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Second Saturdays: American Sign Language (ASL)

Join us to explore American Sign Language! Whether you are new to ASL or a fluent signer, this group is meant for you to connect. The first hour will start with the basics of the ASL alphabet, numbers, and foundational signs. The second hour will center around Deaf culture, communication etiquette, and themed lessons to build up your ASL vocabulary. All levels and abilities are welcome, ages 13+. Presented by LEAD Enterprise: Language Equity, Access, Advocacy & Advancement for the Deaf. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Michelle 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. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

CANCELLED - 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. All Ages. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Potranco Writers Group

The Potranco Writers Group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of every 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. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, June 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, June 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

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 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time

Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design for the next week for others to enjoy. Parents can create something too. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Small bricks and pieces are used, but larger bricks are available for younger children. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Discovery Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Build, play and create with everybody's favorite blocks. If you like, the library will display your design for the next week for others to enjoy. Parents can create something too. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Small bricks and pieces are used, but larger bricks are available for younger children. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Inkognito - The Great Gatsby

Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club just for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include books, poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. Drop-ins very welcome! May 13, starting The Great Gatsby. Limited copies of books will be available for check out at the meeting. Attendees will decide how much to read between meetings. 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 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

CANCELLED - 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, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Summer with SAPL - Creature Lab

Let your imagination take the lead! Join us in our wild and wonderful artist “laboratory” where kids can cut, glue, twist, and assemble all kinds of materials to invent creatures no one has ever seen before.  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Let your imagination take the lead! Join us in our wild and wonderful artist “laboratory” where kids can cut, glue, twist, and assemble all kinds of materials to invent creatures no one has ever seen before.  Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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, June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Juneteenth

All libraries will be closed. Friday, June 19, 2026. All Library Locations.

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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, June 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, June 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

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 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Family Film Day: Zootopia 2 (Rated: PG, 2025)

Join us for a free family film screening of Disney's Zootopia 2! Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back with a brand new case. Fun for all ages. Rated PG | Free and open to the public Light refreshments provided. No registration required. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a free family film screening of Disney's Zootopia 2! Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back with a brand new case. Fun for all ages.Rated PG | Free and open to the publicLight refreshments provided. No registration required. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Let's Be Proud! Art Factory

Come together as we celebrate Pride month with fun and colorful arts and crafts. Celebrate you! Celebrate kindness! Celebrate Pride! AGES 5-12. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Additional Info: Come together as we celebrate Pride month with fun and colorful arts and crafts. Celebrate you! Celebrate kindness! Celebrate Pride! AGES 5-12. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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, June 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Stack, Build & Stand Strong: Bridge Building Challenge

Calling all builders and future engineers! In this creative STEM challenge, school-age kids will use common supplies to design and build their very own bridges — then put them to the ultimate strength test. Come ready to think, build, and maybe even be amazed by what you create! Recommended for ages 6-12. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. All Ages. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Calling all builders and future engineers! In this creative STEM challenge, school-age kids will use common supplies to design and build their very own bridges — then put them to the ultimate strength test. Come ready to think, build, and maybe even be amazed by what you create! Recommended for ages 6-12. Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 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. All Ages. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Potranco Writers Group

The Potranco Writers Group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of every 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. Audience: Adults. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Puzzle Challenge

Do you love puzzles and think you’re the fastest? Join us for a race to see which team can complete a 500-piece puzzle first, all within two hours! We need five teams of three participants each to register. ***Registration is required***. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: One person from each team must register. Sunday, June 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, June 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, June 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Shelf Indulgence Afternoon

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Wildlife with the San Antonio Missions

A ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will guide us through an exciting hands-on wildlife adventure. They will bring real pelts for you to touch and explore! Come find out which animals roamed this land and why their fur was so important to the people who lived here. Perfect for curious minds of all ages. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. All Ages. Additional Info: A ranger from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will guide us through an exciting hands-on wildlife adventure. They will bring real pelts for you to touch and explore! Come find out which animals roamed this land and why their fur was so important to the people who lived here. Perfect for curious minds of all ages. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.nps.gov.

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 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence 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 summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, June 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 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, July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Summer with SAPL - Funky Sculptures

Come get funky! Build your own unique, funky sculpture using various supplies and recycled materials AGES 5-12. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Come get funky! Build your own unique, funky sculpture using various supplies and recycled materials AGES 5-12. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Independence Day

All libraries will be closed. Saturday, July 4, 2026. All Library Locations.

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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, July 6, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, July 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Discover German Music & Culture with Alex Meixner

Experience live German music, culture, and engaging crafts. For all ages. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Musical Bridges Around the World and Alex Meixner. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. For more info visit musicalbridges.org.

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, July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. All Ages. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Potranco Writers Group

The Potranco Writers Group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of every 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. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Adult Craft: Book Vases

Come create a book vase using an upcycled book and faux flowers. You're welcome to bring your own hardcover book or to use one of ours. Supplies are limited. 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. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: ***This is a program for adults***. Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, July 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, July 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Making Seed Bombs With the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about their favorite Texas wildflowers and learn to make seed bombs that they can take home. Registration is not required and all materials will be provided. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: ***This program is intended for older adults***. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 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, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Summer with SAPL - Painting Party

It’s a party! A Painting Party! A variety of painting activities will be available for kids to develop their creativity and explore different materials and techniques! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wear clothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: It’s a party! A Painting Party! A variety of painting activities will beavailable for kids to develop their creativity and explore different materials andtechniques! Take your artwork home or leave it to be displayed in the library. Wearclothes appropriate for paint. Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids needto be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, July 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Tío Tóto – The Storytime Canta y Juega Show

Tío Tóto is a bilingual children’s music performer who has been enchanting kids and families his unique blend of high energy interactive kids’ music. For ages 0-6 and up. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Antonio F. Delgado. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Join us for a joyful, interactive children’s concert with Tío Tóto, a beloved bilingual kids’ music performer from Central Texas. Designed especially for young children and their caregivers, this one-hour program blends music, movement, storytelling, and playful participation.Tío Tóto’s Storytime Canta y Juega Show invites kids to sing, dance, and help create songs together — turning the audience into the band. With bilingual English/Spanish moments, call-and-response songs, and age-appropriate engagement,… Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. For more info visit tiototo.com.

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, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. All Ages. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Potranco Writers Group

The Potranco Writers Group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of every 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. Audience: Adults. Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Adult Craft: Kandi Star Beaded Keychain

Come create a colorful star shaped beaded keychain! 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. Featured Event: Summer with SAPL for Adults. Additional Info: ***This is a program for adults***. Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 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: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: 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*. Monday, July 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. 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. Additional Info: Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Children actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 5 and younger.***Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Shelf Indulgence Afternoon

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence 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 summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, July 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 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, July 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Summer with SAPL - Winter in Summer

Be cool at the library! Step into a frosty wonderland filled with cool crafts, snow experiences, or icy activities. Please wear play clothes--things may get messy! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Featured Event: Children's Summer with SAPL. Additional Info: Be cool at the library! Step into a frosty wonderland filled with cool crafts, snow experiences, or icy activities. Please wear play clothes--things may get messy! Recommended for kids 5 and older; younger kids need to be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, August 3, 2026, 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, August 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, August 10, 2026, 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, August 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 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, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Afternoon

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, August 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence 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 summer, we are reading: May: The Names by Florence Knapp June: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid July: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall August: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 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, August 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 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, August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, August 31, 2026, 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, September 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, September 7, 2026. All Library Locations.

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. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, September 7, 2026, 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, September 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.