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Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to hang out! Play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, catch up with friends. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Gut-Brain Connection

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Beatriz Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Mental Health and physical health are deeply interconnected. In this session, we will learn about the various factors that affect mental health, as well as the strong connection between the gut microbiome and emotional wellbeing. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through a cooking demo. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on! Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Medicina Alternativa

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional. Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to hang out! Play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, catch up with friends. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Closed

All libraries will be closed. Friday, April 3, 2026. All Library Locations.

Come and Go Spring Craft

Create your own unique spring craft. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM.

Preserving and Honoring Tejano Music

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Board of Directors of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Fiesta San Antonio. Additional Info: Come learn about the rich and cultural generations that have contributed to Tejano Music over the years. Presentation provided by the Board of Directors of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit totallytejanomuseum.org.

Easter/Spring Holiday

All libraries will be closed. Sunday, April 5, 2026. All Library Locations.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 6, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Strengthening Our Minds: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking, and behavior beyond normal aging. This session explains key warning signs, the value of early detection, and what to expect during diagnosis. You’ll also learn about available resources. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alzheimer’s Association® San Antonio & South Texas Chapter. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Strengthening Our Minds series will offer Alzheimer’s education and brain health information through presentations by the Alzheimer’s Association®. Join us to learn, ask questions, and explore helpful local resources. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on! Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Medicina Alternativa

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional. Friday, April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

K-pop Club

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Brianna Herrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: Brianna.Herrera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Are you a fan of K-pop? Join us for an exciting afternoon of listening to K-pop music and creating K-pop themed crafts. Crafts vary each month. Supplies available while they last. Your also welcome to bring your own crafts. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Cinema Classics: Rocky

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, join us for a screening of one of the greatest boxing movies ever made. A small-time club fighter receives an unlikely chance at the world heavyweight championship. This film is rated PG. Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Come and Go Spring Craft

Create your own unique spring craft. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids. Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Preserving and Honoring Tejano Music

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Board of Directors of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Fiesta San Antonio. Additional Info: Come learn about the rich and cultural generations that have contributed to Tejano Music over the years. Presentation provided by the Board of Directors of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum. Monday, April 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit totallytejanomuseum.org.

Papel Picado

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Fiesta San Antonio. Additional Info: Get ready to celebrate with a bang-it's Fiesta time! Unleash your creativity and dive into the colorful world of papel picado. Supplies will be provided, while supplies last. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Poetry Jam

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Eddie Vega, Antonia Murguia, Enedina and Anthony Prater. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: National Poetry Month. Additional Info: Join us for an unforgettable evening of captivating performances! Experience the artistry of Poet Laureate Eddie Vega, the enchanting Antonia Murguia, the talented Anthony Prater, and our very own Enedina Prater, as they take you on a journey through the beauty of poetry, blending words and music in a celebration of creativity and expression. Don't miss this extraordinary showcase! Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Collins Garden Book Club

The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss David Grann's novel, The Wager. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: On January 28, 1742, a dilapidated vessel made of patched wood and cloth washed ashore in Brazil. Months later, another ship landed on the coast of Chile. All the crew members were from His Majesty's ship, the Wager, and each had a different story to share. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on! Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Medicina Alternativa

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional. Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Fiesta San Jacinto

All libraries will be closed. Friday, April 24, 2026. All Library Locations.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Anti-Inflammatory

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Beatriz Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Learn about the purpose of inflammation, as well as the sign and symptoms of chronic inflammation. Explore the benefits that lifestyle change can have on our inflammatory load. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through these classes. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Movie Time - Police Story

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join us for a screening of one of Jackie Chan's favorite films. Follow a Hong Kong police officer as he battles to clear his name after being framed for murder by a drug lord. Don’t miss this thrilling cinematic experience! This film is rated PG-13. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service. Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

K-pop Club

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Brianna Herrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: Brianna.Herrera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Are you a fan of K-pop? Join us for an exciting afternoon of listening to K-pop music and creating K-pop themed crafts. Crafts vary each month. Supplies available while they last. Your also welcome to bring your own crafts. Sunday, May 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, May 25, 2026. All Library Locations.

K-pop Club

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Brianna Herrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: Brianna.Herrera@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Are you a fan of K-pop? Join us for an exciting afternoon of listening to K-pop music and creating K-pop themed crafts. Crafts vary each month. Supplies available while they last. Your also welcome to bring your own crafts. Sunday, June 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Juneteenth

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