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: Christine Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@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.
Family Story Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Christine Kalcso-Aten. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.kalcso-aten@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for stories, songs, and play! Recommended for five and under.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
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.
Introduction to Chinese Culture
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Marco De Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: marco.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Xueling Xu. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us for a chance to learn and experience some basic elements of Chinese culture. Besides an introduction to the language, the attendees will get a chance to practice Chinese calligraphy. Participants in the calligraphy writing must be at least school age.
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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: Christine Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@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.
Family Story Time
Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Christine Kalcso-Aten. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.kalcso-aten@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for stories, songs, and play! Recommended for five and under.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
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: Christine Deffendall. Staff Contact Number/Email: christine.deffendall@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.
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 25, 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, September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Labor Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, September 7, 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, September 8, 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, September 15, 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, September 22, 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, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.