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Quo Vadis? An Art Exhibit at San Pedro Library

San Pedro Local artist Jules Lemelle features a 21 piece collection of life works in this exhibit: Quo Vadis?. "Going through life one encounters objects that appeal to an inward feeling. Good, bad, or indifferent, each draws a response. I've responded to a few that strike me as being of some good.". Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Exhibit. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Pequeño Pop-Up Play at Southside Lions Park

Little Read Wagon Join us at pavilion #4 for a mini version of our Let’s Play! program! We’ll bring a small selection of our favorite play materials for you and your little one to enjoy. Drop in any time between 10 am and 12 pm for a playful time! Designed for young children (infants through age five) and their grownups. Event Type(s): Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Staff Contact Number/Email: LRWsapl@sanantonio.gov, 210-207-2597. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Little Read Wagon. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 3900 Pecan Valley Dr, San Antonio, TX 78210, Pavilion # 4.

Picnic with Pruitt: Backyard Birds

Pruitt ***Registration is required*** Join Molly Pruitt Library staff on select Tuesdays this fall as we enjoy lunch and a nature lecture in the park! For this session, we will hear from volunteers with Bexar Audubon South Central Texas as they provide an introduction to bird watching and identification. They will also have binoculars available for attendees to use during the program. Come see the migratory waterfowl that have made a seasonal home at Brook Falls Park. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us at Brook Falls Park! Thank you to the City of Windcrest for allowing us to use their park spaces for this program series. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Patsy Inglet, Bexar Audubon South Central Texas. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please register so that we can provide any updates if weather or location changes occur. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Brook Falls Park, 6306 Windrock Dr, 78239.

Toddler Story Time

Potranco 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 15 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 15 minutes before program.***. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.

Toddler Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Adult Table Tennis

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Melody Smith or Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: melody.smith@sanantonio.gov or randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Melody Smith or Randi Jones. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun! All levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club Noon

Potranco We typically meet the last Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm in the Create Room of the library. Come join us! This fall, we are reading in: September: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez October: Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez November: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich December: Time of the Child by Niall Williams We have copies available for checkout at the Potranco circulation desk or you can borrow an eBook or digital audiobook through Libby. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Dawn Zeig. Staff Contact Number/Email: dawn.zeig@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Alamo Area Woodcarvers

Parman Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room B. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: barbara.kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Woodcarvers. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Meetings at the library are free and open to the public. Join us to carve or just to watch! Beginners are welcome. Adults only. No tools necessary. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:15 PM – 3:15 PM.

Baby Story Time

Schaefer Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM.

Senior Social Hour for Older Adults

Great Northwest Join us for a senior social hour at the library! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, light snacks, and activities. Various activities will be provided. However, feel free to bring your own crafts, games or just join us and talk if the activities do not interest you! Activities provided include the following: cards, Dominoes, puzzles, chess, checkers, Scrabble, Giant Uno and Monopoly. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Christina Montero. Staff Contact Number/Email: christina.montero2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Senior Social Hour occurs every 2nd and fourth Tuesday of the month with the exception of voting and holidays. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Baby Time!

Guerra Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through short stories, rhythm, rhyme and repetition followed by a playtime. Come prepared to sit on the floor for some one-on-one time with your little one. *Recommended for babies up to 18 months.*. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Igo 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: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Wowzitude. Audience: Older Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Baby Story Time

San Pedro Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Play time after the program, with provided toys, gives babies and caregivers social time. Branch Location: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Baby Story Time

Thousand Oaks Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Tobin Sit and Stitch

Tobin Crocket, knit, needlepoint, and more. Come work on your stitching project at Tobin! Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Rhonda Woolhouse. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Family Story Time

Westfall Let's share stories, songs, rhymes, and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

MTTC Table Tennis

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Large Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Oscar Gonzalez. Staff Contact Number/Email: oscar.gonzalez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Table Tennis fun, all levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Mahjong Open Play

Encino Drop in and join us for open play American Mahjong! Bring your own set, or use one of our two sets. Make some new friends while having fun! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Carver Crochet Club @ Denver Heights Community Center

Carver Come and join us! Joining a crochet club is a wonderful way to engage in a fulfilling hobby, connect with like-minded individuals, and potentially make a positive impact in your community. Whether you're interested in crocheting for personal use or for charity, a club can offer you the opportunity to learn new techniques, share your skills with others, and contribute to meaningful causes. We use the traditional style of crocheting for making scarves and we use a loom for making beanies. Most of our beautiful items are donated to community members who are in need of warm clothing during the winter. Happy Stitching! Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Denver Heights Community Center 300 Porter St. San Antonio, TX 78210.

Craft and Chat

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Mary Smith Naylor. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.naylor@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Additional Info: Join fellow crocheters and fiber artists for a relaxing biweekly gathering where creativity and conversation come together! Bring your current project—whether it’s crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any fiber art—and enjoy a welcoming space to share tips, get inspired, and connect with others who love to craft. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Schaefer Let’s move, sing, talk, read and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM.

After School Zone

Tobin Geared toward middle school kids after school lets out. Come play games, make stuff, watch movies, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Activities will vary weekly. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.

Tools for School: Novelist Presentation

Brook Hollow Come to the Brook Hollow Library for a chance to learn about Novelist, our online system for finding your next read! Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Catherine Robbins. Audience: Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Central Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Tween Time

Central The possibilities are endless! Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Palacios. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.palacios@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO Club

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club, plus, explore other exciting construction activities. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let’s Build: LEGO Time

McCreless Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Yarn Over Club

McCreless Join us at McCreless for two hours of uninterrupted crafting time. Bring your current needlework project, whether it's crochet, knitting, sewing, felting, or something else. Spend time with your fellow fabric crafters and work on your piece in peace. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170/vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let's Create: Creator Club at Parman

Parman Anything can happen at Creator Club! All are welcome to drop in during the hour to enjoy art, play, construction or science activities at the Parman Library while supplies last. Wear your play clothes in case things get messy! Recommended for ages 5-12. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Read to a Dog

Schaefer Children can practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud individually to a therapy dog, which will be accompanied by the animal handler. Recommended for young readers 5 and older. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Time Tuesday: Fall SNACKS!

Central The weather doesn't say it, but it is officially FALL. It's time to bust out the apples, the caramel, the toppings, the goodness, the sweetness, the coziness that Fall represents. -- Join in--or not! Feel free to use all areas of Teen Library: the studio, the Switch, the VR, the MACs. You choose. -- (For clarification's sake: teens 13-18 only. THANKS!). Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Regina! Staff Contact Number/Email: 207.2678/Regina.Almanza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Tuesdays are intended for teens 13-18 only!*. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 4:20 PM – 5:50 PM. For more info visit instagram.com.

Habla Conmigo

Central Join us in English / Spanish conversation. All levels are welcome! Each program we will cover five words and five phrases to learn and work with in a relaxed environment. All done in a fun and practical way! Unase a nosotros en coversacion guiada en espanol / ingles. Todos los niveles son benvenidos ! En cada programa cubriremos cinco palabras y cinco frases para aprender y trabajar en un ambiente relajado. Todo hecho de forma divertida y practica! Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Chihuly area. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: JD ELizondo. Staff Contact Number/Email: j.d.elizondo@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: JD Elizondo, Patricia Perez. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Spanish Conversation Club

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Theresa Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: theresa.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Join the conversation - in Spanish! For beginner, intermediate, advanced, and native speakers, join others to improve your Spanish language skills. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Club @Collins Garden

Collins Garden Teen Club is your time to hang out! Play games, work on arts & crafts, watch movies, catch up with friends. What we do is up to you, and activities change each week! Open to all teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniella Toll. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniella.toll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Did you know? Teens age 14-18 can earn volunteer hours by leading this, or any other event or activity for teens at the Library! https://guides.mysapl.org/teenvolunteers. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time

Cortez What we do depends on you! Activities will vary weekly, play games, create, watch movies, eat and make friends. Ages 13-18 only :). Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: ciana. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130 ciana.flores@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: For clarification's sake, this is for TEENS 13-18 ONLY, please and thank you! Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Guerra

Guerra Join us every Tuesday night for Guerra's Teen Time where activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Stop by to do arts and crafts, read manga, watch anime/movies, play board games, video games, listen to music, or just relax after school and hang out with your friends or make new friends. This is a program run by teens for teens. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Brandy Walthall. Staff Contact Number/Email: brandy.walthall@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Teens Only (13-18 yrs old). Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Body Doubling

Igo Are you 13-18 years old looking for a quiet place to work on personal projects or enjoy individual hobbies without the pressure of having to engage with others? Teen Body Doubling might be the space for you. Bring a book, a gaming console, or a hobby and come quietly exist with other teens as you do your own thing in each other's presence. (Think: Quiet Teen Time. Crafts can be provided.). Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9080. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time @ McCreless

McCreless Come hang out, create art, play games, snack, and make friends! This is your program so bring your ideas, we'd love to hear them! (Ages: 13-18). Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Mari Carmen Castellano. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Family Fun Time

Pan American Fun for the whole family! Come join us while we do crafts and activities. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Viva Bien: Live Well with Diabetes

Pruitt ***Registration is required*** Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for this program on living well with diabetes. A Community Nutrition Education Coordinator with the San Antonio Food Bank will lead us through these classes. Throughout this curriculum, we will lay the foundation for understanding type 2 diabetes and teach various nutrition topics and lifestyle choices. Attendance at all sessions is not required. Please join the sessions that interest you! - Aug. 26th: Diabetes Awareness - Sept. 9th: Healthy Eating with Diabetes/Breakfast - Sept. 23rd: Understanding the Food Label/All About Fats - Oct. 7th: Types of Carbohydrates/Role of Fiber - Oct. 21st: Developing an Exercise Program/About Water - Nov. 4th: Food Safety/Building a Healthy Pantry - Nov. 18th: Healthy Eating on a Lean Budget/Eating Out - Dec. 2nd: Exercise Program/Coping with Stress - Dec. 16th: Storing Fresh Produce. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Xanthia Hernandez, Community Nutrition Education Coordinator. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time @ Semmes

Semmes For ages 13-18 only! Teen Time is a great place to spend time with friends or meet new ones. Come play games, work on art projects, watch movies, or just hang out. Activities vary each week, and what we do is up to you! Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Tobin Teen Hangout

Tobin A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, board games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, or just chat. This program is all about what you want to do! Come and go. You don't have to come on time and you don't have to stay the whole time. Just come hang out for however long you can! All Teens aged 13-18 welcome. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Hangout

Mission Ages 13 to 18 are welcomed. No registration required! Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Cynthia Cruz. Staff Contact Number/Email: cynthia.cruz@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Cruz. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Fun activities for teens to create art, play tabletop and Switch games, and get crafty. For ages 13-18 only. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

DIY Shrine Box / Nicho

Schaefer Join us to make a shrine/nicho for an Ofrenda using upcycled/scrap materials. Cardboard, clay, markers, paper, glitter, glue, and other materials will be available. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: This session will be part 1 of a 2 part series for attendee’s to work on their project. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Teen Time on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online Hang out with other teens and chat about whatever on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server! **For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rosalie Barrera. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosalie.barrera2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Teen Time @ Forest Hills

Forest Hills Open to all teens ages 13-18, this activity is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different. We could play video or board games, make crafts, watch movies, use sidewalk chalk, have a chill study time, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library). Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

GNW Teen Time

Great Northwest Are you into painting, cooking fun snacks, or you can join our new Sew What? Club; an intro to sewing. Stop by and choose your own adventure and hang out with other teens in the community! Teens (ages 13-18 yrs. old), volunteer hours are available, you decide what we do each week! Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Lisa M Puchot. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.puchot@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

SAPL Silent Book Club

Johnston Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the library, and the book club will meet once a month at various San Antonio Public Library locations. 5:30-6:00pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab snacks/drinks, settle-in 6:00-7:00pm - Quiet reading hour 7:00-7:30pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Ana Pina Pina. Staff Contact Number/Email: ana.pina@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This month has been relocated to Johnston from its previously scheduled location: Bazan. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Lego Lounge

Pruitt Join us for Lego challenges and free builds! Recommended for ages 7-12. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Celeste Roberts. Staff Contact Number/Email: rachel.roberts@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Rainbow Roots: Happy Foundation Archives: Preserving San Antonio’s LGBTQ Past

Thousand Oaks The Happy Foundation is named after Arthur P. "Happy" Veltman, a San Antonio business entrepreneur and developer who died of AIDS in 1988. Veltman was instrumental in the commercial development of the San Antonio River Walk, Blue Star Arts Complex, and the preservation of several historic structures in downtown San Antonio. Veltman was well known in the local gay community as the owner of several LGBTQ nightclubs. Happy Foundation's 400 square foot room, housed in the back of one of Texas’ largest gay nightclubs--the Bonham Exchange, is filled with boxes, file cabinets and mountains of papers comprised of materials chronicling local, regional, and national LGBTQ+ history. ***You can enjoy this presentation from the comfort of the Library. If you’d prefer to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation at home, please use the purple ‘Sign Up’ button. An email reminder containing the Zoom link will be emailed separately by Library staff before the program.***. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): History. Staff Contact Name: Brooke.Mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9190. Presenter/Instructor: Melissa Gohlke. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: LGBTQ+. Additional Info: Join the San Antonio Public Library and learn more about our city’s colorful past. Melissa Gohlke, a scholar of San Antonio’s LGBTQIA+ history, will give 4 different virtual presentations on our city's queer past. In October, the library will have a trivia competition that includes questions from the series. You can attend in person or register online for a Zoom link to watch at home. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Rotten Tomatoes Best Movies of All Time

Westfall Join us monthly to watch one of Rotten Tomatoes Best Movies of All Time! September – Coco (PG) 1 h 45 m. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM.

Teen Time

Parman Teens, come hang out with us. You help decide the activities from week to week - whether it's crafting, gaming, studying, or just hanging out with other teens! Open to teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Parman Library. Room: Meeting Room A. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Rebecca Hillmann. Staff Contact Number/Email: rebecca.hillmann@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Potranco

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, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Teen Time @ Schaefer

Schaefer This program is defined by the teens who attend it, so each week will look different. We could play video or tabletop games, make crafts, watch movies, cook food, eat snacks, or whatever else teens dream of (that can happen in the library). Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Daniela Moreno. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Teens. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Corazón Book Cllub

Memorial Come and join us for our Corazón Book Club meetings. We read and discuss books that are in the SAPL Corazón Collection. Come in for a lively discussion of these popular books. Snacks and beverages are provided. Feel free to bring a light dinner. For more information, please call Memorial Library at 210-207-9140. September's book selection is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: sanantoniogomez@gmail.com. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Corazón Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Memorial Library. Start time is 6:30. Hosted by Daniel Gomez. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club Evening

Quo Vadis? An Art Exhibit at San Pedro Library

Corazon's Mobile Medical Unit

Central Corazon Ministries will be providing free services through their Mobile Medical Unit, including: -Syringe exchange & safe drug use supplies -First aid & wound care supplies -Blood glucose/blood sugar checks -HIV & STI testing (including Hepatitis C & Syphilis) -Pregnancy tests & emergency contraception -Peer support & case management -Connection to treatment & ID recovery services They will be located outside in the breezeway between the parking garage and the library. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Sauceda. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.sauceda2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Corazon Ministries. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit corazonsa.org.

Getting Crafty

Cortez Got the crafting bug? Want to learn something new? Whether you're looking for a craft to do with a group, or you want to work on your personal craft, this is the craft class for you! Come join us and make new friends. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann Paredes. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Join us for Getting Crafty every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Cortez! A schedule is posted every month with the crafts we are working on, so drop by and pick one up. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time!

Guerra Join the Children's Librarian for songs, rhymes, dancing, and stories that are especially for young learners. Designed for children 18 to 36 months, but those through 5-years-old may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Civics for Citizenship

McCreless Join us every Wednesday to study the 100 Civics Questions for the Naturalization test. We will practice vocabulary and pronunciation as we learn essential facts about U.S. history and government. Únanse con nosotros cada miércoles para estudiar las 100 Preguntas de Educación Cívica del examen de Naturalización. Practicaremos vocabulario y pronunciación mientras aprendemos información esencial sobre el gobierno e historia estadounidense. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Lodie Mueller. Staff Contact Number/Email: Lodie.Mueller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lodie Mueller. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Coffee, Crosswords & Chisme

McCreless Join us while we work our way through puzzles and the latest news and celebrity gossip. Bring your own mug! This program is for Older Adults (60+). Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Senior Book Club with Thousand Oaks Library

Thousand Oaks Summary: Fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright... Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC's elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don't let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William's family and grant her the life she's been searching for. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Kimberly King. Staff Contact Number/Email: kimberly.king@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us as we talk about this month's title: "The House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson! This event is for adults 60+ years of age and will be held at the Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr. 78217 | 210.207.4590. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Thousand Oaks reference desk. E-book and e-audiobook copies are available through the Libby app with a library card. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Northeast Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr. 78217. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Schaefer Let's share stories, songs, rhymes and more at an interactive program for children 5 and younger. We'll meet on the playground. Stay for play time after the program. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather or rain, we will meet inside the library. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM.

Toddler Story Time

Igo Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months - 36 months and their caregivers. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Baby Story Time

Landa Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Romp through rhymes, songs, and stories with a skilled Children's Librarian to get your baby giggling, wiggling, and learning. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and connect with other families in your community. Toys will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own too. Recommended for infants through confident walkers or zero to 18 months. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Smartphone Basics

Westfall Master your smartphone essentials! Learn navigation, apps, security, and more in our Basics Class. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Louis Medellin. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2602 / Louis.medellin@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Louis Medellin. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Parman Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that encourage the development of early literacy and social skills in young children (ages 0-5). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Story Time

Central Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Preschool Play and Learn

Great Northwest Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years old and their grownups come play and explore early literacy at their own pace. Several stations will be available for discovery and learning. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie.Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years old. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Basics of Loom Knitting

Memorial Learn the basics of yarn knitting on hand-held looms of different shapes and sizes. All materials are provided for in-class use. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: guadalupe.pinales@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lupe Pinales. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Come join us while we sing songs, play games, and read an interactive story. Stay for crafts and play after our story time. Please ask for a sensory tool backpack if needed. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Preschool Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov or valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones or Valerie Carroll. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers will experience stories, songs, and rhymes enhancing their social, emotional, and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Baby Story Time

Encino Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition, followed by play time. Babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

CANCELLED - Tech Time

Central Join us every Wednesday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device. Acompáñanos todos los miércoles en Tech Time. Cada semana abordaremos diferentes temas sobre redes sociales y dispositivos móviles. Trae tus preguntas, tu imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tech Time: Intro to Computers/Introducción a las computadoras

Central ***Registration is required*** This beginner-friendly course is specially designed for older adults and individuals whose first language is Spanish. Students will learn the basics of using a computer, including how to use the keyboard and mouse, navigate the desktop, browse the internet safely, and use everyday programs like email, word processing, and video calls. The course also introduces common computer terms in both English and Spanish to help students build confidence using technology at home, at work, or to stay in touch with family and friends. No previous computer experience is needed. This class is held once a week for four weeks, and each lesson builds on the last. For the best learning experience, attendance at all four classes is very important. Este curso para principiantes está especialmente diseñado para adultos mayores y personas cuya lengua materna es el español. Los estudiantes aprenderán los fundamentos del uso de una computadora, incluyendo cómo usar el teclado y el ratón, navegar po… Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration can be completed online or over the phone by calling 210-207-2574. El registro se puede completar en línea o por teléfono al 210-207-2574. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Family Story Time

Pan American Bring the whole family and join in the fun with stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Ages 0-5. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tai Chi and Tea

Tobin Come join us for easy tai chi and tea. Suitable for beginners and seniors. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Toddler Story Time

Landa Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. A great program for your confident walker! Designed specifically for children 18 to 36 months, but birth through 5-year-olds may also enjoy this program. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Family. Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Family Story Time at Parman

Tai Chi Class (For Beginners & Experts!)

Thousand Oaks Tai Chi is a slow-moving, mind-body exercise that can be practiced by anyone, anywhere. It improves breathing and balance, increases strength, and decreases stress. Join us for weekly classes taught by certified instructor Debra Cox whose practiced tai chi for over 20 years! This class will be hosted Wednesday afternoons in Aug. and Sept. 2025, unless otherwise noted in the Library calendar. Please call Thousand Oaks Library for more information. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Debra Cox. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Classes are limited to the first 15 attendees to arrive. Comfortable clothing is recommended. No special equipment required. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.

Chinese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy

Mission Join us for a program to learn about the Chinese Tea Ceremony. Participants will be able to sample Chinese tea and mooncakes and take home a piece of Chinese calligraphy. * Ages 13 and up are welcome with an adult. * Seating is limited to the first 20 people to arrive for the program. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Kassandra Vela-Laosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: kassandra.vela-laosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Yaping Zhang-Harris. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Arts & Culture. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Hand Bee

Encino Bring your project - whether it be embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting, or what have you and enjoy some comraderie with fellow crafters! Beginners are welcome! Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ann Laird. Staff Contact Number/Email: ann.laird@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Baby Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 month. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.

Let's Move!

Central Join us for fun yoga poses, stretches and more. Bring a towel or mat if you would like. Recommended for children of all ages. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Shannon Seglin. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.

Metro Health STI Testing Mobile Unit

Schaefer Services Offered: Education and Information Testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and HIV Treatment available on a case-by-case basis Linkage to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV Referrals for Post-Exposure Prophylaxs (PEP) for HIV Linkage and Re-Linkage to care for HIV Referrals for Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy PEP) for Bacterial STI Prevention Referrals for additional screening as appropriate. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Presenter/Instructor: Metro Health STI Mobile Clinic. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: The STI Control and Prevention Program has a mobile unit that functions as an extension of the health clinic by offering services throughout the community.All services are free of charge. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.sa.gov.

Reading Buddy Zone at Cody Branch Library

Cody Does your child need a Reading Buddy? In partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy, SAPL is offering weekly 30-minute sessions for children to practice reading with a trained adult volunteer in the Children's Area. These low-pressure sessions offer children the opportunity to practice their reading skills within the comfortable surroundings of their local library. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Mary Elizabeth Fernandez. Staff Contact Number/Email: mary.fernandez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: This program is intended for children ages 6-8, but any child in need of reading help is welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged, and forms are available at the Cody Branch Library information desk. Walk-ins are welcome.This program is a partnership with San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL). Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Let's Create

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Play!

Encino Come play at Encino Library! We will have toys and activities ready to let loose and have fun. Feel free to bring a friend or come and make some new friends! Recommended for ages 2-8. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Family Time: Encanto!

Potranco ¡Celebremos! Hispanic Heritage Month at the Potranco Branch Library.Join us for a special screening of Disney's animated film, Encanto! This celebration of Colombian culture, family, and magic is fun for all ages. Enjoy the hit music and discover the miracle of the Madrigals.Rated: PG. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Leandro. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.leandro@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: ¡Celebremos! Hispanic Heritage Month at the Potranco Branch Library.Join us for a special screening of Disney's animated film, Encanto! This celebration of Colombian culture, family, and magic is fun for all ages. Enjoy the hit music and discover the miracle of the Madrigals.Rated: PG. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Central Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

After School Teens

Cody A program run by teens for teens! This program is all about you! You decide what we do! Video games, crafts, anime/manga, book club, and even new skills taught by other teens (like crochet, stamp making, writing/poetry, art, etc.) This program is all about what you want to do! Come and go. You don't have to come on time and you don't have to stay the whole time. Just come hang out for however long you can! All Teens aged 13-18 welcome. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Lego Time

Cortez Build! Play! Create! Join in the fun of LEGO Club! A variety of brick sizes are available, from small bricks to DUPLO. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Childs. Staff Contact Number/Email: Linda.Childs@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time!

Guerra Build! Play! Create! Take on one of our building challenges or create anything you want. *Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. *Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years-old. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

TeenTRPG

Igo Grab your adventuring party, and let's go on a quest! For 3 hours, teens (13-19) can come play D&D and other TTRPGs with other interested teens. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Also, there will be snacks! Whoo! Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: This program is for teens 13-19 only! Open to established groups as well as teen players/GMs looking for groups. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let's Build: Lego Time

Johnston Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Small bricks and pieces are used but DUPLO bricks are available for younger children. Designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Please note that all LEGO and DUPLO creations stay at the library. A parent or guardian must be present. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build! LEGO and More

Landa Build! Play! Create! Join us and build with the LEGO bricks or other materials provided by the library. Create anything! Recommended for school-age children since some pieces are very small. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Please note that all LEGO creations stay at the library and can put on display upon request. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Pan American The possibilities are endless! Come and join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only.*. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Rachel Forbes. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rachel.Forbes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: Blocks & More

Schaefer Join the fun as we build with Straws and Connectors, Blocks and Magne-Tiles! Use your creativity and imagination in this STEAM-inspired program. Recommended for school-age children. Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Leslie Elsasser. Staff Contact Number/Email: leslie.elsasser@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Igo 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. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM.

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees

Central Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Staff Contact Name: Edward Mayberry. Staff Contact Number/Email: edward.mayberry@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: Agenda will be posted on the City's Agenda Website: sanantonio.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1 A livestream of the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees meeting is available via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyrVYLnCuHlISd9ljMqzFWw/live. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Memorial In this ongoing class, learn beginner-level techniques to make jewelry from various materials such as wire, beads, paper, and more! All materials are provided for in-class use. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Lupe Pinales. Staff Contact Number/Email: guadalupe.pinales@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lupe Pinales. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tween Time

Semmes Exclusively for nine to twelve year olds. Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Valerie Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: valerie.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Advanced Chess for Kids

Westfall Branch Location: Westfall Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Monty Holcomb. Staff Contact Number/Email: monty.holcomb@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Monty Holcomb. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Are you a kid who knows how the pieces move, but you are not really sure about the best strategies for how to win? School age children who already know how the pieces move are welcome to join us for an opportunity to begin learning much more about the game. For the program, feel free to bring your own chess set or to use one of ours. Parents are also welcome to be present as either participants or observers. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Teen Book Club

Pruitt Join other teens in conversations about a new young adult book every month. Ages 13-18 only. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sarah.Phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM.

Trading Card Club

Pruitt Come hangout with the Trading Card Club where you can learn and play different trading card games--Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Ages 13-18 only. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Inkognito

Potranco Want to join a book club but don’t have time to read? We’ve got a solution. Get your lit fix with our secret (well, not so secret) literary club for teens, Inkognito. Enjoy discussions and activities centered around the written word. Formats could include poetry, flash fiction, short stories, plays, even movies – help us decide what to read and discuss next. No prepwork needed – just come with a curious mind. Branch Location: Potranco Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Sherry Ross. Staff Contact Number/Email: sherry.ross2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online A weekly virtual Dungeons & Dragons campaign for teens, hosted on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server. Teens are welcome to join the adventure at any time, no matter their experience level with the game! **For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Shannan Prukop. Staff Contact Number/Email: shannan.prukop@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Quo Vadis? An Art Exhibit at San Pedro Library

Family Story Time

Guerra Let’s Play and Read! Children and their grownups listen to stories and songs and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Linda Lopez. Staff Contact Number/Email: linda.lopez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Family Story Time

Johnston Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Child led free play after stories and songs, as well as a simple craft families can do together. Program is aimed for preschool children and their families; however, all ages are welcome. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Johnston Join us 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: Johnston Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Cristiane Yamada. Staff Contact Number/Email: cristiane.yamada@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Wowzitude Professional Tour Guide. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: LIVE FROM ROME, ITALY: Echoes of the Eternal City.For information about tour destinations, please visit:https://guides.mysapl.org/olderadults/wowzitudeAlso on September 20th at 10 am, come to participate in the "Investigating with Learn: Rome, Italy". This hands-on exploration will prepare you for a live virtual tour of Rome, making the experience even more engaging and meaningful. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Memorial 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. For this tour, we're exploring Rome, Italy. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Freddy Hudson. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9140. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: These virtual tours will be held at Memorial Library on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 pm* and also on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 10 am. For information about tour destinations, please visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/olderadults/wowzitude *For these sessions, a recording of a livestreamed tour will be used. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Toddler Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement to enhance their social, emotional and language development. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Thousand Oaks Live from Rome, Italy: Echoes of the Eternal City Join us 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: Thousand Oaks Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Brooke Mjolsness. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210.207.9190 / brooke.mjolsness@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Wowzitude Professional Tour Guide. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: The target audience for this program series is adults 50+ years. The series will take place at Thousand Oaks Library on the last Thursdays of the month at 10am, unless otherwise noted in the Library calendar. For information about tour destinations, please visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/olderadults/wowzitude. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Wowzitude Livestreamed Worldwide Travel

Potranco 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 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Storytime

Brook Hollow Branch Location: Brook Hollow Library. Room: Children's Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Catherine Robbins. Staff Contact Number/Email: catherine.robbins@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

ABC CLUB: D is for Dinosaurs

Cody For families with kids ages 2-4. This week at ABC Club, we will be exploring the Letter Dd and having fun with dinosaur stories and activities. You are welcome to bring an item from home to show everyone that begins with the letter Dd. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM.

Baby Story Time

Igo Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Outdoor Family Story Time

Landa Join us outside for an interactive program where we listen to stories, sing songs, recite rhymes, and have fun together. Let’s get our bodies moving and our minds growing! Bring blankets and/or outdoor seating to sit on the terrace or lawn. Landa Library has a playground for play time after the program and staff will set out some activities for children to enjoy. Let's sing, read, write, talk, and play together! Recommended for ages 5 years and under. Branch Location: Landa Library. Room: Terrace. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Jasmin Salinas. Staff Contact Number/Email: jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: In the event of extreme weather including high temperatures or rain, Story Time will be moved inside to the Meeting Room. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Baby Time

Mission Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Let's Play! Toddlers

Central Put on your play clothes and join us for a come-and-go style sensory-centered play session for children ages 0-36 months. Children explore the senses and develop skills through play. Some of the activities may be messy; play clothes are encouraged. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Family Story Time

Collins Garden Join us for stories, songs and free play. Recommended for five and under. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Gina Brudi. Staff Contact Number/Email: Gina.Brudi@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Gina Brudi. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

PreSchool Story Time

Tobin Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three- to five-year-olds. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Family Story Time

Encino Children enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity, followed by play time. Recommended for children 18 months to 5 years old. Branch Location: Encino Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Digital Security 101

Central The internet is awesome—but it can be risky if you don’t know how to protect yourself! In this class, you’ll learn the basics of staying safe online: from spotting scams and making strong passwords to keeping your personal info private and using social media wisely. We’ll cover how the real world impacts the digital, your digital footprints, and simple tricks for keeping your devices secure. By the end, you’ll feel confident, informed, and ready to enjoy the digital world safely. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes (Technology). Staff Contact Name: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Staff Contact Number/Email: Marcel.alvarez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Marcel Martinez Alvarez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

Forest Hills Branch Location: Forest Hills Library. Room: Kids Corner. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ana Menchaca. Staff Contact Number/Email: Ana.Menchaca@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Preschoolers enjoy an intimate storytime with songs and movements that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity and learning. Stay for a craft and playtime afterwards. Please ask for a sensory backpack if needed. Recommended for three to five-year-olds. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Baby Story Time

Semmes Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Randi Jones. Staff Contact Number/Email: randi.jones@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Randi Jones. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Followed by child-led free play. Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

Igo Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three-to-five-year-olds. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Mandy Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: mandy.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Time

Mission Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children ages 18 months-3 years-old and a caregiver. Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Jane Miller. Staff Contact Number/Email: jane.miller@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: staff. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

McCreless Enjoy a series of slow, flowing movements coordinated with deep breathing and mindful focus. Led by Anita Solis Rogers, this class promotes mind and body wellness. Join us as she shares her 17 years of experience with this safe, enjoyable way to stay active and improve quality of life. This class is for older adults at all fitness levels and can be tailored to each individual's comfort level. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Vicky Villalobos. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9170/vicky.villalobos@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Anita Solis Rogers. Audience: Older Adults. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

Cortez Need a little time to unwind and get crafty?Please join us! All crafters welcome! Bring your own project and socialize with other crafters. No formal instruction—just good vibes, great company, and plenty of inspiration. Bring your latest project, meet new friends, and enjoy some creative time. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please note: This is not an instructional class and supplies are not provided. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Club de Lectura

Guerra Branch Location: Guerra Library. Room: Barrera Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Stephen Jackson. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephen.jackson@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Pasamos un tiempo ameno de discusión y encuentro social con café y chocolate. Discutimos en español libros de ficción o biografías. Actualmente se ofrece reunión en persona y por Zoom. El libro de este mes es Los santos de agua mansa por Alex Espinoza. Normalmente, los libros son disponibles en español e inglés. Para una reunión por Zoom favor de llamar a la biblioteca. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Mystery Book Club

Landa Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Robin Alcorta. Staff Contact Number/Email: robin.alcorta@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Robin Alcorta. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: The Landa Mystery Book Club meets at noon on the fourth Thursday of each month (with the exception of November and December when the group meets the third Thursday). Discussions are always lively. Please contact Landa Library to reserve your copy today, 210. 207.9090. 1/23 How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin 2/27 The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith 3/27 Long Bright River by Liz Moore 4/24 Defending Jacob by William Landay 5/22 The Body In the Lib… Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Qi Gong classes at Parman

Parman We are excited to invite you to join us for Free Qi Gong classes at Parman, presented by Certified Qi Gong and Thai Chi instructor Catalina Gonzalez. Qi Gong an ancient practice known for its health benefits, including stress reduction, improved balance, and enhanced overall well-being. Qi Gong – the grandmother of Tai Chi. Qigong is a much older practice then Tai Chi, nonmartial and easier to perform than its kin. In Chinese medicine, “Qi” means life vital energy. “Gong,” which means cultivating, is the discipline of nurturing vital energy. Join us in exploring these gentle and meditative movements that promote harmony between mind and body. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the classes. No prior experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Call 2072703 for details. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Barbara Kwiatkowski. Staff Contact Number/Email: Barbara.Kwiatkowski@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Catalina Gonzales. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

CANCELLED - Table Tennis for Adults

Semmes Join us for Table Tennis fun! All levels are welcome. We practice single and double play. Improve your game in a friendly environment. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Melody Smith. Staff Contact Number/Email: melody.smith@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Family Story Time

Tobin Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together while developing early literacy skills and fostering curiosity. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Lisa Ramirez. Staff Contact Number/Email: lisa.ramirez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lisa Ramirez. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

MTTC Table Tennis

Cody You Don't Say Book Club

Cody Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Luanne Bloom. Staff Contact Number/Email: luanne.bloom@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Please join us to discuss this month's book selection. Copies of the book are reserved for check out prior to the meeting at the Cody circulation desk. Call 210-207-9100 for availability. January--The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February--An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin March--The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides April--What the Dead Know by Barbara Butcher May--The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen June--God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright July--The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larsen August--… Thursday, September 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO Time

San Pedro 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: San Pedro Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Karen Braeuler. Staff Contact Number/Email: karen.braeuler@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

SACRD Listening Session

Collins Garden Join San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) to improve the neighborhood! Help community leaders understand where resources are needed by sharing your ideas, concerns, and experiences. (This forum will not address personal complaints or be used for business). Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Michelle D. Rickman. Staff Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2641 / michelle.rickman@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: SACRD. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: SACRD is a directory of human services including nonprofit organizations, congregations, government agencies, and compassionate groups in and around San Antonio. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit sacrd.org.

Book Worms & Movie Bugs

Igo From weathered pages to glowing screens, it's up to you to answer to the age-old question: Is the book always better than the movie? Join fellow Book Worms and Movie Bugs as we delve into what makes each medium uniquely captivating and wonderfully complementary. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Esperanza Meekins. Staff Contact Number/Email: esperanza.meekins2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Each month, you can read selected passages from the featured book, watch corresponding movie scenes, or enjoy both. Then we'll gather on the last Thursday of the month for a lively discussion. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Move! Yoga for Kids (Ages 3-5)

Encino Bring your littles ages 3-5 to learn yoga moves and practices in a short format tailored just for their ages. Class will start promptly at 3:30 PM and will end at 3:50 PM. If you have older kids, their session will start at 4:00 PM. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adiba Twigg - Parks & Recreation. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM.

Here We Sew: Fiber Arts Club

Schaefer A variety of fiber arts materials will be made available for attendee's who would like to make something! You are free to bring something you've been working on at home, or start a brand new project! Branch Location: Schaefer Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Dacari. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9300. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This is a self-directed space, there will not be a specific craft that is taught. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Little Performers

Central Join us for fun theater games and an open mic for little ones to tell their favorite jokes! Recommended for kids 5 and up. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Other. Staff Contact Name: Kara Bailey. Staff Contact Number/Email: Kara.Bailey2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Central Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

Scrapbook, Junk Journal, & Collage Club

Cody We got a huge donation of scrapbooking materials, you know what that means....Scrapbooking at the library!! Come one, come all to scrap book with us! Bring your photos and your book and we provide the rest! We have plenty of scrapbook paper, stickers, washi tape, stamps, and more! Use our materials or bring your own and have time set aside just for chatting and crafting! Make a scrapbook, a collage, whatever your want! The only limit is your imagination. Make a book for yourself, make one for your loved ones, make one WITH your loved ones! Come solo or come with a buddy, either way, come ready to create! Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Ashley Frost. Staff Contact Number/Email: ashley.frost@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Adults. Older Adults. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let's Create: Craft Time

Johnston Calling all crafters! Get ready to be creative. Join the fun every Thursday by coming in to create something uniquely you. Materials to be provided by the library. Be sure to dress accordingly, as things could get messy. Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years-old, but younger siblings and family are welcome. A parent or guardian must be present. Branch Location: Johnston Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Jacqueline Gonzales. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9240/jacqueline.gonzales@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

"The Walkout" A Documentary and Community Conversation

Memorial Join us for the new documentary "The Walkout" and a community conversation. “The Walkout” is a new documentary that brings to light a pivotal but often overlooked moment in Texas history: the 1968 student walkout at Edgewood High School in San Antonio’s Westside. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided as they last. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Know Your Neighbor/ H. E. Butt Foundation. Audience: All Ages. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Diamond Painting Club

Pan American Join us for a relaxing and fun time making diamond art! Diamond painting kits will be provided while supplies last. No previous experience needed. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Branch Location: Pan American Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Gladys Nunez. Staff Contact Number/Email: gladys.nunez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: All Ages. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Chess Time

Semmes How about a nice game of chess? 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 welcomed to come and play. Branch Location: Semmes Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jorge Chavez. Staff Contact Number/Email: jorge.chavez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Let's Build: LEGO and More

Westfall Build something awesome with LEGO, Mana-Tiles, and other building materials! Recommended for school age children. Branch Location: Westfall Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Machaia McClenny. Staff Contact Number/Email: machaia.mcclenny@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tween Time

Parman Tweens will help decide what activities are offered each week. Come play games, talk books, create art, and hang out with other kids ages nine to twelve years old. Bring your friends and hang out for some fun! Ages 9-12 only! Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Move! Yoga for Kids (Ages 6-10)

Encino Bring your elementary kids ages 6-10 to learn yoga moves and practices in a short format tailored just for their ages. Class will start promptly at 4:00 PM and will end at 4:30 PM. If you have younger kids, their session will start at 3:30 PM. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adiba Twigg - Parks & Recreation. Audience: Kids. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

Pruitt Chess Club (Online)

San Antonio Public Library Online Join us virtually for a chess lesson with instructor Alex Weinberg, a U.S. Chess Federation chess master! During the lesson, Alex will lead us through an analysis of a chess game from 4:25pm-4:45pm, followed by time after for attendees' questions and strategy discussion. All ages are welcome, but this lesson is best suited for attendees who have prior experience with chess (intermediate to advanced chess skills). Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alex Weinberg. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Register so that you can receive the Zoom link to join! You only need to register for one Pruitt Chess Club event this fall to be added to the list to receive the weekly Zoom link. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:25 PM – 5:15 PM.

Tween Time

Great Northwest Come join us for some fun activities and hang out with other kids! Some of the activities may be messy. *For ages 9-12 years old only*. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Raquel Reyes. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9210. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: The possibilities are endless! Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Tabletop Thursday

Pruitt Enjoy playing both competitive and/or collaborative tabletop games with other teens. For teens ages 13-18 only! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

Art Alley (Teens)

Potranco 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, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Random Fandom on Discord

San Antonio Public Library Online For any teen who wants to chat about their favorite fandoms and pop culture. Join us on the 210teenlibrary Discord Server to geek out about anime, movies, TV shows, comics, gaming, and more! **For teens (ages 13 to 18) only. For more information on how to join the 210teenlibrary Discord Server, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/210teenlibrary. Branch Location: Online. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Connie Hejl. Staff Contact Number/Email: connie.hejl@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

An Evening of Poetry with Eddie Vega

Pruitt Join us at Molly Pruitt Library for an evening with San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega as he shares his work with us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Following his poetry reading, there will be time for Q&A. Light bites will be provided during this free event. Eddie Vega is a poet, spoken word artist, storyteller, and educator. He is the author of Chicharra Chorus (FlowerSong Press, 2019) and Somos Nopales (FlowerSong Press, 2024). His poetry appears on a downtown San Antonio building, Poets Pointe, and along the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park. In 2022 he edited and published a collection of poems written by South Texans entitled, Asina is How We Talk. Vega is a Macondo Writers Workshop Fellow and currently serves as the 7th Poet Laureate of San Antonio. Vega writes about food, Tejano culture, social justice, and the intersections thereof. Known as the Taco-Poet of Texas, he hosts The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, a bimonthly poetry open mic in San Antonio. Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Celebration. Staff Contact Name: Hannah Johnson. Staff Contact Number/Email: hannah.johnson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Eddie Vega, San Antonio Poet Laureate. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional Info: Registration is encouraged, but not required. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

CANCELLED - SAPL Silent Book Club

Bazan Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the library, and the book club will meet once a month at various San Antonio Public Library locations. Branch Location: Bazan Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Cassie Garza. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9160/cassandra.garza@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. All Ages. Additional Info: 6:00-6:30pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab snacks/drinks, settle-in 7:00-8:00pm - Quiet reading hour 8:00-8:30pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Quo Vadis? An Art Exhibit at San Pedro Library

Intro to ESL

Central Join us for this beginner-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations. Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Learn Center. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Denise Cadena. Staff Contact Number/Email: denise.cadena@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Denise Cadena & Gerardo Arizpe. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: Registration for this class will be by phone. Please call 210-207-2574 to register, and for additional details. La inscripción para esta clase será por teléfono. Por favor, llame al 210-207-2574 para registrarse y para más detalles. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

SA Food Bank Food Application Assistance

Central Need assistance with getting more nutritious food? Come see the San Antonio Food Bank to get hands on help with applying for: SNAP (formally known as Food Stamps) TSAP-60 years+ or Disabled TANF CHIP/Children's MEDICAID Adult MEDICAID Women's Health Care MEDICARE Cost Sharing WIC And other Food Bank Programs! *Note: Service may be briefly unavailable during representative's lunch break* For more information contact: NAME: Florentino Perez EMAIL: fperez@safoodbank.org PHONE: (210) 431-8366 Ext: 8366. Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jordan Torres. Staff Contact Number/Email: jordan.torres@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Family. Older Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit safoodbank.org.

Adult Table Tennis

Little Scientist Workshop: Apples

Cody For families with children ages 4 and older. Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families to our Little Scientist's Workshop. It is the place to explore through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM.

Practical Spanish

Memorial This Practical Spanish class is for beginners who would like to learn Spanish for vocational purposes. It will focus on teaching basic, practical Spanish with an emphasis on speaking in a work environment. We will meet on Fridays from 10:15 till 11:45. This course will run till December 12. Branch Location: Memorial Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Languages. Staff Contact Name: Daniel Gomez. Staff Contact Number/Email: daniel.gomez2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Daniel Gomez. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Learn at SAPL. Additional Info: New students will be accepted throughout August. No registration is necessary. Call 210-207-9145 for more information. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM.

Baby Story Time at Parman

Parman Just for you and baby! Gather with other parents, caregivers, and babies as we build brains and encourage early language skills through rhymes, music and movement. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your little one (0-18 months). Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.

Bilingual Storytime

Central Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish that develop early literacy skills in both languages. Recommended for three- to five-year-olds. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Latino Collection & Resource Center. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Patricia Perez. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: Patricia Perez. Audience: Kids. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Sewing Class

Collins Garden Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on! Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: rosa.villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ernestina Galvan from Alamo Tailoring. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Preschool Story Time

McCreless Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Recommended for three to five year olds. Branch Location: McCreless Library. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Ralph Paul Jarzombek. Staff Contact Number/Email: ralph.jarzombek@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Spanish Family Story Time

Encino Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs in Spanish that develop early literacy skills. Recommended for 2-5 year olds. Niños preescolares disfrutan de cuentos y canciones en español que desarrollan sus habilidades de alfabetización temprana. Recomendado para niños de dos a cinco años. Branch Location: Encino Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Staff Contact Name: Caitlin Leonard. Staff Contact Number/Email: caitlin.leonard@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Elizabeth. Audience: Kids. Family. Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.

Chapter and Chill

Tobin What is a Silent Book Group??? A silent book group is a chance to chat with friends as well as having some dedicated time to catch up with your 'To Read' list. Come spend 30 minutes chatting with friends before spending a silent hour reading any book you like. There will be a chance to socialize at the end of the silent hour as well. Branch Location: Tobin Library. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Rhonda Woolhouse. Staff Contact Number/Email: rhonda.woolhouse@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Chapter and Chill: Tobin Silent Book Group

CANCELLED - Tai Chi for Seniors

Mission Branch Location: Mission Library. Room: Meeting Room South. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Kassandra Vela-Laosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: kassandra.vela-laosa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Olga Martinez. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Tai Chi class tailored specifically for seniors. Led by a knowledgeable instructor, this gentle yet powerful practice enhances balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Join us to experience the rejuvenating benefits of Tai Chi in a welcoming environment designed to support your health and vitality. Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Toddler Story Time at Parman

Parman Let’s move, sing, talk, read, and play together in this highly energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Designed specifically for children aged 18 to 36 months. Open play time after. Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program. Branch Location: Parman Library. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Staff Contact Name: Teague Shosh. Staff Contact Number/Email: teague.shosh@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Miss Teague. Audience: Kids. Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.

Medicina Alternativa

Collins Garden ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional. Branch Location: Collins Garden Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Staff Contact Name: Rosa A Villa. Staff Contact Number/Email: Rosa.Villa@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cindy Pizano. Audience: Older Adults. Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Maverick Gaming Group - Opening Gaming

Igo Join us for an open gaming session! Play an old favorite or learn something new. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Branch Location: Igo Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Adriana White. Staff Contact Number/Email: adriana.white@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: This is a meeting of the Maverick Branch gaming group, but Igo patrons are welcome to also attend! Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Adventure Makers Collective (AMC)

Cody For Tween aged homeschoolers. Branch Location: Cody Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Tween Time. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Let's make up some stories. Come join us on a storytelling adventure where YOU are the author, artist, and creator! We’ll experiment with storytelling in theater, film, books, and more—plus discover the creators who shaped how we share ideas. Each week, imaginations come alive through writing, art, sound, and design. Together, we’ll build one giant group adventure too full of excitement, struggles, and laughter.Whether you love drawing, acting, writing, seriously or just being silly—you belong here! Let’s i… Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Heroes In Training: Heroes Ask Questions

Cody A Homeschool Program for kids ages 4-9 who will discover the tools of character traits and skills in real-life heroes and see how to add those tools to their own toolbox. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Friday, September 26, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Chair Yoga

Cortez Experience the benefits of gentle movement and relaxation in our Chair Yoga session—perfect for all fitness levels. This accessible class features seated and supported stretches, guided breathing techniques, and mindful meditation to help reduce stress, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a low-impact practice, this session offers a calming and supportive environment. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Vasquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.vasquez2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Las Palmas Library's Baby Story Time @ Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

Las Palmas Join our Las Palmas Children’s Librarian as we read, rock, and rhyme for baby story time at the Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, 1300 Guadalupe Street. Programming is geared toward babies up to 18 months. Families with all ages welcome. Event Type(s): Baby Time. Staff Contact Name: Marcella Ovalle-Sanchez. Staff Contact Number/Email: marcella.ovalle@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, 1300 Guadalupe St, San Antonio, TX 78207. FREE street parking and parking lot at Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Guadalupe Latino Bookstore 1300 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Bingo for Older Adults

Mission Come and join us for an afternoon of bingo on the last Friday of each month! Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Gaming. Staff Contact Name: Kassandra Vela-Laosa. Staff Contact Number/Email: kassandra.vela-laosa@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Older Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Teen Time

Landa Come meet new people, chat, and play games with other teens! This is a laid-back event where you can connect with other teens. For teens ages 13-18. Branch Location: Landa Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Thomas-Rosen. Staff Contact Number/Email: Stephanie.Thomasrosen2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, September 26, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Let's Create!: Arts & Crafts Fridays

Thousand Oaks Join us for a fun and easy craft. Best for ages 5 and up but younger children may join with help from their caregiver. Branch Location: Thousand Oaks Library. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Cheryl Penick. Staff Contact Number/Email: cheryl.penick@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Friday, September 26, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.

Teen Fall: Open Play @ Teen Library

Central Choose what you want to do. The Studio will be open. The Switch will be out. The VR is available, too. Mondays through Fridays afterschool at Teen Library are all yours! -- *Teens 13-18 Only!* --. Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Teen Library Staff. Staff Contact Number/Email: 207-2678/kathleen.fordyce@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: *Teen Fall activities are for teens 13-18 years old only!*. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit guides.mysapl.org.

After School Teens

Young Scientist Workshop

Cody For families with kids ages 4-8 Calling all curious kids and their grown-ups! Cody Library is thrilled to welcome families to our Young Scientist's Workshop. It is the place to explore through hands-on science, fun crafts, and exciting discoveries. Branch Location: Cody Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Cari Raley. Staff Contact Number/Email: cari.raley@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Let's Build: Legos and more

Great Northwest Build. Play. Create. Join in the fun of LEGO Time. Designed for children age five to twelve due to small size of bricks. Please note that LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next LEGO Time session. Branch Location: Great Northwest Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Stephanie Vazquez. Staff Contact Number/Email: stephanie.vazquez@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Recommended for ages 5 - 12 years old. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Club de Lectura

Igo Pasamos un tiempo ameno de discusión y encuentro social. Discutimos libros de ficción o biografías. Branch Location: Igo Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Nicole Jacob. Staff Contact Number/Email: nicole.jacob@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Lego Time

Memorial Branch Location: Memorial Library. Event Type(s): School-Age Kids. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Fulmer. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.fulmer@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Let's build together! Join us every Friday for Lego Time! Recommended ages 5-12 years old. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Karaoke Club

Mission Hello family and friends of the library! Come and join us for some Karaoke fun singing your favorite songs! Branch Location: Mission Library. Event Type(s): Music & Dance. Staff Contact Name: Jessica Viera. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2704. Audience: Kids. Adults. Family. Older Adults. Additional Info: Kids must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Teen Time

Pruitt Teen Time @ Pruitt is your time to hang out — What we do is up to you! You can play games, work on projects, create crafts, make friends, and more. For teens ages 13-18 only! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Whatev. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: sarah.phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Teens. Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM.

Science Night at the Library

Pruitt Join the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) for a fun filled interactive experiment at the Molly Pruitt Library. Designed for young students and curious minds, this event will engage and create a simple experience for kids of all ages! Dive into hands-on activities and demonstrations performed by members of the SNHS, whether it's creating a model, building, mixing, or exploring reactions, each experiment will foster creativity and curiosity. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun at the Molly Pruitt Library, 6:00-7:00 PM, let's make science exciting! Branch Location: Pruitt Library. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Staff Contact Name: Sarah Phillips. Staff Contact Number/Email: Sarah.Phillips2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Science National Honor Society (SNHS). Audience: All Ages. Friday, September 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.