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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, May 1, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Fiesta San Jacinto Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Fiesta San Jacinto Day. Friday, May 2, 2025. All Locations.

Paint Pouring

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. Additional Info: Learn a new budget friendly way to do paint pouring! This is one of the most popular and trending craft projects. Fun to watch and even more funny to try. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 4, 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: Family. Monday, May 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Dig It: Growing Herbs

In this 60-minute presentation for beginning herb gardeners, participants will explore different types of herbs and cover the basics on growing them. The presentation will conclude with an overview of some recommended herb varieties that grow well in Bexar County. 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. Presenter/Instructor: Grace Emery, Bexar Country Master Gardener. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Dig It! Additional Info: Join San Antonio Public Library and Bexar County Master Gardeners for Dig it! Grow your mind as you hear from local experts on a variety of spring and summer gardening topics and have an opportunity to ask questions. Let’s dig it! Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit bexarmg.org.

Let's Create: Art Time

Come make art in fun new ways you may never have tried before. Recommended for ages 5-12. 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, May 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Traditional Lotería for Older Adults

Come and enjoy a traditional game of Lotería! with super-sized bingo cards and chips! Token prizes will be awarded to each game winner. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9120. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Older Adults Month. Thursday, May 8, 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, May 9, 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, May 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, May 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Movie Time - Enter the Dragon

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 in watching one of Bruce Lee’s most popular kung fu films ever. This movie is rated R. Sunday, May 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Sunday, May 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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: Family. Monday, May 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, May 13, 2025, 12:45 PM – 2:45 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Guided Sound Bath

Join Alexis Brock for a calming program that blends a brief look at the history of sound healing and music therapy with an immersive guided meditation. With the use of crystal singing bowls and other soothing instruments, this session is designed to help participants elevate mood, nurture emotional balance, strengthen mental resilience and explore the healing power of sound. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alexis Brock. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Mental Health Awareness Initiative. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Metro Health Vaccination Clinic

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. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Outreach clinics provide vaccines to adults and children entering Kindergarten and up, with the exception of Flu and COVID vaccines (6 mo.+), while supplies last. The following Vaccines will be provided: COVID if available, Flu if available, Hep A, Hep B, IPV, HPV, MMR, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal, Dtap, and Tdap. Clinical staff will be on-site to answer questions about the vaccines and qualifications. Metro Health will be on site administering a variety of vaccinations for the public. Clients receiving v… Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Tween Time

Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: gina.brudi@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, May 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Lion Dance

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: Lori Abney. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, join us for a traditional Asian dance performance, the Lion Dance. There will be a short presentation and a game, and you can also take your picture with the lion. Saturday, May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Paint Pouring

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. Additional Info: Learn a new budget friendly way to do paint pouring! This is one of the most popular and trending craft projects. Fun to watch and even more funny to try. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

DIY Spring Flower Lanterns

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: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, join us in making this Japanese style lanterns with pressed flowers. We will provide the supplies while they last. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 20, 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 Rachel Hawkins' novel, The Heiress. Camden and his wife, Jules, return to Ashby House, the place he escaped from after his mother’s death. While Cam wants nothing to do with the estate, Jules is the opposite. Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Paint Pouring

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. Additional Info: Learn a new budget friendly way to do paint pouring! This is one of the most popular and trending craft projects. Fun to watch and even more funny to try. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. Sunday, May 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Sunday, May 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, May 26, 2025. All Locations.

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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, May 27, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, May 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Gaming

For ages 13-18 only. Come hangout with other teens, bring a friend, and make new friends! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1:00 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, June 5, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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, June 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Sea World Ambassador

Join us as the SeaWorld Ambassadors visit Collins Garden Library to share about their animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts. See and learn about the animals they will have on show. Recommended for ages 5-15. 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. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.

Summer with SAPL - Stories, Songs and Puppetry with Sue Young

Join Storyteller and Songwriter Sue Young for bilingual songs, stories and puppetry in "Color Your World - Colorea Su Mundo". 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. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Teen Gaming

For ages 13-18 only. Come hangout with other teens, bring a friend, and make new friends! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1:00 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, June 12, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 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, June 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Musical Bridges

Experience live Indian music, sari (traditional Indian garment) wrapping demonstrations, and engaging crafts where you can decorate paper dolls in traditional Indian attire, including saris, kurtas, and jutti shoes. For all ages. This event at San Antonio Public Library is in partnership with Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a nonprofit arts and social impact organization with the mission to provide access to global arts for all. MBAW thanks VT Seva - San Antonio Branch, for their partnership in providing the sari wrapping demonstration. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. 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: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Thursday, June 19, 2025. All Locations.

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, June 19, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 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, June 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Building Forts

Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort-building at Tobin Library. Fort Building materials will be provided, but you may need to share as some supplies will be limited. Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination! 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, June 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Gaming

For ages 13-18 only. Come hangout with other teens, bring a friend, and make new friends! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1:00 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, June 26, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 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, June 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

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.

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.

Teen Gaming

For ages 13-18 only. Come hangout with other teens, bring a friend, and make new friends! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. 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.

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 PM – 11:30 PM.

Independence Day

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

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): 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.

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 PM – 11:30 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.

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 PM – 11:30 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.

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.

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.

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 PM – 11:30 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.

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.