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Mariachi Serenade

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: OLLU's Mariachi de los Santos. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Treat your mother with a special serenade from Our Lady of the Lake University’s Mariachi de los Santos. Join us for an afternoon of lively Mariachi music in a festive atmosphere. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Movie Time Marathon - MonsterVerse

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: Adults. Additional Info: Join us this April as we catch up with the MonsterVerse films to celebrate the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. These films are rated PG-13. April 7: Godzilla (2014) April 14: Kong: Skull Island April 21: Godzilla: King of the Monsters April 28: Godzilla vs. Kong. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Series Sign Up

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Want to access the Internet but don't know how? Sign up for our 5-week class on how to use a laptop and navigate the Internet. Classes will be held twice weekly, but patrons need a Gmail and some experience. Limited space. We can help you to create a Gmail if you don't have one. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Fiesta San Jacinto

All libraries will be closed. Friday, April 26, 2024. All Locations.

Movie Time Marathon - MonsterVerse

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: Adults. Additional Info: Join us this April as we catch up with the MonsterVerse films to celebrate the new release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. These films are rated PG-13. April 7: Godzilla (2014) April 14: Kong: Skull Island April 21: Godzilla: King of the Monsters April 28: Godzilla vs. Kong. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, April 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, May 2, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Friday, May 3, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Movie Time - Shang-chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings

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: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In tribute to Asian Pacific American Month, join us for Shang-chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings showing. Shang-Chi confronts the past he thought he left behind when he’s drawn into the web of the Ten Rings. This movie is rated PG-13. Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, May 6, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

DIY Pet Toys

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. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: National Pet Week. Additional Info: Celebrate National Pet Week by coming to make a toy for your furry or feathered friend! This program will allow us to make a dog, cat, or bird toy. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, May 9, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Staff In-Service

All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, May 10 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm. Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Friday, May 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Adult Diamond 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: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Want to try a new hobby? Join us in trying this combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, May 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 be discussing Kristin Harmel's novel, The Book of Lost Names. One morning, Eva Abrams locks eyes on a photograph in a magazine of a book she hasn’t seen in sixty-five years, The Book of Lost Names. Found among the Nazi’s stolen treasures, this book has remained a mystery, for no one has been able to decipher the code. Only Eva holds the answer—will she have the strength to revisit old memories and help reunite those lost during the war? Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, May 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Friday, May 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Tea Ceremony Demonstration

Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Yaping Zhang. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Yaping Zhang will demonstrate a traditional tea ceremony. See this integral part of Chinese culture. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Adult Diamond Painting

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: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Want to try a new hobby? Join us in trying this combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, May 20, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Koi Salt Watercolor Painting for Adults

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: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, join us in making a Koi painting using salt and watercolor. Fun for adults. We will provide the supplies while they last. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, May 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Soar into Saving & Budgeting

Join experts from River City Federal Credit Union to launch your own financial independence plan. Learn how to activate saving and budgeting strategies with practical money management tips and tools. As a Community Development Financial Institution, River City FCU is committed to serve, regardless of status. Bring your questions and curiosity! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: River City Federal Credit Union. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Presented by: River City Federal Credit Union. Saturday, May 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Adult Diamond Painting

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: Arts & Culture. Additional Info: Want to try a new hobby? Join us in trying this combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-number. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, May 27, 2024. All Locations.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, May 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Chrome Essentials Class

This course will cover the essentials of how to use a Chromebook, which is a type of laptop that is great for beginners who just want to use the Internet. Chromebooks are fast, secure and cost-effective computers that run the Google Chrome operating system. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using the device to navigate the internet. You'll also learn to send and receive email. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Brenda Dorador from Senior Planet. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Prerequisites: A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. Registration is on April 24 at 1:00pm at the Collins Garden Library. Limited spacing. Friday, May 31, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, June 3, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, June 6, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, June 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Happy Tails

Meet exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, June 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Monday, June 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Wednesday, June 19, 2024. All Locations.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, June 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, June 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Every week is different! You (ages 13-18) can play video games, relax after school, vibe, do crafts, play board games. . . you get to pick! Teen volunteers plan the events and help lead the activities. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Art with Spare Parts

Create a collage inspired by Becoming Vanessa, a book by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, with Spare Parts Educators Eric Cavazos and Jessica Rivera. Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Let's Build: Blocks and More

Join the fun as we build with blocks, Magna-Tiles and other construction materials. Recommended for school-age children. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, July 1, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Who Lives in the Neighborhood?

David Jimenez, Education Coordinator at Phil Hardberger Park Natural Area, will bring animal skins, skulls, images and more of our local native wildlife to learn about, touch and explore! Learn about opossums, bobcats, ringtails and more! Recommended for ages five and up. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Thursday, July 4, 2024. All Locations.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, July 4, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, July 8, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, July 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Get creative with Legos! Join us to build a Lego creation and have it displayed in the library. Please note that all Lego creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 year-olds. 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, July 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways that you make not have tried before! Recommended for school-age children. 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. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. 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, July 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.