Memorial Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Let's Build!
Build with Legos, Magnatiles, Brainyflakes, Straw Connectors and MORE! Let your imagination be your guide or spin the 'Wheel of Inspiration'. Build something you love and display it in our Let's Build gallery.
Small bricks and pieces. Recommended for children age 5 - 12. Children under 5 welcome to build with the help of a parent or sibling.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lauren Revel. Staff Contact Number/Email: lauren.revel@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Creature Lab
Let your imagination take the lead! Join us in our wild and wonderful artist “laboratory” where kids can cut, glue, twist, and assemble all kinds of materials to invent creatures no one has ever seen before. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@SanAntonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Build: Lego Volcanos!
Join us for a special Let's Build summer event! Make your biggest, your tallest, or just your coolest Lego volcano. Add a bit of baking soda, a dash of vinegar, a little dish soap and watch your volcano fizz, pop, and ooze!
Recommended for ages 6 - 12. Younger children welcome with the help of a parent or older sibling.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lauren Revel. Staff Contact Number/Email: lauren.revel@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Monday, June 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Reptile Adventure
Featuring live reptiles, learn about their characteristics, adaptations, and habitats. For ages five and up.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Free tickets required and available 1 hour before the start of the event.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
For more info visit austinreptileshows.com. Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Juneteenth
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Let's Build: Lego Disaster Island!
Was that an earthquake? Are zombies attacking? Is that a pirate ship on the horizon? Join us for a special Let's Build summer event. Builders will receive a unique disaster card. Their mission is to build their island's defenses to squash the incoming disaster.
Recommended for ages 6 - 12. Younger children welcome with the help of a parent or older sibling.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lauren Revel. Staff Contact Number/Email: lauren.revel@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Happy Tails
A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. For ages five and up.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Free tickets required and available 1 hour before the start of the event.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
For more info visit www.happytailsent.com. Let's Build: Lego Boats!
Ahoy, mateys! Build a Lego boat and see if it floats.
Recommended for ages 6 - 12. Younger children welcome to build with the help of a parent or older sibling.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lauren Revel. Staff Contact Number/Email: lauren.revel@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids.
Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Painting Party
It’s a party! A Painting Party! A variety of painting activities will be available for kids to develop their creativity and explore different materials and techniques! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Independence Day
All libraries will be closed.
Saturday, July 4, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Summer with SAPL – Foil Fun
Shimmer, color, and texture! Oh foil! Experiment with foil! Turn simple foil into dazzling, imaginative masterpieces or test your engineering skills. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Discover German Music & Culture with Alex Meixner
Experience live German music, culture, and engaging crafts. For all ages.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Musical Bridges Around the World and Alex Meixner. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Free tickets required and available 1 hour before the start of the event.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
For more info visit musicalbridges.org. Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Funky Sculptures
Come get funky! Build your own unique, funky sculpture using various supplies and recycled materials. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@SanAntonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Spectacular Science Show
Learn about the states of matter using all 5 senses. Experiment with bubbling potions, reactions, and explosions! For all ages.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Science Guys of San Antonio. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Free tickets required and available 1 hour before the start of the event.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
For more info visit www.scienceguysofsanantonio.com. Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Chalk It Out
Chalk it out! Art, science, and imagination collide when you explore and get a little messy with chalk. Recommended for children 5 years and older; younger children may participate with an adult.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lisa.Ramirez@SanAntonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Water Day with Fantastic Fire Department
The Fantastic Fire Department will bring a truck with lights, siren, and water games. Expect to get wet. For ages three and up.
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Michelle Ricondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: michelle.ricondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Fantastic Fire Dept. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: The Library recommends bringing towels, sunblock, and hydration!
Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.fantasticfiredept.com. Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Teen Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Elissa Vura. Staff Contact Number/Email: elissa.vura@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly. Ages 13-18 only.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.