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Tween Game Time

Exclusively for nine to twelve-year-olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library! Assorted board games and card games. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: gina.brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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.

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, August 12, 2025, 12:45 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.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

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. 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 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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 Ann Napolitano's novel, Hello Beautiful. William Waters and Julia Padavano come from different backgrounds, but Julia's family warmly accepts him. However, the darkness from William's past has caused a rift in their family that has lasted for generations. Can the loyalty they once shared be strong enough to reunite them? Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Tween Slime Party

Exclusively for nine to twelve-year-olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library! This activity may be messy. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: gina.brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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.

Tween Time: Flower Pots

Exclusively for nine to twelve-year-olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library! Decorate your own flowerpot! No desks. No tests. Just fun! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: gina.brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

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. 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 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

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. 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, September 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Chihuly Art

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: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Dale Chihuly’s art is celebrated for its vibrant colors, movement, and fluidity. Try your hand at this art style with a version of Chihuly’s famous technique. We will provide supplies while they last. Sunday, September 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, September 9, 2025, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

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. 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, September 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Movie Time - Nacho Libre

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: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in watching this funny comedy film of a monk dreaming of becoming a luchador. This film is rated PG. Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Mexican Tin Art

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: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by immersing yourself in the enchanting world of traditional Mexican tin folk art techniques. Delight in a hands-on experience as we provide all the necessary supplies—available while they last. Don't miss this opportunity to create something beautiful and honor a rich cultural legacy! Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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 Xochitl Gonzalez's novel, Anita de Monte Laughs Last. As a student of color, Art History major Raquel feels like an outsider until she becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older art student. Now, having risen in social status, Raquel attempts to navigate both worlds. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Folklorico

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: Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Join us and Grupo Folklorico de Bendiciones in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a captivating traditional Mexican dance that honors our rich local culture! Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Chihuly Art

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: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Dale Chihuly’s art is celebrated for its vibrant colors, movement, and fluidity. Try your hand at this art style with a version of Chihuly’s famous technique. We will provide supplies while they last. Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

SACRD Listening Session

Join San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) to improve the neighborhood! Help community leaders understand where resources are needed by sharing your ideas, concerns, and experiences. (This forum will not address personal complaints or be used for business). Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SACRD. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: SACRD is a directory of human services including nonprofit organizations, congregations, government agencies, and compassionate groups in and around San Antonio. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit sacrd.org.

Chihuly Art

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: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Dale Chihuly’s art is celebrated for its vibrant colors, movement, and fluidity. Try your hand at this art style with a version of Chihuly’s famous technique. We will provide supplies while they last. Sunday, September 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. All Locations closed from 12:00 pm - 4:00 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, October 14, 2025, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM.