Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Saturday, July 5, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 5, 2025.
The Creative Collective Open Mic
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD and Belin. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, July 7, 2025.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Teen Summer Tuesday: Ice Cream Day!
It's ice cream making time! Really, it's science, and feel free to learn all you want about it, but don't worry if all you really want to do is make and eat ice cream! :D
*Be prepared to make it all yourself! No machines will be used.*
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Also, be sure to get your limited edition 2025 Teen Summer t-shirt! (Available while supplies last and they're going fast...)
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Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose.
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(For clarification's sake: teens 13-18 only. THANKS!).
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov/207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Summer activities are for teens only!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:25 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Tween Time
The possibilities are endless!
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: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Family Story Time
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: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Color Your World / Colorea Su Mundo
Join Storyteller and Songwriter Sue Young for bilingual songs, stories and puppetry in "Color Your World - Colorea Su Mundo.".
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teen Summer Thursday: Felting &/or Cross Stiching!
The felting craft box and the cross stitch craft box will be out and ready for you to explore new crafts or share your crafting knowledge with others if you like.
*Be aware--felting requires needles, really sharp ones, so be prepared to be focused!*
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Also, be sure to get your limited edition 2025 Teen Summer t-shirt! (Available while supplies last and they're going fast...)
--
Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose.
--
(For clarification's sake: teens 13-18 only. THANKS!).
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: regina.almanza@sanantonio.gov/207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Summer activities are for teens only!
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:40 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Design Your Own Webpages
Design Your Own Webpages
Learn the first steps toward building websites! Design Your Own Webpages will teach the fundamentals of coding webpages with the aim of developing basic skills needed for the design of larger applications. Class will utilize coding languages that are used for the visual aspect of webpage design. We will code as we go, learning how to make webpages from scratch. No experience required!
No computer needed
Experience with web browsers required.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Freeman Reschke. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Let's Watch: Dog Man (PG)
Join us for our fun family friendly movie!
Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tech Time
Join us every Friday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Every Friday, 3:00 PM
First Floor, Connect Training Room
Acompañanos todos los viernes para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Todos los viernes, 3:00 PM
Planta Baja, Connect Training Room.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
StandUp for Kids Info Table
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: StandUp for Kids is non-profit organization that provides outreach services, housing support, and other resources for homeless and at-risk youth 13-25yrs, within the San Antonio community.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.standupforkids.org. Transfiguration Artist Talk
Meet the artists of the current Gallery exhibit Transfiguration and learn about their works and processes.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ceramic artists of the Transfiguration exhibit. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Zine Lab Monthly
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, 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: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: Jordan.Torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Impactful Verse: A Writing Workshop & Performance for Deeply Meaningful Poetry
***Registration is required***
Poetry, many times, provides access to deep experiences; the unvarnished liminal (in-between) spaces where your singular truth can remain hidden. However, by embracing your deep experiences, you are given an opportunity to connect with both your deeper self and with others. Strong, impactful bonds can form and grow from these connections both personally and universally. Healing and kinship are a result from these impactful exercises. And a stronger, creative community promotes positive change for a better future.
To encourage this process of unearthing deep, impactful experiences, each of my three writing workshops/discussions will progressively dive into our truths with a goal of not only acknowledging them but giving them voice and providing the opportunity for transformative change.
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: Rod Carlos Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Rod Carlos Rodriguez has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a Lecturer (Adjunct Professor) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Program. He is an award-winning poet who has been writing for over 40 years
Attendance at all 3 sessions is mandatory. Register for all 3 sessions on the sign up link above. Workshop dates are July 12, 19 & 26.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Memory Wire Bracelets
Using memory wire and small glass beads we will be making coiled bracelets that fit any arm! Come create and style your own beautiful bracelet!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez, Leti Guerra. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve
Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez, Leti Guerra. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, July 14, 2025.
Monday Night Movie Roast
Join JD and Manny as they roast some of the worst of what cinema has to offer.
This month’s feature will be the quintessential rock album adaptation Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Roast along with us!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.imdb.com. Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless!
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: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Queer Crafternoon
Come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, bring your craft of choice and join in. Come chat with fellow crafters or just hang out. We’ll have the option to play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. You can view the listening selections under the “Events” tab at guides.mysapl.org/lgbtq.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Family Story Time
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: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL - Fort Building
Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort building at the library. Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination! Fort-building materials will be provided, but you may need to share as some supplies will be limited.
Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Thursday, July 17, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
Play! Build! Create! Join us for Lego fun.
Recommended for children ages 6-12 years old.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tech Time
Join us every Friday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Every Friday, 3:00 PM
First Floor, Connect Training Room
Acompañanos todos los viernes para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Todos los viernes, 3:00 PM
Planta Baja, Connect Training Room.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
StandUp for Kids Info Table
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Additional Info: StandUp for Kids is non-profit organization that provides outreach services, housing support, and other resources for homeless and at-risk youth 13-25yrs, within the San Antonio community.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.standupforkids.org. Impactful Verse: A Writing Workshop & Performance for Deeply Meaningful Poetry
Poetry, many times, provides access to deep experiences; the unvarnished liminal (in-between) spaces where your singular truth can remain hidden. However, by embracing your deep experiences, you are given an opportunity to connect with both your deeper self and with others. Strong, impactful bonds can form and grow from these connections both personally and universally. Healing and kinship are a result from these impactful exercises. And a stronger, creative community promotes positive change for a better future.
To encourage this process of unearthing deep, impactful experiences, each of my three writing workshops/discussions will progressively dive into our truths with a goal of not only acknowledging them but giving them voice and providing the opportunity for transformative change.
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: Rod Carlos Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Rod Carlos Rodriguez has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a Lecturer (Adjunct Professor) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Program. He is an award-winning poet who has been writing for over 40 years.
Attendance at all 3 sessions is mandatory. Register for all 3 sessions on the sign up link on 7/12 listing. Workshop dates are July 12, 19 & 26.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Creative Collective Open Mic
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD and Belin. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
Leadership Evening Book Club
Join us on the 5th floor of the downtown Central Library.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Francisco Rodriguez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Francisco.Rodriguez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Francisco Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: The book for July 21st is the Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Handbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell by Eric Schmidt.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless!
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: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Family Story Time
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: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL-Painting Party
It’s time to paint! We’ll have a variety of painting activities available for kids
to create a masterpiece!
Wear clothes appropriate for paint.
Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Beginning Genealogy
Do you want to find out more about your ancestors? Join us to learn how to begin researching your family history. We’ll discuss basic resources, library databases, and how they can assist you in your research. Take a journey to the past with SAPL!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Arland Schnacker. Staff Contact Number/Email: Arland.SchnackerII@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Arland. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
Play! Build! Create! Join us for Lego fun.
Recommended for children ages 6-12 years old.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Staff In-Service
All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, July 25 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Let's Watch: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
Join us for our fun family friendly movie!
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve
Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez, Leti Guerra. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tech Time
Join us every Friday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Every Friday, 3:00 PM
First Floor, Connect Training Room
Acompañanos todos los viernes para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Todos los viernes, 3:00 PM
Planta Baja, Connect Training Room.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Connect Training Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Comida Casera: Exploring Plant-Based Mexican Cooking with Dora Ramírez
***Registration is required***
Join Mexican chef and cookbook author Dora Ramírez for a lively celebration of Comida Casera, her new cookbook rooted in nostalgic, plant-based Mexican home cooking. Enjoy a live cooking demo, a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that inspired the book, and an interactive Q&A. Stick around for good food, book giveaways, and food themed musical setlist by DJ Despeinada (Bonnie Cisneros).
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dora Ramírez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Culinary Institute of America-trained, Mexico-born chef and the voice behind popular blog and Instagram account @dorastable, Dora Ramírez, shares more than 100 plant-based Mexican recipes from traditional and Indigenous to modern.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Saturday, July 26, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Museum in a Box with San Antonio Museum of Art
Make your very own “Museum in a Box” with educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit samuseum.org. Through The Stacks Book Club
This month our genre is Thrillers, and we are reading "All the Dangerous Things" by Stacy Willingham. One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her--literally. Except for the occasional catnap or small blackout where she loses track of time, she hasn't slept in a year. In hopes of jarring loose a new witness or buried clue, she agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster--but his interest in Isabelle's past makes her nervous.
We will meet July 26, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:30PM to discuss.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser & Belin Flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us the last Saturday of every month as we read our way through the stacks of the library! Each month we read a book from a different genre and meet to discuss our thoughts with our fellow book lovers. Through The Stacks Book Club is a fun, relaxed space and finishing the book is definitely not required. All adults welcome!
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Impactful Verse: A Writing Workshop & Performance for Deeply Meaningful Poetry
Poetry, many times, provides access to deep experiences; the unvarnished liminal (in-between) spaces where your singular truth can remain hidden. However, by embracing your deep experiences, you are given an opportunity to connect with both your deeper self and with others. Strong, impactful bonds can form and grow from these connections both personally and universally. Healing and kinship are a result from these impactful exercises. And a stronger, creative community promotes positive change for a better future.
To encourage this process of unearthing deep, impactful experiences, each of my three writing workshops/discussions will progressively dive into our truths with a goal of not only acknowledging them but giving them voice and providing the opportunity for transformative change.
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: Rod Carlos Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Rod Carlos Rodriguez has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a Lecturer (Adjunct Professor) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Writing Program. He is an award-winning poet who has been writing for over 40 years.
Attendance at all 3 sessions is mandatory. Register for all 3 sessions on the sign up link on 7/12 listing. Workshop dates are July 12, 19 & 26.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, July 28, 2025.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless!
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: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Family Story Time
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: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Texas America250 Travel Exhibit
Join us all month long for an exclusive sneak-peek into the Texas America250 Exhibit, created by TSLAC. The San Antonio Public Library is honored to present a pilot version of this exhibit in our Texana Genealogy Department throughout the month of July 2025.So, stop on by and read about Texas' historical highlights and important documents that were created along the way.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana/Genealogy. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This is a pilot version of this Exhibit and will be presented in full by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission in July 2026.
Thursday, July 31, 2025.
For more info visit www.tsl.texas.gov. Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Build: LEGO Time
Play! Build! Create! Join us for Lego fun.
Recommended for children ages 6-12 years old.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, August 1, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, August 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Transfiguration
Ceramics has endured through history as a medium used to sustain us and as an instrument of self expression. The nature of clay allows the artist to mold and manipulate it to bring their ideas into our physical world - to push and pull material and transform it into something completely new. In dialogue with the weight and knowledge of all that has come before along with new innovations, today’s ceramic artists are creating work far beyond cups and bowls (but we make cups and bowls too). The ceramics community is thriving in San Antonio, and this exhibition represents only a few of the incredible artists producing work here in our city.
Featuring: Anita Becerra, Brooke Armstrong, Ed Escobedo, Mary Wuest, Michael Guerra Foerster, Michelle Hernandez, and Verena Gaudy
Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Curated by Michael Guerra Foerster. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception for Lasting Luminosity. The exhibit is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zine Lab Monthly
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, 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: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, August 11, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Spellbound Book Club
Venture into the enthralling realm of paranormal romance literature with the Spellbound Book Club. From vampires to witches, werewolves to ghosts, this club provides an engaging platform for enthusiasts to share their thoughts and insights on these enchanting tales.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kristin Gutierrez. Staff Contact Number/Email: kristin.gutierrez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Content suitable for 18 and older.
We will be meeting to discuss "Twice Tempted" by Jeaniene Frost & "Hot & Badgered" by Shelly Laurenston.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, August 18, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Queer Crafternoon
Come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, bring your craft of choice and join in. Come chat with fellow crafters or just hang out. We’ll have the option to play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. You can view the listening selections under the “Events” tab at guides.mysapl.org/lgbtq.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, August 22, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Meet the artists of Lasting Luminosity
Join us for a demonstration by the artists of Lasting Luminosity. The exhibit is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, August 25, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1
A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, August 29, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Labor Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
All Locations.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, September 5, 2025.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Lasting Luminosity
Lasting Luminosity is presented by the Texas Pastel Society, a group of pastel artists dedicated to nurturing a vibrant community of pastels and showcasing the beauty of pastel art. They aim to raise awareness of pastel art in South Texas through meetings, demos, paint-outs and more.
More information about the Texas Pastel Society can be found on Facebook and at www.texaspastelsociety.org.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texas Pastel Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Zine Lab Monthly
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, 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: Second Floor. 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. Craft and art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mystics, Mediums & Curanderas
Sonya Rosario - documentary filmmaker, shares her experiences of the world of "La Curandera" through her family connections during the late 70's-mid-80's. Sonya will explore the unique differences and the complimentary connections between these worlds through photos, stories and a tale of "La Casita on Round Street" that held secrets, prayers and needs of the local people who came for answers. Sonya will also shed light on her 30 year journey into the Native American experience of the Medicine Man/Women in Idaho.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Community. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sonya Rosario. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Special guests: Ari Marta Chagoya (Birth Doula & Curandera), Norma Santos (Curandera) & Xelena Flores (Birth Doula & Curandera).
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit sonyarosario.com. The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Queer Crafternoon
Come and play with pastels, knit with nonchalance, delight in doodling! In fact, as long as it gets your creativity flowing, whether it’s sewing or Sudoku, bring your craft of choice and join in. Come chat with fellow crafters or just hang out. We’ll have the option to play a podcast or excerpts from books with queer-centered storylines or queer characters. You can view the listening selections under the “Events” tab at guides.mysapl.org/lgbtq.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1
A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. All Ages.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All Staff Day
All libraries will be closed.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
All Locations.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
210-207-2574.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Daniel González / Brianna Glass. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gonzalez3@sanantonio.gov / brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel and Brianna. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Intro to ESL
Join us for this beginner-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. 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 & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details.
La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Besos and Books: A conversation with Angelina M. Lopez and Gabriella Gamez on writing love, identity, and claiming space in romance.
***Registration is required***
Join us for a fun and meaningful discussion celebrating Latinx voices in romance!
Besos and Books brings together authors Angelina M. Lopez (After Hours on Milagro Street) and Gabriella Gamez (Kiss Me, Maybe) as they talk about crafting love stories that reflect culture, identity, joy, and desire—without apology.
Celebrate Latinx love stories and how they show up with heart, power, and truth on the page during this special Hispanic Heritage Month event.
Copies of both authors’ books will be available for purchase on-site.
Already have a copy at home? Feel free to bring your own books for signing too!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Community. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Hernandez Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Enedina Hernandez Prater. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Angelina M. Lopez is an American romance author living in Houston, Texas.
Her Latinx book After Hours on Milagro Street was rated a top romance novel of 2022 by The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly. The novel treats the subjects of gentrification and cultural assimilation.
A story by Lopez was collected in Best Women's Erotica of the Year by Simon & Schuster in 2021.
She is from a Mexican American family from southeast Kansas. She discovered romance fiction as a child in a Kansas public library.…
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.