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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, August 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
The Thursday Maker Club
Do you love to make stuff? Crochet, cross stitch, draw, etc? Love to talk and eat snacks? Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other makers! All are welcome. Ages 55+ encouraged.
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: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Feeding the Future!
The Feeding the Future event is a community public health service, providing free food kits to local families. This initiative aims to support the community by offering healthy recipes and food kits that focus on nutrition wellness. This event is on a first come, first served basis.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cook the Book! Cortez Cookbook Club
Discover new flavors and cooking inspiration at our monthly cookbook club. Prepare a recipe at home from the selected cookbook, then bring your finished dish to share and discuss with the group. All skill levels welcome.
This Month’s Selection is
SHRED HAPPENS: 100+ protein-packed Mediterranean favorites with a low-carb twist
by Arash Hashemi
Copies will be available for checkout. Call to confirm availability or place a hold online.
Choose a recipe from the book, then add your dish to the sign‑up clipboard at the library. You may also call 210‑207‑9130 or email melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov to let us know your selection so we can avoid duplications.
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. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Game & Chess Night at Cortez
Come hang out with us every Monday night and unwind. Enjoy board games, chess, card games, music, coloring, or simply relax and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you!
This program is intended for adults.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Lunar Science Uncovered
Explore the Moon’s most fascinating features with Dr. Angela Speck as she guides adults through an engaging look at lunar exploration, and the science that shapes our understanding of Earth’s nearest neighbor.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Angela Speck, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UTSA. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Game & Chess Night at Cortez
Come hang out with us every Monday night and unwind. Enjoy board games, chess, card games, music, coloring, or simply relax and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you!
This program is intended for adults.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, August 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
The Thursday Maker Club
Do you love to make stuff? Crochet, cross stitch, draw, etc? Love to talk and eat snacks? Please join us! Bring your own project and socialize with other makers! All are welcome. Ages 55+ encouraged.
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: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Meet the Librarians
Come meet your Cortez Librarians. Learn what the librarians do and what programs they have planned for different age groups. Free school supplies while they last.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
SAPL Silent Book Club
Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Tea and coffee will be provided by the library.
2:00-2:30pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab tea/coffee, settle-in
2:30-3:30pm - Quiet reading hour
3:30-4:00pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference.
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. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Last Saturday Book Club
All adult readers are welcome! Join our Book Club to talk about this month’s book—or just come for the conversation.
August Selection: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
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. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: ADULTS ONLY due to the mature and sensitive nature of the content discussed in this book, attendance is limited exclusively to individuals 18 years of age and older.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. Game & Chess Night at Cortez
Come hang out with us every Monday night and unwind. Enjoy board games, chess, card games, music, coloring, or simply relax and make new friends. We can’t wait to see you!
This program is intended for adults.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, September 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Create: Bad Art
Are you a fan of art, but maybe less than great at making it? Then this is the spot for you! 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Labor Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, September 7, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, September 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, September 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Little Gardeners
Can you dig it? Springtime isn't the only time you can put those seeds in the ground! Join us once a month to plant seeds in San Antonio, and tell us how your seed is doing since we last saw it!
Intended for ages 12 and under, children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, September 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Create: Bad Art
Are you a fan of art, but maybe less than great at making it? Then this is the spot for you! 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Little Gardeners
Can you dig it? Springtime isn't the only time you can put those seeds in the ground! Join us once a month to plant seeds in San Antonio, and tell us how your seed is doing since we last saw it!
Intended for ages 12 and under, children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Let's Create: Bad Art
Are you a fan of art, but maybe less than great at making it? Then this is the spot for you! 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): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Teen Time
What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :).
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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!
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 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. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together.
Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages 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, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.