Beyond the Books: A Staff Art Show
Discover the creative side of your library staff! This art show features original works by library staff from throughout the San Antonio Public Library system, highlighting the talents and perspectives of the people who serve your community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Public Library Staff. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Teen Winter: 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!
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Winter activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Teen Time Tuesday: Shirazi Salad and Kiwi Smoothie
Be here to make what just might become your favorite--a shirazi salad!
Then taste test a *KIWI* smoothie.
Or maybe none of this is to your liking...feel free to join in something else: gaming, MACs, VR, crafts, the studio. There's always something to do--YOU decide!
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(For clarification's sake: Teen Time is for teens 13-18 y/o only! THANKS).
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678/Regina.Almanza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Time is for teens 13-18 y/o only!*.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:20 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. Beyond the Books: A Staff Art Show
Discover the creative side of your library staff! This art show features original works by library staff from throughout the San Antonio Public Library system, highlighting the talents and perspectives of the people who serve your community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Public Library Staff. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Teen Winter: 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!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Winter activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Beyond the Books: A Staff Art Show
Discover the creative side of your library staff! This art show features original works by library staff from throughout the San Antonio Public Library system, highlighting the talents and perspectives of the people who serve your community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Public Library Staff. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Let's Play! Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tech Time
Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different
topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your
questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos
temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Budget Boot Camp
Take control of your money with this hands-on, judgment-free workshop designed to help you understand your spending, organize your finances, and build a budget that actually works for your life. You’ll learn practical tools for tracking expenses, prioritizing bills, tackling debt, and planning ahead with confidence. Perfect for anyone ready to strengthen their financial habits and gain clarity around their money.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dianira Aluko. Audience: Adults. All Ages. Older Adults.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Let's Create! Come & Go Art
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nacho Average Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Winter: 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!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Winter activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Beyond the Books: A Staff Art Show
Discover the creative side of your library staff! This art show features original works by library staff from throughout the San Antonio Public Library system, highlighting the talents and perspectives of the people who serve your community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Public Library Staff. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Friday, February 27, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, February 27, 2026.
City of San Antonio Head Start Program – Application Assistance
Interested in enrolling your child (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) in a no-cost early childhood education program?
Visit the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Head Start Program at the Central Library for information and hands-on assistance with the application process.
The Head Start Program offers comprehensive services for children and families, including full-day early childhood education, through both center-based and home-based programs. Services are available at locations throughout Edgewood ISD and San Antonio ISD.
For more information contact:
Name: Angelica De Leon
Email: Angelica.deleon@sanantonio.gov
Phone: 210.784.7207
Assistance in Spanish:
Name: Sylvia Segundo
Email: sylvia.segundo@sanantonio.gov
Phone: 210.206.1063.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit saheadstart.org. ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance
Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for:
SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps)
TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled
TANF
CHIP/Children's MEDICAID
Adult MEDICAID
Women's Health Care
MEDICARE Cost Sharing
WIC
And other Food Bank Programs!
*Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break*
For more information contact:
NAME: Florentino Perez
EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org
PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit safoodbank.org. Teen Winter: 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!
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*Teens 13-18 Only!*
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Winter activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.mysapl.org. Beyond the Books: A Staff Art Show
Discover the creative side of your library staff! This art show features original works by library staff from throughout the San Antonio Public Library system, highlighting the talents and perspectives of the people who serve your community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Public Library Staff. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
StandUp for Kids Info Table
StandUp for Kids is non-profit organization that provides outreach services, housing support, and other resources for homeless and at-risk youth 13-25yrs, within the San Antonio community.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.standupforkids.org. 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: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, February 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Monday, March 2, 2026.
Cognizant Distance
In this solo exhibition, Kristina Salinas generates a pictorial study on the space that
exists, both representational and allegorical, between herself and her roots in Mexico.
Salinas traces her paternal lineage in a regional journey from her home in San Antonio,
Texas through her birthplace of Laredo, Texas and ultimately ending at her ancestral
home of Candela, Coahuila, Mexico.
In traveling and researching this project, the artist collected images along the route in an
attempt to express her cultural identity. By exhibiting her work, she aims to shed light on
our shared cultural experiences and strike recognition between herself and the viewer.
The exhibition title is a play on Cognitive Dissonance, the term which describes the
resultant internal conflict from holding polarizing beliefs within oneself. Salinas
acknowledges the duality that exists between herself as a contemporary artist in San
Antonio as compared to the ways of life of her relatives in Laredo and Candela, begging
the question: what has bee…
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kristina Salinas. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo / Patrica Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, March 4, 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@santonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Neurospicy Adult Social
SAPL and Neurospicy SA are hosting a social time for neurodivergent (neurospicy) adults with a place to socialize, play games, draw, make St.Patrick's Day cards, and have fun in a comfortable, safe space.
Join us to spend quality time with other adults with similar neurodivergent conditions and make lasting friendships within our community. All our welcome.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia de Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Meredith Marks of Neurospicy SA. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: Sponsored by SAPL and Neurospicy SA.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.neurospicysa.org. Staff Day
All libraries will be closed for staff training.
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Pop Madness 2026
Celebrate all things pop culture at Pop Madness! Enjoy anime, gaming, crafts, escape rooms, a cosplay contest, and more. Meet acclaimed authors and artists, including John Scalzi, Martha Wells, and Robert Jackson Bennett. Costumes encouraged—fun guaranteed!
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Pop Madness.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Opening Reception for Cognizant Distance
Join us to meet the artist Kristina Salinas and to celebrate the opening of her show.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kristina Salinas. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: In this solo exhibition, Kristina Salinas generates a pictorial study on the space thatexists, both representational and allegorical, between herself and her roots in Mexico.Salinas traces her paternal lineage in a regional journey from her home in San Antonio,Texas through her birthplace of Laredo, Texas and ultimately ending at her ancestralhome of Candela, Coahuila, Mexico.In traveling and researching this project, the artist collected images along the route in anattempt to express her cultural identity.…
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Monday, March 9, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Dig It: Spring Into Landscape Gardening
Spring is the season for renewal and that includes our gardens! There are gardening practices that will set up your landscape beds and lawns for strong spring growth and beautiful blooms. In this 60 minute presentation for beginning gardeners, participants will learn about important tasks to complete to refresh, renew, and revitalize their garden. Topics will include soil improvement, mulching, weeding, planting, and fertilizing lawns and gardens.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Dig It! Additional Info: Join San Antonio Public Library and Bexar County Master Gardeners for Dig it! Grow your mind as you hear from local experts on a variety of spring and summer gardening topics and have an opportunity to ask questions. Let’s dig it!
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit bexarmg.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, March 11, 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@santonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tech Time
Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different
topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your
questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos
temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Create! Come & Go Art
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nacho Average Book Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, March 13, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, March 14, 2026.
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, March 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Monday, March 16, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, March 18, 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@santonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Making Seed Bombs with The San Antonio Botanical Garden
Are you ready for bluebonnet season? Come learn about your favorite Texas wildflowers, with the San Antonio Botanical Garden! Participants will also learn how to make their own wildflower "Seed Bombs" that they can take home with them.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: Valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Botanical Garden. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Registration not required. Materials will be provided.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tech Time
Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different
topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your
questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos
temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Create! Come & Go Art
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nacho Average Book Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, March 20, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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, March 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Tree of Life Art Workshop
The Tree of Life workshop led by artist Kristina Salinas will invite participants to gather and reflect on the symbology and iconography at play in their lives or family history.
In this workshop, the artist invites the community to gather and reflect on the central flora—especially a tree—that plays a role in their life. The tree will be the backdrop to their Tree of Life painting. We will spend time ruminating on the symbols that are integral to their lives (specific flowers, ornaments, other icons that are meaningful to their personal stories) and take time to add these symbols to their own respective tree painting, resulting in a colorful and diverse array of decorations on their tree.
***Registration is required***.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Gallery. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Haley Holmes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Haley.Holmes@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kristina Salinas. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Monday, March 23, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless!
Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, March 25, 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@santonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Tech Time
Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different
topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your
questions, imagination and your favorite device.
Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos
temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Create! Come & Go Art
Come to the library and express yourself! Create your own unique masterpiece with the art materials and supplies provided.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Nacho Average Book Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, March 27, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
¡Rascuache! El Paso Punk Rock DIY Culture - author talk & punk show
***Registration is required for the author talk***
The cornerstone of Punk Rock culture is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ethos of rejecting consumption and embracing creative and collaborative acts with little to no resources. Nevertheless, this ethos is not just found in Punk Rock culture, but is foundational to many BIPOC and working-class cultures. Tara López will share how primarily Chicanx punx in 90s El Paso, Texas, embraced a DIY culture that resonated with their roots in rasquachismo. In her brief talk, she will shed light on how El Paso punx were not simply engaging in an imported DIY practice, but one that also reflected a deep connection to their Chicanx roots. Afterwards, she will briefly read from her book, Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso.
Overall, it will be thought-provoking, fun, riotous…. And overwhelmingly PUNK ROCK!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tara López. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Author talk will take place in the Latino Collection & Resource Center event space (first floor, inside the library) from 4-5 PM. Copies of Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso, will be available for sale courtesy of Nowhere Bookshop. Live punk show featuring local bands Sacred Games, W.I.M.P. Fatal Fatigue and Del Rio's border town punks, The Code 88s.
Punk performances will take place on the 3rd floor/rooftop of library garage parking lot from 6-8:30 PM. Parking available on 1st & 2nd floor of librar…
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
César Chávez Day
All libraries will be closed.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
Nacho Average Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Friday, April 3, 2026.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alebrijes y Carnaval
Alebrijes y Carnaval is a visual arts exhibition that imagines a cultural encounter between Mexican and Panamanian ancestral traditions. The works ask a central question: If our ancestral cultures arrived together at Carnaval today, what message would they leave behind? Through vibrant mixed-media paintings, Mesoamerican deities are portrayed as powerful queens, while alebrijes take the form of endangered Panamanian species—reimagined as modern guardians of land, memory, and spirit. Folklore, mythology, and environmental awareness come together to honor ancestral wisdom while reflecting on protection, resilience, and cultural continuity.
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: Laura Delmis & Mario Alvarado. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: This body of work was originally presented as part of Luminaria and supported through a Luminaria arts grant.
Please email or call Latino Collection & Resource Center librarian Sarah De La Rosa, to set up a viewing appointment: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov/210.207.2519
Central Library is closed on Sundays.
Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Resilience through History: A National Poetry Month Program
History- Its songs never repeat though the choruses always celebrate how people have demonstrated resilience during challenging times. Join the Wyrdd Writers plus special musical guest Fancy as they explore resilience through individual and community lenses.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia de Leon. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.deleon@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Wyrdd Writers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: National Poetry Month. Additional Info: Readers include Lisha Adela García, Jen Yañez-Alaníz, Marla Dial, Jasmina Wellington, Alejandra “La Mera Mera” Sanchez Alanis, Carmen Calatayud, Rita “La Golondrina” Ortiz, Becca Smith, Violeta Garza, Kathleen Hudson, and Jean Hackett.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Easter/Spring Holiday
All libraries will be closed.
Sunday, April 5, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Through The Stacks Book Club
The selection for this month is “Cursed Daughters” By Oyinkan Braithwaite. A young woman must shake off a family curse and the widely held belief that she is the reincarnation of her dead cousin in this wickedly funny, brilliantly perceptive novel about love, female rivalry, and superstition.
We will meet April 6th, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm to discuss.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us the first Monday of every other month as we read our way through the stacks of the library! Every other month we read a book from a different genre and meet to discuss our thoughts with our fellow book lovers. Through The Stacks Book Club is a fun, relaxed space and finishing the book is definitely not required. All adults welcome!
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo / Patrica Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
Nacho Average Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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, April 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
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, April 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
Nacho Average Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Fiesta San Jacinto
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, April 24, 2026.
All Library Locations.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Creative Collective
Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC!!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out at the library. Fun activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy.
*For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Story Time
Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
Nacho Average Club
Discussing more than just books and eating zero nachos - just kidding there will be nachos! Come hang out and talk about what you're reading and/or watching with kids your own age.
For ages 7-12 only.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Habla Conmigo
Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo / Patrica Perez. Audience: Adults.
Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Zine Lab Monthly
Join us for Zine Lab Monthly to learn about zines and the basics of creating your own self-published works! Craft and art supplies will be provided 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, May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Proyecto Broadsides
Proyecto Broadsides brings together the work of diverse poets with San Antonio visual artists to create unique broadsides that present poetry to audiences in an unusual form. Six of the participating poets will be reading their work at the Latino Collection & Resource Center event space, located inside Central Library on May 9, 2026. All five of the visual artists will have original work on display for a month-long exhibit. Additionally, nine broadsides, designed by Ruben Ramirez and Marilyn Garcia, will be on display and available for purchase.
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: ire'ne lara silva. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Poets: Natalia Treviño, ire’ne lara silva, Octavio Quintanilla, Gume Laurel III, Rooster Martinez, Bianca V. Gonzalez Perez
Visual Artists: Liliana Wilson, Celeste De Luna, Hector Garza, Octavio Quintanilla, Mauro Murillo, Mauro de la Tierra.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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, May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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: Latino Collection & Resource Center. 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, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
English Conversations (ESL)
This session is for English language learners interested in practicing their pronunciation and conversation skills.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena and Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Let's Play Toddlers
Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months.
Children explore the senses and develop skills through play.
Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:35 AM – 11:20 AM.
ESL Study Club
Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.