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Tai Chi

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

Lego Time

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

Fiesta San Jacinto

All libraries will be closed. Friday, April 26, 2024. All Locations.

Karibu Mezani: Welcome to the Table

Preserving and promoting the culinary heritage of the African nation of Kenya. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Imgard Rop. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

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

Metro Health Community Nutrition invites the community to participate in free ¡Viva Health!: Nourished on Any Budget Pláticas -Community Conversations. These one-hour conversation sessions are facilitated by Community Health Workers and aim to help participants feel empowered to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in ways that honor their lifestyle and cultural needs. Participants will discuss practical tips for easy meal preparation, ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals on any budget, and foods that support overall health. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Metropolitan Health District. Audience: Adults. Monday, April 29, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.sanantonio.gov.

Fitness in the Park: Core & More

Core class is a combination of core training exercises with respiratory endurance exercises to get a total core workout. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: D. L. Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Parks & Recreation. Audience: Adults. Monday, April 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.sanantonio.gov.

Teen Time

Come hangout with our teen volunteers in Carver's Teen Area and pick from a variety of crafts and activities to enjoy! Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Teen Area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Michael Harle. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.harle@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Teen Volunteers. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens age 13-18 only. Monday, April 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Preserving Our Stories: A Celebration of African American Oral History in San Antonio

May is Preservation Month. In honor of the occasion, Carver Branch Library celebrates the legacy of African American cultural heritage preserved and passed down through stories documenting a centuries-old presence in the Alamo City. Included is a luncheon and pop-up exhibit that tells the story of the community in images. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Claudia Guerra, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility,City of San Antonio & Charles Gentry, Ph.D. Office of Historic Preservation, City of San Antonio. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: A free event that's open to the public. Invite your friends. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Carver Breast Cancer Support Group

This group offers a safe and nurturing space where survivors, current battlers and their loved ones can openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether sharing personal stories, offering advice, or seeking guidance, the group provides a platform for survivors and their support networks to connect, learn from one another, and find solace in knowing they are not alone. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9249/shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Group. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Monday, May 6, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, May 10 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm. Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Pan African Cultural Festival

The 9th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival 2024 showcases the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and the influence of the worldwide African Diaspora through live performances, arts, cuisine, music and fashion. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: DL Grant. Staff Contact Number/Email: tilford.grant@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Carver Friends. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Carver Crochet Club

Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, May 27, 2024. All Locations.

Carver Crochet Club

Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Carver Breast Cancer Support Group

This group offers a safe and nurturing space where survivors, current battlers and their loved ones can openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether sharing personal stories, offering advice, or seeking guidance, the group provides a platform for survivors and their support networks to connect, learn from one another, and find solace in knowing they are not alone. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9249/shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Group. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Wednesday, June 19, 2024. All Locations.

Carver Breast Cancer Support Group

This group offers a safe and nurturing space where survivors, current battlers and their loved ones can openly discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Whether sharing personal stories, offering advice, or seeking guidance, the group provides a platform for survivors and their support networks to connect, learn from one another, and find solace in knowing they are not alone. Branch Location: Carver Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Shauna Mendoza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9249/shauna.mendoza@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Group. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Thursday, July 4, 2024. All Locations.