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Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indigenous works
San Pedro
This exhibition honors the indigenous lens of art in modern San Antonio, featuring the works of three prominent artists. This body of work is intended to bring light on indigenous women and their experiences through the expression of art, creativity, and spiritual freedom.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacquelyn Salgado, Kandelyne Gomez and Díana Rocha. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Mini Art Show!
Encino
***All Ages!***
Come see the art your community has created!
There will be an awards ceremony on May 12 at 6:30 PM.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music.
Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012.
En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm
PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm
CLOSING JUNE 6.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Pequeño Pop-Up Play at Farias Park
Little Read Wagon
Join us at the playground for a mini version of our Let’s Play! program! We’ll bring a small selection of our favorite play materials for you and your little one to enjoy. Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 pm for a playful time! Designed for young children (infants through age five) and their grownups.
Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: LRWsapl@sanantonio.gov, 210-207-2597. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Little Read Wagon.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Farias Park
1012 Leal St, San Antonio, TX 78207.
Toddler Story Time
Potranco
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Toddler Story Time @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grown-ups. 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, May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM.
Essential Resources for Small Business Owners
Semmes
Starting or running a business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. San Antonio has a wide network of organizations, mentors, and programs designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage - from ideation to succession planning.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about local resources in San Antonio available to help you start, grow, or strengthen your business. We’ll explore common challenges entrepreneurs face and highlight organizations, tools, and programs that can provide guidance along the way.
Whether you're exploring a new business idea, running a side hustle, or growing an established business, this session will introduce you to key resources across the San Antonio small business ecosystem, including programs available through Launch SA.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Launch SA. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This program is part of the 2026 Library Roadshow series, highlighting resources and opportunities for small business owners in San Antonio, presented by Launch SA.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit launchsa.org. Woodcarving at Parman with Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman
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 Area Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro, come sharpen your skills and enjoy the craft with us. We’ll be sharing techniques and working on our own projects. Join us to carve or just to watch! Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary. Meetings at the Parman library are free and open to the public. For details call: 210.207.2703.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 2:45 PM.
Baby Story Time
Schaefer
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. For babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.
Senior Social Hour
Great Northwest
Join us for a senior social hour at the library! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, light snacks, and activities. Various activities will be provided. However, feel free to bring your own crafts, games or just join us and talk if the activities do not interest you!
Activities provided include the following: cards, Dominoes, puzzles, chess, checkers, Scrabble, Giant Uno and Monopoly.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Baby Story Time
San Pedro
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sit and Stitch
Tobin
Bring a project and come stitch with us! Chat with friends while you work on your crochet, knitting, or stitching.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Baby Time!
Westfall
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one.
*Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
MTTC Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Mahjong Open Play
Encino
Drop in and join us for open play American Mahjong! Bring your own set, or use one of our two sets. Bring your own 2026 card. Make some new friends while having fun!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Craft & Chat
Forest Hills
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Mary Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Join fellow crocheters, knitters, and other fiber artists for a relaxing weekly gathering where creativity and conversation come together! Bring your current project—whether it’s crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any fiber art—and enjoy a welcoming space to share tips, get inspired, and connect with others who love to craft.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
Carver Crochet Club @ Denver Heights Community Center
Carver
Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like-minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Most of our beautiful items are donated to community members who are in need of warm clothing during the winter. Happy Stitching!
Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Denver Heights Community Center, 300 Porter Street, San Antonio, TX 78210.
Get to Know Your City of San Antonio Senior Centers
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month. Additional Info: Come join us as we celebrate Older Adults Month by learning what the City of San Antonio Senior Centers have to offer and all the fun activities and resources Bexar County residents 60 years and over can take part in.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Yarn Over Club
McCreless
Join us at McCreless for two hours of uninterrupted crafting time. Bring your current needlework project, whether it's crochet, knitting, sewing, felting, or something else. Spend time with your fellow fabric crafters and work on your piece in peace.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170/vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Shelf Care Book Club
Pruitt
Are you interested in exploring new ideas focusing on health, wellness, and personal growth? Join us for the Shelf Care Book Club, as we discuss books that promote mental and physical wellbeing. Our first book selection is "Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You" by Ethan Kross. Read the selected book chapters at home and then join us for meaningful conversations with others.
April 14th - We will be discussing Part 1 of the book (through page 46)
April 28th - We will be discussing Part 2 of the book (pages 47-116)
May 12th - We will be discussing Parts 3 and 4 of the book (pages 117-213).
Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This group was created in collaboration with San Antonio Public Library's Molly Pruitt Library and Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Wesley Nurse program. Meetings are held at Windcrest United Methodist Church (8101 Midcrown Dr, 78239 - enter the building through the back parking lot) and are open to all adults. Copies of the book are available for check out at Molly Pruitt Library's front desk in advance of the meetings.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Windcrest United Methodist Church, 8101 Midcrown Dr, Windcrest, TX 78239.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Toddler Story Time
Schaefer
Let’s move, sing, talk, read and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:15 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. 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, May 12, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Teen Time
Brook Hollow
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lilliana Aguilar. Staff Contact Number/Email: lilliana.aguilar@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Library Open Play
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Tween Time
Central
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO Club @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Children's Area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:55 PM.
Teen Time @ Las Palmas
Las Palmas
For Teens 13-18 years old ONLY! Thanks.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ami Sarabia. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amisarahi.Sarabia@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Time is your time to hang out! Play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, catch make friends. What we do is up to you, activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Did you know? Teens age 14-18 can earn volunteer hours by leading this, or any other activity for teens at the Library! For more information: guides.mysapl.org.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let’s Build: LEGO Time
McCreless
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Desiree Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: desiree.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
San Pedro
Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design 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 larger bricks are available for younger children.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Create: Creator Club at Parman
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kokeshi Doll
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Kids. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: Join us in a delightful celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month as we embark on a journey to create beautiful traditional Japanese dolls. Supplies will be provided, while supplies last.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Spanish Conversation Club
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish!For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time
Guerra
Join us every Tuesday night for Teen Time! 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, do homework or just relax after school and hang out with your friends or make new friends.
This is a program run by teens for teens. Ages 13-18.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Brandy Walthall. Staff Contact Number/Email: brandy.walthall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old).
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Quiet Teen Time
Igo
Are you 13-18 years old looking for a quiet place to work on personal projects or enjoy individual hobbies without the pressure of having to engage with others? Quiet Teen Time might be the space for you!
Bring a book, a gaming console, or a hobby, and come quietly hang out with other quiet teens, doing whatever the vibe is together or separately.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Tuesday Tunes
Las Palmas
Join us for an evening of music, community and good vibes.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Lilia Trevino. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lilia.Trevino@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Step into our living room space and vibe to the sounds of vinyl as we spin some cool tracks from our collection. Have a favorite album? We'd love to hear it! Bring your own vinyl or share a suggestion and be part of the soundtrack.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Pan Am
Pan American
All teens, ages 13-18, are welcome at Pan Am every Monday night for Teen Time! Teens decide the activities from week to week. Join us for crafting, gaming, watching movies, and more!
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Semmes
Semmes
For ages 13-18 only!
Teen Time is a great place to spend time with friends or meet new ones. Come play games, work on art projects, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you!
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tobin Teen Hangout
Tobin
A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, board games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, or just chat. This program is all about what you want to do! Come and go. You don't have to come on time and you don't have to stay the whole time. Just come hang out for however long you can! All Teens aged 13-18 welcome.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Hangout
Mission
Ages 13 to 18 are welcomed. No registration required.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cindy Cruz. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Choose your activity each week! Activities can include: creating art, gaming (tabletop and Switch), cooking, and crafting. Bring your ideas and we'll provide the rest.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
Hang out with other teens and chat about whatever on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rosalie Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosalie.barrera2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Kids Time
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Hope Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.sonnen@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Books, crafts, and activities recommended for school-age children. Younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Open to all teens ages 13-18, this activity is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different.
We could play video or board games, make crafts, watch movies, use sidewalk chalk, have a chill study time, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library).
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@santonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
GNW Teen Time
Great Northwest
Are you into painting, cooking fun snacks, or you can join our new Sew What? Club; an intro to sewing. Stop by and choose your own adventure and hang out with other teens in the community!
Teens (ages 13-18 yrs. old), volunteer hours are available, you decide what we do each week!
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Marquez Puchot. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
McCreless Movie Night: Anaconda
McCreless
A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. This movie is rated PG-13.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Joseph N Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: joseph.gonzales3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joseph Gonzales. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: Come join us for a hilarious and action-packed movie night. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ McCreless
McCreless
Come hang out, create art, play games, 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: Sarina Hackworth. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
The Evil Genius Club
Pan American
Join the Pan American Branch Library for an evening filled with maniacal fun! We will do different STEAM-based activities every week. Kids from ages 8-12 will be able to embrace their inner evil genius. Activities may be messy!
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Lego Lounge
Pruitt
Join us for Lego challenges and free builds, and other fun building activities! Recommended for ages 7-12.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Celeste Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: rachel.roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
SAPL Silent Book Club
Westfall
Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Tea and coffee will be provided by the library. We will meet at Westfall every second Tuesday of the month.
5:30-6:00pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab tea/coffee, settle-in
6:00-7:00pm - Quiet reading hour
7:00-7:30pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference.
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.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Dungeons & Dragons
Parman
Dungeons and cities, mantras and monsters await you.
Teens 13-18 only!
Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come basis.
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, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
Parman
Teens, come hang out with us! You decide the weekly activities. Stop by to craft, game, study, or just spend time with friends.
Open to teens ages 13-18 only.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Encino
Encino
Come hang out, create art, play games, snack, and make friends! This is your program so bring your ideas, we'd love to hear them!
(Ages: 13-18).
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 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, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time @ Schaefer
Schaefer
This program is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different.
We could play video or tabletop games, make crafts, watch movies, cook food, eat snacks, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library).
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Morneo. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniela.moreno@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Journaling Workshop
Johnston
Want to spend some time journaling? Come by the Johnston Library Journaling Workshop for a space with supplies and chill vibes every second Tuesday and second Friday of each month.
This program is intended for patrons 13 years and older!
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time at Maverick
Maverick
Teen Time is WHAT?
YOUR time. You do YOU.
Videogames? Check!
Table-top games? Yes!
Crafting? Sure!
Chill with friends? Please, yes!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mary Lou Bleichwehl. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.bleichwehl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens aged 13-18 ONLY please!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Better Read Than Dead Book Club
Igo
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Jason Futrell. Staff Contact Number/Email: jason.futrell@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: A book club for horror and true crime readers! We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for a lively discussion of the month's chosen horror or true crime book. If you like creepy reads, come join us!This month we are reading "The Final Girl Support Group" by Grady Hendrix. Physical copies are available at the Igo Branch Library circulation desk.We look forward to seeing you all at the Igo Branch Library!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Crime & Crochet*
Encino
Love to crochet*? Love true crime? Bring in your current project and join us as we gather to listen to true crime podcasts while we crochet together!
*Don't crochet but want to come anyway? No problem! Bring in your current quiet craft project and join us!
*AGES 18+*.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Mini Art Show - Closing Ceremony
Encino
Enjoy light refreshments and see who won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category of the art show!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indigenous works
San Pedro
This exhibition honors the indigenous lens of art in modern San Antonio, featuring the works of three prominent artists. This body of work is intended to bring light on indigenous women and their experiences through the expression of art, creativity, and spiritual freedom.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacquelyn Salgado, Kandelyne Gomez and Díana Rocha. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music.
Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012.
En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm
PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm
CLOSING JUNE 6.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
Central
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9178. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Coffee, Crosswords & Chisme
McCreless
Join us while we work our way through puzzles and the latest news and celebrity gossip. Bring your own mug! This program is for Older Adults (60+).
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time!
Westfall
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: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Story Time at Landa
Landa
Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning.
Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too.
Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.
Outdoor Family Story Time
Schaefer
Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. 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, May 13, 2026, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.
Toddler Story Time
Igo
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play.
Recommended for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Smartphone Basics
Westfall
Master your smartphone essentials! Learn navigation, apps, security, and more in our Basics Class.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Louis Medellin. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2602 / Louis.medellin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Story Time
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). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Welcome to Literature
San Antonio Public Library Online
***Registration is required***
We will meet online weekly to read and discuss great short stories, taking about two weeks per story. We will read works by Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hemingway, Wharton, and many other great writers. We will discuss each story together as a group in an inclusive, non-judgmental space. Along the way we will learn about the elements of literature including: Character, Plot, Point of View, Irony, Symbolism, and more. Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11:15 am. The meting link is sent out the day before the meeting.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This Learn at SAPL program is a good fit for:• Advanced ESL (English as a Second Language) students • GED students who want to brush up on reading skills• Book club members unsure of what to say when discussing a book• Anyone who wants to become familiar with some of the world's best writers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Bazan
Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Hope Sonnen. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.sonnen@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for three- to five-year-olds.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Family Story Time
Central
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Great Northwest
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Child-led free play after stories and songs. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: LC Keefe. Staff Contact Number/Email: Laura.Keefe@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Basics of Loom Knitting
Memorial
Learn the basics of yarn knitting on hand-held looms of different sizes of circles. All materials are provided for in-class use.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Preschool Story Time
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs, and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Baby Story Time
Encino
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition, followed by play time.
Babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Encino Library. 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, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Family Story Time
Pan American
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Thousand Oaks
A program for children of all ages, featuring books, puppets, music, and movement to encourage early literacy skills.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl (SAPL). Staff Contact Number/Email: Cheryl.Penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 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 Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time at Landa
Landa
Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. A great program for your confident walker!
Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
Family Story Time
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). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tai Chi (For Beginners & Experts!)
Thousand Oaks
Tai Chi is a slow-moving, mind-body exercise that can be practiced by anyone, anywhere. It improves breathing and balance, increases strength, and decreases stress. Join us as we follow along to an instructional video from Dr. Adam Potts, PT.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive. Comfortable clothing is recommended. No special equipment required.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Hand Bee
Encino
Bring your project - whether it be embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting, or what have you and enjoy some comraderie with fellow crafters! Beginners are welcome!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
PATH Info Table
Central
The PATH (The CHCS Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness. The PATH program helps their client’s find resources for health care, income support, mental health treatment, rehabilitation training in social skills, social services, substance use treatment, ID recovery, referrals for affordable housing and employment.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Collins Garden Book Club
Collins Garden
The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Kristin Hannah's novel, The Women.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: After her brother is sent to Vietnam, Frankie joins the Army Nurse Corps and is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, while also coping with the unexpected trauma of returning home.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Story Time @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. We will sing and read together with the children's librarian. Stay for child-led free play and connect with other parents from your community. Toys will be provided. Recommended for babies up to 18 month.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Let's Play and Read!
McCreless
Parents and caregivers share interactive play time and reading with children to build early literacy skills. Designed for age 0-5, but kids of all ages are welcome.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Desiree Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: desiree.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Q-tip Painting for Older Adults
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month. Additional Info: Come and celebrate Older Adults Month with some creative painting where you paint a floral scene with q-tips/foam mesh and insert your piece into a photo frame card to gift to someone or keep as a wonderful memory. Availability is on a first come basis while space and supplies last.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Reading Buddy Zone at Cody Branch Library
Cody
Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Children's Area. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills within the comfortable surroundings of their local library.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9100. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at the Cody Branch Library information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL).
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Forest Hills
DEEP is a multi-cultural, bilingual, diabetes self-management education (DSME) curriculum that successfully helps many community participants take control of their diabetes and reduce their risk of complications. Topics of discussion will include: managing symptoms, exercise for strength and energy, medication use, and working with your doctor.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Mary Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Gonzales. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: This series is a partnership with the city's Metropolitan Health department. To register, call 210-207-0560 or email melissa.gonzales@sanantonio.gov.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Library Open Play
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. After School Teens
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: 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.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Let's Build!
Guerra
Build! Play! Create! Use your imagination to build on your own (or with other aspiring architects and creative thinkers) using a variety of materials. For ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Maisy Fallon. Staff Contact Number/Email: maisy.fallon@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time
Johnston
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
A parent or guardian must be present.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Family Fun Time
Pan American
Fun for the whole family! Come join us while we do crafts and activities.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wednesday Crafternoons - Book Pages Wreath
Thousand Oaks
Welcome to adult craft time! Each second Wednesday of the month we will explore a different creative endeavor. This month we are making book page wreaths! Materials provided, bring your enthusiasm and crafty side!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Time!
Westfall
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: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Time
Potranco
Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design 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 larger bricks are available for younger children.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design 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 larger bricks are available for younger children.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Adults.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween Time
Semmes
Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun!
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Inkognito - The Great Gatsby
Potranco
Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club just for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include books, poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. Drop-ins very welcome!
May 13, starting The Great Gatsby. Limited copies of books will be available for check out at the meeting. Attendees will decide how much to read between meetings.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord
San Antonio Public Library Online
A weekly virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens, hosted on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Teens are welcome to join the adventure at any time, no matter their experience level with the game!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indigenous works
San Pedro
This exhibition honors the indigenous lens of art in modern San Antonio, featuring the works of three prominent artists. This body of work is intended to bring light on indigenous women and their experiences through the expression of art, creativity, and spiritual freedom.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacquelyn Salgado, Kandelyne Gomez and Díana Rocha. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, May 14, 2026.
¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music.
Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012.
En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm
PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm
CLOSING JUNE 6.
Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Family Story Time: Bubbles!
Guerra
Let’s Play and Read!
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: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Maisy Fallon. Staff Contact Number/Email: maisy.fallon@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Story Time
Johnston
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages are welcome.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 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-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Let's Play & Read!
Westfall
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.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Potranco
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.
Baby Story Time
Igo
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition.
Babies up to 18 months.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Baby Time
Mission
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jane Miller. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Story Time
Collins Garden
Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under.
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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Toddler Story Time
Great Northwest
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music, and movement to enhance their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for children from ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: LC Keefe. Staff Contact Number/Email: Laura.Keefe@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Preschool Story Time
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: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Family Story Time
Encino
Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, followed by play time.
Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
Financial Empowerment Assistance
Central
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Family. Additional Info: Need assistance in learning about banking, saving for the future, debt, credit or legacy planning? Come see the Financial Empowerment representatives for assistance.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sa.gov. Financial Empowerment Assistance
Central
Need assistance in learning about banking, saving for the future, debt, credit or legacy planning? Come see the Financial Empowerment representatives for assistance at the front entrance information table.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.sa.gov. Tech Time
Central
Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different
topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your
questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos
temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Branch Location: Central 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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time @ Forest Hills
Forest Hills
Preschoolers enjoy an intimate story time with songs and movements that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity and learning. Stay for a craft and playtime afterwards. Please ask for a sensory backpack if needed. Recommended for three to five-year-olds.
Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Children's Area. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM.
Silent Book Club
San Pedro
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. The book club will meet once a month at various San Antonio Public Library locations.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. 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-led free play. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Preschool Story Time
Igo
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three-to-five-year-olds.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Mission
Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. A great program for your confident walker!
Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jane Miller. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
YASS Info Table
Central
The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit www.samm.org. Tai Chi for Older Adults
McCreless
Enjoy a series of slow, flowing movements coordinated with deep breathing and mindful focus. Led by Anita Solis Rogers, this class promotes mind and body wellness.
Join us as she shares her 17 years of experience with this safe, enjoyable way to stay active and improve quality of life.
This class is for older adults at all fitness levels and can be tailored to each individual's comfort level.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Anita Solis Rogers. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Strengthening Our Minds: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Thousand Oaks
Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking, and behavior beyond normal aging. This session explains key warning signs, the value of early detection, and what to expect during diagnosis. You’ll also learn about available resources.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alzheimer’s Association® San Antonio & South Texas Chapter. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Strengthening Our Minds series will offer Alzheimer’s education and brain health information through presentations by the Alzheimer’s Association®. Join us to learn, ask questions, and explore helpful local resources.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Qi Gong classes at Parman
Parman
We are excited to invite you to join us for Free Qi Gong classes at Parman, presented by Certified Qi Gong and Thai Chi instructor Catalina Gonzalez. Qi Gong an ancient practice known for its health benefits, including stress reduction, improved balance, and enhanced overall well-being. Qi Gong – the grandmother of Tai Chi. Qigong is a much older practice then Tai Chi, nonmartial and easier to perform than its kin. In Chinese medicine, “Qi” means life vital energy. “Gong,” which means cultivating, is the discipline of nurturing vital energy.
Join us in exploring these gentle and meditative movements that promote harmony between mind and body. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the classes. No prior experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Call 207-2703 for details.
Branch Location: Parman Library. 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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Chess Club
Tobin
Free play chess on the second and fourth Saturdays at Tobin. All ages, all levels welcome. No set instructor, just join other chess enthusiasts.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 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, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Loom Knitting
Encino
Join us for loom knitting hats and scarves to be collected for the 2026 - 2027 Wall of Warmth! Looms will be available but please bring your own chunky weight yarn.
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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bexar County Health Collaborative ACA/Marketplace Assistance
Central
Bexar County Health Collaborative is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of healthcare. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of income or background. Bexar County Health Collaborative's mission is to empower underserved and vulnerable communities by providing support in applying and understanding in the best health coverage options available. A navigator will be available during this information table session to assist with registration questions and other inquiries.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.healthcollaborative.net. Q-Tip Painting for Older Adults
Las Palmas
Come and celebrate Older Adults Month with some creative painting where you paint a floral scene with q-tips/foam mesh and insert your piece into a photo frame card to gift to someone or keep as a wonderful memory. Availability is on a first come basis while space and supplies last.
Branch Location: Las Palmas Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Elvia Ramos. Staff Contact Number/Email: Elvia.Ramos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Lotería for Older Adults
Memorial
Come and celebrate Older Adults Month with a game of lotería! Token prizes will be awarded to each game winner. Availability is on a first come basis while space and supplies last.
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month. Additional Info: Program is free to attend.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Read to a Dog
Tobin
Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Readers 5 and up are welcome on a first-come first served basis.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Move! Yoga for Kids (Ages 3-5)
Encino
Bring your littles ages 3-5 to learn yoga moves and practices in a short format tailored just for their ages. Class will start promptly at 3:30 PM and will end at 3:50 PM. If you have older kids, their session will start at 4:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM.
Nacho Average Club
Central
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Library Open Play
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Scrapbook, Junk Journal, and Collage Club
Cody
We got a huge donation of scrapbooking materials, you know what that means....Scrapbooking at the library!!Come one, come all to scrap book with us!
Bring your photos and your book and we provide the rest! We have plenty of scrapbook paper, stickers, washi tape, stamps, and more!
Use our materials or bring your own and have time set aside just for chatting and crafting! Make a scrapbook, a collage, whatever your want! The only limit is your imagination. Make a book for yourself, make one for your loved ones, make one WITH your loved ones! Come solo or come with a buddy, either way, come ready to create!
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Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Teens. Older Adults.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Create: Craft Time
Johnston
Calling all crafters! Get ready to be creative. Join the fun every Thursday by coming in to create something uniquely you. Materials to be provided by the library. Be sure to dress accordingly, as things could get messy.
Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger siblings and family are welcome.
A parent or guardian must be present.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Diamond Painting Club
Pan American
Join us for a relaxing and fun time making diamond art! Diamond painting kits will be provided while supplies last. No previous experience needed.
All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tween Time
Parman
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
Ages 9-12 only!
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Grow Together Summer Kick-off
Mission
Join fun activities for the whole family and a community-wide resource fair to learn about children and teen programs offered through the City of San Antonio. Enjoy food including popcorn and paletas, activities, giveaways, music, and more.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Oscar.Gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Family. Additional Info: This event is a collaboration between the San Antonio Public Library and the City of San Antonio's Metro Health, Human Services, and Parks & Recreation Departments.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Let's Move! Yoga for Kids (Ages 6-10)
Encino
Bring your elementary kids ages 6-10 to learn yoga moves and practices in a short format tailored just for their ages. Class will start promptly at 4:00 PM and will end at 4:30 PM. If you have younger kids, their session will start at 3:30 PM.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tween Time
Great Northwest
Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Raquel Reyes. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9210. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: The possibilities are endless!
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Tween Time
McCreless
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Desiree Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: desiree.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Advanced Chess for Kids
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: Kids. Additional Info: Are you a kid who knows how the pieces move, but you are not really sure about the best strategies for how to win? School age children who already know how the pieces move are welcome to join us for an opportunity to begin learning much more about the game. Chess sets will be provided for the program. Parents are also welcome to be present as either participants or observers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Art Alley (Teens)
Potranco
For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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!
**For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary.
Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indigenous works
San Pedro
This exhibition honors the indigenous lens of art in modern San Antonio, featuring the works of three prominent artists. This body of work is intended to bring light on indigenous women and their experiences through the expression of art, creativity, and spiritual freedom.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacquelyn Salgado, Kandelyne Gomez and Díana Rocha. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, May 15, 2026.
¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music.
Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012.
En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm
PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm
CLOSING JUNE 6.
Friday, May 15, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Central
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Line Dancing
Igo
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to move! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this program is designed to be welcoming, fun, and full of positive energy. Line dancing is a great way to stay active, improve coordination, and connect with others in a supportive community setting. No experience or partner needed. Come step into fun and fitness!
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: George Rollow. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Family. Additional Info: Children and teens are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Adult Table Tennis
Semmes
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Melody Smith. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or melody.smith@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Melody Smith. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun! All levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Baby Story Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Just for you and baby! Gather with other parents, caregivers, and babies as we build brains and encourage early language skills through rhymes, music and movement. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your little one (0-18 months). Open play time after.Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Sewing Class
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on!
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Basic Hand Sewing Class
Johnston
If you've ever wanted to learn how to sew but didn't know where to start, our Basic Hand Sewing class is the perfect opportunity! This class is designed for complete beginners - no prior sewing experience is needed. You can bring your own project such as mending your own socks, sewing a button.
Branch Location: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: cristiane yamada. Staff Contact Number/Email: cristiane.yamada@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL volunteer. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Family Story Time
McCreless
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Desiree Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: desiree.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hora de Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Time
Encino
Niños preescolares disfrutan de cuentos y canciones en español que desarrollan sus habilidades de alfabetización temprana. Recomendado para niños de dos a cinco años.
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs in Spanish that develop early literacy skills. Recommended for 2-5 year olds.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Bilingual Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Elizabeth Jimenez. Audience: Family. Kids.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tai Chi for Seniors
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Olga Martinez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Tai Chi class tailored specifically for seniors. Led by a knowledgeable instructor, this gentle yet powerful practice enhances balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Join us to experience the rejuvenating benefits of Tai Chi in a welcoming environment designed to support your health and vitality.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Toddler Story Time
Parman
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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 aged 18 to 36 months. Open play time after.Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Medicina Alternativa
Collins Garden
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Older Adults Month: Dementia Friendly: Understanding Dementia in the community
Igo
Come and join us as WellMed gives a 60-90 minute presentation to increase awareness and understanding of dementia, reduce stigma, and empower attendees to take small but impactful actions to support those living with dementia in their community.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jennifer Brackett. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Friday Book Club
Parman
Please join us to discuss this month’s book selection, “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins!
*No copies of this title will be provided by the Parman Library.
Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kristie Rosado-Rivera. Staff Contact Number/Email: kristie.rosado-rivera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: The Friday Book Club will be hosted at the Parman Library every third Friday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Time
Landa
Come meet new people, chat, play games, create! This is a laid-back event where you can connect with other teens and decide what you want to do. This event is available for ages 13-18 years.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteer. Audience: Teens.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Let's Create!: Arts & Crafts Fridays
Thousand Oaks
Unwind from the school week with a relaxing arts & crafts activity. This program is for school age children but younger children may participate with caregiver's help.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl (SAPL). Staff Contact Number/Email: Cheryl.Penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
Game On!
Central
Come have fun at the library by playing board games or solving puzzles at Central Library. Various board games and puzzle sheets will be provided, so come join us for some fun on the 2nd floor on the 3rd Fridays of every month.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe. Staff Contact Number/Email: sheran.awejr@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 3rd Fridays 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.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Edge Writing
Maverick
Join author and teacher, Dario Beniquez, M.F.A, for tips and feedback on your writing endeavors. All genres welcomed: memoirs, fiction, essays, and poetry. You are welcome to bring copies to share. Let’s have fun writing creatively! Mark your calendar!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dario Beniquez. Audience: Adults.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance Performance
Central
Bharatanatyam is among the most subtle and sophisticated dance forms in the world, embodying music and storytelling. Each of these professional dance performances, presented by the Kaveri Natya Yoga Center dance group, will be followed by an informal, interactive demonstration and Q&A. Light Refreshments will be provided at the Central Library performance. For any questions, call the library at 210.207.2500.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: Kaveri Natya Yoga Dance Group. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Library Open Play
Central
Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too.
Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. After School Teens
Cody
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: 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.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Let's Build: Legos and More
Great Northwest
Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: LC Keefe. Staff Contact Number/Email: Laura.Keefe@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wings of Fire: STEAM-scoured lands
Maverick
Join us this May for adventures in dragon-country as we build and explore the world of Wings of Fire! We'll be crafting creatures, designing dragons, and flying far as we create our own dragon characters, tribes, and homelands, all while exploring STEAM-powered mechanics like flight, beastly defenses, and real-world climate zones.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: Cari.Raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Time
Memorial
Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids. Additional Info: Let's build together! Join us every Friday for Lego Time!Recommended ages 5-12 years old.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Karaoke Club
Mission
Hello family and friends of the library! Join us for some Karaoke fun singing your favorite songs!
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Jessica Viera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: All Ages. Family. Adults. Kids. Teens. Additional Info: Kids must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Sewing Club
Cody
Come learn basic hand and machine sewing skills. Teens only, Ages 13-18. All supplies provided.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Greater San Antonio Quilter's Guild. Audience: Teens.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM.
Teen Time
Pruitt
Teen Time @ Pruitt is your time to hang out — What we do is up to you! You can play games, work on projects, create crafts, make friends, and more. For teens ages 13-18 only!
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
Voces de San Antonio – A trio exhibition of feminine indigenous works
San Pedro
This exhibition honors the indigenous lens of art in modern San Antonio, featuring the works of three prominent artists. This body of work is intended to bring light on indigenous women and their experiences through the expression of art, creativity, and spiritual freedom.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jacquelyn Salgado, Kandelyne Gomez and Díana Rocha. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, May 16, 2026.
¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto
Latino Collection & Resource Center
Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music.
Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012.
En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm
PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm
CLOSING JUNE 6.
Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Cody Mystery Book Club
Cody
Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability.
January--Desert Star by Michael Connelly
February--Any book in the Timber Creek K-9 series by Margaret Mizushima
March--Any book in the Lady Hardcastle series by T E Kinsey
April--Any book in the Casey Duncan series by Kelley Armstrong
May--Curse of Salem by Kay Hooper
June--Any book in the Reverend Clare Fergusson series by Julia Spencer-Fleming
July--I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay
August--Any book in the Inishowen series by Andrea Carter
September--Any book in the Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni
October--Any book in the Foggy Moskowitz series by Phillip Depoy
November--An Inside Job by Daniel Silva.
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, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Want to Play Mah Jongg?
Maverick
Want to learn and play the game of Mah Jongg? This is a table game with four players who draw from tiles to collect 14 tiles which match one of the hands listed on the National Mah Jongg League card. The game is an intellectual and challenging game of strategy and skill.
Adults interested in playing or only wishing to observe the game are welcome. Mark your calendar for the upcoming dates!
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Beth Castor. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
English as a Second Language (ESL) at McCreless
McCreless
Adults practice English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Instruction level will be determined by level of students.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9178. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Plant Swap
Semmes
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 if possible.
Crafts and free giveaways are available while supplies last.
Branch Location: Semmes Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Borrow a Board Game
Schaefer
Stop by the circulation desk to pick out a board game, find a place in the library and get comfortable!
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adult Services Librarian. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9300. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Board games for all ages will be available to borrow during your visit. Board games should be returned to the circulation desk before you leave.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Woodcarving at Parman with Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman
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 Area Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro, come sharpen your skills and enjoy the craft with us. We’ll be sharing techniques and working on our own projects. Join us to carve or just to watch! Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary. Meetings at the Parman library are free and open to the public. For details call: 210.207.2703.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM.
Story Collecting for the African American Heritage Preservation Initiative
Carver
Registration Required: https://www.saspeakup.com/preservationmonth
Join the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) for information about the African American Heritage Preservation Initiative for Preservation Month! OHP staff will present information on the African American Heritage Preservation Initiative landmark designation component and will be available to collect stories about important places in your community.
Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: D.L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tillford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Historic Preservation Society. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Family. Additional Info: Located at Denver Heights Community Center: 300 Porter St. 78210Street Parking only.Registration required for this event.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Denver Heights Community Center, 300 Porter Street, San Antonio, TX 78210.
For more info visit www.saspeakup.com. Baby Story Time
San Pedro
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time.
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Move!: Music & Movement
Thousand Oaks
Move to the beat with fun rhymes, songs, and dance. Best for ages 6 and under.
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl (SAPL). Staff Contact Number/Email: Cheryl.Penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Typewriter Type-In
Mission
Come and join us for a unique event offering some vintage tech. Typewriters will be available for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kassandra Vela-Laosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: kassandra.vela-laosa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Teen Time
Landa
Come meet new people, chat, play games, create! This is a laid-back event where you can connect with other teens and decide what you want to do. This event is available for ages 13-18 years.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteer. Audience: Teens.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Pruitt Book Club
Pruitt
Join us for a book club discussion at Pruitt Library! During our May meeting we will be discussing the book Real Americans by Rachel Khong.
Copies of the book are available for check out in advance of the meeting at Pruitt's front desk.
Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Baby 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: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Cancer Support Group
Pan American
Support group meetings are held once a month. Meetings are free and open to all interested individuals.
Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Paula Opiela. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9150 / paula.opiela@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debra Rivas w/ Cancer Is One Cancer (C.I.O.C). Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Cancer impacts many people directly and indirectly. The Cancer Is One Cancer (C.I.O.C) Support Group is here for you.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Share the Shelf Book Club
Thousand Oaks
Join us for this month’s Share the Shelf Book Club as we read Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a compelling novel about a 1970s rock band’s rise to fame and sudden breakup. Told through interviews, the story explores ambition, love, and the cost of success. Join us for a lively discussion!
Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Belin Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: belin.flores@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Belin Flores. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Share the Shelf Book Club meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 12 PM. Copies are available for check-out at Thousand Oaks Library and on the Libby app or website.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Dungeons and Dragons
Encino
Calling all adventurers! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons every other Saturday at the Encino Branch library. No experience is needed and we welcome people between the ages of 16 - 20!
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250/mari.castellano@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: Ages 16 - 20.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
GNW Potpourri Book Club for Adults
Great Northwest
Join our book club to chat about our monthly pick and all things literary. No worries if you have only done a partial read or didn’t get around to it. There’s always something to discuss! Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to this meeting at the Great Northwest circulation desk.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Baby storytime
Maverick
babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repition.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: cynthia huntimer. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.huntimer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Del Corazón: An Oral History Project
Latino Collection & Resource Center
***Registration is required***
Join sound artist Armando Estrada for an immersive oral history workshop celebrating San Antonio’s culture and heritage. Through group discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll learn basic audio recording techniques and the process of collecting and archiving oral histories. Participants will share their recordings on The Empower House 101.5 FM or at a community listening party.
The workshop is offered on three dates (2/28, 5/16 & 9/12); each date is the same workshop with a different cohort. Register for your date of choice on specifically dated listing.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Armando Estrada. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Armando Estrada is a Mexican American sound artist based in San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the Radio Manager at Empower House Radio, where he is dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and sounds of his community through high-quality audio production. Deeply rooted in cultural preservation, Armando sees his work as a continuation of his ancestors’ legacy—documenting lived experiences to inspire and inform future generations.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Chess! At Potranco
Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB - Saturday Afternoon Meeting
Igo
MAY SELECTION: Vampires of El Norte - by Isabel Canas
"As the daughter of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters--her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that drains men of their blood and leaves them for dead. Something that once attacked Nena nine years ago. Believing Nena dead, Néstor has been on the run from his grief ever since, moving from ranch to ranch working as a vaquero. But no amount of drink can dispel the night terrors of sharp teeth; no woman can erase his childhood sweetheart from his mind. When the United States attacks Mexico in 1846, the two are brought abruptly together on the road to war: Nena as a curandera, a healer striving to prove her worth to her father so that he does not marry her off to a stranger, and Néstor as a member of the auxiliary cavalry of ranchers and vaqueros. But the shock of their reunion--and Nena's rage at Néstor for seemingly…
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Russelyn Henson-Meyer. Staff Contact Number/Email: russelyn.hensonmeyer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Romance Readers Book Club offers 2 meeting opportunities each month - 3rd Saturday from 2-4 PM or the 3rd Tuesday from 6-7:45 PM at John Igo Branch Library. Join us to share and discuss books from various romance genre. To receive emails for RRBC, please contact russelyn.hensonmeyer@sanantonio.gov.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Aging with Grace: A Journaling Circle
Landa
Come as you are, just bring a notebook and pen.
Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Blanca Martini. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for a warm and welcoming space where writing becomes a gentle pathway to reflection, connection, and self-discovery. Through guided journaling prompts and shared conversation, we will explore the art of aging—not as something to resist, but as a gift to honor. Together, we will reflect on the stories we carry, the wisdom we have gathered, and the beauty found in each season of life. No writing experience is needed—only a willingness to show up, put pen to paper, and listen inward.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Yarn over to San Pedro
San Pedro
Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Staff Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Yarn over to San Pedro Library to knit & crochet. Not limited to knitting, spinning, crocheting, and weaving, textile crafters of all kinds are welcomed. Bring your own project to work on. Beginners are welcome or call to request a class at a time that works best for you. Once you get started, we’ll have you hooked!
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Let's Create! Come & Go Art!
Westfall
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided. Be sure to dress accordingly, as things could get messy. Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger siblings and family are welcome. **A parent or guardian must be present.
Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zine Lab Monthly
Central
Join us for Zine Lab Monthly to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works! Craft and art supplies will be provided for use during the program, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is an independently published magazine or booklet. Using provided supplies, folks can create their own artistic mini books to express themselves and tell their own stories.
Participants are welcome to donate a copy of their zine to be included in our SAPL Zine Collection which is available for public use at Central Library and showcases materials written by, about, and for our community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: No registration required.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Coding for Kids
McCreless
Kids will dive into the exciting world of coding using a block based programming tool called Scratch, they will learn to build and program their own games and stories, gaining valuable skills in engineering, coding, teamwork and problem-solving. We'll also scratch the surface of Artificial Intelligence and gain a basic understanding about the skill of the future. BONUS: There will be the opportunity to use our recently learned knowledge to build a robot and program it to move and solve problems.
For ages 8-12.
Registration required.
Must attend all three dates listed below:
Saturday, May 2, 9, and 16 from 3:00-5:00 PM.
Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Desiree Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: desiree.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jorge Hernandez. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Please contact Desiree Alvarez at McCreless to register your child for this program. Space is limited to 10 slots for children age 8-12. Thank you!
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
MTTC Table Tennis
Mission
Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Finance Club
Encino
The Teen Finance Club is a weekly group for middle and high school students where we focus on real-life money skills in a simple, hands-on way. Each meeting includes short lessons and activities on topics like budgeting, saving, and investing so students can better understand how to manage money in their everyday lives.
**Ages 13-18**.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9250. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteer. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Meet in Teen Room.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
Potranco
The Potranco Writers Group will meet this month on May 16th and May 30th. 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, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Heartbound Book Club
Schaefer
Due to the mature content that is discussed within the book club we request that attendees be 18 and over.
Come explore the captivating world of Romance Literature. From historical to contemporary, paranormal to enemies to lovers and so much more. This club provides a supportive and engaging environment where enthusiast can deliberate over the complexities of the genres with other harmonious individuals.
Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Gutierrez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kristin.gutierrez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: We will be discussing The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern & How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Calling All Young Adults!
Maverick
Attention all young adults (ages 18-24 only)! Join us for some Saturday afternoon fun! Play some games, watch a movie, enjoy a craft, and gather with friends or make new friends.
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Benjamin Longoria. Staff Contact Number/Email: benjamin.longoria@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daphne Pressly. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Lego Club
Maverick
Branch Location: Maverick Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Dungeon Anarchist's Book Party
Tobin
NEW ACHIEVEMENT!!! You have been invited to a party to celebrate the release of the new Matt Dinniman book, A Parade of Horribles.
REWARD - you will be able to chat with fellow crawlers, snack on mana toast and enjoy virgin Dirty Shirleys, make buttons and spell scroll crafts, and generally have a good time.
Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Teens.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance Performance
Cody
Bharatanatyam is among the most subtle and sophisticated dance forms in the world, embodying music and storytelling. Each of these professional dance performances, presented by the Kaveri Natya Yoga Center dance group, will be followed by an informal, interactive demonstration and Q&A. For any questions, call the Cody Branch Library at 210.207.9100.
Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kaveri Natya Yoga Dance Group. Audience: All Ages. Older Adults. Family. Adults. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Video Gaming Club
Great Northwest
Join us on Saturdays for video gaming club. All ages are welcome to join in. You are invited to bring your own Nintendo Switch or other gaming system.
Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Alfredo Ortega. Staff Contact Number/Email: Alfredo.Ortega@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
CANCELLED - Beyond the Diagnosis: Chronically Ill Talk & Chill
Encino
Chronic illness can turn life upside down before you have time to process the diagnosis. Beyond the Diagnosis: Chronically Ill and Chill is a space for young adults living with chronic illness to feel seen, heard, and supported by others who understand the challenges of navigating illness at a young age. Join us to share your story and connect with people who truly get it.
Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Reagan Davis. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Chess Club @ Igo
Igo
How about a nice game of chess? Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcomed to come and play.
Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:55 PM.