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Let's Play at Collins Garden Branch Library!

Join us at the Collins Garden Branch Library for an indoor free-play program designed especially for children birth - 5 years old and their families. Materials may include a variety of building, sensory, and gross motor materials. Free, no registration required. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2597 or lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tuesday Family Movies - The Wild Robot

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG rated. You can bring your own snack if you want to. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - 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 and older. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Independence Day

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

Paint in the Dark

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the enchanting experience of painting in a darken room! We'll supply everything you need to bring your imaginative visions to life. Join us for a fun-filled artistic adventure! Sunday, July 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, July 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: 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 c… Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 12:45 PM – 2:30 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! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tuesday Family Movies - Moana 2

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG rated. You can bring your own snack if you want to. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Painting Party

It’s time to paint! We’ll have a variety of painting activities available for kids to create a masterpiece! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Senior Bingo

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for an afternoon of Bingo, fun, and prizes. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, July 11, 2025, 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 A 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, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Friday Retro Movies - Superman

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments. Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Paint in the Dark

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the enchanting experience of painting in a darken room! We'll supply everything you need to bring your imaginative visions to life. Join us for a fun-filled artistic adventure! Sunday, July 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, July 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

No-Sew Felt Cup Sleeve

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Come make a cozy and decorative cup sleeve for your favorite to-go cup of coffee! We will provide the supplies while they last. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tuesday Family Movies - Space Jam 2

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG rated. You can bring your own snack if you want to. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Collins Garden Book Club

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Susan Orlean's novel, The Library Book. Follow Susan Orlean as she reopens the mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, delivering a dazzling love letter to the beloved institution of libraries. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Cardboard Fun

Do you love to build? Do you play with large boxes? Join for a 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. Designed for children 5-12 years old, but open to all. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Planter Painting

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us to paint pots for your garden. Choose either a flowerpot or a tin can. We will provide supplies while they last. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, July 18, 2025, 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 A 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, July 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Friday Retro Movies - Tron

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments. Friday, July 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Summer Conjunto Music

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Students from the Conjunto Heritage Taller. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Additional Info: Immerse yourself in the rhythms of traditional Conjunto music this afternoon, as talented students from the Conjunto Heritage Taller take the stage. Join us for an enchanting experience filled with lively melodies and cultural celebration! Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Paint in the Dark

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the enchanting experience of painting in a darken room! We'll supply everything you need to bring your imaginative visions to life. Join us for a fun-filled artistic adventure! Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Tuesday Family Movies - Dog Man

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Join us this summer to watch movies that the entire family will enjoy. These films are G and PG rated. You can bring your own snack if you want to. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Game Time

Test yourself as you compete against each other or yourself in as many fun challenges as you can! Your skills will be tested, but beware, you might end up laughing too hard to get through some of the games!  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. ​. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

The Magic of M.O.R.E

Oscar Muñoz will present his captivating magic show, “The Magic of M.O.R.E.” with illusions, comedy, and lots of audience participation. Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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.

Friday Retro Movies - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us every Friday to watch retro movies. These films are R and PG-13 rated. We will provide snacks and refreshments. Friday, July 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Bad Girls Romance Book Club: B.Y.O.B

This month's meet-up will be B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Book) to discuss whatever romance read has been keeping you up at night! Share your latest book obsession, swap recommendations, and enjoy a fun craft while we chat about all things romance. Whether it’s a spicy new release or a beloved comfort read, we can’t wait to hear about it! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Enedina Prater. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: All adults are welcome – especially the bad girls. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

210 Swifties: A Felt Bookmark Party

You’ve got that James Dean daydream look in your eyes—and now you’ll have the bookmark to match! Join us for a fun sewing session where we’ll make felt bookmarks with Style. Supplies and light snacks provided. All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Free and open to the public. Swiftie spirit encouraged, glitter optional. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Enedina Prater. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Pop Culture. Additional Info: All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sunday, July 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit linktr.ee.

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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, July 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Fort Building

Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort building at the library. Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination! Fort-building materials will be provided, but you may need to share as some supplies will be limited.  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Gaming @ Collins Garden

Bring a friend or make a new friend! Play Wii U or XBox. Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, August 1, 2025, 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 A 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, August 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Teen Club is your time to hang out! You can play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, make friends, and more. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, August 8, 2025, 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 A 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, August 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, August 15, 2025, 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 A 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, August 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, August 22, 2025, 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 A 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, August 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Sewing Class

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. 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, August 29, 2025, 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 A 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, August 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Monday, September 1, 2025. All Locations.

Afro-Mexicans: Cultural Preservation of Identity Through Art & Social Activism in Costa Chica, Mexico

This presentation will discuss the significance that material culture and art expresses in the Afro-Mexican identity of Costa Chica, Mexico in their ‘Reconocimiento’ social campaign appeal to the Mexican government. Their identity is central to their activism as an articulation of their cultural history and preservation. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Barbara Columbus. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

All Staff Day

All libraries will be closed. Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All Locations.