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, March 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, March 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Feeding the Future
The Feeding the Future event is a community public health service, courtesy of the Mayor’s Fitness Council. Student Ambassadors will be 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): Other. Staff Contact Name: ciana flores. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ciana.Flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: To reiterate, this event is on a first come, first served basis. Event will end once food kits are all gone! :).
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Tiny Disco
Dance your cares away! (And maybe bang the drum a little bit, too!) Everyone needs a little dance break in their lives - put on your boogie shoes and join us! Intended for ages 12 and under.
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, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
César Chávez Day
All libraries will be closed.
Tuesday, March 31, 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.
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, May 25, 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, 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.