Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, April 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. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Tuesday: Italian Inspiration Food Craft
You will make:
An Italian Cream Soda!
A Cheesy Garlic Crescent!
But maybe the real treasure is the friends you made along the way...? NOPE--it will definitely be the cheesy crescent. :D
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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: Please note: This activity is for teens only. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:15 PM – 6:10 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Vaisakhi Celebration
Vaisakhi is a historical spring harvest festival of Punjab celebrated in April. Join us with the Gurudwara Sikh Center of San Antonio performers as they exhibit the unique arts & crafts and clothing from this area, followed by folk dances and turban tying. Don't miss this very entertaining cultural program! Refreshments will be provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gurudwara Sikh Center of San Antonio Performers. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, April 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, April 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Bilingual Computers y Creative Learning
Welcome! Come do creative activities to learn computer basics, digital skills, zines, and beyond.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Brianna Glass / Daniel González. Staff Contact Number/Email: brianna.glass@sanantonio.gov / daniel.gonzález3@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brianna Glass and Daniel González. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Acompáñanos cada miércoles,11am-12pm.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, May 1, 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, May 1, 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, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Fiesta San Jacinto Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Fiesta San Jacinto Day.
Friday, May 2, 2025.
All Locations.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Collage Art with Kaldric Dow
***Registration is required.***
Learn how to combine portrait and pattern to create unique collages! Local artist Kaldric Dow will share his artistic knowledge with participants to help them create collage art inspired by his own vibrant work. Participants will leave with their own creative work and new craft skills.
Kaldric Dow's exhibit "Collaged Heirlooms" was shown at Central Library in late 2024. His series of collages celebrated the enduring legacy of the Black Panther Party, featuring dynamic compositions that honored the strength and spirit of its members—women, men, and children alike. Each piece interwove intricate patterns and textures, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage and collective memory of the African American community. More of his work can be found on www.kaldricdow.com.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kaldric Dow. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Monday, May 5, 2025.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, May 6, 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. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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, May 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Art of Dreams, Visions, Other Worlds: Interviews with Texas Artists
The Art of Dreams, Visions, Other Worlds: Interviews with Texas Artists, Robert Craig Bunch’s new book from Texas A&M University Press, explores the sources, processes, and products of Texas artists inspired by these time-honored themes. For SAPL, author/interviewer Bunch narrates, with selections from the interviews, a PowerPoint presentation of the book’s 74 images, followed by a Q&A.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: heather.ferguson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Robert Craig Bunch. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Gracias San Antonio: Children Are Citizens
Gracias San Antonio is an opportunity for the children of Pre-K 4 SA to give back to their community. Each classroom engages in a variety of activities, such as voting for a charity to support throughout the year, visiting the treasured parts of our city and working with local artists to create artwork inspired by those activities and experiences. Each art piece in this exhibit was created by children in collaboration with their teachers and local artists, or donated by a participating artist, for the purpose of supporting the charity - Bexar County Family Justice Center. These pieces vary widely in medium and style, but all reflect our children love about their home: San Antonio. Please join us in celebrating our youngest artists as they learn to love and support our city.
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: Pre-K 4 SA & Gardendale Early Learning Program. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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, May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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
Acompaña nos 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
***Registration is 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: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Game On!
Come have fun at the library by playing board games or solving puzzles at Central Library. Various board games and puzzle sheets will be provided, so come join us for some fun on the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe. Staff Contact Number/Email: sheran.awejr@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. We'll be gathering at the tables in front of the information desk on the 2nd floor. Get ready to roll the dice, make strategic moves, and have a great time with friends old and new.
Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Recetas y Recuerdos: Kitchen Memories & Heirloom Recipes of San Antonio (Workshop Series & Zine Project)
Session 2 - Recipes for Remembering: Bonnie Cisneros uses traditional South Texas spices and herbs to explore the science of the senses and memory, shares the basics of food photography, and guides the group to draft a passed-down recipe using examples from cookbooks in the Latino Collection as inspiration.
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: Bonnie Cisneros. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Featuring: Mario Moreno, cultural historian and director of training at Familia Cortez Restaurants + Daryan Arcos, artist, educator, and local barista will share kitchen and restaurant/café memories, present a favorite San Antonio recipe, and share samples of one of their specialties.
Attendance at all three sessions is required. Session dates are 4/26, 5/10 & 5/24.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Sounds of Shakespeare: Music From the Middle Ages to the Early Baroque
Beginning with an early round proclaiming the Summer by John of Fornsette (born 1228), "Sumer is icumen in". The program ends with guitar music by a Spanish composer, Gaspar Sanz (born 1640), Los Canarios. Between those pieces you will find several choice works by John Dowland, including a beautiful lament, and dance music. There will also be variations on the ancient Burgundian folk melody, L'homme armé Jon Come Kisse Me Now, and other tunes. Likewise, we plan to feature some popular madrigals arranged for recorders on the program. Farmer's "Fair Phyllis" and Dowland's "What if I Never Speede" are two of my favorites. El Grillo (The Cricket) will also join the ranks among the madrigals, clearly chirping away and answering with its distinctive call on ancient crumhorn voices, recorders, and percussion.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Foyer. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia DeLeon. Staff Contact Number/Email: Cynthia.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Recorder Society. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: National Poetry Month.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Family Fun
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Downsizing and Decluttering as We Age
Wonder why the world keeps piling up on you? Learn about the psychology of clutter as Dr. Tracey Ungar, a psychologist who specializes in the psycho-emotional aspects of interior design explains why we fall into mounds of “stuff.” She’ll explain the importance of our surroundings and how to organize our homes and offices as we age.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Staff Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Tracey Ungar. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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, May 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
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, May 15, 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, May 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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
Acompaña nos 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
***Registration is 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: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Guided Sound Bath
Join Alexis Brock for a calming program that blends a brief look at the history of sound healing and music therapy with an immersive guided meditation. With the use of crystal singing bowls and other soothing instruments, this session is designed to help participants elevate mood, nurture emotional balance, strengthen mental resilience and explore the healing power of sound.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Andy Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alexis Brock. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Mental Health Awareness Initiative.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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, May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Welcome to Odessa: Joel & Ethan Coen's No Country for Old Men
Join us for a journey into the world of Noir. Joel & Ethan Coen's No Country for Old Men is a stunning adaptation of Noir themes to a rural environment. We follow Llewlyn Moss as a simple crime begets a string of murders that reach ever closer towards him.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Emmanuel Garduno. Staff Contact Number/Email: emmanuel.garduno@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM.
For more info visit www.imdb.com. Tween Prom: A Night Under the Stars
***Registration is required***
Join us for a fun filled evening of dancing, food and friends at our first ever Tween Prom! There will be light food and drinks provided, a fun photo area and music of course.
Be sure to register to save your spot.
For 9-12 years of age only
This special event is for tweens only, parents are welcome to check in periodically.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
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. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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, May 20, 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. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: While the program is open to all, it is designed to be a safe space for members of the queer community.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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, May 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
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, May 22, 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, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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
Acompaña nos 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
***Registration is 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: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Game On!
Come have fun at the library by playing board games or solving puzzles at Central Library. Various board games and puzzle sheets will be provided, so come join us for some fun on the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe. Staff Contact Number/Email: sheran.awejr@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. We'll be gathering at the tables in front of the information desk on the 2nd floor. Get ready to roll the dice, make strategic moves, and have a great time with friends old and new.
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Recetas y Recuerdos: Kitchen Memories & Heirloom Recipes of San Antonio (Workshop Series & Zine Project)
Session 3 - Transmitting Traditions en la Cocina: Bonnie Cisneros leads a writer’s workshop where the group helps fellow writers to prepare their memory + recipe for publication.
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: Bonnie Cisneros. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Featured guests: Roberto and Anthony Borrego, intergenerational tamaleros of historic Adelita Tamale & Tortilla Factory, who will share family business lore going back over 100 years in San Antonio, and provide samples of their most loved recipes. Plus, explore a selection of traditional and modern Texas-Mexican recipes from UTSA Special Collections archive of over 3,000 Mexican cookbooks and manuscripts!
Attendance at all three sessions is required. Session dates are 4/26, 5/10 & 5/24.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 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.
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Werk the Stacks Poetry Slam
Calling for you local poets to come spit rhymes and sling stanzas with the San Antonio Public Library. This two round poetry slam has prizes for the top three contestants and great poetry for anyone who cares to come listen. ONLY POETS need to register online. See additional info for rules.
***Registration is required***.
Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: The poetry slam will be in two rounds. Starting in the first round, each poet will be scored after their performance on a scale from 1-10 by audience members chosen at random prior to the beginning of the event. The scores will be tallied and based on the top scores, half the poets will move on to the second round. You are free to come the day of the slam with prepared poems and if there is a no-show or an empty slot, you may perform.
1. Poets will have a 3 minute time limit on their performance starting…
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Midtown Meetup
801 W Russell Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212.
Memorial Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 26, 2025.
All Locations.
Bharatanatyam: Classical Dance Performance
Bharatanatyam is among the most subtle and sophisticated dance forms in the world. Bharatanatyam dance features classical Indian dance embodying music and storytelling based on a theme. Each of these professional dance performances will be followed by an informal, interactive demonstration and a Q&A.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kaveri Natya Yoga Dance Group. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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
Acompaña nos 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
***Registration is 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: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central's 30th Anniversary & Summer Kickoff
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Scott Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: scott.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Join us to celebrate Central Library's 30th Anniversary and the kickoff to Summer with SAPL! Don't miss the scavenger hunt and other activities for all ages.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Zine Lab Monthly: Central's 30th Anniversary
Join us for a special zine lab event to celebrate Central Library's 30th Anniversary! We will be creating and decorating mini pop-up booklets or zines. Templates will be provided so participants can illustrate their library experiences or create their own mini dream libraries. Art supplies will be provided.
No registration required.
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: All Ages. Featured Event: Anniversary.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
What Was There Before? San Antonio Yesterday and Today
Join us as professional tour guide Bruce Martin, shows us spectacular downtown San Antonio with its rich history, surprising secrets, scandalous stories, hidden art and architectural treasures.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sylvia.Reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bruce Martin. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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, June 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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, June 4, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Summer with SAPL—Super Spy Training
Are you up to the challenge? Practice your spy skills by trying a variety of fun
physical and mental challenges! Kids will also have the opportunity to create their own
obstacle course and become a super spy! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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, June 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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, June 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ritual Rhythm: An Experimental Poetry Workshop
***Registration is required***
RITMO RITUAL: UN TALLER DE POESÍA EXPERIMENTAL // RITUAL RHYTHM: AN EXPERIMENTAL POETRY WORKSHOP
What [Diana has] gathered as experience, as knowledge from text is rhythm. Patterns stretched in syllables, in lines, sounds as words — words as sounds. A ritual composing poetry.
Poetry // Poesía is a rhythmic effect // un momento rítmico.
In this workshop we will explore the concept of Rhythm in Poetry and how Ritual emphasizes these Rhythms. We will come to know the emotional impact, enhancing meaning, and connections words-sounds create when we follow, invent & explore mysterious patterns.
We will try to answer questions such as:
“How does repetition emerge and form a rhythmic ritual through the composition of our mind and body?”
“What Rhythm do we create when we write about water?”
“When does Rhythm & Ritual meet within a poem?”
Come and join in a time of exploration & experimentation. This workshop is a two part series, which will include a Tuesday evening performa…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Diana Lizette Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This workshop is a two part series, which will include a Tuesday evening performance on June 10th, at 5:45pm-7:45pm, to share with others the experiences, process, and final poems of this experiment!
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, June 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Ritual Rhythm: Poetry Performance
Join us for an evening performance where participants will share their experimental poetry workshop experiences, talk about their writing process, and share their final poems!
This is a part two of Ritual Rhythm: An Experimental Poetry Workshop taught by Diana Lizette Rodriguez. People who participated in part one will share their final poems.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Diana Lizette Rodriguez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: The first part of this program, Ritual Rhythm: An Experimental Poetry Workshop, will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 2-5pm in the Latino Collection & Resource Center. Registration is required for part one of the program on Saturday, June 7.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
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, June 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Happy Tails
A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Best for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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, June 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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, June 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Let's Be Proud! Story Time
Come together as we celebrate Pride month with a special Story Time filled with sparkly songs, spectacular stories, and colorful crafts.
Recommended for children and their grownups.
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.
Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Watch: A Goofy Movie (G)
Join us for our fun family friendly movie!
When Max makes a preposterous promise to a girl, he has a crush on, his chances to fulfilling it seem hopeless when he is dragged onto a cross-country trip with his embarrassing father, Goofy.
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, June 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Let's Play at Central Library!
Young children (infants to age eight) and their families are invited to explore loose parts, sensory materials, art supplies and other open-ended items. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to play inside the auditorium. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.
Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2597 or lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Little Read Wagon.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Explore Opera for Kids!
Explore Opera for Kids! Apprentice artists from Opera San Antonio will demonstrate how characters share their stories through music.
Best for ages 5-12.
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. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Glenda Fikes: Basic Sewing Workshop
***Registration is required***
In this basic sewing class: fabric, needle, thread, buttons, and glue will be provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe Jr. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sheran.AweJr@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Glenda Fikes. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Juneteenth.
Monday, June 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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, June 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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. Room: Second Floor. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: While the program is open to all, it is designed to be a safe space for members of the queer community.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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, June 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Black Experience Story Showcase
Black Stories are American stories. Join us for a collaborative event to share and celebrate the black experience as we honor Juneteenth in the iconic atrium on the second floor of Central Library. Through this community-driven program we invite Black and African American San Antonians to share their experiences through storytelling, art, dance, song, or other forms of expression. A microphone, electric piano, electric guitar, bass and amplifiers will be provided. Join us to share your talent and history or stop by to support the community for Juneteenth.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amber.Mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: 2. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Juneteenth. Additional Info: A microphone, electric piano, electric guitar, bass and amplifiers will be provided.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Juneteenth
All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Thursday, June 19, 2025.
All Locations.
Juneteenth Jazz Band
Join us for a 2-hour performance by San Antonio musicians, performing jazz tunes and celebrating Juneteenth with the sound of music! Swing by or linger for a song or two, whatever your style. We are happy to have you!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: Amber.Mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: 2. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Juneteenth.
Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Bizarre Bazaar
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Step into a world of mystery, wonder, and the unknown! Join us at The Bizarre Bazaar—an extraordinary event that brings together experts from the realms of the paranormal, mysticism, and unidentified flying objects. There will be a tarot workshop, tarot readings, ghost hunters, UFO enthusiasts, a lucky hex bag craft and more. Whether you’re a seeker of answers or simply intrigued by the unusual, there’s something for everyone!
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. 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: Conference Room 2.1. 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 "Once Burned" by Jeaniene Frost.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 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.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Musical Bridges
Experience live Indian music and dance, sari (traditional Indian garment) wrapping demonstrations, and engaging crafts where you can decorate paper dolls in traditional Indian attire, including saris, kurtas, and jutti shoes. For all ages.
This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all. MBAW thanks VT Seva - San Antonio Branch, for their partnership in providing the sari wrapping demonstration.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, June 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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, June 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Fizzy Eruptions
Let's get messy! Come play with us as we experiment with baking soda and vinegar to make fizzy eruptions!
Recommended for kids 5 and older.
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.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, June 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
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, June 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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, June 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Let's Watch: Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG)
Join us for our fun family friendly movie!
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
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, June 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Moonlight - Film Screening
This Pride Month, join us at Central for a screening of the Academy Award winning film Moonlight (2016) directed by Barry Jenkins.
Rating: R
Duration: 111 minutes
MOONLIGHT is the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality. Starring Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp, Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, and Janelle Monae.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
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 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
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 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 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 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Independence Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
All Locations.
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.
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.
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.
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 – 11:30 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer with SAPL-Fort Building
Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination!
Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort-building at the Children's Library. 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.
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 – 11:30 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.
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.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 11:30 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.