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Tools for School: SAPL Catalog

Learn how to locate free books, music, movies, and other items available through SAPL using our online catalog. Children and their grownups are encouraged to bring their own laptop, tablet, or phone. SAPL iPads will also be available for practice. Best for third grade through middle school. Younger children accompanied by an adult are also welcome. 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. Additional Info: Teachers and parents are encouraged to attend. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

Kids Time: Spooky Time Craft

Celebrate crafting and creating of all kinds with your family and friends. Crafting families with kids ages 6-12 will enjoy having this hour of happiness. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Kids Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Celebrate crafting and creating of all kinds with your family and friends. Crafting families with kids ages 6-12 will enjoy having this hour of happiness. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time: Dia De Los Muertos Craft

Geared toward ages 9-12 years old. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. 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: Geared toward ages 9-12 years old. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Activities will vary weekly. The possibilities are endless! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Thursday, October 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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 second and 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, October 26, 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 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, October 26, 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, October 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Story Time

Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. 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: Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club AM

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 Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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, October 29, 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, October 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club PM

We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This fall, we are reading in: September: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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, October 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

: Echoes in the Dark: Exploring the World of Bats and How You Can Help!

Bats need our help now more than ever! A recent report determined that over 50% of our native bats are considered at risk. Besides adding diversity and flair to local wildlife, our bats consume countless pest insects every single night. These nocturnal neighbors need our help now more than ever. Join Bat Conservation International's Community Engagement Partnerships Erin Cord as she talks about your local bats, the threats they face, and how you can help them right in the comfort of your own backyard! This is recommended for ages 6 years old and up, but all ages welcome! We will have a bat mask craft available. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Erin Cord of Bat Convservation International. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. All Ages. Featured Event: Halloween. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.batcon.org.

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, November 2, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

I’m caring for a family member. What do I need to know?

As a family/friend caregiver, you face many responsibilities. But with the right tools and support, you can overcome challenges for both you and the person you are caring for. Join the WellMed Caregiver SOS program as we discuss identifying as a caregiver and go over important tools and resources that can help you in your caregiving journey. 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: Jennifer R. Brackett, M.Sc. Caregiver Support Specialist. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, November 7, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

CANCELLED - 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 second and 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, November 9, 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 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, November 9, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:45 PM.

Veteran's Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. Monday, November 11, 2024. All Locations.

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 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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, November 16, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 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, November 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club AM

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 Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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 19, 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, November 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club PM

"We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This fall, we are reading in: September: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 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 second and 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, November 23, 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 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, November 23, 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, November 25, 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, November 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Thanksgiving Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, November 28, 2024. All Locations.

Day after Thanksgiving

All libraries will be closed in observance of the day after Thanksgiving. Friday, November 29, 2024. All 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. All Ages. Saturday, November 30, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 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, December 2, 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, December 3, 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, December 9, 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, December 10, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 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 second and 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, December 14, 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. 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, December 14, 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 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 14, 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, December 16, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club AM

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 Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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 17, 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, December 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club PM

"We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This fall, we are reading in: September: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez October: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes November: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley December: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 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 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Staff In-Service

All San Antonio Public Library locations will operate on a modified schedule on Wednesday, December 18 for staff professional development. Locations will open at 2:00 pm and close at their regularly scheduled time at 6:00 pm. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 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, December 23, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Christmas Eve/Winter Holiday

All libraries will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve/Winter Holiday. Tuesday, December 24, 2024. All Locations.

Christmas Day/Winter Holiday

All libraries will be closed in observance of Christmas Day/Winter Holiday. Wednesday, December 25, 2024. All Locations.

Winter Holiday

All libraries will be closed in observance of Winter Holiday. Thursday, December 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 second and 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, December 28, 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. 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, December 28, 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 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 28, 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, December 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

New Year's Eve

All libraries will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve. Tuesday, December 31, 2024. All Locations.

New Year's Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of New Year's Day. Wednesday, January 1, 2025. All Locations.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Monday, January 20, 2025. All Locations.