Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Art Alley (Teens)
For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Chess! at Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Potranco
Crafts! Games! Movies! Art! Create! Chill! Teens decide what to do each week! 13–18-year-olds welcome.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Inkognito
Want to join a book club but don’t have time to read? We’ve got a solution. Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. No prepwork needed – just come with a curious mind.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Art Alley (Teens)
For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Second Saturdays Series: ASL Basics
1:00PM Familiarize yourself with the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet and numbers.
Begin building a foundation with essential vocabulary.
2:00PM Explore Deaf culture, communication etiquette, awareness and allyship, and learn how to actively support the deaf community. Expand your vocabulary with themed lessons.
All Levels Welcome: Individuals of all experience levels, ages 13 and up, are invited to join and participate.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: LEAD Enterprise. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: This program will be offered three times at Potranco Branch Library, on the second Saturday of September, October and November.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Puzzle Swap
Love puzzles? Got a few you’ve already solved? Bring them to the library and trade for something new!
Join us for a Puzzle Swap, where puzzle lovers (ages 18+ please) can exchange gently used jigsaw puzzles and discover fresh challenges to take home. It’s a great way to refresh your collection, reduce waste, and connect with fellow puzzlers in the community.
How it works:
Bring one or more complete, gently used puzzles (no missing pieces, please!)
For each puzzle you bring, you may take one home
All puzzle sizes and themes welcome
*Make sure pieces are enclosed in a bag or a box that is taped shut*
*Puzzle donations will be accepted at the library for a week prior to the event*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tween Time
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun. Exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-olds. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Veteran's Day
All libraries will be closed.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Inkognito
Want to join a book club but don’t have time to read? We’ve got a solution. Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. No prepwork needed – just come with a curious mind.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Art Alley (Teens)
For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Chess! at Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Shelf Indulgence Book Club Noon
We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us!
This fall, we are reading in:
September: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
October: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
November: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
December: Time of the Child by Niall Williams
We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you can borrow an eBook or digital audiobook through Libby.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Potranco
Crafts! Games! Movies! Art! Create! Chill! Teens decide what to do each week! 13–18-year-olds welcome.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Shelf Indulgence Book Club Evening
We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us!
This fall, we are reading in:
September: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
October: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
November: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
December: Time of the Child by Niall Williams
We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you can borrow an eBook or digital audiobook through Libby.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Inkognito
Want to join a book club but don’t have time to read? We’ve got a solution. Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. No prepwork needed – just come with a curious mind.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Art Alley (Teens)
For teens aged 13 to 18. Join us in the Create Room for an hour of arts and crafts. We'll dig deep in our supply cabinets and even deeper into our imaginations.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month (with the exception of this month's meetings on the fourth and fifth Saturdays in November). We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Teen Time @ Potranco
Crafts! Games! Movies! Art! Create! Chill! Teens decide what to do each week! 13–18-year-olds welcome.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Thanksgiving Day
All libraries will be closed.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Day After Thanksgiving
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, November 28, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Chess! at Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month (except for this month of November, when we will meet on November 22nd and November 29th). We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Staff In-Service
All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Chess! at Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month. We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel
Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Christmas Eve
All libraries will be closed.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Christmas Day
All libraries will be closed.
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Winter Holiday
All libraries will be closed.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
All Library Locations.
Chess! at Potranco
Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Potranco Writers Group
The Potranco Writers Group meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month. We are a group of active writers (poets, fiction writers, memoirists, screenplay writers) sharing our work for support and constructive feedback. Non-writers are welcome to attend, as the "writing virus" will soon infect them as well.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Paschal Booker. Staff Contact Number/Email: paschal.booker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dreaded Threads
Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends.
Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix!
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Shelf Indulgence Book Club Noon
We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us!
This fall, we are reading in:
September: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
October: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
November: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
December: Time of the Child by Niall Williams
We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you can borrow an eBook or digital audiobook through Libby.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Shelf Indulgence Book Club Evening
We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us!
This fall, we are reading in:
September: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
October: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
November: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
December: Time of the Child by Niall Williams
We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you can borrow an eBook or digital audiobook through Libby.
Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
New Year's Eve
All libraries will be closed.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
All Library Locations.
New Year's Day
All libraries will be closed.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
All Library Locations.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All libraries will be closed.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
All Library Locations.