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After School Hangout @Cody

Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Homeschool teens: Book Club. Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

Come join other homeschool teens for this month's book club! Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family ESL: English as a Second Language

Practice English at the Library! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: No registration required. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Cody You Don't Say Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February--An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin March--The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides April--What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher May--The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen June--God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright July--The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larsen August--… Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

After School Hangout @Cody

Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

After School Hangout @Cody

Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, May 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

French Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in French! For intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, all conversation will be in French. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Travel with us by experiencing The Elegance of Milan, Italy: A Live-Streamed Journey Through Art and Culture. For this session, a recording of a livestreamed tour will be used. *For Older Adults*. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Beginners Yoga

Designed by Sadhguru, a Yogi, Mystic, and Visionary. In this session you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Please bring a yoga mate and a towel. Arrive on an empty/light stomach condition (approx. 1.5 hrs after a light mean). Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Isha Foundation. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, May 26, 2025. All Locations.

After School Hangout @Cody

Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Homeschool teens

Program is for teens ONLY ages 13-18 Rough monthly schedule is: Week 1: Arts and crafts Week 2: Hand sewing/stitching club Week 3: Book Club Week 4: Cooking/Baking Week 5: Movie day!! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

After School Hangout @Cody

Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

High School Hangout @Cody

Program is for teens ONLY ages 13-18 Run by teens for teens! Come do art, play video games, read manga, and more! You decide what you want to do in a program with your peers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

First Friday Art for Seniors

**This program is intended for Seniors** Interested in learning and practicing different crafts and/or art styles? Meeting new people? Join the Cody Library for its First Friday Art for Seniors Program. The program is held the first Friday of each month. Different topics, arts, and crafts will be covered. The program is free, and all supplies are provided. Supplies are limited. We look forward to your visit. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adrian Leal. Audience: Older Adults. Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Film Club

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's movie selection. Copies of the film are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--American Graffiti February--Wall-E March--A Separation April--The Lunch Box May--Vengeance is Mine June--Waitress July--Double Indemnity August--The Conformist September--Moonstruck October--The Apartment November--The Pelican Brief December--Eyes Wide Shut. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Second Sunday Plant Swap @ Cody

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Bring your plants to share and take new ones home in our monthly plant swap. Plants should be well watered, pest & disease free. Clippings, seeds, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible. Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Australia

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: Puppies!

Your toy animal puppies are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody Friends with Fiction Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Hunter by Tara French February--A Botanist's Guide to Parties & Poisons by Kate Khavari March--The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club by Helen Simonson April—Bewilderment by Richard Powers May—Inland by Tea Obreht June—Sandwich by Catherine Newman July—Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Au… Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners

***Registration is required*** This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience. In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist. To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. personal laptop 2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop 3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program. https://www.khanacademy.org/ This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens. Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.

Cody Saturday Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar February--Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson March--The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley April--Tenth of December by George Saunders May--The Cat who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa June--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel July--Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel August--The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang September--Exit West by Mohsin Hamid October--The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans November--We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Inshida. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

CARDBOARD FUN

Do you love to build? Do you play with large boxes? Join us for Cardboard Fun! We will provide cardboard aplenty and safety cutters so that you can create whatever you can imagine. Art supplies will also be available so that you can decorate your creations. Recommended for kids 5-12. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, June 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Australia

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Thursday, June 19, 2025. All Locations.

Cody Friday Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Measure by Nikki Erlick February--Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller March--Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan April--The Collective by Alison Gaylin May--A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline June--The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier July—Parable of the Sower by Octavia Bu… Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Mystery Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--Zero Days by Ruth Ware February--Any book in the Sheriff Hank Worth series by Claire Booth March--Any book in the Barker & Llewelyn series by Will Thomas April--Any book in the Gilded Newport series by Alyssa Maxwell May--Any book in the Inspector Tom Reynolds series by Jo Spain June--Don't Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins July--Any book in the Pentecost & Parker series by Stephen Spotswood August--Any book in the Bow Street rivals series by Edward Marston September--Any book in the Amanda Doucette series by Barbara Fradkin October--Any book in the Jonathan Stride series by Brian Freeman November--Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Illusions by Blake

Blake the Magician will have both kids and adults completely baffled with tricks with scarves, cards, and Harry Potter’s glasses! Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Presenter/Instructor: Richard Blake. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Celebration. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.illusionsbyblake.com.

MakerSpace Club: ROAD RALLY RUMBLE!

MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Beginners Yoga

Designed by Sadhguru, a Yogi, Mystic, and Visionary. In this session you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Please bring a yoga mate and a towel. Arrive on an empty/light stomach condition (approx. 1.5 hrs after a light mean). Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Adrian Leal. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100 | Adrian.Leal@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Isha Foundation. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Morocco

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: BIRDS!

Your toy (pretend) birds are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody You Don't Say Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February--An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin March--The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides April--What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher May--The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen June--God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright July--The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larsen August--… Thursday, June 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners

***Registration is required*** This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience. In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist. To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. personal laptop 2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop 3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program. https://www.khanacademy.org/ This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens. Friday, June 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.

French Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in French! For intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, all conversation will be in French. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Discover Indian Music & Culture with Musical Bridges Around the World

"Experience live Indian music and dance, sari (traditional Indian garment) wrapping demonstrations, and engaging crafts where you can decorate paper dolls in traditional Indian attire, including saris, kurtas, and jutti shoes. For all ages. This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all. MBAW thanks VT Seva - San Antonio Branch, for their partnership in providing the sari wrapping demonstration. ". Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Presenter/Instructor: Musical Bridges. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit musicalbridges.org.

MakerSpace Club: ROAD RALLY RUMBLE!

MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, June 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Morocco

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: FISH!

Your toy (pretend) fish are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Friday, July 4, 2025. All Locations.

Cody Film Club

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's movie selection. Copies of the film are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--American Graffiti February--Wall-E March--A Separation April--The Lunch Box May--Vengeance is Mine June--Waitress July--Double Indemnity August--The Conformist September--Moonstruck October--The Apartment November--The Pelican Brief December--Eyes Wide Shut. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Happy Tails

A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Best for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9100. Presenter/Instructor: Happy Tails. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.happytailsent.com.

MakerSpace Club: ROAD RALLY RUMBLE!

MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, July 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Egypt

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: BUNNIES!

Your toy (pretend) bunnies are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody Friends with Fiction Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Hunter by Tara French February--A Botanist's Guide to Parties & Poisons by Kate Khavari March--The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club by Helen Simonson April—Bewilderment by Richard Powers May—Inland by Tea Obreht June—Sandwich by Catherine Newman July—Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Au… Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners

***Registration is required*** This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience. In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist. To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. personal laptop 2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop 3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program. https://www.khanacademy.org/ This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens. Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.

Cody Saturday Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar February--Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson March--The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley April--Tenth of December by George Saunders May--The Cat who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa June--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel July--Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel August--The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang September--Exit West by Mohsin Hamid October--The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans November--We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Inshida. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

CREATOR SPACE

Imagine it, then create it! The library will provide a variety of materials and loose parts for children to create, repurpose, build, or take apart. What will YOU create at the library? Recommended for kids 5 - 12. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Second Sunday Plant Swap @ Cody

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Bring your plants to share and take new ones home in our monthly plant swap. Plants should be well watered, pest & disease free. Clippings, seeds, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible. Sunday, July 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Egypt

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: CHICKENS!

Your toy (pretend) chickens are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody Friday Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Measure by Nikki Erlick February--Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller March--Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan April--The Collective by Alison Gaylin May--A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline June--The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier July—Parable of the Sower by Octavia Bu… Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Mystery Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--Zero Days by Ruth Ware February--Any book in the Sheriff Hank Worth series by Claire Booth March--Any book in the Barker & Llewelyn series by Will Thomas April--Any book in the Gilded Newport series by Alyssa Maxwell May--Any book in the Inspector Tom Reynolds series by Jo Spain June--Don't Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins July--Any book in the Pentecost & Parker series by Stephen Spotswood August--Any book in the Bow Street rivals series by Edward Marston September--Any book in the Amanda Doucette series by Barbara Fradkin October--Any book in the Jonathan Stride series by Brian Freeman November--Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

MakerSpace Club: ROAD RALLY RUMBLE!

MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Kenya & Tanzania

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: COWS!

Your toy (pretend) cows are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody You Don't Say Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February--An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin March--The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides April--What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher May--The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen June--God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright July--The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larsen August--… Thursday, July 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, July 25 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm. Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners

***Registration is required*** This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience. In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist. To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. personal laptop 2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop 3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program. https://www.khanacademy.org/ This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens. Friday, July 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.

French Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in French! For intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, all conversation will be in French. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

MakerSpace Club: ROAD RALLY RUMBLE!

MakerSpace Club aims to help kids unleash creative design and problem-solving, learn the science underneath, and have fun exploring the world, large and small. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Join us this summer as we design new vehicles, construct epic obstacle courses, and test all manner of crazy wheeled-vehicles. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, July 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Little Scientist's Workshop: Animals

Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! This summer, Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families with children ages 4–8. This summer, our Little Scientist's Workshop is the place to explore amazing animals through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries! Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

EXPLORER'S CLUB: Kenya & Tanzania

Join us this summer as virtually explore our world. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build your scrapbook with all the photos, crafts and art that you collect through your journey. For families with school-aged kids. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Let's Explore: HORSES!

Your toy (pretend) horses are welcome to attend today. We will read them stories and sing songs for them. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cari Raley. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Interactive and hands-on program for families of children ages 2-4. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ESL Conversation Club

Practice English at the Library in a welcoming and no-pressure environment this summer! This class is for adult language learners. Caregivers are welcome to bring their children. No registration required. ¡Practica inglés en la biblioteca en un ambiente acogedor y sin presiones este verano! Esta clase es para estudiantes adultos de inglés. Los padres pueden traer a sus hijos. No es necesario inscribirse. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: ESL = English as a Second Language. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Cody Film Club

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's movie selection. Copies of the film are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--American Graffiti February--Wall-E March--A Separation April--The Lunch Box May--Vengeance is Mine June--Waitress July--Double Indemnity August--The Conformist September--Moonstruck October--The Apartment November--The Pelican Brief December--Eyes Wide Shut. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, August 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Cody Friends with Fiction Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Hunter by Tara French February--A Botanist's Guide to Parties & Poisons by Kate Khavari March--The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle & Flying Club by Helen Simonson April—Bewilderment by Richard Powers May—Inland by Tea Obreht June—Sandwich by Catherine Newman July—Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Au… Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Teen Coding at Cody for Beginners

***Registration is required*** This event is targeted at teens who are BEGINNER coders with little to no coding experience. In this class teens will use Khan Academy to complete learning modules with our experienced coding instructor to assist. To attend you must bring the following REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1. personal laptop 2. headphones/earbuds compatible with the laptop 3. sign up for the free Khan Academy account you will use during the program. https://www.khanacademy.org/ This program occurs on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month for the duration of the summer and will increase in difficulty as the summer progresses. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Shuyu Zhang. Audience: Teens. Friday, August 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.khanacademy.org.

Cody Saturday Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar February--Starry Messenger by Neil deGrasse Tyson March--The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley April--Tenth of December by George Saunders May--The Cat who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa June--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel July--Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel August--The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang September--Exit West by Mohsin Hamid October--The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans November--We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Inshida. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Second Sunday Plant Swap @ Cody

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Bring your plants to share and take new ones home in our monthly plant swap. Plants should be well watered, pest & disease free. Clippings, seeds, pots, watering cans and other plant supplies are also welcomed. Please label your plants if possible. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, August 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Cody Friday Book Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Measure by Nikki Erlick February--Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller March--Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan April--The Collective by Alison Gaylin May--A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline June--The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier July—Parable of the Sower by Octavia Bu… Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Mystery Book Club

Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--Zero Days by Ruth Ware February--Any book in the Sheriff Hank Worth series by Claire Booth March--Any book in the Barker & Llewelyn series by Will Thomas April--Any book in the Gilded Newport series by Alyssa Maxwell May--Any book in the Inspector Tom Reynolds series by Jo Spain June--Don't Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins July--Any book in the Pentecost & Parker series by Stephen Spotswood August--Any book in the Bow Street rivals series by Edward Marston September--Any book in the Amanda Doucette series by Barbara Fradkin October--Any book in the Jonathan Stride series by Brian Freeman November--Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Cody Fiber Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Do you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, spin, weave, felt, or otherwise create with yarn or other fibers? If so, come join us and we can craft together! Monday, August 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.