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Kid's Time: Halloween Craft

Get into the spooky spirit at the library! Join us for a fun, hands‑on Halloween craft where kids and their families can create a festive decoration to take home. All supplies are provided, and creativity is highly encouraged. Drop in, enjoy some seasonal fun, and leave with a boo‑tiful masterpiece! Recommended for ages 6–12, but younger children are welcome to join in with a little help from their grown‑ups! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Halloween. Additional Info: Get into the spooky spirit at the library! Join us for a fun, hands‑on Halloween craft where kids and their families can create a festive decoration to take home. All supplies are provided, and creativity is highly encouraged. Drop in, enjoy some seasonal fun, and leave with a boo‑tiful masterpiece! Recommended for ages 6–12, but younger children are welcome to join in with a little help from their grown‑ups! Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Inkognito

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! 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, October 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, October 29, 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, October 31, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

STEM for Kids

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities, creativity and innovation as we introduce a set of 5 STEM kits that will available at the Potranco Branch Library! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Isaiah Deary. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities, creativity and innovation as we introduce a set of 5 STEM kits that will available at the Potranco Branch Library! Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 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, November 2, 2026, 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 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

10th Anniversary Celebration: Potranco Branch Library & Mays Family YMCA at Potranco

Potranco Branch Library and Mays Family YMCA at Potranco will host a special, all-day anniversary celebration marking our shared 10-year anniversary serving the community. The event will kick off with a speaking ceremony, followed by free, family-friendly activities throughout the day hosted by both Potranco Branch and Mays Family YMCA at Potranco. FEATURED ACTIVITIES: 10:30 am Special Speaking Ceremony Kick-Off 11:00 am Magic Show & Balloon Art Entertainment - Enjoy cool magic tricks and balloon animals 12:30 pm YMCA Free Adult Nutrition Class - Learn more about healthy foods, recipes and more; call (210) 901-6622 or visit in person to register due to limited class space, 1:00 pm Poolside Story Time and Free Swim at Y's Indoor Pool - Listen to a fun story then go for a swim - bring your swimsuits and towels. For safety reasons, space is limited for this activity. Please arrive early to secure a spot in the pool. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Children's Crafts: Make and take your own pendant keychains, birthday… Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Erik Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: erik.gomez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Anniversary. Additional Info: Join San Antonio Public Library and Mays Family YMCA at Potranco as we celebrate 10 years of dedicated shared services together to library patrons and Y members across San Antonio's northwest side community with free special entertainment, family-friendly activities, and much more! Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.mysapl.org.

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. Room: Meeting Room. 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, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Inkognito

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! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

Puzzle Swap

Love puzzles? Got a few you’ve already solved? Bring them to the library and trade for something new! Join us for a Puzzle Swap, where puzzle lovers (ages 18+ please) can exchange gently used jigsaw puzzles and discover fresh challenges to take home. It’s a great way to refresh your collection, reduce waste, and connect with fellow puzzlers in the community. How it works: Bring one or more complete, gently used puzzles (no missing pieces, please!) For each puzzle you bring, you may take one home All puzzle sizes and themes welcome *Make sure pieces are enclosed in a bag or a box that is taped shut* *Puzzle donations will be accepted at the library for a week prior to the event*. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 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, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited.Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Online Essentials for Older Adults

Join us for a hands-on technology program designed around the needs of older adults, helping them build confidence using devices, online tools, and digital resources for everyday life. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jaillin Lopez, Building Hope Together. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Topic - The top 10 Apps that all seniors should have on their cellphone. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 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 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Veteran's Day

All libraries will be closed. Wednesday, November 11, 2026. All Library Locations.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, November 12, 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, November 14, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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: paschalbooker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 14, 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, November 16, 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, November 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited.Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, November 17, 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 fall, we are reading: September: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger October: I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney November: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett December: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you may 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 17, 2026, 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 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Evening

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: September: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger October: I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney November: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett December: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you may 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 17, 2026, 6:30 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. Room: Meeting Room. 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, November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Inkognito

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! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Join us at San Antonio Public Library locations for Wowzitude, an exciting series of livestreamed travel experiences designed for culturally curious older adults. Explore 200+ destinations worldwide through interactive walking tours led by passionate local guides, offering an authentic and unscripted glimpse into diverse cultures, landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're a travel dreamer or a lifelong learner, these awe-inspiring tours will spark your curiosity and inspire your next adventure, all while connecting you to a vibrant community of fellow explorers in San Antonio and around the world. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM.

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, November 23, 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, November 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. ***Space is limited. Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.***Space is limited.Free tickets available 10 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.

Online Essentials for Older Adults

Join us for a hands-on technology program designed around the needs of older adults, helping them build confidence using devices, online tools, and digital resources for everyday life. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jaillin Lopez, Building Hope Together. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Topic – Video calling made easy. Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 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 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Kid's Time: Thanksgiving Craft!

Kids ages 6–12 and their families are invited to make a festive Thanksgiving craft at the library! Drop in, get creative, and take home your handmade Thanksgiving decoration. Smaller children are welcome with adult supervision/help. All supplies provided. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Kids ages 6–12 and their families are invited to make a festive Thanksgiving craft at the library! Drop in, get creative, and take home your handmade Thanksgiving decoration. Smaller children are welcome with adult supervision/help. All supplies provided. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Day

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, November 26, 2026. All Library Locations.

Day after Thanksgiving

All libraries will be closed. Friday, November 27, 2026. All Library Locations.

Chess! At Potranco

Come and enjoy a few rounds of chess in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Hone your skills and try out new strategies. Whether you are newly interested in the game and learning or an advanced level player, all are welcome to come and play. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Timothy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: Timothy.Johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: David Pacheco III and/or Tim Johnson. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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: paschalbooker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Mercury: a Planet of Ice and Fire

Join Dr. Cesare Grava, NASA Solar System Ambassador, for an engaging look at Mercury as the BepiColombo mission arrives in 2026. Discover why this small planet has extreme heat, surprising water ice, and a puzzling magnetic field. Dr. Grava will also introduce Strofio, the San Antonio–built instrument that will study Mercury’s thin atmosphere on site for the first time. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dr. Cesare Grava, NASA Solar System Ambassador. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Sunday, November 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, November 30, 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, November 30, 2026, 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 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

New Beginnings: From Behind the Iron Curtain to America

Join us for a presentation by local author Antonina Duridanova as she discusses her memoir New Beginnings: From Behind the Iron Curtain to America. Hear her powerful story of escaping communist Bulgaria, seeking freedom, and rebuilding her life in the United States. Discover her journey from refugee to U.S. Treasury specialist and her return to help shape Bulgaria’s new democracy. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Antonina Duridanova. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, December 2, 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, December 3, 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, December 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Online Essentials for Older Adults

Join us for a hands-on technology program designed around the needs of older adults, helping them build confidence using devices, online tools, and digital resources for everyday life. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jaillin Lopez, Building Hope Together. Audience: Older Adults. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 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 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Staff In-Service

All libraries will be closed until 2:00 pm for Staff In-Service. Wednesday, December 9, 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, December 10, 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, December 12, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 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: paschalbooker@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Paschal Booker. Audience: Adults. Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Dreaded Threads

Calling all crocheters, knitters, stitchers, embroiderers or threaders out there! We invite you to join us for our weekly program where you can bring your project from home and thread with friends. Wondering why we added “dreaded” to our program name? Well, it’s not because we’re going to make this an awfully confusing experience, so don’t fear! At each program, we’re going to listen to a true crime podcast to get our true crime fix! Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Monday, December 14, 2026, 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 15, 2026, 5:30 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, December 17, 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, December 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Online Essentials for Older Adults

Join us for a hands-on technology program designed around the needs of older adults, helping them build confidence using devices, online tools, and digital resources for everyday life. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Jaillin Lopez, Building Hope Together. Audience: Older Adults. Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 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 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Christmas Eve

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, December 24, 2026. All Library Locations.

Christmas Day

All libraries will be closed. Friday, December 25, 2026. All Library Locations.

Library Closure

All libraries will be closed. Saturday, December 26, 2026. All Library Locations.

Library Closure

All libraries will be closed. Sunday, December 27, 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, December 28, 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 fall, we are reading: September: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger October: I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney November: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett December: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you may 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 29, 2026, 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 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Evening

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: September: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger October: I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney November: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett December: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you may 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 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

New Year's Eve

All libraries will be closed. Thursday, December 31, 2026. All Library Locations.

New Year's Day

All libraries will be closed. Friday, January 1, 2027. All Library Locations.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All libraries will be closed. Monday, January 18, 2027. All Library Locations.