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Fiesta San Jacinto

All libraries will be closed. Friday, April 26, 2024. All Locations.

Young Writers Group at Potranco

Welcoming young writers, aged 13 and above, interested in joining a supportive group of fellow writers as we share our work, offer feedback, and discuss the writing process. Bring your ideas, works in progress, or completed projects – any style, any genre. If you haven’t put pen to paper yet, that’s OK. Begin your writing journey with us! We meet every fourth Saturday of the month. 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. Adults. Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 writer, 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, April 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Hormones and Hot Flashes

Women make up 50 percent of the world’s population and every one of us will go through menopause. Unfortunately, far too many will do so without a comprehensive—or even adequate—understanding of what is happening to our bodies and moods during this transition. Are there people in your life you want to share your experience with but don’t feel you can? Then this group is for you. Please join us on the fourth Sunday of every month to chat and color while listening to episodes of The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, The Happy Menopause podcast, the Itchy and Bitchy podcast and more. 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. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, April 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Afternoon Book Club

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This winter, we are reading in: January - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld February - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang March - Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin April - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 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. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 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, April 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Evening Book Club

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This winter, we are reading in: January - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld February - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang March - Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin April - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 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. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, May 1, 2024, 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III. Audience: All Ages. Saturday, May 4, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Joy Ride

The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo, her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat, her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye, Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are. Rated R. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:35 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, May 6, 2024, 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, May 7, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, May 8, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Humane Education with the Animal Defense League

Come and join the Animal Defense League (ADL) in celebration of National Pet Week to learn about best practices regarding stray animals, pet illness, and responsible pet ownership. ADL will also cover topics from low cost spay and neuter resources to toxic food for dogs and cats. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marita Martinez. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: National Pet Week. Thursday, May 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit adltexas.org.

Staff In-Service

All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, May 10 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm. Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 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 writer, 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, May 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, May 13, 2024, 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, May 14, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Talking Bees Roadshow

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Konrad Bouffard. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Master Beekeeper Konrad Bouffard of Round Rock Honey shares his vast knowledge of the wonder of bees. Learn all about these fascinating pollinators and how they make honey, learn to identify pollens and nectars in honey by taste and discover meaningful ways to save the bee. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.healthyhivefoundation.org.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, May 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Friends of Potranco Library Book Sale

The semi-annual book sale of Friends of Potranco Library will take place on Saturday, May 18, 10am-3:00pm in the Potranco/YMCA Lobby. The sale will feature a large selection of books for all ages, most priced from $1 to $2, as well as an excellent assortment of premium books, jigsaw puzzles, and board games. Annual memberships ($15) to join our Friends Group may be purchased at the door. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.friendsofsapl.org.

Dig It: Spring Into Landscape Gardening

Spring is the season for renewal, and that includes our gardens! There are gardening practices that will set up your landscape beds and lawns for strong spring growth and beautiful blooms. In this 60-minute presentation for beginning gardeners, participants will learn about important tasks to complete to refresh, to renew, and to revitalize their garden. Topics will include soil improvement, mulching, weeding, planting, and fertilizing lawns and gardens. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Grace Emery, Bexar County Master Gardener. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Dig It! Additional Info: Join San Antonio Public Library and Bexar County Master Gardeners for Dig it! Grow your mind as you hear from local experts on a variety of spring and summer gardening topics and have an opportunity to ask questions. Let’s dig it! Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit bexarmg.org.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, May 20, 2024, 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, May 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, May 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Young Writers Group at Potranco

Welcoming young writers, aged 13 and above, interested in joining a supportive group of fellow writers as we share our work, offer feedback, and discuss the writing process. Bring your ideas, works in progress, or completed projects – any style, any genre. If you haven’t put pen to paper yet, that’s OK. Begin your writing journey with us! We meet every fourth Saturday of the month. 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. Adults. Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III. Audience: All Ages. Saturday, May 25, 2024, 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 writer, 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, May 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Hormones and Hot Flashes

Women make up 50 percent of the world’s population and every one of us will go through menopause. Unfortunately, far too many will do so without a comprehensive—or even adequate—understanding of what is happening to our bodies and moods during this transition. Are there people in your life you want to share your experience with but don’t feel you can? Then this group is for you. Please join us on the fourth Sunday of every month to chat and color while listening to episodes of The Merry Menopause Bookclub podcast, The Happy Menopause podcast, the Itchy and Bitchy podcast and more. 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. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Memorial Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Monday, May 27, 2024. All Locations.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, May 27, 2024, 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, May 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, May 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Illusions by Blake

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Blake the Illusionist. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Blake the Magician will have both kids and adults completely baffled with tricks with scarves, cards, and Harry Potter’s glasses! Recommended for ages five and up. Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, June 3, 2024, 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, June 4, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, June 5, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Second Saturdays: ASL Basics

Learn American Sign Language basic vocabulary, deaf culture and communication etiquette. Through awareness and allyship, we can create opportunities for the advancement of the deaf community. All levels of signers are encouraged to join and participate, ages 13+. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. 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: Presented by LEAD Enterprise: Language Equity Access, Advocacy & Advancement for the Deaf Enterprise. Saturday, June 8, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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 writer, 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, June 8, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, June 10, 2024, 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, June 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, June 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Al's Funhouse Bubble Party

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: A different type of party experience that will blow your toddler away! Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! Best for toddlers and older. Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:30 AM.

Let's Be Proud! Story Time

Come together as we celebrate Pride month with a special Story Time filled with sparkly songs, spectacular stories, and colorful crafts. Recommended for children and their grownups. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Pride. Monday, June 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, June 17, 2024, 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, June 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Wednesday, June 19, 2024. All Locations.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, June 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Kindle Decorating & Sticker Exchange!

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Vivianna Roldan. Staff Contact Number/Email: vivianna.roldan@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Vivianna Roldan. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Does your Kindle need a makeover? Do you have leftover stickers you don't want or would like to trade? Then this event is for you! Come join us for an hour of decorating and sticker trading fun. Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, June 24, 2024, 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, June 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Chapter Chatters Teen Book Club

Resolved to read more in 2024? Looking for a fun way to stay on track and share your thoughts with fellow teens? Come join us in the Create Room for thought-provoking discussions led by teens. Chapter Chatters meets weekly and progresses through selected books in stages. 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, June 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, July 1, 2024, 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, July 2, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Thursday, July 4, 2024. All Locations.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, July 8, 2024, 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, July 9, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Art with Spare Parts

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Create a collage inspired by Becoming Vanessa, a book by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, with Spare Parts Educators Eric Cavazos and Jessica Rivera. Recommended for ages five and up. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 4:00 PM.

Museum in a Box

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Make your very own “Museum in a Box” with educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art. Recommended for ages five and up. Saturday, July 13, 2024, 1:30 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, July 15, 2024, 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, July 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all 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, July 22, 2024, 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, July 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Art of the Park: San Antonio Missions National Historic Park

Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Learn about native plants and animals of Texas, and how they are used in art with a San Antonio Missions National Historic Park Ranger. Recommended for ages five and up. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4:00 PM.