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ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, November 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@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

After School Hangout

Have fun making art, building with different kinds of materials, exploring movement, and eating snacks! Recommended for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

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

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

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

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Beginner Sewing Class with Wildflower by Juju

*Registration is required* Join us for a beginner sewing class, everyone will learn all of the basics of their machine and be able to make a tote bag from thrifted fabric. Hosted by Self-taught Sewist: Wildflower by Juju! No prior experience required. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: 210-207-2500. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Attendees must bring their own sewing machine. All other supplies with be provided. Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit wildflower-by-juju.square.site.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

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

Learn to Crochet & Knit

Learn the basics or get help with that tricky stitch from members of the Alamo Rows Crochet Guild. No previous experience needed. Join us and connect with others who love to craft. Materials will be provided. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Grace Holt. Staff Contact Number/Email: grace.holt@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Rows Crochet Guild. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Veteran's Day Celebration: U.S. Airforce's "Band of the West" Performance & FAB Presentation

In recognition of Veteran's Day in November, members of the U.S. Air Force’s "Band of the West" will perform at the San Antonio Public Library. Following the performance, guests are invited to continue the celebration in the auditorium with a reception and brief program highlighting the Fourth Army Reunion Band Collection, hosted by the San Antonio Public Library’s Texana/Genealogy Department. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Foyer. Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Arland Schnacker. Staff Contact Number/Email: arland.schnackerII@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Arland Schnacker. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: A small assortment of snacks will be served in the auditorium after the musical performance. *While Supplies Last*. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Ancestral Connections / Conexiones Ancestrales

Since pre-Hispanic times, Indigenous Peoples of the Americas have regarded trees as sacred and essential to life on Earth. For millennia, they have maintained a profound spiritual and cultural connection with trees, honoring them as living relatives rather than mere resources to be consumed. This relationship reflects a deep understanding of reciprocity, respect, and the recognition of trees as sacred, sentient beings. This presentation will discuss the interconnection of trees in Mexican culture through its Indigenous roots and will explore the role of trees in cosmology, spirituality, myths, art, history, and daily life. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Desde tiempos pre-Hispánicos, los Pueblos Indígenas de las Américas han considerado los árboles como sagrados y esenciales para la vida en la Tierra. Esta relación cultural y espiritual es milenaria. Para los Indígenas, los árboles no son simples recursos para el consumo, si no parientes vivos, m… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type: Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2519/sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Blanca Reyna. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Native Indigenous American Heritage Month. Additional Info: *Limited spaces. Please register at https://bexarbranches.org/event/784-915-505/ This program will begin indoors, in the gallery space of the Latino Collection & Resource Center and will end with an outdoor Tree Trek to visit some native Texas trees. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Este programa iniciara adentro, en la galería de Latino Collection & Resource Center, después saldremos al aire libre para visitar algunos árboles endémicos de… Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit bexarbranches.org.

Your Young Pegasus Poem

Sharpen your pencils! Teaching artist Anthony Flores will guide poets in these pre-submission workshops for ages 12 and younger. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Anthony Flores. Audience: Kids. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Sugar Skull Memories

***Registration is required*** Making and decorating sugar skulls is an important cultural tradition for Day of the Dead. Join us for a demonstration on how to make sugar skulls. Decorate your own sugar skull to take home. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Leti Guerra/Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Veteran's Day

All libraries will be closed. Wednesday, November 11, 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Financial Empowerment Assistance

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Need assistance in learning about banking, saving for the future, debt, credit or legacy planning? Come see the Financial Empowerment representatives for assistance located at the front entrance. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.sa.gov.

Bexar County Health Collaborative ACA/Marketplace Assistance

Bexar County Health Collaborative is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of healthcare. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of income or background. Bexar County Health Collaborative's mission is to empower underserved and vulnerable communities by providing support in applying and understanding in the best health coverage options available. A navigator will be available during this information table session to assist with registration questions and other inquiries. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.healthcollaborative.net.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

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

"El Ultimo Arbol" Caminata Entre Los Arboles Para Toda La Familia | "The Last Tree" Family Friendly Tree Trek

Join us for an interactive story time where you'll learn about the importance of trees and how we can help them. We'll dance like trees, stretching our trunks, wiggling our roots, waving our branches, and shaking our leaves. Acompañanos para una sesion interactiva de lectura donde aprenderas la importancia de los arboles y como los podemos ayudar. ¡Danzaremos como los arboles! Estrechando nuestros troncos, meneando nuestras raices, agitando nuestras ramas, y sacudiendo nuestras hojas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Presenter/Instructor: Bexar Branches Alliance - Blanca Reyna. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Native Indigenous American Heritage Month. Additional Info: The session will begin indoors, in the Latino Collection and Resource Center gallery and will end with a short walk through the library's courtyard to visit some Texas trees. Esta sesion iniciara en la galeria del Latino Collection and Resource Center y terminara con una breve caminata en el patio de la biblioteca para conocer unos arboles de Texas. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit bexarbranches.org.

Zine Lab Monthly: Your Local Community

Join us this month as we welcome Dr. Charles Gentry, OHP Senior Historic Preservation Specialist, for a Zine Lab takeover! Dr. Gentry will begin the workshop with a discussion of the graphic novel, "A Home, a Church & a Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio" about the history of African Americans in San Antonio. "A Home, a Church & a Hospital" is a component of the larger African American Heritage Preservation Initiative. Following the discussion, participants will learn how to perform research using SAPL resources and guides, and then create a zine (a booklet of original or appropriated texts and images) about San Antonio people, places, and events, highlighting local community history and fostering community engagement. 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, November 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Werk the Stacks Poetry Slam

Step up to the mic with the San Antonio Public Library and spit some rhymes for an evening of poetry. Whether you're slinging stanzas or just snapping along in the audience, this two-round poetry slam promises powerful performances and prizes for the top 3 poets. Only poets intending to perform need to register. If there are open slots left, poets can also sign up at the event. Audience members only need to come and enjoy, but they may be selected as one of the slam judges. **Please see the "Additional Info" section for slam guidelines. ***Registration is required for poets ONLY***. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Have two poems prepared, No props or instruments may be used during the slam. You have 3 minutes to perform your work, Only original work may be performed, After each performance, randomly selected audience members will write down a score from 0 - 10, and a scorekeeper will tally the scores for each performer. After the first round, the half of the performers with the higher scores will move on to the second round. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Midtown Meetup 801 W Russell Pl 78212.

Texana Resource Center Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. The Texana Resource Center, SAPL's special collections department, will open to the public following a transformative $5 million renovation project funded by the City of San Antonio 2017 and 2022 Bond programs with additional funding through the San Antonio Public Library Foundation. The festivities begin November 16 at 1pm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new Kelleher Family Foundation Classroom. Remarks from Library and City leaders will precede a formal ribbon cutting, after which guests are invited to explore the newly renovated 6th floor. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Scott Williams. Staff Contact Number/Email: scott.williams@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: Events and programs are scheduled all week in celebration of the new Texana Resource Center, including family history classes, gallery tours, loteria games, and more. For a complete listing of events, visit the Library's events calendar. Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Gallery tour of exhibit Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Guided tour of the gallery exhibit "Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story." Discover the legacy of a South Texas Tejano ranching family through archival photographs, ephemera, and artifacts. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Family. All Ages. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Genealogy Loteria

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Learn about family history research through an entertaining round of Genealogy Loteria! Join us for fun, token prizes and tips on researching your family! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Debbie Countess. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Drop-In Help Fair

The Homelessness Committee presents this year's Drop-In Help Fair in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, The Homeless Services & Strategy Department, Catholic Charities, Close2Home, and more. Located inside and outside the Central Library Auditorium @ 600 Soledad Street. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Foyer. Plaza. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Amber McGinnis. Staff Contact Number/Email: amber.mcginnis@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SAPL Homelessness Committee. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hunger Action Month. Additional Info: This is a free event. No registration required. Food, clothing, and other supplies are First Come First Serve. Showers, Case Management, and meeting with a SNAP representative are based on individual waitlists created at the programs start time. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance

Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for: SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled TANF CHIP/Children's MEDICAID Adult MEDICAID Women's Health Care MEDICARE Cost Sharing WIC And other Food Bank Programs! *Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break* For more information contact: NAME: Florentino Perez EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit safoodbank.org.

Beginning Genealogy

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Join us for an opportunity to learn some basic guidelines to get you started with genealogy research and the resources available to you through the San Antonio Public Library. Thank you! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lucy Agado. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2559. Presenter/Instructor: Lucy Agado. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Gallery tour of exhibit Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Guided tour of the gallery exhibit "Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story." Discover the legacy of a South Texas Tejano ranching family through archival photographs, ephemera, and artifacts. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Family. All Ages. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.

Diwali Classical Dance Performance

Diwali Festival is occurring in the fall from Indian culture symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Enjoy dances in the form of music, dance and storytelling. Don’t miss this entertaining cultural event! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Staff Contact Number/Email: pannaga.prasad@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kaveri Natya Yoga Dance Group. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Genealogy Loteria

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Learn about family history research through an entertaining round of Genealogy Loteria! Join us for fun, token prizes and tips on researching your family! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Debbie Countess. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, November 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@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preserving Family Treasures

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Do you have family photographs, books, heirlooms or other objects that have been passed down in your family? Join us on Wednesday, November 18 in the Texana Resource Center to learn the best methods to help preserve these treasures. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Andrew Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Gallery tour of exhibit Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Guided tour of the gallery exhibit "Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story." Discover the legacy of a South Texas Tejano ranching family through archival photographs, ephemera, and artifacts. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Family. All Ages. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

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

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Bexar County Health Collaborative ACA/Marketplace Assistance

Bexar County Health Collaborative is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of healthcare. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of income or background. Bexar County Health Collaborative's mission is to empower underserved and vulnerable communities by providing support in applying and understanding in the best health coverage options available. A navigator will be available during this information table session to assist with registration questions and other inquiries. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.healthcollaborative.net.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

House History Research: A Case Study - 519 East Elmira

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Learn basic steps and research methods for uncovering the history of your home. We'll review a case study that takes you step-by-step through the process, illustrating the various resources available to help with the search. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Debbie Countess. Staff Contact Number/Email: debbie.countess@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debbie Countess. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Gallery tour of exhibit Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Guided tour of the gallery exhibit "Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story." Discover the legacy of a South Texas Tejano ranching family through archival photographs, ephemera, and artifacts. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Family. All Ages. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Join us in the Texana Resource Center on November 20 to see how to best utilize the different features of these two genealogy databases, available through mysapl.org, to research your family history. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Andrew Crews. Staff Contact Number/Email: andrew.crews@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Gallery tour of exhibit Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Guided tour of the gallery exhibit "Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story." Discover the legacy of a South Texas Tejano ranching family through archival photographs, ephemera, and artifacts. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Gallery. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Heather Ferguson. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Family. All Ages. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Open Mic

Join the San Antonio Public Library and San Antonio Gender Association in honoring the lives of the transgender, two-spirit, and gender diverse members of our community lost to violence in the past year. We invite you to share memories, poems, and speeches to commemorate those who were taken but will not be forgotten. Speakers - Registration is required, and see additional info for guidelines Audience - No need to register. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Michael Dunbar-Rodney. Staff Contact Number/Email: michael.dunbar-rodney@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Additional Info: Speakers will have 5 minutes, with a signal when they have 1 minute left. If there are open slots remaining, people can sign up on the day of the event. Please keep in mind this event is remembrance of those lost, so make sure your words are respectful and aligned with the tone of the event, thank you. Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Travis Park United Methodist Church 230 E Travis St. 78205.

Fold3 At-a-Glance

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Interested in family military history? Join us for an engaging presentation exploring the library’s military history database! Discover photographs, maps, declassified records, and more. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Arland Schnacker. Staff Contact Number/Email: arland.schnackerII@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Arland Schnacker. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: This program is not intended to provide an in-depth exploration of the Fold3 database. Instead, it offers an introduction to the types of records and resources available for research. Participants will learn about some of the materials they can search to support school projects, historical research, or research for a book. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Hassett Ranch: A Tejano Family Story

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Join researcher and author Edna Campos Gravenhorst as she discusses the path she travelled while discovering her Tejano roots and growing her ancestral tree. Witness the South Texas ranching frontier come to life through her ancestors' stories, adventures, and unyielding zest for life. Light refreshments will be served. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Staff Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Edna Campos Gravenhorst. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Genealogy Loteria

This event is part of the Texana Resource Center Grand Opening. Learn about family history research through an entertaining round of Genealogy Loteria! Join us for fun, token prizes and tips on researching your family! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Texana Classroom. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Debbie Countess. Staff Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Featured Event: Texana/Genealogy. Additional Info: 3 hrs. free parking in Central Library Parking Garage with validated ticket. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t vibe with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us on the last Saturday of each month from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

PATH Info Table

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Moser. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.moser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The PATH (The CHCS Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Program serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and serious mental illness. The PATH program helps their client’s find resources for health care, income support, mental health treatment, rehabilitation training in social skills, social services, substance use treatment, ID recovery, referrals for affordable housing and employment. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Thanksgiving Day

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, November 26, 2026. All Library Locations.

Day after Thanksgiving

All libraries will be closed. Friday, November 27, 2026. All Library Locations.

The Creative Collective

Are you a musician, comedian, actor or other type of creative? The Creative Collective is an open mic meets mixer for people like you! Share your artistry and check out the art of others! We provide the amps, electric guitar, bass, keys and mic - you supply the talent. Bring your own instrument if so inclined. JD will be your MC! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: JD Elizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2549. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. Get creative with the craft supplies. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Kathleen. Staff Contact Number/Email: kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Monday, November 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

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

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:30 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, December 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Interview with a Mexican Vampire

***Registration is required*** Ito Romo reads from his most recent book, Filth Eaters, then sits down for a conversation with two truly accomplished high school friends, Maria Josefina Saldaña, Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at NYU and a Professor in the Department of Social & Cultural Analysis, and Victor Landa, 20-year Spanish language media videographer, reporter, editor, anchor and news director for both Univision and Telemundo. Question and answer session, followed by book sales & signing. “Filth Eaters is a highwire act, a magic trick, a novella so rich with detail and lore that you’ll want a five-book series in the same world even as you leave completely satisfied with what it offers. It’s an indie horror triumph, and if you love vampire fiction, it belongs on your shelf.” —Bloody Disgusting “A medieval Spanish vampire migrates to Mexico in search of a better life and falls in love with an Aztec vampire in this work of literary horror about colonialism and desire.”… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type: Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Sarah De La Rosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.delarosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ito Romo, Maria Josefina Saldaña & Victor Landa. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Ito Romo was born and raised on the border in Laredo, Texas. His work, dubbed “Chicano Gothic” and “Chicano Noir,” shows the dark and gritty life along Interstate 35 through South Texas, where his family has lived for 11 generations. A former Professor of English Language and Literature, Romo was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters in 2019. His books include The Border is Burning and El Puente / The Bridge, both published by University of New Mexico Press. He lives in San Antonio. Dr. María Jose… Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit itoromo.com.

Through The Stacks Book Club

The selection for December is “Everything is Tuberculosis” by John Green. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequities that allow this curable, preventable infectious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything is Tuberculosis, John tells Henry's story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world--and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis. We will meet to discuss December 7, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm to discuss. Branch Location: Central Library. 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 not required. Monday, December 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Español, tu Destino

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

Let's Play! Toddlers

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

Financial Empowerment Assistance

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Need assistance in learning about banking, saving for the future, debt, credit or legacy planning? Come see the Financial Empowerment representatives for assistance located at the front entrance. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.sa.gov.

Reading Buddy Zone at Central Children's Library

Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Central Library Children's Library, 3rd floor. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2621. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged and forms are available at Central Children's Library, 3rd floor information desk. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, December 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Your Young Pegasus Poem

Bring your work ready for revision. Teaching artist Anthony Flores will guide poets in revising and editing their work in this pre-submission workshop for ages 12 and younger. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cresencia Huff. Staff Contact Number/Email: cresencia.huff@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Anthony Flores. Audience: Kids. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Zine Lab 2-Year Anniversary & Big Read Zine Release Party

Join us as we celebrate the two year anniversary of Zine Lab Monthly and the release of this year’s Big Read Zine! Ana Camacho Espiritu, co-founder and co-organizer of the San Anto Zine Fest, will be sharing their zine-making knowledge with a special presentation. We will also have a button making station, a photo area, a zine craft area, an open mic by Big Read Zine contributors, and more! We will be debuting the new Big Read Zine made up of local community submissions. This year's BRZ theme is: fairytales and folklore. Zine Lab Monthly focuses on building a space for folks to get creative and learn about zines and the basics of creating their own self-published works! A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is an independently published magazine or booklet. Craft supplies will be provided during the event to create your own zine. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Eliza Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: eliza.perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: No registration required. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance

Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for: SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled TANF CHIP/Children's MEDICAID Adult MEDICAID Women's Health Care MEDICARE Cost Sharing WIC And other Food Bank Programs! *Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break* For more information contact: NAME: Florentino Perez EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit safoodbank.org.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some activities might be messy! The possibilities are endless! *For ages 9-12 years only. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:15 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. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Español, tu Destino

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish, communicate with your neighbors and invest in yourself? Leveraging the ultimate language learning technology from the 90’s, watching TV, now you can! Join us to learn Spanish using the hit show Destinos and travel across several Spanish speaking countries while you practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez-Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

ESL Study Club

Join us for this beginner to immediate-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: Denise.Cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Friday, December 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t want to deal with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, December 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Christmas Eve

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, December 24, 2026. All Library Locations.

Christmas Day

All libraries will be closed. Friday, December 25, 2026. All Library Locations.

Library Closure

All libraries will be closed. Saturday, December 26, 2026. All Library Locations.

Library Closure

All libraries will be closed. Sunday, December 27, 2026. All Library Locations.

New Year's Eve

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, December 31, 2026. All Library Locations.

New Year's Day

All libraries will be closed. Friday, January 1, 2027. All Library Locations.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, January 7, 2027, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Financial Empowerment Assistance

Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500/Patricia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Need assistance in learning about banking, saving for the future, debt, credit or legacy planning? Come see the Financial Empowerment representatives for assistance located at the front entrance. Thursday, January 14, 2027, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.sa.gov.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, January 18, 2027. All Library Locations.

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Plaza. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, January 21, 2027, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

No Pressure Book Club

Want to join a book club but don’t want to deal with the pressure of reading a specific book each month? This is the book club for you! Join us on the last Saturday of each month from 4:30-5:30 to discuss whatever you’ve been reading! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Marie Swartz Art Resource Center (2nd floor). Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ella Mertz. Staff Contact Number/Email: ella.mertz@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, January 30, 2027, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.