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Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, August 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sandos & Strawberry Lemonade @ Teen Library

Tell us what's better than a sandwich made with whipped cream and fruits. We'll wait. Be here to make one today! Then stick around to make a cup of fresh strawberry lemonade while you wait for your sandwich to set. .∧ ,, ∧. ( ̳• · • ̳) / づ♡ If this is your thing, YAY! If you're not sure about it, join in and try it! If you find that you don't wanna be a part of it, 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. THANK YOU!). 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.*. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

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 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees

Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1 A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

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, August 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.healthcollaborative.net.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, August 28, 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: 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit safoodbank.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, August 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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, August 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t vibe with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us on the last Saturday of each month from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Sin Vergüenza - opening reception

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, August 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, August 31, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years 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, September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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, September 2, 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: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 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. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

After School Hangout

Have fun making art, building with different kinds of materials, exploring movement, and eating snacks! Recommended for 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. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 3, 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, September 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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, September 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, September 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, September 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, September 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tango: From Argentine to American - A Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Dance Experience.

***Registration is required*** Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the journey of Tango; from the roots of Argentine Tango to its evolution into the ballroom style known as American Tango. In this engaging, beginner-friendly progressive experience, you’ll learn the history behind both styles while building foundational steps, posture, and connection, week by week. Discover how the movements of one influenced the other as you grow in confidence and skill. No previous experience needed just curiosity and a willingness to move. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Link for registration (all dance classes) is on the 9/5/26 calendar listing. This is a progressive dance instruction series and attendance at all or most of the classes is preferred. Class dates are Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 12-1 PM. Classes will take place in the foyer which is located in front of the auditorium inside Central Library. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Grito: a Showcase of New Latine Books

Grito: This month's Heritage Month begins with a grito, a scream commemorating independence from Spanish colonization, and this panel of authors forms a local collective grito through their work that spans a variety of politically charged Latine themes that echo the call for independence. Latine lit is thriving en San Anto. Come celebrate new books by authors, Natalia Treviño, ire'ne lara silva, Lisha Garcia, and Juania Sueños. The authors will read from their new books and discuss their experience with publishing fiction and poetry in today's politically charged era. The reading will be followed by a signing. 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: Natalia Treviño. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Saturday, September 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, September 7, 2026. All Library Locations.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years 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, September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

One Night Only- Celebrating Del Rio in San Antonio!

***Registration is required*** Join us in celebrating the creativity and passion of Del Rio in San Antonio with the music of Joaquin Muerte, the poetry of Bianca V. Gonzalez Perez, the art of Hector Garza, and the award-winning fiction of Marcela Fuentes. All four hail from the border town of Del Rio, TX and fiercely remember their roots while pushing forward as artists! 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: ire'ne lara silva. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 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, September 9, 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: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, September 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, September 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tango: From Argentine to American - A Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Dance Experience.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the journey of Tango; from the roots of Argentine Tango to its evolution into the ballroom style known as American Tango. In this engaging, beginner-friendly progressive experience, you’ll learn the history behind both styles while building foundational steps, posture, and connection, week by week. Discover how the movements of one influenced the other as you grow in confidence and skill. No previous experience needed just curiosity and a willingness to move. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Link for registration (all dance classes) is on the 9/5/26 calendar listing. This is a progressive dance instruction series and attendance at all or most of the classes is preferred. Class dates are Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 12-1 PM. Classes will take place in the foyer which is located in front of the auditorium inside Central Library. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Del Corazón: An Oral History Project

***Registration is required*** Join sound artist Armando Estrada for an immersive oral history workshop celebrating San Antonio’s culture and heritage. Through group discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll learn basic audio recording techniques and the process of collecting and archiving oral histories. Participants will share their recordings on The Empower House 101.5 FM or at a community listening party. The workshop is offered on three dates (2/28, 5/16 & 9/12); each date is the same workshop with a different cohort. Register for your date of choice on specifically dated listing. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Armando Estrada. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Armando Estrada is a Mexican American sound artist based in San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the Radio Manager at Empower House Radio, where he is dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and sounds of his community through high-quality audio production. Deeply rooted in cultural preservation, Armando sees his work as a continuation of his ancestors’ legacy—documenting lived experiences to inspire and inform future generations. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Zine Lab Monthly

Join us for Zine Lab Monthly to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works! Craft and art supplies will be provided 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, September 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, September 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years 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, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Dissecting the Westside Sound

***Registration is required*** What is the Westside Sound? Born on San Antonio's West Side in the mid-1950s, this groundbreaking musical style blended influences and talent across communities to create a sound that would captivate audiences across the United States and Europe in the 1960s. But who were the pioneering musicians behind it? What made its signature blend of keyboards, saxophone, drums, and soulful rhythms so distinctive? And how was it revived decades later by one of Texas' most celebrated quartets? Discover the answers in this special conversation moderated by Jose Arredondo featuring two Westside Sound pioneers—Grammy Award winner Sunny Ozuna of the Sunliners and Frank Rodarte of the Dell-Kings and Los Blues—along with Ramón Hernández, the historian who has documented the movement's remarkable legacy. Together, they'll explore the origins, evolution, and enduring impact of one of San Antonio's most influential musical traditions. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jose Arredondo. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.thewittliffcollections.txst.edu.

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, September 16, 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: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 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. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

After School Hangout

Have fun making art, building with different kinds of materials, exploring movement, and eating snacks! Recommended for 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. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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, September 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, September 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, September 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Game On!

Come have fun at the library by playing board games or solving puzzles at Central Library. Various board games and puzzle sheets will be provided, so come join us for some fun on the 2nd floor on the 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, September 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, September 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tango: From Argentine to American - A Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Dance Experience.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the journey of Tango; from the roots of Argentine Tango to its evolution into the ballroom style known as American Tango. In this engaging, beginner-friendly progressive experience, you’ll learn the history behind both styles while building foundational steps, posture, and connection, week by week. Discover how the movements of one influenced the other as you grow in confidence and skill. No previous experience needed just curiosity and a willingness to move. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Link for registration (all dance classes) is on the 9/5/26 calendar listing. This is a progressive dance instruction series and attendance at all or most of the classes is preferred. Class dates are Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 12-1 PM. Classes will take place in the foyer which is located in front of the auditorium inside Central Library. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, September 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years 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, September 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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, September 23, 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: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

After School Hangout

Have fun making art, building with different kinds of materials, exploring movement, and eating snacks! Recommended for 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. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees

Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1 A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, September 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tango: From Argentine to American - A Hispanic Heritage Month Progressive Dance Experience.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the journey of Tango; from the roots of Argentine Tango to its evolution into the ballroom style known as American Tango. In this engaging, beginner-friendly progressive experience, you’ll learn the history behind both styles while building foundational steps, posture, and connection, week by week. Discover how the movements of one influenced the other as you grow in confidence and skill. No previous experience needed just curiosity and a willingness to move. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Event Type: Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Link for registration (all dance classes) is on the 9/5/26 calendar listing. This is a progressive dance instruction series and attendance at all or most of the classes is preferred. Class dates are Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 12-1 PM. Classes will take place in the foyer which is located in front of the auditorium inside Central Library. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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, September 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t vibe with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us on the last Saturday of each month from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, September 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years 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, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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, September 30, 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: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 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. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

After School Hangout

Have fun making art, building with different kinds of materials, exploring movement, and eating snacks! Recommended for 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. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 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, October 1, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, October 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Besos & Books Vol. 2: Celebrating Queer Latinx Romance

Join the San Antonio Public Library at our Latino Collection & Resource Center for the return of Besos & Books, our annual celebration of Latinx voices in romance for Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, Besos & Books Vol. 2 shines a spotlight on Queer Latinx Romance, celebrating stories that center queer love, identity, community, and the many ways romance helps us see ourselves reflected on the page. We're excited to welcome USA Today bestselling author Gabriella Gamez, whose Librarians in Love series has delighted readers with heartfelt, funny, and wonderfully messy romances featuring Mexican American and queer characters. Returning for a second year, Gabby continues to champion stories where everyone deserves their happily ever after. Joining her is acclaimed author Jonny Garza Villa, whose award-winning novels including Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun, Ander & Santi Were Here, Canto Contigo, and their debut adult romance Futbolista, have earned recognition from the Stonewall Book Awards, the Pura Be… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Staff. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: ABOUT GABRIELLA Gabriella Gamez (she/her) is a Mexican American author living in South Texas. She writes about incredibly messy, well-meaning women trying their best and accidentally falling in love. When she’s not writing, she can be found drinking copious amounts of coffee, wasting too much time playing video games, and obsessing over other people’s books. Don't forget to check out her books, The Next Best Fling, Kiss Me, Maybe, and Second First dates. gabriellagamez.com About JONNY Jonny… Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, October 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, October 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Raza Cósmica: A Constellation of Latinx Sci-Fi Cinema

Activist and musician Joaquín Muerte hosts a live edition of his original podcast Xicanx Versus Aliens, which explores all things UFO, cryptozoology, paranormal, occult y mas from a person of color perspective. San Antonio filmmakers Keanu Cordero and Teresa Garza join Muerte to discuss Latinx sci-fi cinema, followed by a curated selection of speculative short films. Short films: Before They Forget by Teresa Garza, Las Cosas Que Brillan by Kristal Sotomayor, Ñuuyii (Earth) by Itandehui Jansen, Liminal by Keanu Cordero, and Chispa (Spark) by Karina Lomelin Ripper. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type: Movies. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Joaquín Muerte, Keanu Cordero & Teresa Garza. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Seating is limited, RSVP here: Xicanx Versus Aliens | Raza Cósmica 2026. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit razacosmica2026.eventive.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, October 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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. Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 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. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 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, October 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, October 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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, October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, October 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 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. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 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, October 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit www.samm.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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: Story Room. 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). Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Sin Vergüenza

Sin Vergüenza is a solo exhibition by visual artist and painter Kayla Matta. Through paintings, framed ballpoint pen drawings, and papier-mâché sculpture, the exhibition explores themes of resilience, generational trauma and feminine rage. Sin Vergüenza invites viewers to consider moving through life without shame—to embrace their trials and errors, knowing they are not the final chapter of their story, and to discover the beauty that can emerge from adversity. Each piece invites a different emotional experience, tracing from playfulness and youthful joy to sorrow, rage and ultimately growth. Exhibit is on display until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kayla Matta. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: To schedule a viewing appointment (Tuesdays-Saturdays between 12-6pm), please call or email Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian, Sarah De La Rosa: 210.207.2519 - sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 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, October 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t vibe with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us on the last Saturday of each month from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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, November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. 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: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.