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¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Teen Library Open Play

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Teen Time: End of School Extravaganza

Oh, is the end of school near? Happy about it--then be hear to celebrate! Sad about it--then we'll commiserate with you! Either way, be here to make BOBA (it's back!), and some crab rangoons, AND...it doesn't end there: bake some cookies, too! ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ ʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔ If it's your thing, join in! If not, rest assured--the Switch is available, the VR can be brought out, craft something, play something in the Studio, or just hang out... ...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...*...* (For clarification's sake: Teen Time is for 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: 207.2678/Regina.Almanza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Time is for teens 13-18 years-old only.*. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 4:15 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit www.instagram.com.

Zine Lab Monthly

Join us for Zine Lab Monthly (at night) to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works. This evening zine lab we will focus on making paper boxes, these boxes can be used to keep your zines safe and display them creatively. All materials provided. The box tutorial we will be making does not require glue or tape. 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: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: No registration required. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

The PATH (The CHCS Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness. The PATH program helps their client’s find resources for health care, income support, mental health treatment, rehabilitation training in social skills, social services, substance use treatment, ID recovery, referrals for affordable housing and employment. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Library Open Play

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Tech Time

Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device. Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Bexar County Health Collaborative ACA/Marketplace Assistance

Bexar County Health Collaborative is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of healthcare. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of income or background. Bexar County Health Collaborative's mission is to empower underserved and vulnerable communities by providing support in applying and understanding in the best health coverage options available. A navigator will be available during this information table session to assist with registration questions and other inquiries. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.healthcollaborative.net.

Teen Library Open Play

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Friday, May 29, 2026.

City of San Antonio Head Start Program – Application Assistance

Interested in enrolling your child (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) in a no-cost early childhood education program? Visit the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Head Start Program at the Central Library for information and hands-on assistance with the application process. The Head Start Program offers comprehensive services for children and families, including full-day early childhood education, through both center-based and home-based programs. Services are available at locations throughout Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD. For more information contact: Name: Angelica De Leon Email: Angelica.deleon@sanantonio.gov Phone: 210.784.7207 Assistance in Spanish: Name: Sylvia Segundo Email: sylvia.segundo@sanantonio.gov Phone: 210.206.1063. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit saheadstart.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-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. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance

Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for: SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled TANF CHIP/Children's MEDICAID Adult MEDICAID Women's Health Care MEDICARE Cost Sharing WIC And other Food Bank Programs! *Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break* For more information contact: NAME: Florentino Perez EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit safoodbank.org.

Teen Library Open Play

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The MACs have Roblox. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!*. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Library activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Monday, June 1, 2026.

Through The Stacks Book Club

This month’s selection is “The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemisin. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with struggle, and where orogenes -- those who wield the power of the earth as a weapon -- are feared far more than the long cold night. Essun has remembered herself, and she will have her daughter back. She does not care if the world falls apart around her. Essun will break it herself, if she must, to save her daughter. We will meet June 1st, 2026 6:00-7:30PM. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us the first Monday of every other month as we read our way through the stacks of the library! Every other 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! August 3, 2026: The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo October 5, 2026: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones December 7, 2026: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Tween Time

Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! 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, June 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Moonrise Kingdom Craft Night

Come watch Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" (PG-13) as we kick off the summer! In this comedy set in 1965, two 12-year-olds fall in love at a summer camp and run off together into the wilderness, leaving various adults and friends to search for them as a violent storm approaches. In the spirit of summer camp, but for adults, we’ll be making merit badge buttons and painting wooden coasters! S'mores and refreshments will be available. 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: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Tech Time

Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device. Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Summer with SAPL – Fort Building Fun

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: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Friday, June 5, 2026.

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: Family. Kids. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

¡EN VIVO desde SALUTÉ! Conjunto Music, Chicano Art, y el Corazón de San Anto

Working closely with Azeneth G. Dominguez over the course of a decade, curator Bonnie Ilza Cisneros presents a group art and archive exhibition that celebrates and documents facets of the history of Saluté International Bar. Memory is subjective, and we all remember the past differently, so this project is one attempt to archive a landmark made from the love of live music. Saluté was a world-renowned live music venue that showcased the best of the best progressive/avant-garde Tejano Conjunto music, exhibited contemporary Chicano art, and served the community as a cultural space in the heart of the historic San Antonio nightlife district known as the St. Mary’s Strip from 1987-2012. En Vivo desde Saluté features art, archives, and performances by Marisela Barrera, Juan Tejeda, Joan Frederick, Eduardo “Plata” Hernandez, Joan Frederick, Ian Tyler Ibarra, Terry A. Ybañez, Vincent Valdez, Fernando Lopez, NOPALLI, Juan Ramos, M. Vázquez Vasquez, Rigoberto Luna, Joanna Armijo Zamarron, y muchos más, plus the debut… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Bonnie Cisneros, curator; in collaboration with Azeneth G. Dominguez. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: EXHIBITION PREMIERE & PERFORMANCES: APRIL 25, 2-6 pm PANEL PLÁTICA: MAY 30, 3-6 pm  CLOSING JUNE 6. Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Celebration of J.S. Bach

Come listen to a free concert celebrating J. S. Bach! The San Antonio Recorder Society will play his Motet, "Jesu, Meine Freude" as well as dances from his Orchestral Suites and selections from the Brandenburg Concerti. We hope you will join us! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia de Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Recorder Society. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: 3 hours of free parking is available with a validated ticket in the Central Library parking garage adjacent to the library. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Poesía y Joteria: Queer Latine Authors Panel & Reading

Celebrate Pride Month with us at the library! Join us for a lively conversation with four local queer Latine authors. Dive into their creative processes, key influences, and raw experiences publishing as queer Latine voices in a predominantly white industry. Authors will read poems from their books, followed by a book signing and sales. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbie Hurtado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Pride Month. Additional Info: Barbie Hurtado: Barbie is a musician, poet, and artivist. They are the cofounder of Son Queers, a queer and trans son jarocho collective. Barbie’s work’s been published in local zines and their work is set to appear in the forthcoming anthology I Love Us (Flowersong Press 2026). Barbie's music was featured in San Antonio’s 2024 Local Music Spotlight. Currently, they are developing a bilingual 5-song EP centering LGBTQ+ rights, drag culture, and body liberation. Panelists: Cloud Cardona: Cloud Delfina… Saturday, June 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! 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, June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

PATH Info Table

The PATH (The CHCS Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness. The PATH program helps their client’s find resources for health care, income support, mental health treatment, rehabilitation training in social skills, social services, substance use treatment, ID recovery, referrals for affordable housing and employment. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Summer with SAPL - Painting Party

It’s a party! A Painting Party! A variety of painting activities will be available for kids to develop their creativity and explore different materials and techniques! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: 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. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Al's Funhouse Bubble Party

A different type of party experience that will blow you away! Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! For toddlers and older. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: East Terrace. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Al's Funhouse Bubble Co. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 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. This month we will be making cyanotype zines! Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes to create images without a camera. Originally developed in 1842, patrons will get a chance to create zines using pre-treated cyanotype paper to make sun prints for the base of their zines. Craft material will be provided. Patrons are also welcome to bring photo negatives or other objects they'd like to incorporate as prints in their cyanotype zines. 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: Chihuly area. 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. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! 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, June 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer Sun Prints

Come learn about cyanotype -- one of the oldest photographic processes to create images without a camera. Originally developed in 1842, patrons will learn about this unique process and create photo prints of botanical objects using a UV sensitive chemical solution. Watercolor paper and botanical objects will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring in their own paper or fabric to "print" on, along with any objects or photo negatives they'd like to incorporate into their prints. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: *Registration is required. If signing up as a group, please make sure each individual person uses their own unique email when registering.*. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Out and Proud in San Antonio—Retracing the History of Pride Celebrations in the Alamo City

Every June, LGBTQ communities across America celebrate Pride month to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969-the catalyst that launched the modern gay rights movement. For many gay men, lesbians, and transgendered persons, gay liberation translated into visibility, the path out of the darkness of the closet. Newfound visibility was cause for celebration and in large cities throughout the U.S. Pride parades, picnics, and rainbow flags marked the collective coming out of a community once relegated to silence and invisibility. But what about San Antonio? Did the city’s LGBTQ community join in the national veneration of Stonewall? Did San Antonio’s gays, lesbians, and transgenders step out of their closets and shout we’re here, we’re queer, get used to it? In this presentation, LGBTQ historian and archivist, Melissa Gohlke will explore the rich history and evolution of Pride celebrations in San Antonio drawing on archival collections held at UTSA Special Collections. ***Registration is required for the link***. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Gohlke. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Pride Month. Additional Info: This is a HYBRID program. Melissa will present remotely, and the presentation will be televised at the Central Library auditorium for those who wish to watch in community. If you wish to watch ONLINE, please register, thank you. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit

Holocaust history raises important questions about what the international community, including the United States, could have done to stop the rise of Nazism in Germany and it's assault on Europe's Jews. The United States alone could not have prevented the Holocaust, but more could have been done to save some of the six million Jews who were killed. The Americans and the Holocaust exhibition examines the motives, pressures, and fears that shaped Americans' responses to Nazism, war, and genocide. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Morgan Yoshimura. Staff Contact Number/Email: morgan.yoshimura@sanantonio.gov / 210-207-2624. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association.Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners — Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum's exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Travel… Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Gentle Chair Yoga Class: 12th International Day of Yoga Month

Enjoy the relaxing wellness of Yoga in a fun- filled way led by a professional yoga instructor from I Do Yoga San Antonio Organization in lieu of celebration of 12th International Day of Yoga Month. This yoga class offers many options to older adults and families of all abilities to safely stretch and practice exercises using a chair or mat/towel. For questions, call the library at 210.207.2500. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500. Presenter/Instructor: I Do Yoga San Antonio Organization Professional Yoga Instructor. Audience: Older Adults. Family. Featured Event: Celebration. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4:00 AM – 5:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Summer with SAPL: Foil Fun

Shimmer, color, and texture! Oh foil! Experiment with foil! Turn simple foil into dazzling, imaginative masterpieces or test your engineering skills. ​ Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.  ​ ​​. Branch Location: Central Library. 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. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

What Did Americans Know? The Holocaust and the Road to Nuremberg

***Registration is required to attend in person*** Explore what Americans knew about the Holocaust as it unfolded and how the United States responded. This program looks at how news of Nazi persecution reached the public, why awareness did not always lead to action, and how the U.S. helped shape the modern legal framework for accountability of genocide. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Morgan Yoshimura. Staff Contact Number/Email: morgan.yoshimura@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Isaac Amon. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Event will also be livestreamed on the Library's YouTube Channel - registration is not required to view the livestream. Link for livestream will be posted closer to the date of the program. Recording of the livestream will be available for viewing on the Library's YouTube Channel. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed. Friday, June 19, 2026. All Library Locations.

Cinema Talk with CineSanto Society: The Cost of Ambition

Where does ambition lead? A rise? A fall? Inevitably there is some cost to pay, and we will explore this topic of interest in the following film series, The Cost of Ambition. Whether you are seasoned film buff or a casual moviegoer, come engage in lively discussion guided by the members of the CineSanto Society after watching: There Will be Blood, Rated R (May 23) Nightmare Alley, Rated R (June 20) Social Network, Rated PG-13 (July 18) Each film will start right at 3:00 PM, but the doors will be open at 2:45 PM. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: CineSanto Society. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! 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, June 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

PATH Info Table

The PATH (The CHCS Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness. The PATH program helps their client’s find resources for health care, income support, mental health treatment, rehabilitation training in social skills, social services, substance use treatment, ID recovery, referrals for affordable housing and employment. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 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 24, 2026, 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Let's Be Proud: Art Factory

Come together as we celebrate Pride month with fun and colorful arts and crafts. Celebrate you! Celebrate kindness! Celebrate Pride! Recommended for kids 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. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Friday, June 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Papyrus Bookmarks with SAMA

Travel back in time without leaving the library! Educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art will share stories from the Museum's Ancient Egyptian collection and guide children in creating their own Hieroglyph Papyrus Bookmarks. Using real papyrus and fun stencils, participants will design a one-of-a-kind bookmark inspired by ancient writing. For ages 5 and up. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Kate Simpson. Staff Contact Number/Email: kate.simpson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Museum of Art. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. For more info visit www.samuseum.org.

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): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! 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, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tween Time Special: Hatching Chicks @ The Library

Join us for a special Tween Time program where we will start our journey hatching chicks @ the library! This is the first of a 4 week lesson that will continue weekly during our regular Tween Time program @ Central Library. Additional activities will be available! The possibilities are endless! 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, June 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Agarita: Secret Science of Sound

Explore The Secret Science of Sound featuring musical selections with audience participation. Presented bilingually in English and Spanish. For ages five and up. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Agarita. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed. Saturday, July 4, 2026. All Library Locations.

Tween Time

Hangout with friends and enjoy some fun activities! The possibilities are endless!  Special Program: Hatching Chicks @ the Library!  * 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, July 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Summer with SAPL - Winter in Summer

Be cool at the library! Step into a frosty wonderland filled with cool crafts, snow experiences, or icy activities. Please wear play clothes--things may get messy! 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. Thursday, July 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Happy Tails

A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. For ages five and up. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Happy Tails Entertainment. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.

Zine Lab Monthly

Join us for Zine Lab Monthly to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works! This month we'll have special guest taking over -- local artist smittenkittentx! smittenkittentx has been a long time resident of San Antonio, Texas and will offer an introductory class on zine making which will offer some hands on experience with paper folders, paper joggers, specialized staplers, as well as a digital and manual layouts. Craft and art supplies will be provided for use during the program, 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: Chihuly area. 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. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Hangout with friends and enjoy some fun activities! The possibilities are endless!  Special Program: Hatching Chicks @ the Library!  * 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, July 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Summer with SAPL: Chalk It Out

Chalk it out! Art, science, and imagination collide when you explore and​ get a little messy with chalk. Recommended for children 5 years and older; ​younger children may participate with an adult. Branch Location: Central Library. 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. Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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 3rd Fridays of every month. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe. Staff Contact Number/Email: sheran.awejr@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 3rd 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, July 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Explore Opera for Kids!

Explore Opera for Kids! OPERA San Antonio’s signature interactive program, is designed to spark curiosity and excitement for opera in young audiences. With professional artists performing scenes from iconic operas, this family-friendly experience blends storytelling, music, and imagination—making opera fun, accessible, and memorable for all ages. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Cinema Talk with CineSanto Society: The Cost of Ambition

Where does ambition lead? A rise? A fall? Inevitably there is some cost to pay, and we will explore this topic of interest in the following film series, The Cost of Ambition. Whether you are seasoned film buff or a casual moviegoer, come engage in lively discussion guided by the members of the CineSanto Society after watching: There Will be Blood, Rated R (May 23) Nightmare Alley, Rated R (June 20) Social Network, Rated PG-13 (July 18) Each film will start right at 3:00 PM, but the doors will be open at 2:45 PM. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: CineSanto Society. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tween Time

Hangout with friends and enjoy some fun activities! The possibilities are endless!  Special Program: Hatching Chicks @ the Library!  * 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, July 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Summer with SAPL: Clay Day

Let’s play with clay! Unleash your creativity with air dry clay. All creations are yours to keep. AGES 5-12. 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. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 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): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Hangout with friends and enjoy some fun activities! The possibilities are endless!  Special Program: Hatching Chicks @ the Library!  * 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, July 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

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 for use during the program, 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: Chihuly area. 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. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

English Conversations (ESL)

This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills. 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 and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

YASS Info Table

The YASS Center is a safe space for young adults (ages 18-24) to access critical resources on their path to self-sufficiency. From housing and career assistance to physical and mental health resources, the YASS Center is a judgement-free zone for those in need. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: YASS (SAMMinistries). Audience: Adults. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

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 3rd Fridays of every month. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sheran Awe. Staff Contact Number/Email: sheran.awejr@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for some fun-filled board games on the 3rd 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, August 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.