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Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, August 24, 2026, 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 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 28, 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 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 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Taller de Finanzas Personale

El problema no siempre es cuánto ganas… Sino cóme administras tu dinero. Conoce las herramientas para transformer tu future financiero. 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: Marisol Arango. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: En esta presentación aprenderás cómo: • Tomar control de tu dinero• Romper el ciclo de deudas• Rescatar tu futuro financiero• Dar los primeros pasos para construer estabilidad financiera. Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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, September 3, 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 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, September 4, 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 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, September 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, September 7, 2026. All Library Locations.

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, September 10, 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 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, September 11, 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 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, September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Power Up with Snacks

This lesson highlights the importance of wholesome snacks for stable energy throughout the day. Families will learn how to create a healthy snack using whole foods and understand what to look for to make smarter snack choices. 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: Beatriz Hernandez. Audience: Family. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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, September 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Guatemalan Worry Dolls

Dive into the enchanting world of Guatemalan Worry Dolls! Uncover their fascinating tradition and learn how to craft these delightful little dolls. 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. Presenter/Instructor: Anfisa Brewer. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Collins Garden Book Club

The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia's novel, The Bewitching. 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: "Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches." Was how Minerva's great grandmother began her stories and have stayed with her throughout her life. While assembling her thesis, Minerva uncovers that malign force may be at work. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Introduction to Immigration and Naturalization Records

Have you encountered immigrant ancestors in your genealogy research and wondered how to discover more information about them? Join us for an introductory class into accessing the Ancestry Library Edition database as well as the National Archives website to search historical immigration and naturalization records. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-9120. Presenter/Instructor: Lucy Agado. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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, September 17, 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 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, September 18, 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 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, September 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Movie: My Family

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey through the lives of three generations of Mexican Americans. Join us for this captivating tale that honors their heritage and legacy. This film is rated R. 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. Sunday, September 20, 2026, 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, September 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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, September 24, 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 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, September 25, 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 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, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

The Heroes at the Motorsport Heart of Mexcio

Ask Formula 1 drivers about the Grand Prix with the best atmosphere, and they'll almost all point to Mexico - and that's because, for decades, Mexican drivers, promoters, and fans have played a vital role in shaping the world of motorsport. 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: Elizabeth Blackstock. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Join award-winning motorsport historian Elizabeth Blackstock for an expansive look at the men, machines, and racetracks that have made Mexico legendary - from the Rodriguez brothers to Carrera Panamericana. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit elizabeth-blackstock.com.

Music Bingo: Latino

Join the library for Music Bingo: Latino, a fun and engaging program that combines the excitement of bingo with the sounds of Latino music. Listen to familiar hits, match songs to your bingo card, and enjoy an afternoon of music, community, and entertainment. Open to all music lovers! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Club

Build! Play! Create! Join us to build with the Lego bricks provided by the library. Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Monday, September 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

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 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Club @ Collins Garden

Did you know? Teens ages 14-18 can earn volunteer service hours by leading this event, or any other club for ages 13-18! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Dani Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: dani.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teen Club is your time to create, spend time with friends, or meet new ones! The activities are picked by you! Come and see! Ages 13-18 only. Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 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 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Finding Calm Within

Take a gentle pause form 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. ***Registration is required***. 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. Sunday, October 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit thelighthealinghouse.com.

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. 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.

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.

Alma Gitana's Flamenco

Don't miss out on an unforgettable afternoon of traditional flamenco dances featuring the talented Alma Giana 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 Giana Dance Company. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit almagitanasa.wixsite.com.

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 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.