Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: We're celebrating (and getting ready for) Valentine's Day with a Come & Go Craft!
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Cute Clay Time @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina ! Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Oh, yeah, we're bringing out the clay. BUT, WAIT! THERE'S MORE! We're baking it on site.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com. Cute Clay Time @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina! Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Yes, we are taking out the clay and you can make some miniscule clay things. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! We are baking your clay things on site. So, uh, yeah, make 'em small enough so that they fit in our tiny, tiny oven.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com. There's Probably Something to Do @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: So, yeah, if you're a teen, stop by!
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM.
For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com. Texas League Baseball
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tom Kayser. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Spend an entertaining morning listening to Tom Kayser, the president of the Texas Baseball League and the author of "Baseball in the Lone Star State” talk about the history of the Texas League. This includes our own San Antonio Missions and more than 100 years of baseball history. Come to the library & hear the stories of how the league was formed, tales of some of its colorful characters, and how baseball feels like America.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Stories of the Underground: Photos, Narratives & History Quilts
Free & open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: Jerelyne Williams & Nina Fennell. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: African American Heritage Month. Additional Info: In honor of African American Heritage Month, the Texana/Genealogy Department presents a lecture by Jerelyne Williams, local author, researcher, educator, community activist, and President of the African American Genealogical and Historical Society of San Antonio. Mrs. Williams will display and will do a presentation on her personal scrapbook collections of photographs and narratives from her tours with an Underground Railroad study group in Columbus, Ohio. The focus is on parts of Ohio, Harriet Tubman and F…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gold Records Galore
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: African American Heritage Month. Additional Info: We're celebrating African American Heritage with a Motown Family Fun!
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Our Anime/Manga club meets every 1st Monday of the month; Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Clases de Resume o Curriculum Vitae en Español
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Pérez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@SanAntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez and Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: En esta clase, usted va aprender lo básico para crear un Resume/CV. Se requiere un poco de experiencia en computación. Participantes necesitan traer información sobre su historia laboral y dirección de correo electrónico.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM.
There's Probably Something to Do @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: So, yeah, if you're a teen, stop by!
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM.
For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com. Pajama Story Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Put on your PJs, bring your pillow and enjoy an evening story time at the Library!
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
Intergenerational Event: Exploring Kites
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Alamo Kiteflyers Outfit. Audience: Kids. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Everybody loves to fly a kite! Grandparents, grab your grandchildren and bring them to this workshop where the Alamo Kite Flyers Outfit will talk about the amazing history of kites(for example, a Korean General used a kite in 637 to defeat rebels). They will show some of their amazing kites (for example, miniature kites so small that they fit into the palm of your hand – but they still fly), & even build your own kite. *This is an intergeneration adventure, but you do not have to bring a child with you to…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Ask My SAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lyle Rosdahl. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM.
SCORE Workshop: Business Plan
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Perez. Contact Number/Email: (210) 207-2500 / Lilia.Perez@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio SCORE. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Presented by San Antonio SCORE Chapter 164
Every successful business needs a business plan in order to chart its course and measure its progress toward its goals. Creating and maintaining a well-crafted plan requires that you roll up your sleeves and begin digging through information. This workshop will help you understand the components of a good business plan, the actions required to compile and assemble the information needed, and how to jump-start your work on creating your plan for success.…
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Free Your Mind: Historical Blend & Art Exhibit
The presenter, Derrick L. Williams is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and Founder of Group Innovation & Diversity Training Associates in San Antonio, Texas.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Contact Name: Pananga Prasad and Cynthia Deleon. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2565. Presenter/Instructor: Derrick L Williams and Glen Franklin, Artist. Audience: All Ages. Featured Event: African American Heritage Month. Additional Info: Reach into ancient Africa and discover unknown facts which counter much of the known history of the Africans. Awaken your mind and be motivated to challenge stereotypes. Presenter Derrick L. Williams, retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and Founder of Group Innovation & Diversity Training Associates, hopes to empower you to question history and seek the truth. Celebrate African American Heritage Month with San Antonio Public Library.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Our Anime/Manga club meets every 1st Monday of the month; Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, February 20, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dan Garcia. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cinema Soledad
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Blanca Hernandez and Deedee Lu. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: African American Heritage Month. Additional Info: Cinema Soledad will be showing a feature film based on the best-seller book by Kathryn Stockett. A young woman interviews black women who care for the children of prominent southern families in 1960s Mississippi forever changing their small town."
1 Hour free parking with a validated ticket.
Patrons are encouraged to bring snacks.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Búsqueda de Trabajo en el Internet en Español
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Pérez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@SanAntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez and Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: En esta clase se ofrecen consejos sobre la búsqueda de trabajo en el Internet, enviar un currículum vitae o resume, y comunicarse con posibles empleadores.
Se requiere tener un poco de experiencia en el uso de Internet y una dirección de correo electrónico antes de tomar la clase.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
There's Probably Something to Do @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Arts & Crafts. Contact Name: Regina. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: So, yeah, if you're a teen, stop by!
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:10 PM.
For more info visit 210teenlibrary.wordpress.com. Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adolph Lopez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
One Book One Community: Appearance of Elva Treviño Hart, author of Barefoot Heart
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Joel Bangilan. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Barefoot Heart is a book with deep roots in South Texas. Author Elva Trevino Hart tells stories of growing up in Pearsall, Texas as the youngest child in a family of migrant farm workers who traveled north to Minnesota and Wisconsin over several summers in the 1950s to work in the beet fields. The book details her family’s struggle to make a living and to overcome prejudice and poverty through education. She also explores her family’s roots in Mexico, and the historical events that carried her father and…
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Early Literacy and Play
Registration is required.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Little Read Wagon. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2531. Presenter/Instructor: Little Read Wagon staff. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: For teachers of children 0-5 years: Learn how to support early literacy development through play.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
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Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Our Anime/Manga club meets every 1st Monday of the month; Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen Fordyce. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Play & Learn
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life!
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM.
DR. SEUSS Pajama Story Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Put on your PJs, bring your pillow and a favorite bedtime toy and enjoy a Pajama Party at the Library! Bring the entire family!
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
How to Look at Buildings
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Rebecca Schenker, AIA , Principal Weave Architectural Thinking. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Rebecca Schenker is the principle architect for Weave Architecture. She is going to discuss the most important elements to look for in any building, and will illustrate these concepts with local examples, including the Central Library itself.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Free Quinceañera Workshop
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: diana.starrett@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Steve Valdez. Audience: Teens. Family. All Ages. Additional Info: Join Mr. Valdez as he explains many cost cutting methods toward making your evening memorable. Topics that he will discuss are: a short history, dresses, make-up, invitations, working with contractors, cakes, and decorations. He will briefly describe the planner that Mr. Valdez has on the market. It is a planner strictly for Quinceañera's and Sweet 16s. If you're planning a Quinceañera or you know someone who is, don't miss this event!!!
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit quinceaneraplanner.com. San Antonio Writing Marathon
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Community. Contact Name: Pannaga Prasad. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2565. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio Writing Project in partnership with San Antonio Public Library. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: The San Antonio Writing Project (SAWP) and San Antonio Public Library invite you to write for yourself, experience the area as a writer and meet participants at a Central Library location around 12:45 p.m. Then participants (marathoners) start out walking in any direction they chose, either individually or in groups. As the marathoners explore, they write along the way. They may stop to write about something they see, sometimes they are held in scenic or historic places or just to write about what they ar…
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
ASL Story Time - San Antonio College
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Brian Barwise & Melody Hull. Contact Number/Email: bbarwise@alamo.edu; mhull@alamo.edu. Presenter/Instructor: Brian Barwise. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: SAC Department of American Sign Language & Interpreter Training present ASL Story Time. This is being done for class credit by SAC's ASL students. The public is welcome to observe.
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, March 5, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 5:00 PM.
African Violets
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Cheryl Prichard, Magic Knight African Violet Society. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Back by popular demand! Cheryl Prichard is a member of the Magic Knight African Violet Society & she will teach us how to care for these beautiful plants.
Friday, March 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Friends of Texana/Genealogy Book Sale
One hour free parking with validated ticket.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Book Sale. Contact Name: Frank Faulkner. Contact Number/Email: frank.faulkner@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Friends of Texana. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Please join us for the annual Friends of Texana book sale. On sale will be hard-to-find, out-of-print materials in addition to more current publications, specializing in Texas and including genealogy.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Veronica Anderson. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11:00 PM – Sunday, March 11, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Blanca Hernandez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, March 12, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Understanding Ancestry (Library Edition)
Class is free but seating is limited.
Registration is required.
To register, please call 207-2500 (ask for Genealogy) or email us at: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Matt DeWaelsche. Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Matt DeWaelsche. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: One of the most popular genealogy databases available today, Ancestry (LE) is made available - for FREE - at all SAPL libraries. Join us in learning how to find your ancestors using this powerful database.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Cinema Soledad
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Maria L Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 1 hour of free parking with a validated ticket. Patrons are encourage to bring snacks.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Clases de Resume o Curriculum Vitae en Español
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Pérez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@SanAntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez and Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: En esta clase, usted va aprender lo básico para crear un Resume/CV. Se requiere un poco de experiencia en computación. Participantes necesitan traer información sobre su historia laboral y dirección de correo electrónico.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Group
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 5.1. Event Type(s): Book Group & Literary. Contact Name: Cristine Mitchamore. Contact Number/Email: cristine.mitchamore@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Demons of the Dark threaten human lands in The Tyranny of the Night by Glen Cook. Opposing religions and politics divide those who might resist. The Wells of Ihrain hold the magical key to resisting the Dark. Maybe. And a spy sent in violation of an uneasy truce faces a crisis of faith.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Play & Learn
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life!
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM.
Pajama Story Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Put on your PJs, bring your pillow and a favorite bedtime toy and enjoy a Pajama Party at the Library! Bring the entire family!
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
Come & Go Crafts
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Friday, March 16, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2:00 PM.
SCORE Workshop: Marketing
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Perez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@SanAntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: San Antonio SCORE. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: Presented by San Antonio SCORE Chapter 164
Marketing is the process of creating and maintaining customer and client relationships.
Why should they choose you over your competition? This workshop helps you address this question and for develop a well-planned marketing program based on knowing your product, understanding your specific markets, and satisfying your customer’s needs.
SCORE also offers free business counseling at the Central Library. Call 210-207-2500 to request an appointment or …
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit guides.mysapl.org. Celebrating Women in Music
Free and open to the public.
1 hour free parking with validated ticket.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Azul. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Women's History Month. Additional Info: Female artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and storyteller Azul Barrientos will perform at the Central Library Auditorium in honor of Women’s History Month. Trained in opera, her performances include jazz, blues and Mexican folk music. With beautiful and profound Spanish lyrics, Azul is a delight not to be missed.
Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.azulmusica.com. Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, March 19, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Cinema Soledad
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Movies. Contact Name: Maria L Hernandez. Contact Number/Email: maria.hernandez2@sanantonio.gov. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: 1 hour of free parking with a validated ticket. Patrons are encouraged to bring snacks.
This film series is intended for a mature audience.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 5:00 PM.
History of Fiesta
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ann Cannon, Fiesta Commission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Do you love Fiesta? What is your favorite Fiesta event? Do you know how Fiesta started? Anne Cannon from the Fiesta Commission will come and speak about the history & traditions of Fiesta. Viva Fiesta.
Friday, March 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lyle Rosdahl. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Growing Your Family Tree: Special Topics
Classes are FREE and open to the public.
Registration for handouts is required. Please register at 207-2500 (ask for Genealogy) or email us at: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov
Light refreshments will be available.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Frank Faulkner. Contact Number/Email: genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Texana/Genealogy Staff. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Additional Info: Presentations will outline research methods for finding alternate sources of information when census records aren't available; tracking down the elusive female ancestor; and uncovering the jewels hidden in the local courthouse.
10:30-12:00 Alternate Census Records
12:00-1:30 Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30-3:00 Finding Female Ancestors
3:15-4:45 Courthouse Records Explained.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 10:30 AM – 4:45 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Women Helping Women Around the World
1 hour free parking with validated ticket
Free and open to the public.
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Celebration. Contact Name: Sylvia Reyna. Contact Number/Email: sylvia.reyna@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Tere Dresner-Salinas. Audience: Kids. Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. All Ages. Featured Event: Women's History Month. Additional Info: Tere Dresner-Salinas, Executive Director of Women’s Global Connection, a San Antonio, Texas non-profit group, will discuss the local and global work done by her organization in promoting the learning and leadership of women, particularly in less advantaged regions of the world. The presentation will focus on the volunteer work done by professors, students, and community leaders, during Immersion Trips to Peru, Zambia and Tanzania to promote capacity building, business development, and community leadership.…
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.womensglobalconnection.org. Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, March 26, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dan Garcia. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
SA Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Audience: All Ages.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 4:30 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Búsqueda de Trabajo en el Internet en Español
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Jobs & Small Business. Contact Name: Lily Pérez. Contact Number/Email: 210.207.2500 / Lilia.Perez@SanAntonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lily Pérez and Bettina Hernandez. Audience: Adults. Additional Info: En esta clase se ofrecen consejos sobre la búsqueda de trabajo en el Internet, enviar un currículum vitae o resume, y comunicarse con posibles empleadores.
Se requiere tener un poco de experiencia en el uso de Internet y una dirección de correo electrónico antes de tomar la clase.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adolph Lopez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Her Eyes Were Blue
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Plays & Performances. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Ann Cannon. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Come & experience Caralyn Snyder’s one woman play about Cynthia Ann Parker, a Caucasian woman who was captured by the Comanche Indians in 1836 from Ft. Parker in Texas and assimilated into their tribe. Her story is complex and moving; you won’t want to miss it.
Friday, March 30, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 2:00 PM.
ASL Story Time - San Antonio College
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Brian Barwise & Melody Hull. Contact Number/Email: bbarwise@alamo.edu; mhull@alamo.edu. Presenter/Instructor: Brian Barwise. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: SAC Department of American Sign Language & Interpreter Training present ASL Story Time. This is being done for class credit by SAC's ASL students. The public is welcome to observe.
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, April 2, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Genealogy Software
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Training Room. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Frank Faulkner. Contact Number/Email: 207-2514. Presenter/Instructor: Andy Crews. Audience: Teens. Adults. Family. Seniors. Additional Info: The development of genealogy software has made it much easier to keep track of genealogical information. The class covers a variety of free and retail software and their features. You will learn about GEDCOM files, basic functions and reports generated by these programs to see which one is right for you.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Play & Learn
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Parents and caregivers of children ages five and younger are invited to share interactive time with their children. Come play, learn and prepare your children for success in reading, school and life!
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM.
Cell Phone Event
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Veronica Anderson. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Do you want to learn to use your cell phone? Want to feel less intimidated by your phone? Get patient answers to your questions? During this event, you will have a free, one-on-one, twenty minute coaching session with an AT&T cell phone coach. Your cell phone coach will help you learn to use your phone more effectively for any brand or model. Registration is required. After you register, staff will call you to register you for an appointment.
Friday, April 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Veronica Anderson. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, April 7, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, April 7, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Women's Health
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Sally Bauer. Contact Number/Email: sally.bauer@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kristi Uber. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Free Your Mind. Additional Info: You nurture your husband, children, employer, and community... Are you focusing on everyone else first and letting your own health suffer? Please attend a free program on nourishing and caring for yourself as a woman.
Monday, April 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.holisticheroes.co. Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, April 9, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Take a Hike: Planning Your Outdoor Adventure
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Presenter/Instructor: Julia Selwyn and Tapley Trudell. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Free Your Mind. Additional Info: Looking for something different to do on your next vacation? Backpacker/hikers Julia Selwyn and Tapley Trudell will have ideas for adventures in the great outdoors. Learn about places to go, things to take with you, and ways to have fun while keeping safe.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 5:00 PM.
20 Bugs Every Gardener Shouls Know for Spring
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Presentation & Lecture. Contact Name: Veronica Anderson. Contact Number/Email: 207-2500/veronica.anderson@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Molly Keck, Entomologist for the Texas County Extension Service. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Featured Event: Live Well/Age Smart. Additional Info: Learn how to identify 20 common insects you'll find in your landscape, good, bad or otherwise. Great information if you are a gardener, like spending time outdoors, or are just interested in insects. Be sure to bring any insects you want identified.
Friday, April 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, April 16, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Play & Learn
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Play & Learn. Audience: Kids. Family.
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM.
Pajama Story Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Story Time. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Put on your PJs, bring your pillow and a favorite bedtime toy and enjoy a Pajama Party at the Library! Bring the entire family!
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Friday, April 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Lyle Rosdahl. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Family Fun
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. A time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Sunday, April 22, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Monday, April 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Sugar Blues
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Auditorium. Event Type(s): Health & Fitness. Contact Name: Sally Bauer. Contact Number/Email: sally.bauer@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Kristi Uber. Audience: Adults. Featured Event: Free Your Mind. Additional Info: Suffering from the Sugar Blues? Are you constantly craving sweets and want to understand why? Do you want to gain control without deprivation? Please join us for a free program about the sugar blues!
Monday, April 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.holisticheroes.co. Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, April 23, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Toddler Time
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Toddler Time. Audience: Kids. Additional Info: Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Dan Garcia. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Inside the Red Enchilada
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Other. Contact Name: Diana Starrett. Contact Number/Email: 210-207-2500. Presenter/Instructor: varies. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: What does San Antonio during WWII, a horse and blue neon have in common? Art @ the big, red enchilada! Like most public libraries, the Central Library offers books, magazines, and newpapers. But it is also home to sculptures and murals by famous artists such as Dale Chihuly, Fernando Botero, and Jesse Treviño.
It has an art gallery that exhibits local talent, and the library itself is a building of architectural interest. Take a tour and get closer to San Antonio’s culture. For the start of the tour,…
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
SA Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Branch Location: Central Library. Event Type(s): Board of Trustees. Audience: All Ages.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 4:30 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Come & Go Crafts - FIESTA!
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Come & Go Crafts. Audience: Kids. Family. Additional Info: Express yourself! Come to the library
for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Adolph Lopez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Spicy Hot Colors
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Story Room. Event Type(s): Family Fun. Audience: Kids. Family. Featured Event: Día de los Niños. Additional Info: We're celebrating Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros with a Family Fun event featuring "Spicy Hot Colors.".
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, April 30, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Central Teen Wednesdays
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Contact Name: Kathleen. Contact Number/Email: 207-2678. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Wednesday nights are teens' choice: video gaming, arts & crafts, movies, and more!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Veronica Anderson. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:00 PM – Sunday, May 6, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Ask MySAPL eReader Session
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Conference Room 2.1. Event Type(s): Classes & Instruction. Contact Name: Dan Garcia. Contact Number/Email: daniel.garcia2@sanantonio.gov. Presenter/Instructor: Blanca Hernandez. Audience: All Ages. Additional Info: Need help with your eReader, or using the library's digital downloads services? Bring your device and computer for a one-on-one session with the library's digital experts.
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
ASL Story Time - San Antonio College
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Children's. Event Type(s): Story Time. Contact Name: Brian Barwise & Melody Hull. Contact Number/Email: bbarwise@alamo.edu; mhull@alamo.edu. Presenter/Instructor: Brian Barwise. Audience: Kids. Adults. Additional Info: SAC Department of American Sign Language & Interpreter Training present ASL Story Time. This is being done for class credit by SAC's ASL students. The public is welcome to observe.
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Monday Fundays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Mondays are fun days @ Teen Services y'all! Matthew "the Food Bank Guy" joins us once a month for cooking demo goodness; Movie Monday equals teen-movie-watching (and popcorn-eating) goodness; there's also games, crafts, Music Mondays, and much, much more, so join us each Monday for Monday Fundays! Whoo hoo!
Monday, May 7, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Teen Tuesdays @ Teen Services
Branch Location: Central Library. Room: Teen Services. Event Type(s): Whatev. Audience: Teens. Additional Info: Every Tuesday, teens are welcome to do WHATEV here @ Teen Services. We have crafts, movies, games, video games, snacks, special guests, and much, much more. Join us on Teen Tuesdays for awesome awesomeness here @ Teen Services. Awwww yeaaaaah!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 5:00 PM.