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Rock Painting

Turn ordinary rocks into colorful works of art! Join Vince for a fun painting session where you can decorate library rocks, bring your own, and add your creations to our community rock garden or take them home. All supplies provided—just bring your imagination (and any rocks you want to paint)! Everyone’s welcome. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Vince Escobedo, Friends of Cortez Library. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Older Adults. All Ages. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Monster Meet: Zombie Edition

Come join Maddy and other lovers of EVERYTHING HORROR! Enjoy horror movies, popcorn, and drinks, as well as occasional guest speakers, horror games, and horror crafts. We hope to scare up a great time with you! You must be 18 years or older to enter...if you dare. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Movies. Staff Contact Name: Melissa. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Madeline Vasquez. Audience: Adults. Sunday, August 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Senior Social Hour

A midweek meetup for older adults to relax, connect, and enjoy refreshments, conversation, and fun activities. Join us for friendly faces, new friends, and shared moments! All are welcome. Ages 55+ encouraged. Free and open to the public. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Enjoy activities like: Puzzles & games Bingo or trivia Crafts or coloring Guest speakers Seasonal treats Tech help or book chats Wowzitude Livestreamed Travel. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, August 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Cook the Book! Cookbook Club

Do you like to cook or looking for inspiration? Each month we will be discussing a different cookbook. Come share your experiences and bring a dish to share with the group. This month we are reading & cooking from COOK THIS BOOK by Molly Baz. Choose a recipe from the book, sign up at the front desk or email melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov & tell us what you are sharing. A copy of the book is reserved at the Cortez front desk and we can place a hold on a copy for you. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130/melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Senior Social Hour

A midweek meetup for older adults to relax, connect, and enjoy refreshments, conversation, and fun activities. Join us for friendly faces, new friends, and shared moments! All are welcome. Ages 55+ encouraged. Free and open to the public. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Enjoy activities like: Puzzles & games Bingo or trivia Crafts or coloring Guest speakers Seasonal treats Tech help or book chats Wowzitude Livestreamed Travel. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, August 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, August 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Senior Social Hour

A midweek meetup for older adults to relax, connect, and enjoy refreshments, conversation, and fun activities. Join us for friendly faces, new friends, and shared moments! All are welcome. Ages 55+ encouraged. Free and open to the public. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: 210-207-9130. Audience: Older Adults. Additional Info: Enjoy activities like: Puzzles & games Bingo or trivia Crafts or coloring Guest speakers Seasonal treats Tech help or book chats Wowzitude Livestreamed Travel. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, August 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

The Last Saturday Book Club

Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a welcoming book club for adults. We explore a wide range of genres. It's a friendly space to share thoughts, hear new perspectives, and enjoy great books together—no need to finish the book to participate. Copies of the book are reserved for check out at the Cortez front desk, or place a hold on the eBook or eAudiobook on the Libby Mobile App. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: August pick: THE GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore. At a remote summer camp, dark secrets linger beneath the surface. When two siblings vanish years apart, the mystery unravels, revealing a haunting tale of family, privilege, and the shadows of youth. A gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

The Last Saturday Book Club

Join us on the last Saturday of each month for a welcoming book club for adults. We explore a wide range of genres. It's a friendly space to share thoughts, hear new perspectives, and enjoy great books together—no need to finish the book to participate. Copies of the book are reserved for check out at the Cortez front desk, or place a hold on the eBook or eAudiobook on the Libby Mobile App. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Staff Contact Name: Melissa Carroll. Staff Contact Number/Email: melissa.carroll@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Older Adults. Additional Info: August pick: THE GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore. At a remote summer camp, dark secrets linger beneath the surface. When two siblings vanish years apart, the mystery unravels, revealing a haunting tale of family, privilege, and the shadows of youth. A gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. Saturday, August 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit mysapl.bibliocommons.com.

Labor Day

All libraries will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Monday, September 1, 2025. All Locations.

Getting Crafty

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 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Sunday, September 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

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.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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.

All Staff Day

All libraries will be closed. Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All Locations.

Getting Crafty

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, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, October 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, October 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, October 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, October 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

CommuniTea Time

Come spend a relaxing Sunday, once a month with us and enjoy some flavored tea while meeting new people from your community. Have a craft you’re working on or would like to start, bring it in. Crafting supplies are not provided, but tea is. If you have flavored tea you’d like to share with others, we’d like to try them. Branch Location: Cortez Library. Room: Meeting Room. Event Type(s): Community. Staff Contact Name: Jo Ann. Staff Contact Number/Email: joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Please check calendar handout for date. If you have questions, please contact Jo Ann (joann.paredes@sanantonio.gov). Sunday, October 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, October 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, October 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, October 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Crafternoon for Grown-Ups

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, October 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Getting Crafty

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, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.