activity, such as making slime or fuse bead creations. Ages 9-12 only. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM.

Adult Lego Time

Schaefer LEGO's aren't just for kids! Adults are invited to tap into their creativity and build LEGO masterpieces, which will be on display until the next LEGO time! Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dacari Lambert. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: All materials will be provided. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Lego Time

Carver It's time to build! Join us and get creative with Legos. Recommended for children ages 5-12. Branch Location: Carver Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Event Type(s): Staff. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let’s Create! Kids Art Time

Forest Hills Come and relax by making different types of art, everything from process art to crafts. This program is for school-aged children, ages 6-12, but younger children may participate with a parent's/caregiver’s help. Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:25 PM.

Tween Time!

Guerra Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, 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! **For ages 9-12 years only**. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: The possibilities are endless at Tween Time! Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Calling all children ages 9-12 years old! Come hang out with other tweens. We will watch movies, play games, create art, talk about books, and plan other fun activities. Children ages 9-12 years old only. We will be meeting in the Flex Room. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Random Fandom on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more! For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit mysapl.org.

Family Chess

Pruitt Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/paula.opiela@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join chess master Alex Weinberg as he livestreams an advanced chess lesson, walking through an analysis of a game step by step and discussing the pros and cons of various move choices. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chess Lesson Livestream

San Antonio Public Library Online ***Registration is required*** Join chess master Alex Weinberg as he livestreams an advanced chess lesson, walking through an analysis of games step by step and discussing the pros and cons of various move choices. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122 / popiel@neisd.net. Presenter/Instructor: Chess Master Alex Weinberg. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: A Zoom link will be provided to registrants the day of the lesson. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.