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Teen Saturday: Halloween Craft Day @ Teen Library
Central
For clarification's sake, this program is for teens 13-18 only. Thanks!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: Regina.Almanza@sanantonio.gov/207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Be here this Saturday to make Halloween things. From 11-1:00, craft supplies will be set out to make items to decorate for Halloween (including soap and a bracelet!). From 2-4:00, ingredients will be set out to test out Halloween treats you can easily make for Halloween night.
From 4-6:00 sit back and watch a Halloween themed movie.
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. Cody Saturday Book Club
Cody
Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk.
January--Overdue
February--Swamplandia
March--America's Dream
.April--The Lido
May--All the Forgiveness
June--The Color of Water
July--Library of the Unwritten
August--Factfulness
September--The Leftover Woman
October--The Comfort of Crows
November--Swim in the Pond.
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, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Friends of McCreless Branch Library Book Fair
McCreless
It's time for the Friends of the McCreless Library Book Fair! Come browse our gently used books. We have fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and other great finds. You're welcome to bring a healthy, pest-free plant for our plant swap, and enjoy the day with the Friends of the McCreless Library!
All proceeds from the Book Fair support McCreless Library.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Plant Swap
San Pedro
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Bring a plant to share, take a plant home. Only share plants that are pest and disease free please. Swap seeds, too!
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Beginner Quilting
Encino
Come join us to see what quilting is all about! Need help with an existing project? Want to meet other quilters? Bring your projects, or your questions. We are here for you!
***This program is for Adults only***.
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. Presenter/Instructor: Vickie Gillispie. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Let's Create: Come & Go Art
Schaefer
Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed art activities.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Baby Story Time
San Pedro
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through song, rhyme, repetition and play. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and a caregiver.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler-Children's Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Black History Breakfast
Carver
Event explores the legacy of African Americans' struggle for political power and representation. Speaker is Aundar Ma'at of Melaneyes Media.
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melaneyes. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
*BYOB* Bring your own book Book Club
Forest Hills
Join us for our monthly Bring your own Book Book club. Celebrate Halloween with us by reading a book on horror. This can be a book about your favorite horror movie or director, a novel, or a graphic novel.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Shyana Axelrod. Staff Contact Number/Email: shyana.axelrod@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Family Story Time
Westfall
Children and their grown-ups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Spooky Texas: Murders, Legends, and Haunted Stories
Texana and Genealogy
Join us to hear stories of historical murders, legends and reported haunted locations in San Antonio and around Texas. Come help us celebrate the spooky season at SAPL!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Andy Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Landa
Landa
A place for teens to hang out, play board or video games, watch movies, talk books, create art, meet other 13–18-year-olds! Teen time is designed for teens by teens.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time
San Pedro
Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler-Children's Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Chess Club
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join instructor Ruben Lozano at the library to learn to play chess or improve your skills! Sets and boards will be provided. All ages and skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by their caregivers.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Homework Help
Landa
Get help with your homework questions from other Teens. Homework help is run for and by teens, 13-18 years of age.
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, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Tobin Writers Circle
Tobin
Discuss all aspects of writing with fellow writers.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sheila McAuley. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chess Club at Parman
Parman
Join us in Meeting Room A for our chess club.
This is the perfect place to test your skills and make new friends. All skill levels are welcome, so bring your best moves and get ready for some fun and friendly competition!
Our club is for players ages 8 and up.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Second Saturdays: ASL Basics
Parman
Learn American Sign Language basic vocabulary, deaf culture and communication etiquette. Through awareness and allyship, we can create opportunities for the advancement of the deaf community. All levels of signers are encouraged to join and participate, ages 13+.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2703 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: LEAD Enterprise. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Presented by LEAD Enterprise: Language Equity Access, Advocacy & Advancement for the Deaf Enterprise.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Saturday
Mission
Hang out at Mission Library for a Saturday afternoon with fun activities chosen by Teen Volunteers. No registration needed. For ages 13-18!
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: October 5th- DIY Origami Monster Bookmarks
October 12th- Pumpkin Patch dessert cups.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Young Writers Group at Potranco
Potranco
Welcoming young writers, aged 13 and above, interested in joining a supportive group of fellow writers as we share our work, offer feedback, and discuss the writing process. Bring your ideas, works in progress, or completed projects – any style, any genre. If you haven’t put pen to paper yet, that’s OK. Begin your writing journey with us! We meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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. Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Voces y Versos
Bazan
Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Voces Cósmicas poets Fernando Esteban Flores, Gerardo Carrasco, Jim LaVilla-Havelin, Marco Ruiz, Alicia Zavala Galván, Suzanne Zan Green, Carlos Loera, C.L “Rooster Martinez, Paul Anthony Lopez. Musical guests Mario Arias Project and Gary Davenport. This event is free.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Carlos Loera. Staff Contact Number/Email: carlos.loera@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Voces Cosmicas. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Creepy Clay Creations (part two)
Central
Get ready to bring your spooky ideas to life by creating your own Halloween-themed clay decor. In this two-part series, participants will use air-dry clay to craft and customize their own unique Halloween decorations.
In the second part of our series patrons who attended the first session are asked to return to bring their air-dry clay pieces to life with paint, markers, and other decorative materials!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Eliza.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: All supplies provided. All expertise levels welcome. Supplies available on first come first serve basis.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Spooky Saturdays
Forest Hills
Join us each week for a different family friendly spooky movie in the meeting room! Feel free to bring your own blanket and snacks as we show classics and newer hits that the whole family can enjoy.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. All Ages.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Millennial Loteria
Central
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for Millennial Lotería! This modern twist on the classic game brings a fun and relatable spin to the traditional game. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises laughter, nostalgia, and a chance to win some fun prizes! Bring your friends, enjoy some music, light refreshments and snacks, and immerse yourself in a lively community gathering. All adults welcome!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Lucy Agado. Staff Contact Number/Email: lucia.agado@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lucy Agado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Creative Collective Open Mic
Central
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the PA system, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD and L.C. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Art Time!
Guerra
Express yourself with creative, self-directed art activities, or work with a friend. Create your unique masterpiece with materials and supplies provided by the library.
Things can get a little messy with paint, glue, markers, etc. so make sure to wear your play clothes in case
**Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger children welcome with adult assistance.**.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
From Spain to Texas: Unveiling Manuel Yturri y Castillo (1790-1842)
Texana and Genealogy
***Registration is required***
This program will feature the portrait unveiling of alcalde, Manuel Yturri y Castillo (1790-1842), Los Alcaldes de Béxar exhibition, and a special presentation by Dr. Erika Arredondo-Haskins, University of the Incarnate Word.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Staff Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Erika Arredondo-Haskins, University of the Incarnate Word; Honorable Lucy Adame-Clark, Bexar County Clerk; Dr. David Carlson, Spanish Archivist, Bexar County Clerk’s Office; Marcus Flores, City Archivist, Office of City Clerk; and Dr. Vincent Michael, Executive Director, The Conservation Society of San Antonio. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Texana/Genealogy.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.losalcaldesdebexar.org. Algebra Club
Parman
*Presented by award winning members of Reagan High School's UIL math team*
Explore the fascinating world of algebra with us through fun activities, games, hands-on projects, and collaborative problem-solving.
Let’s unlock the power of algebra together!
For middle schoolers only!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: September 7th to October 12th.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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: 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, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month. We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Video Gaming Club
Great Northwest
Join us on Saturdays for video gaming club. All ages are welcome to join in. You are invited to bring your own Nintendo Switch or other gaming system.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: 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, October 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Werk the Stacks Poetry Slam
Calling local poets to spit rhymes and sling stanzas with the library at this poetry slam hosted at Midtown Meetup. We will also be releasing 2024's Big Pride Zine, so please come and pick up a copy!
ONLY REGISTER if you intend to perform. You can also come the day of the slam and sign up if there are any open slots. If you just want to listen, no need to sign up, just come on by. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 poets.
***Poets, registration is required***.
Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Slam Guidelines:
1.) Please prepare two poems as the slam will go in two rounds.
2.) Each poet has a 3 minute time limit
3.) No Props
4.) Members of the audience will be randomly selected to act as judges.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Midtown Meetup
801 W Russell Pl
San Antonio, TX
78212.
Cinema Under the Stars: Blue Beetle at Cassiano Park
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Blue Beetle
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto
2023, USA, 127 min
An alien scarab chooses Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the recent college graduate with a suit of armor that's capable of extraordinary powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle.
Preceded by:
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake
Javier Badillo, 2023, Canada, 5 min
When Lupe and her band find themselves battling a monstrous creature in outer space, her abuela's lessons finally remind Lupe that connecting to her Latina roots is important, and punk rock is more than just loud music.
Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/Sarah.DeLaRosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monte Video / MACRI / LCRC. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Please reserve your free tickets here: https://razacosmica2024.eventbrite.com/, Event address: Cassiano Park - 1728 Potosi St. San Antonio, TX 78207
Free paletas while supplies last!
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cassiano Park
1728 Potosi St.
San Antonio, TX 78207.
For more info visit razacosmica2024.eventbrite.com. Plant Swap @ Cody
Cody
Second Sunday Plant Swap!
Bring plants to share and take plants home. Plants should be well watered, as well as pest and disease free. Clippings, seeds, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies are also welcomed. Label your plants with the name if possible. If you can add care instructions, even better (but not required)!
Crafts and free giveaways are available while supplies last.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Theresa Garza. Audience: All Ages.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Create: Come & Go Art
Schaefer
Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed art activities.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Create: Come and Go Art
Landa
Express yourself! Come to Landa Library for creative, self-directed children's art activities. Make art in fun new ways you may not have tried before.
Enjoy creating your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
It may get a little messy with paint, glue, markers, and more.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
CANCELLED - 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.
This class will be hosted every Sunday morning between August through October 2024, 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: Josue Enriquez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. No special equipment required.
Sunday, October 13, 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.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Scrabble
Memorial
Let's play Scrabble! Board games can improve your mental skills, like vocabulary... besides being fun. Join the competition, and see who WINS!
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: No experience with Scrabble necessary. Free to attend.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Family Story Time
Pruitt
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).
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lucina Cisneros. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/lucina.cisneros@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
CANCELLED - Self Defense with Arnis Eskrima
Thousand Oaks
Join us for an empowering self-defense class that approaches personal safety from a martial arts perspective. This course integrates the philosophy of martial arts with practical combat training, focusing initially on Arnis Eskrima —a Filipino martial art renowned for its effectiveness and ease of learning.
Arnis Eskrima offers a practical and actionable approach to handling various defense scenarios, making it an ideal starting point for those new to self-defense or martial arts. Our sessions are designed exclusively for adults and will involve controlled combat drills. Participants will engage in close contact and striking exercises to better prepare for real-world situations.
While the training will be intense, safety remains our top priority, and all exercises are conducted in a supportive and respectful environment.
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: Josue Enriquez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This class is for adults 18+ years only. Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive.
This class will be hosted every Sunday morning between September through October 2024, unless otherwise noted in the Library calendar. Please call Thousand Oaks Library for more information.
Sunday, October 13, 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.
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. Additional Info: For ages 13yrs and up.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Pruitt
Children ages 5 and up can practice their literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, Teddy, who will be accompanied by his handler.
Children are welcome to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Lucina Cisneros. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-650-1122/lucina.cisneros@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Fiber Arts Community
Thousand Oaks
Bring your projects and mingle with other needlecrafters and fiber artists for an afternoon of knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more. Beginners are welcome!
Make sure to bring your own supplies! This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9190. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 12:00 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, October 13, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Baby Story Time
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. 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.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM.
Geeks Assemble
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Who are we? We are a bunch of like-minded geeks who meet once a month to watch and discuss movies, TV shows and whatever else comes up in conversation. This program is for adults only.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Halloween Double Feature
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: Geeks Assemble present: They Live and Army of Darkness. They Live: A rugged loner stumbles upon a terrifying discovery; ghoulish creatures are masquerading as humans while they lull the public into submission. Army of Darkness: The Evil Dead saga continues as Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 AD and must battle an army of dead in order to return home. Both movies are rated R. This is an adults only program.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:30 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, October 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Adult Halloween Movie Marathon—The Amityville Horror
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. Older Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: Join us in watching this classic horror film, The Amityville Horror (1979). A young couple and their children move into a house that was once the site of a horrific series of murders. This film is rated R.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
United Writers Group
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Mary Smith Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Writers meet to discuss, and critique works in progress.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tai Chi
Westfall
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Come and join Westfall Library’s Tai Chi class for a chance to learn and practice an easy form of Tai Chi. The first half hour (2-2:30) will focus on assisting the most experienced practitioners, the second half hour (2:30 to 3:00) will involve practicing exercises that can be done by both beginners and advanced practitioners, and the last half hour (3:00 to 3:30) will focus on assisting beginners. This program is most suitable for older adults.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Presentation by Malgorzata Oleszkiewicz - Peralba PhD, professor of Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies at UTSA: “Symbolic Structure of the Universe in Poetry, Textiles, and Rituals in Eurasia and Mesoamerica".
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Malgorzta Oleszkiewicz - Peralba, Phd. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Please join us for an insightful presentation by Malgorzata Oleszkiewicz -Peralba, PhD, a distinguished professor of Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies at UTSA.
The presentation, titled “Symbolic Structure of the Universe in Poetry, Textiles, and Rituals in Eurasia and Mesoamerica,” will explore fascinating connections across these cultures. Free event, refreshments.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
American Sign Language Class
Brook Hollow
Learn the basics of American Sign Language! Children, families, and adults are welcome to attend this free weekly class on Sunday afternoons, taught by MacArthur High School honor students.
Contact Tim Kitterman for more information at tkitte@neisd.net.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Grace Holt. Staff Contact Number/Email: grace.holt@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tim Kitterman and MacArthur High School honor students. Audience: All Ages.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Pumpkin Painting
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: Join us at the Guerra library for some pumpkin painting fun. Use our stencils to create Jack Oh Lantern faces or create your own designs. All supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own pumpkin and use supplies provided to paint.
12 free pumpkins will be available for painting on a first come first served basis.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Knights of 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, October 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. All Booked Up Book Club
Thousand Oaks
Please join us to discuss this month's title: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann! Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Thousand Oaks reference desk. E-book and e-audiobook copies are available through the Libby app with a Library card.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Jernell Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Summary:
1920s Oklahoma. The richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma after oil was discovered beneath their land. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. Her relatives were shot and poisoned. Many of those who dared to investigate the killings were themselves murdered. It became the FBI's first major homicide investigation... and the bureau badly bungled the case. J. Edgar Ho…
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. 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, October 14, 2024, 12:15 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: LC Keefe. Staff Contact Number/Email: Laura.Keefe@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, October 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM.
Dive Into Computers: Essential Computer Skills for Adults
Tobin
Join us for a 5-week series designed to introduce adults to essential computer skills. Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet and creating documents in Microsoft Word. Empower yourself with the tools to stay connected and informed in today's tech-savvy world.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9040/rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shauna Mendoza. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Register by phone, online (mysapl.org/events), or in-person at the Tobin at Oakwell Branch Library. Personal laptops welcome.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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, October 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Let's Build
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
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, October 14, 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, October 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGOs and More
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Use your imagination to build on your own or with other aspiring architects and creative thinkers using a variety of materials. Best for ages 5-12.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Landa
Anything can happen at Tween Time!
Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week.
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween Time
Schaefer
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.
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Music Monday on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Share, listen to, and discuss all genres of music - including songs, full albums, music videos, live performances, and more - with other teens on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server!
For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Ami Sarabia. Staff Contact Number/Email: amisarahi.sarabia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.org. Teen Time @ Bazan
Bazan
Teen Time @ Bazan is a place where teens can come together, share their passions, and discover new interests. There’s something here for just about everyone whether you’re into sports, arts and crafts, gaming, outdoor adventures, or simply chilling and chatting. If you’re a seasoned activity enthusiast or just looking to try something new, there’s a spot for you here.
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9060/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For Teens Only 13yrs-18yrs
Weekly Events: From game nights to movie marathons, creative workshops, our jam-packed schedule curated by teens for teens ensures there's never a dull moment.
Friendly Atmosphere: No judgment, no drama—just a supportive community where you can be yourself and have a blast.
Opportunities to Lead: Want to take charge and organize an activity? We're all about empowering teens to showcase their leadership skills.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Westfall Library
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, October 14, 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, October 14, 2024, 5:30 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! While this program is geared at high schoolers, all Teens aged 13-18 are 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, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Spanish/English Conversation Class
Guerra
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Small Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. 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, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM.
Psycho (1960)
Memorial
Special viewing of Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho (1960), in high definition. Rated R.
A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother.
Join us for this creepy classic! Snacks and beverages provided.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kpop Craft Night
Mission
Enjoy a fun evening of listening to Kpop music and making Kpop crafts. We’ll decorate card sleeves, start a journal, create charms and more.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Megan Feeley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2704. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Program is intended for adults, but teens and pre-teens are welcome to come if they like Kpop.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Cardio Dance Class
Schaefer
It's like Zumba, but not! Come get your boogie on!
The class will be held inside the building, feel free to bring a water bottle for hydration.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: For adults, only!
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Get Craftin': Fuzzy Sock Ghosts
Encino
Come make an adorable fuzzy sock ghost to add to your holiday home decor!
Get Craftin' is a series of programs for Teens and Adults only.
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.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Story Time
Potranco
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children.
Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old.
Space is limited.
Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
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: Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children.
Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old.
Space is limited.
Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
Let’s Read: Toddler Time
Forest Hills
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: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM.
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, October 15, 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.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Baby Time!
Guerra
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Children's Alcove. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Artful Moments Adult Coloring and Relaxation Group
Tobin
Who says coloring is just for kids?
Relax with soft music and enjoy coloring with adult friends! Coloring pages, markers, pencils and even crayons provided or bring your own project!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Terry Verner. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9040. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Viva Health
Potranco
¡Viva Health! is a FREE seven-week workshop series designed to help you eat better, live healthier and live longer. Through better nutrition and increased physical activity, you can prevent or delay many chronic diseases. Also, those who have chronic diseases can better manage their symptoms through applying what they learn from these helpful sessions. Participants will receive FREE incentive items.
Topics include:
Setting goals
Problem solving
Relaxation techniques
Dealing with negative emotions.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Gonzales, Metro Health. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit diabeteshelpsa.com. 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, October 15, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time
Schaefer
Let’s move, sing, talk, read and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.
Let's Play at Alderete Park!
Little Read Wagon
Free! Join us for an afternoon play time for young children and their families. Play materials are open-ended and children decide how to use them. Materials may be messy. Families are invited to join us in creating a place for children to feel safe to explore and play freely.
A healthy snack will be provided while supplies last.
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.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
300 Aurora Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228.
Build It: Legos and More
Great Northwest
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: Deborah.Hinshelwood@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Build It: Legos and More
Great Northwest
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: Deborah.Hinshelwood@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:30 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tween Time: Spooky Art
Central
We will be creating some frightening masterpieces!
*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. Featured Event: Halloween.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
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, October 15, 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: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Explore
San Pedro
Let's explore new things each week varying from nature, art, science and play. Just bring your imagination and wonder. Meet new friends and discover more about your world and yourself! Best for school age kids. Younger kids are welcome with help from parents.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler-Children's Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CANCELLED - Let's Create: Creator Club at Parman
Parman
Anything can happen at Creator Club! All are welcome to drop in during the hour to enjoy art, play, construction or science activities at the Parman Library while supplies last. Wear your play clothes in case things get messy!
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, October 15, 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: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Team of Children's Librarians. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Dangling Spider Webs for Adults
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: Want an easy, unique decoration that can transform your home into a haunted haven? Join us in creating spider webs made from yarn to hang around the house. We will provide the supplies while they last.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO Club
Forest Hills
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. Additional Info: 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.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:25 PM.
Teen Club @ Collins Garden
Collins Garden
Teen Club is your time to hang out! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, 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: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Guerra
Guerra
Join us every Tuesday night for Guerra's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, or just relax and hang out with your friends or make new friends.
This is a program run by teens for teens.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old).
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tobin Teen Time
Tobin
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen time is your time to hang out! You can play video and board games, work on crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you so activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Dungeons & Dragons
Mission
We are looking for newcomers, come and join us!
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Grab your sword and spellbook for a night of thrilling tabletop adventure!
For newcomers: Dungeons & Dragons is a TTRPG (tabletop role playing game) where players create a character and share in a collaborative storytelling adventure.
For the experienced: expect a fast and free-flowing version of the rules. We play light and prioritize player interaction, character growth, and storytelling over game mechanics.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Coco + Crafts
Schaefer
Join us for a screening of Coco while we make crafts! Two craft options will be available: felt pan dulce & a moveable catrino/a.
Everyone is welcome.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Coco is rated PG
Doors will open at 5:15, the movie will start promptly at 5:30.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:15 PM – 7:45 PM.
For more info visit www.swank.com. 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ McCreless
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 A Moreno. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniela.moreno@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
CANCELLED - Dungeons & Dragons
Parman
Join us every Tuesday evening for Dungeons and Dragons in Meeting Room B.
No experience necessary, just bring your imagination!
Teens 13 to 18 only!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM.
CANCELLED - 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, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Encino
Encino
Teens ages 13-18, this is your time to hang out, socialize, meet new people, and try new things. Activities vary from week to week, and may include crafting, cooking, gaming, listening to music, watching movies or whatever else you decide.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
¡Qué Sabor!™ San Antonio Lotería: The Game
Central
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an evening of fun and immerse yourself in artist Tracey Maurer’s food-themed exhibit! This unique version of Lotería captures San Antonio’s “local flavor” by showcasing dozens of traditional and iconic local food favorites. Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned player, bring your friends and family for an evening of laughter and nostalgia with the chance to win prizes!
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lucia Agado. Staff Contact Number/Email: lucia.agado@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tracey Maurer. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Coloring & Crafting to Calmness Presents: Spooky Collage Night
Central
From beginners to seasoned collage makers, everyone is welcome to create spooky scenes and artworks using the paper supplies and embellishments provided. Folks can create Halloween cards, scary artist trading cards, mini spooky collage zines, and more!
Staff will be available to offer tips and technique demos. All craft and paper supplies will be provided.
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: Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: We provide the supplies and the space for you to let your creativity flow. Join us while we color, craft, collage, and converse. Attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time at Maverick
Maverick
What is Teen Time @ Maverick?
It's YOUR time, YOU choose what YOU want to do!!!
It’s also a GREAT place to hang with your friends; a GREAT place to meet new people;
a GREAT place to play tabletop or video games, make a craft or whatever!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.bleichwehl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens aged 13 to 18 ONLY please!
Tuesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Mission Spooky Movie: The Sixth Sense (1999)
Mission
Come and join us family and friends for a spooky movie feature. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
Film Duration: 1h 47m
Rating: PG-13
In this film, a child psychologist comes to the aid of a tormented boy who has visions of the dead. As the sympathetic doctor digs deeper into the child's strange powers, it leads to unexpected consequences for both of them.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room North. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Jessica Viera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sixth Sense Paranormal: Real Investigation Stories
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Amanda Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: amanda.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jeff Sullivan. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: In this dynamic and informative program, paranormal investigators from Sixth Sense Paranormal share stories and evidence from actual investigations in and around San Antonio and South Central Texas. We'll explore the stories, the realities, and the evidence from real haunting cases.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Fall Fest
Encino
Join us as we celebrate fall with games, pumpkin painting and more!
Recommended for children ages 12 and under.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Halloween.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Mindful Memorial
Memorial
Relax at the library with Mindful Memorial. This meditative time offers coloring, painting, and journaling, accompanied by soothing music.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: All supplies provided. Free to attend.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Beginning Genealogy
Texana and Genealogy
Do you want to find out more about your ancestors? Join us to learn how to begin researching your family history. We’ll discuss basic resources that can help launch you on a rewarding journey into the past.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Andrew Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Smartphone and Personal Device Adult Training
Carver
With technology ever-changing, this class will help you become more familiar and comfortable using your phone, iPad, or personal device. *No registration required- come Learn with us!
Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Dive Into Computers: Essential Computer Skills for Adults
Cortez
Join us for a 6-week series designed to introduce adults to essential computer skills. Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, creating documents in Microsoft Word, and sending emails. Empower yourself with the tools to stay connected and informed in today's tech-savvy world.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shauna Mendoza. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ***Registration is required***
Register by phone, online (mysapl.org/events), or in-person at the Cortez Branch Library. Personal laptops welcome.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Getting Crafty
Cortez
Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new?
Each week our crafty creator, Jo Ann Paredes, hosts Getting Crafty. Whether you're looking for a guided craft to learn something new, or you want to work on your personal craft passions with some like-minded friends, this is the craft class for you! Stop by to grab a calendar of upcoming crafts or give Jo Ann a call at 210-207-9130 during open hours to learn more.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Joann.Paredes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jo Ann Paredes. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time!
Guerra
Join the Children's Librarian for songs, rhymes, dancing, and stories that are especially for young learners.
Designed for children 18 to 36 months, but those through 5-years-old may also enjoy this program.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tech Class for Older Adults: FEMA App
Thousand Oaks
The FEMA app gives you access to important resources for before, during, and after an emergency. In this hands-on workshop, you'll download the app and explore its many articles and features. You'll also learn to set alerts for the locations that are important to you.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Senior Planet San Antonio. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: The targeted age group for this program is adults 50+ years of age. Adults younger than 50 may attend if they are caregivers/providers for an older adult. No registration is required.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 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, October 16, 2024, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.
Let's Read and Play at Landa
Landa
Join us for a morning of reading, play, and all-around fun!
This session will open with 15 minutes of reading and rhyming geared towards babies ages 0 to 18 months. Stay or drop-in for 90 minutes of child-led playtime and connect with your community! Each week we hope to end the playtime with another short reading session for toddlers beginning at noon.
Come when you like, stay how long you like, and leave when your child feels ready.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Best for children ages 3 and under.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Story 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, October 16, 2024, 10:15 AM.
Smartphone Basics Class
Westfall
Master your smartphone essentials! Learn navigation, apps, security, and more in our Basics Class.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Louis Medellin. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2602. Presenter/Instructor: Louis Medellin. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Story Time at Parman
Parman
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5).
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, October 16, 2024, 10:15 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): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Storybook Club: Stick and Stone
Cody
Welcome to Storybook Club!
Storybook club is a place where every family is welcome! It is a place to explore stories (and all its parts) with play and crafts. Everything that is happening will totally revolve around our story of the day. Come and explore with us!
(Great for families with a child ages 3-6.).
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. 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: 210-207-9170. Audience: Older Adults.
Wednesday, October 16, 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. 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, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Westfall
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five-year olds.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Great Northwest
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years-old and a caregiver.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: Deborah.Hinshelwood@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
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, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Toddler Story 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 2024, 11:15 AM.
Chrome Essentials Class
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: This 5-week course which will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the internet. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Collins Garden Book Club
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Ann Patchett's novel, Tom Lake.
While picking cherries, Lara's three daughters beg their mother to tell them the story of the famous actor Peter Duke, with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara recalls the past, her daughters, with a newfound curiosity, examine their own lives and relationships with their mother and are forced to reconsider everything they thought they knew.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Homeschool History Hideaways
Cody
Welcome to History Hideaways! This fall, we will be exploring different places in history and then replicate them. We will be using different materials to build places. Examples include the Roman Colosseum, the China Wall, not to mention some cave paintings and mummies thrown in! Join us in building hideaways.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Homeschool Tween Time
Cody
This group is for homeschoolers ages 9 and up. Learn about new things and ideas. Lots of sharing and music; and don't forget the laughter...it's a ton of fun.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Misty Gassaway. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Let's Create
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Let's Create
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
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, October 16, 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): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 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: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Adult Craft Time
Thousand Oaks
Join us every month to work on arts and crafts! Meet new people, listen to music, and make an art or craft project. We will be crafting "book bursts." Materials are provided.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9190. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Look for this craft in "The Repurposed Library" - Occhipinti, Lisa.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Let's Build and Play
Westfall
Build something awesome with Legos, Magna-Tiles, or Bristle Shape Tiles! Board games, dominoes, and other games will also be available. Recommended for school-age children.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build! LEGOs
Encino
It’s time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGOs!
Recommended for children ages 12 and under. Bring a camera to take a picture of your masterpiece!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kids Time: Lego Build
Potranco
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.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
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.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
Schaefer
It’s time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school-age children since some pieces are very small. All the creations will be displayed in the library.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Jewelry Making for Beginners
Memorial
In this ongoing class, learn beginner-level techniques to make jewelry from various materials such as wire, beads, paper, and more! All materials are provided for in-class use.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
A weekly virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens, hosted on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Teens are welcome to join the adventure at any time, no matter their experience level with the game!
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. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.org. Memorial Walking Club
Memorial
Enjoy a walk in the neighborhood with your friendly Memorial librarian! Meet at the front of the library. New attendees will receive a free water bottle. It's a great way to exercise, make friends, and have fun!
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Let's Play at Normoyle Park!
Little Read Wagon
Put on your play clothes and join us at Normoyle Park! Rain or shine, drop in any time between 9:30 am and 11:30 am and be ready to play outdoors. Materials will include a wide variety of loose parts. Materials may be messy. Designed especially for children 0-5 years old and their families. Free, no registration required.
Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 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.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
700 Culberson Ave, San Antonio, TX 78225.
Play & Read
Guerra
Parents and caregivers share interactive play time and reading with children in order to build early literacy skills. Designed for toddlers through 6yrs old, but kids of all ages are welcome.
*Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
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. Family.
Thursday, October 17, 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, October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Family Storytime
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Storytime
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Great Northwest
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three- to five-year-olds.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Deborah Hinshelwood. Staff Contact Number/Email: Deborah.Hinshelwood@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Deborah Hinshelwood. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Outdoor Family Story Time
Landa
Join us outside for an interactive program where we listen to stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and have fun together. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing!
Bring blankets and/or outdoor seating to sit on the terrace or lawn. Landa Library has a playground for play time after the program and staff will set out some activities for children to enjoy.
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Recommended for ages 5 years and under.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather including high temperatures or rain, Story Time will be moved inside to the Meeting Room.
Thursday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 17, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Central
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Nezat. Staff Contact Number/Email: madeline.nezat@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
What is a Shape? HEARTS
Cody
This fall, Cody Library will be exploring shapes. You are welcome to bring something from home with a "HEART" shape to show. Get ready for some laughing out loud fun with your child at the Cody Library! Great for families with ages 2-3.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, October 17, 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: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 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, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Read: Bilingual Storytime // Vamos a leer: Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Bilingual Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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. All ages welcome.
Niños preescolares disfrutan de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés que desarrollan sus habilidades de alfabetización temprana en dos idiomas. Todas las edades bienvenidas.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:55 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, October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Storytime
Tobin
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: kara.bailey@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 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, October 17, 2024, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Cortez Crochet Social Club
Cortez
Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers. All are welcome! Even knitters!
Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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, October 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Qi Gong 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. 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, October 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Tobin
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.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Third Thursday Book Club
Westfall
Jan 18 – The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Feb 15 – Kindred by Octavia Buther
Mar 21 – Matrix by Lauren Groff
Apr 18 – Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
May 16 – Foster by Claire Keegan
June 20 – Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur
Jul 18 – Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
Aug 15 – Bandit Queens by Parini Shraff
Sept 19 – The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee
Oct 17 – The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
Nov 21 – Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Dec 19 – The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
LEGO Time
Tobin
It's time to build! Join us and be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for school-aged kids since some pieces are very small. Bring a camera to take a picture of your masterpiece!
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Afterschool Lego Time
Cody
Build and create some awesome things!
Great for ages 6-12.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 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 be creative with LEGOs! Recommended for children ages 6-12 years since some pieces are very small. Duplos will be available for younger children.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time
San Pedro
Build! Play! Create! with everybody's favorite blocks. After you build your creation keep it on display for the next week for others to enjoy. Parents can create something too. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler-Children's Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Sixth Sense Paranormal: Real Investigation Stories
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Cassandra D Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jeff Sullivan. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: In this dynamic and informative program, paranormal investigators from Sixth Sense Paranormal share stories and evidence from actual investigations in and around San Antonio and South Central Texas. We'll explore the stories, the realities, and the evidence from real haunting cases.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Grace Holt. Staff Contact Number/Email: grace.holt@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Let's Have Fun!
Central
Join us for building, playing, creating, moving, collaborating, and fun! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Introducción a teléfonos inteligentes
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Si le da curiosidad saber cómo funcionan los teléfonos inteligentes y por qué son tan populares, venga a esta presentación. Aprenderá sobre los teléfonos inteligentes más populares en el mercado, y algunas de sus ventajas y desventajas. También vamos a comparar y contrastar el Android con el iOS de Apple, los dos sistemas de operación más populares.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Read to a "Dog"
Cortez
We love dogs, but sometimes you don’t want your face licked while you’re reading. What do you do if you prefer reading with a panda? We’ve decided that the best thing to do is to read to a stuffed animal instead! So get comfy and practice your reading with a quiet friend! Stuffed animals are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Intended for children 5-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cut & Glue Collage
Great Northwest
Drop in and create your own collage in a shared space with tips, tools, and techniques offered along the way. Materials including notebooks, paper, magazines, and embellishments will be provided. Enjoy the ease and satisfaction of cutting and gluing!
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jenn Tristan. Staff Contact Number/Email: jenn.tristan@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
After School Fun with Friends!
Guerra
Come craft, watch movies, play games, hang out and make friends. Activities change weekly, and you get to decide what we do!
**For children ages 9 - 12 years old**.
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.
Thursday, October 17, 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: Jorge Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Create: Crafts for Kids
Westfall
Create something wonderful with a variety of materials. Recommended for school-age children.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Imelda Merino. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9220/imelda.merino@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imelda Merino. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time: Mini Canvas Art
Potranco
Geared toward ages 9-12 years old. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Geared toward ages 9-12 years old. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old.
Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, October 17, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Random Fandom on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
For any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more!
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. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: http://mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.org. Pride as Protest, Pride as Celebration
San Antonio Public Library Online
Join a distinguished panel of 2SLGBTQIA+ authors, educators, and activists as they discuss Pride's history, evolution, and its importance as both a form of protest and celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dacari or Michael. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300, 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Additional Info: Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83942527957
Zoom Webinar ID: 839 4252 7957
Zoom Webinar Password: pr1de.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Family Chess
Pruitt
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Christopher Castillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.650.1122/christophercastillo3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Chess Master Alex Weinberg. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join chess master Alex Weinberg as he livestreams two or three games, walking through an analysis of them step by step and discussing the pros and cons of various move choices.
Thursday, October 17, 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: Christopher Castillo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.650.1122/christophercastillo3@sanantonio.gov. 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, October 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.