Harry Potter Party
“Yer a wizard, Harry.”
Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. We’ll have a Sorting Ceremony, Wand Decorating, Bookmark making, Bottle Cap Magnets, and a Magical Photo Spot. All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Finding Calm Within
Take a gentle pause from the busyness of everyday life and discover simple practices that can help you feel more grounded, centered, and at ease. Heather Aelvoet will introduce Reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping), meditation, and tools that participants can incorporate into daily life.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Heather Aelvoet. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Bring a yoga mat and come find calm and relaxation.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, October 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Calaveritas Garland
Join us to create Calaveritas (Skull) Garlands, perfect for decorating your home for Halloween or Día de los Muertos. Supplies will be provided, while supplies last.
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: Halloween.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Collins Garden Book Club
The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Alex Michaelides' novel, The Fury.
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: Ex-movie star Lana Farrar and her closest friends escape the English weather to her private Greek island. But when one of them is murder, old secrets, jealousy, and betrayal come to the surface.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Family Storytime
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, October 15, 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 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, October 16, 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 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, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Halloween Bash
Don't miss out on our exciting 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun games and creative crafts. Plus, join us as we reveal the winner of the Pumpkin Painting Contest—will it be you? Come celebrate with us!
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Halloween.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Family Storytime
Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. 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, October 22, 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 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, October 23, 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 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, October 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Alma Gitana's Flamenco
Don't miss out on an unforgettable afternoon of traditional flamenco dances featuring the talented Alma Gitana Dance Company! Join us for a vibrant celebration of this beautiful art form.
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: Alma Gitana Dance Company. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under.
Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. 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, October 29, 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 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, October 30, 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 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, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Veteran's Day
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Thursday, November 26, 2026.
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Friday, November 27, 2026.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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