Fiesta San Jacinto
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, April 26, 2024.
All Locations.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cortez Crochet Club
Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers! All are welcome!
Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless at Tween Time!
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
First Fridays - 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: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Crafty Tea Time
Want to try new tea flavors? How about introducing others to your favorite tea? Join us as we sit around talking and making new friends. Bring any craft you would like to work on.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, May 6, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cortez Crochet Club
Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers! All are welcome!
Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless at Tween Time!
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Staff In-Service
All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, May 10 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm.
Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Dig It: Starting a Spring or Summer Home Vegetable Garden
This hour-long presentation is for the beginner gardener and for those who wish to hone their gardening skills. Participants will learn about the important guidelines of planning for the garden, such as selecting a site and what preparations to make before planting. During the presentation, they will be shown how to select the right plants, the proper ways to plant and the maintenance of their gardens throughout the Spring and Summer.
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: Candy Roach, Bexar County Master Gardener. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Dig It! Additional Info: 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, May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit bexarmg.org. Healthy Cooking Class
Need healthy food ideas and inspiration? Come join Vince with Healthy Neighborhoods from the Metropolitan Health District and let him show you how to make easy recipes that are healthy. Each month will be a different recipe.
Classes are free and open to the public.
Healthy snack samples will be available.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Vince Escobedo, Community Health Worker. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cortez Crochet Club
Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other yarn lovers! All are welcome!
Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless at Tween Time!
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless at Tween Time!
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Memorial Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 27, 2024.
All Locations.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tween Time
The possibilities are endless at Tween Time!
Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, watch movies, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun!
For ages 9-12 years only.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Professor Universe Comedic Science
Found in the Stars: a high-energy, sci-fi adventure through space about what makes each of us unique. Recommended for ages five and up. Free ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning May 1st.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Crafty Tea Time
Want to try new tea flavors? How about introducing others to your favorite tea? Join us as we sit around talking and making new friends. Bring any craft you would like to work on.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL Kickoff: Make a Splash!
Splash into fun this summer! Find out what sinks, what floats, and what's the most fun you can have this side of the school year! May be messy, so bring play clothes. Recommended for ages 1-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First Fridays - 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: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids.
Friday, June 7, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Let's Create: Wall Art
Come make art in fun new ways you may not have tried before! How many times have your parents told you not to draw on the walls? Well, this week we're doing just that! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Can You Dig It?
As the song goes, "I can dig it, he can dig it, she can dig it," but can YOU dig it? Let's find out! Join us as we dig in the dirt, plant some seeds, and see what grows! Recommended for ages 6-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Juneteenth
All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
All Locations.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mariachi Percussion & Crafts with Musical Bridges Around the World!
Join in percussion fun with Grammy-winning drummer Nina Rodriguez and multi-instrumentalist Stephanie Pedraza on a musical journey through Mexican mariachi and the Sister Cities connection between San Antonio and Guadalajara. For all ages. Free ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning May 1st.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:05 AM – 11:05 AM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, June 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Spy Writing
Have you ever wanted to send a top secret message that no one else can read? Here's your chance to learn how! Mirror writing, invisible ink, and secret codes - we've got you covered! Recommended for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Independence Day
All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Thursday, July 4, 2024.
All Locations.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Who Lives in the Neighborhood?
David Jimenez, Education Coordinator at Phil Hardberger Park Natural Area, will bring animal skins, skulls, images and more of our local native wildlife to learn about, touch and explore! Learn about opossums, bobcats, ringtails and more! Recommended for ages five and up. Free ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning May 1st.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, July 6, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Crafty Tea Time
Want to try new tea flavors? How about introducing others to your favorite tea? Join us as we sit around talking and making new friends. Bring any craft you would like to work on.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Let's Create: Stained "Glass"
Design your own stained glass masterpiece to hang in your window!
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Name that Tune!
Come compete to see who's best at Name that Tune! A friendly adult competition with themed play lists where we play the first few seconds of a song and see who can name the most. Prizes while they last!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Angela Morrow. Staff Contact Number/Email: angela.morrow@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Angela Morrow/Linda Childs. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: *Name that Tune is paused on Holidays that fall on Monday and election cycles*.
Monday, July 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Let's Create: Spice Painting
Calling every boy and every girl to spice up your painting life with actual spice! What colors can you make? Can you create a painting by smell alone? Let's find out!
Recommended for ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lego Time
Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO.
Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Kids. Family.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Story Time
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Aimed at preschool, families are welcome.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.