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.
Agency of Respected Moles
Feeling uneasy about the League of Evil Geniuses headquartered at Pan Am? Join the Agency of Respected Moles today and learn the spycraft skills necessary to counter them!
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Last Saturday Book Club
Please join us every month for our book discussion group. We explore a wide range of genres—from horror and mystery to romance and literary fiction. All adults are welcome.
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. Additional Info: This month’s selection is THE BEWITCHING by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a dark academia horror novel blending witchcraft, folklore, and supernatural mystery. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this haunting, multigenerational story.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. 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.
Puro! English Conversation (Conversación en inglés)
Únase a nosotros en la práctica de hablar inglés. Solo para adultos. Solo por diversión, no es una clase de instrucción formal.
Join us to practice speaking English.
Please note: Adults only. This is just for fun and is not an instructional class.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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, 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.
Fancy Reading
Who says reading has to be humdrum? Not us! Come join us as we get fancy with our reading! Want to get dressed up with a fancy hat or monocle? Or maybe you just want to have a nice drink and nibbles while reading your latest page-turner. Sharing what you’re reading is encouraged, but not required.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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.
Thursday, October 8, 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 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.
Agency of Respected Moles
Feeling uneasy about the League of Evil Geniuses headquartered at Pan Am? Join the Agency of Respected Moles today and learn the spycraft skills necessary to counter them!
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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.
Thursday, October 22, 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 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.
Puro! English Conversation (Conversación en inglés)
Únase a nosotros en la práctica de hablar inglés. Solo para adultos. Solo por diversión, no es una clase de instrucción formal.
Join us to practice speaking English.
Please note: Adults only. This is just for fun and is not an instructional class.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Strengthening Our Minds: Building Brain-Healthy Habits
Research shows that small daily habits can support memory and thinking. This session offers practical strategies and a personalized plan for brain-healthy living. Join us to take simple, proactive steps.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alzheimer’s Association® San Antonio & South Texas Chapter. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Strengthening Our Minds series will offer Alzheimer’s education and brain health information through presentations by the Alzheimer’s Association®. Join us to learn, ask questions, and explore helpful local resources.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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.
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.
Fancy Reading
Who says reading has to be humdrum? Not us! Come join us as we get fancy with our reading! Want to get dressed up with a fancy hat or monocle? Or maybe you just want to have a nice drink and nibbles while reading your latest page-turner. Sharing what you’re reading is encouraged, but not required.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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.
Thursday, November 12, 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 17, 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 18, 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 18, 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 19, 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, November 19, 2026, 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!
Wednesday, November 25, 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 25, 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 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Agency of Respected Moles
Feeling uneasy about the League of Evil Geniuses headquartered at Pan Am? Join the Agency of Respected Moles today and learn the spycraft skills necessary to counter them!
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
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.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 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!
Wednesday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Puro! English Conversation (Conversación en inglés)
Únase a nosotros en la práctica de hablar inglés. Solo para adultos. Solo por diversión, no es una clase de instrucción formal.
Join us to practice speaking English.
Please note: Adults only. This is just for fun and is not an instructional class.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 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, December 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, December 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, December 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Fancy Reading
Who says reading has to be humdrum? Not us! Come join us as we get fancy with our reading! Want to get dressed up with a fancy hat or monocle? Or maybe you just want to have a nice drink and nibbles while reading your latest page-turner. Sharing what you’re reading is encouraged, but not required.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 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!
Wednesday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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, December 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.