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Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Happy Tails

A live and interactive experience with exotic animals featuring furry, feathered, and even scaly friends. Best for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Summer Teen Creepshow

It’s too hot this summer and you don’t have money? Stop by for Teen Creepshow, a weekly horror-themed movie night just for teens! Each week, we’ll gather to watch a spooky movie, show, or animated horror adventure- your requests are encouraged! Enjoy creepy content, tasty snacks, and the company of other ghoulish fiends. Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or just looking for some fun, Teen Creepshow is the perfect place to chill and get your scare on this summer! Sorry grown-ups, this is for TEENS 13-18 only, please and thank you! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Friday, June 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Create: Bad Art Night

Are you a fan of art, but maybe less than great at making it? Then this is the spot for you! At Cortez First Friday, we celebrate the bad art and take the pressure off of creating! It may get a little messy, so wear play clothes. Intended for children 5-12, but all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Friday, June 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

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 connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Please call or email Melissa for the week's destination and activity. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Fizzy Eruptions

Let's get messy! Come play with us as we experiment with baking soda and vinegar to make fizzy eruptions! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Bubble Party

A different type of party experience that will blow your toddler away! Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! Best for toddlers and older. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Summer Teen Creepshow

It’s too hot this summer and you don’t have money? Stop by for Teen Creepshow, a weekly horror-themed movie night just for teens! Each week, we’ll gather to watch a spooky movie, show, or animated horror adventure- your requests are encouraged! Enjoy creepy content, tasty snacks, and the company of other ghoulish fiends. Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or just looking for some fun, Teen Creepshow is the perfect place to chill and get your scare on this summer! Sorry grown-ups, this is for TEENS 13-18 only, please and thank you! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Friday, June 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 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: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Grace Emery, Bexar County 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! Saturday, June 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit bexarmg.org.

Teen Time @ Cortez

This Tuesday, celebrate pride month with us by making rainbow grilled cheese sandwiches, in addition to our normally scheduled: "What we do depends on you!" For clarification's sake, this is for ALL TEENS 13-18 only, please and thank you! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Juneteenth

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

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

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 connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Please call or email Melissa for the week's destination and activity. Thursday, June 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Summer Teen Creepshow

It’s too hot this summer and you don’t have money? Stop by for Teen Creepshow, a weekly horror-themed movie night just for teens! Each week, we’ll gather to watch a spooky movie, show, or animated horror adventure- your requests are encouraged! Enjoy creepy content, tasty snacks, and the company of other ghoulish fiends. Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or just looking for some fun, Teen Creepshow is the perfect place to chill and get your scare on this summer! Sorry grown-ups, this is for TEENS 13-18 only, please and thank you! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Friday, June 20, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Treat Yo Self Sunday

Calling all TEENS needing a chill sesh! Immerse yourself in self-care, whether it’s skincare, makeup techniques, those weird light therapy masks, nail art, use a back massager, meditate, listen to asmr, chill with the lights off and scroll on your phone, or challenge a friend to a game. Whatever self-care looks like for YOU, come by and “TREAT YO’ SELF” relax and conquer the week. Let’s be honest self-care isn’t just a trend; it’s a survival skill! *please bring your own towel if you’ll be using skincare cleansers or clay masks and your own makeup* For clarification's sake, this is for ALL TEENS 13-18 only, please and thank you! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Coloring Bookmarks

Come in and make your own bookmarker. There will be several templates to pick from. Pick a bookmark, color it, get it laminated. Now you have your own personal bookmark. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Monday, June 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

11th International Day Of Yoga

Join us for a free yoga class brought to you by I Do Yoga San Antonio professional instructors and enjoy the relaxing wellness of yoga! The class offers basic yoga poses to promote physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga using chair or mat/towel. Bring your own mat or towel, if you wish. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Presenter/Instructor: I Do Yoga San Antonio Professional Yoga Instructors. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: DIY U. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

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 connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: Please call or email Melissa for the week's destination and activity. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Drumming with TamboRhythms

Children engage in rhythm-making activities led by Jorge Ochoa. Drums, shakers, and other percussion instruments provided. Best for ages 3 and up. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, June 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Cook the Book Cookbook Club

Do you like to cook or looking for inspiration? Each month we will be discussing a different cookbook. Come share your experiences and bring a dish to share with the group. Choose a recipe from the book, sign up at the front desk or email melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov & tell us what you are making. Copies of the book are reserved for check out at the Cortez front desk, or look for the eBook on the Libby Mobile App. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This month we are reading & cooking from 5 INGREDIENTS MEDITERRANEAN: SIMPLE INCREDIBLE FOOD by Jamie Oliver. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

The Last Saturday Book Club

Please join us on the last Saturday of every month. We read a diverse selection of genres, from horror to mysteries to romance or thought-provoking literary fiction. This is a relaxed space where book lovers can connect, share insights, and discover new perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting to explore the world of books, our club welcomes all adults. Copies of the book are reserved for check out at the Cortez front desk, or look for the eBook on the Libby Mobile App. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: We will be discussing the author Donna Tartt in June: THE SECRET HISTORY https://mysapl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S172C434381 THE GOLDFINCH https://mysapl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S172C401522. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Sunday, June 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Independence Day

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

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Super Spy Training

Are you up to the challenge? Practice your spy skills by trying a variety of fun physical and mental challenges! Kids can also create their own obstacle course and become a super spy! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Fort Building

Calling all young architects and adventurers! Dive into the magical world of fort building at the library. Come join us for fort-building fun, where the only limit is your imagination! Fort-building materials will be provided, but you may need to share as some supplies will be limited.  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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.

Teen Time @ Cortez

What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, gaming, create, watch movies, eat, and make friends or by all means decompress! Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana :). Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9130/ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Ages 13-18 only, please and thank you!!! Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Swiftie Summer Book Club

For the month of July we will be meeting at Cortez Library and discuss Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg. HOW WILL THIS WORK? Our Swiftie Summer Book Club (a mouthful-we'll call it SSBC!) will span June through August. We'll be reading three books - one for each month! At the end of the month, we'll hold a meet-up to discuss. The book club is open to anyone - even if you've read the book or want to read something else! Our end of month meet up will also cover books in general - a great time to get recs, find similar titles, or just hang out with other bookish Swifties! HOW WE CHOSE THE BOOKS We are Swifties, first and foremost, so we went with picks that are Taylor - Adjacent. The titles are either song titles, the author has a connection to Taylor Swift, or Taylor has mentioned herself! We've also partnered with our local libraries (SAPL) to find titles that are accessible to all. We also tried our best to find an array of genres, some lesser known titles, and interesting plots!… Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Enedina Prater. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9162/enedina.prater@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Karla Baltazar of 210 Swifties. Audience: Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: For the month of July we will be meeting at Cortez Library and discuss Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Summer with SAPL - Cardboard Fun

Do you love to build? Do you play with large boxes? Join for 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: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Monday, September 1, 2025. All Locations.

Getting Crafty

Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, September 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.