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, January 8, 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: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Monster Meet
Join fellow horror fans for Monster Meet! Enjoy scary movies, popcorn, and drinks while celebrating everything horror.
This month we will be watching BLACK PHONE 2: After escaping his kidnapper, Finn is pulled back into danger when the black phone rings again. With his sister’s visions leading them to a winter camp, they must face an evil that never truly went away.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Presenter/Instructor: Madeline. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: You must be 18 years or older to enter...if you dare.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.swank.com. Monster Meet
Join Maddy along with the monster meet crew and enjoy the latest film in the Black Phone saga, Black Phone 2 starring Ethan Hawk. Hope to see you there. 18 + only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
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, January 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chair Yoga & Tai Chi
Relax and recharge with a combination of Chair Yoga and Tai Chi. Practice mindful meditation, breathwork, yoga postures and gentle Tai Chi movements in this hour-long class. Perfect for stress relief and flexibility.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sarah.Vasquez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sarah Vasquez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, January 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, January 15, 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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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, January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Puro! English Conversation (Puro! Conversación en inglés)
Join us to practice speaking English.
Please note: Adults only. This is just for fun and is not an instructional class.
Únase a nosotros en la práctica de hablar inglés. Solo para adultos. Solo por diversión, no es una clase de instrucción formal.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, January 19, 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, January 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, January 22, 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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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, January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chair Yoga & Tai Chi
Relax and recharge with a combination of Chair Yoga and Tai Chi. Practice mindful meditation, breathwork, yoga postures and gentle Tai Chi movements in this hour-long class. Perfect for stress relief and flexibility.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sarah.Vasquez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Sarah Vasquez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, January 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, January 29, 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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The Last Saturday Book Club: Wuthering Heights
All readers are welcome! Join our Book Club to talk about this month’s book—or just come for the conversation.
January Selection: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a haunting classic about fierce love and revenge on the Yorkshire moors, were passion and obsession ripple across generations.
Wuthering Heights is in the public domain and free online or access it with your library card on the Libby App or the library’s EBSCOhost database. Need help? Ask a librarian!
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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Library copies:https://mysapl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S172C298437eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) database:https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=72b24448-b84b-33b8-bd95-9364050a91e1.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com. 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, February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, February 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, February 5, 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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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, February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 4:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 12:00 pm - 4:00 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, February 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, February 12, 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/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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, February 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, February 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, February 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. Featured Event: Nature.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, February 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, February 26, 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, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, March 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, March 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): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, March 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, 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.
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, March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, March 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, March 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. Featured Event: Nature.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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, March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 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, March 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, March 26, 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, March 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
C.O.A.S.T.
Come hang out with Maddy every Monday night and de-stress. You can play a fun game of cards, listen to music, color, play board games, or just socialize and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you! 18+ only please.
Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Madeline Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Adults.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
César Chávez Day
All libraries will be closed.
Tuesday, March 31, 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, April 1, 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, April 2, 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, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Easter/Spring Holiday
All libraries will be closed.
Sunday, April 5, 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, April 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.