Closed
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, April 3, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Easter/Spring Holiday
All libraries will be closed.
Sunday, April 5, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Fiesta San Jacinto
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, April 24, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 21, 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. Featured Event: Nature.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Memorial Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, May 25, 2026.
All Library 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: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tween Time
Come play games, 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!
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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, June 3, 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, June 4, 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): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Painting Party
It’s a party! A Painting Party! A variety of painting activities will be available for kids to develop their creativity and explore different materials and techniques! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Anime & Manga. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Summer with SAPL – Chalk It Out!
Chalk it out! Art, science, and imagination collide when you explore and get a little messy with chalk. Recommended for children 5 years and older; younger children may participate with an adult.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Let's Be Proud: Art Factory
Come together as we celebrate Pride month with fun and colorful arts and crafts. Celebrate you! Celebrate kindness! Celebrate Pride! Recommended for kids ages 5-12.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: LGBTQ+.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Juneteenth
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, June 19, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Sea World
SeaWorld Ambassadors share about their animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts. See and learn about the animals they bring. For ages five 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. Presenter/Instructor: Sea World Animal Ambassadors. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit seaworld.com. Papyrus Bookmarks with SAMA
Travel back in time without leaving the library! Educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art will share stories from the Museum's Ancient Egyptian collection and guide children in creating their own Hieroglyph Papyrus Bookmarks. Using real papyrus and fun stencils, participants will design a one-of-a-kind bookmark inspired by ancient writing. For ages 5 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. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Museum of Art. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.samuseum.org.