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Job Search
Carver Branch Library (3350 E. Commerce)
Friday, December 14
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Come in and apply for jobs online and do job searches. Learn how to make a resume and prepare for interviews. Make an appointment time for individual help on a resumes.
Art Sparks: San Antonio Public Library Staff Art Show
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Friday, December 14
9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Art Sparks exhibition highlights works of art by San Antonio Public Library staff and will be open throughout December.
Art Exhibit "Summer Days"
Memorial Branch Library (3222 Culebra, 78228)
Friday, December 14
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Summer-inspired paintings by local artist Karen Schaffenberger.
Come & Go Crafts
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Friday, December 14
9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Drop-in crafts for all ages. Children will need adult assistance.
Cody Friday Friends with Fiction Book Club
Cody Branch Library (11441 Vance Jackson, 78230)
Friday, December 14
10 a.m. - Noon
Please join us to discuss "Last Christmas in Paris: a novel of World War I" by Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb.
Technology Q & A
Westfall Branch Library (6111 Rosedale Ct., 78201)
Friday, December 14
10 - 11 a.m.
Bring in your own laptop, tablet, phone or other device and all your questions. Join fellow learners and receive 1-on-1 assistance with your personal tech needs. Come LEARN with us!
Beginning Hatha Yoga
Igo Branch Library (13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy., 78249)
Friday, December 14
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Yoga for adults and seniors.
Winter Wonderland
Parman Branch Library (20735 Wilderness Oak, 78258)
Friday, December 14
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In San Antonio, we always wonder - "Will winter really come?" But regardless of the weather, we are celebrating the idea of snowshoes, ice skates, fast sleds and warm mittens. Join us for this special Toddler/Story Time celebration! All ages welcome.
Toddler Time
Landa Branch Library (233 Bushnell, 78212)
Friday, December 14
11 - 11:50 a.m.
Toddlers actively participate in stories, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development. Recommended for children 18 to 36 months.
Qigong
Pan American Branch Library (1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221)
Friday, December 14
11 a.m. - Noon
Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for health and spirituality. Due to the nature of the class, participants arriving late will not be admitted.
Baby Time
Tobin Branch Library (4134 Harry Wurzbach, 78209)
Friday, December 14
11 - 11:45 a.m.
Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition with their parent/caregiver. Recommended for babies up to 18 months.
All aboard the Winter Express
Potranco Branch Library (8765 State Hwy. 151, 78245)
Friday, December 14
11:15 a.m. - Noon
We're headed to the North Pole! Come join us for holiday stories, and songs aboard the Winter Express. *Wear your Pajamas*
UT Health SA-Cancer Information Table
McCreless Branch Library (1023 Ada St., 78223)
Friday, December 14
12:30 - 4 :30 p.m.
Staff from the UT Health SA-Cancer division will be present to provide information on breast, colon, cervical, lung, and prostate cancer. The group also has a quit smoking program available to the public.
Read to a Dog
Brook Hollow Branch Library (530 Heimer, 78232)
Friday, December 14
3 - 4 p.m.
Children are invited to the Brook Hollow Library to read to a dog! Do you have any favorite animal stories you would like to read?
Chess Club
Guerra Branch Library (7978 Military Drive West, 78227)
Friday, December 14
3 - 5 p.m.
Chess is a great game for all ages. Join our club on Friday afternoons.
Cortez Chess Club
Cortez Branch Library (2803 Hunter Blvd., 78224)
Friday, December14
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy puzzles and games? Then we'd be delighted to have you join us for our weekly chess club! Play and chat with other chess enthusiasts while learning the finer points of the game and improving your skill.
LEGO Club
Memorial Branch Library (3222 Culebra, 78228)
Friday, December 14
4 - 5 p.m.
Share your imagination with other Master Builders while creating your LEGO masterpiece.
Winter Wonderland
McCreless Branch Library (1023 Ada St., 78223)
Friday, December 14
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of Festive Games and Activities!
¡Lucha Libros!
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Friday, December 14
6 - 8 p.m.
Of all the things you'd expect to find at the library, a live Mexican wrestling match probably isn't one of them. On this night, the Central Library will transform into a high-flying show by River City Wrestling. Attendees will meet outrageous luchadores and experience the loco side of the library. Great for all ages. Food, Fun, Lucha!
Art Sparks: San Antonio Public Library Staff Art Show
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Saturday, December 15
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Art Sparks exhibition highlights works of art by San Antonio Public Library staff and will be open throughout December.
Saturday Morning Walk
Semmes Branch Library (15060 Judson Rd., 78247)
Saturday, December 15
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Join us every Saturday morning for a 1.2 mile walk around the Library Loop in Comanche Lookout Park. We will meet at the library entrance and head out as a group at 9:30 a.m.
ESL (English as a Second Language) for Advanced Students
Bazan Branch Library (2200 W. Commerce, 78207)
Saturday, December 15
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for our weekly English as a Second Language class. This class is designed for advanced learners.
Ladies' Choice Book Club
Maverick Branch Library (8700 Mystic Park, 78254)
Saturday, December 15
10 a.m.
For this month, please bring a poem to share and food to feast on!
McCreless Branch Library Bond Community Informational Meeting
McCreless Branch Library (1023 Ada St., 78223)
Saturday, December 15
10 a.m. - Noon
Please join Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran and City staff as we share information about the upcoming improvements to McCreless Branch Library. These will include major enhancements to the children's area, the creation of a dedicated teen area, a full technology refresh, community room upgrade, complete restroom renovations and major improvements to the building facade.
Alamo Area Woodcarvers
Parman Branch Library (20735 Wilderness Oak, 78258)
Saturday, December 15
10 a.m. - Noon
Join the Alamo Area Woodcarvers for community carving. Beginners welcome.
Mysteries of the Universe
Igo Branch Library (13330 Kyle Seale Pwky., 78249)
Saturday, December 15
10:30 a.m. - Noon
This is a book group for kids by kids with an emphasis on selections with a mythological basis. Series under consideration include: Heroes in Training, Beasts of Olympus, and more. . .
San Antonio Needlework Guild Stitch-In
Memorial Branch Library (3222 Culebra, 78228)
Saturday, December 15
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The San Antonio Needlework Guild (SANG) invites stitchers of all ages to their monthly community stitch-in at Memorial Branch Library. This is not a class. Work on your current project (and get ideas for new projects!) in the company of other needlework enthusiasts.
Lucha Libros! DIY Lucha Libre Mask
Pan American Branch Library (1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221)
Saturday, December 15
11 a.m. - Noon
Have you ever dreamed of being a famous luchador and flying off of the top rope wearing your signature lucha libre mask? Well, we can't provide the top rope but you can come make your own lucha libre mask. Sewing machines and other craft materials will be provided.
Winter Wonderland
Westfall Branch Library (6111 Rosedale Ct., 78201)
Saturday, December 15
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
In San Antonio, we always wonder - "Will winter really come?" But, regardless of the weather, we are celebrating the idea of snowshoes, ice skates, fast sleds and warm mittens. Join us for this special Family Time celebration. All ages welcome.
Teen Video Game Club
Mission Branch Library (3134 Roosevelt Ave., 78214)
Saturday, December 15
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Teens (13-18) are welcome to come every week to play on our Wii U system.
Winter Table Tennis Tournament
Mission Branch Library (3134 Roosevelt Ave., 78214)
Saturday, December 15
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please join us for our December Singles and Doubles Tournament for adults.
Trophies will be awarded for the winners in each category.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Reading Circle
Bazan Branch Library (2200 W. Commerce, 78207)
Saturday, December 15
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for our weekly English as a Second Language Reading Circle! You will have the chance to practice your pronunciation and reading comprehension skills. No registration necessary; continuous enrollment.
Holijam!
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Saturday, December 15
1 - 2 p.m.
13 - 18 ages are welcome to attend and perform. Teens from Eclectic Electric at the Teen Library and our partners will be rocking the Holiday Jams!
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Holiday Ornament Decorating
Pan American Branch Library (1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221)
Saturday, December 15
1 - 2 p.m.
All ages event. Participants will decorate their own holiday ornaments. Salt dough, 3D printed and other types of ornaments will be provided to decorate while supplies last.
San Antonio Narration and Voice Over
Tobin Branch Library (4134 Harry Wurzbach, 78209)
Saturday, December 15
1 - 3 p.m.
Join us to discuss the narration industry, practice narrating, and hear from various experts for tips and advice.
Math Tutoring
Westfall Branch Library (6111 Rosedale Ct., 78201)
Saturday, December 15
1 - 3 p.m.
Local high school students volunteer to help elementary and middle school children with math. First come, first served.
Tabletop Gaming
Encino Branch Library (2515 E. Evans, 78259)
Saturday, December 15
1 - 4 p.m.
Come play some classic (and new classic) board games at the library!
Teen Open Writing Workshop
Bazan Branch Library (2200 W. Commerce, 78207)
Saturday, December 15
2 - 4 p.m.
Open and free to all teens, city-wide, ages 13-17. All writing forms - poetry, fiction, memoir, flash fiction, non-fiction, rap, song-writing. Taught by Erica DeLaRosa and Jim LaVilla-Havelin in alternating months. Come write with Us!
Brook Hollow Library 35th Anniversary Celebration
Brook Hollow Branch Library (530 Heimer, 78232)
Saturday, December 15
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Come help us celebrate 35 years of the Brook Hollow Branch Library! Enjoy a slideshow of the library through the years, make crafts, and eat cake while sharing your favorite library memories.
Winter Wonderland
Collins Garden Branch Library (200 N. Park, 7204)
Saturday, December 15
2 - 3 p.m.
In San Antonio, we always wonder - "Will winter really come?" But regardless of the weather, we are celebrating the idea of snowshoes, ice skates, fast sleds and warm mittens. Join us for this special Family Time celebration. All ages welcome.
Romance Reader Book Club
Igo Branch Library (13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy., 78249)
Saturday, December 15
2 - 4 p.m.
DECEMBER SELECTION: A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold
McCreless Teen Anime Club
McCreless Branch Library (1023 Ada St., 78223)
Saturday, December 15
2 - 4 p.m.
The McCreless Teen Anime club is just for teens and meets the third Saturday of every month. Join us as we watch classic anime movies and shows, make crafts, and discuss our favorite manga books and series.
San Juan De Los Lagos Choir
Las Palmas Branch Library (515 Castroville Rd., 78237)
Saturday, December 15
3 - 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the joys of season with Christmas songs from the San Juan De Los Lagos choir. The choir group includes a live band to accompany the songs.
Digital Emergency
Parman Branch Library (20735 Wilderness Oak, 78258)
Saturday, December 15
4 - 6 p.m.
Need help with SAPL's downloadable digital content such e-books, e-audiobooks, and the OverDrive, Libby, and RBDigital apps? Parman staff is here to assist you in a one-on-one session. Contact us to schedule your visit. Please bring your mobile device (eReader, Kindle, tablet, smart phone, etc.) fully charged and with all relevant login information so that we may best assist you.
I Heart Vinyl
Potranco Branch Library (8765 State Hwy. 151, 78245)
Sunday, December 16
10 a.m. - Noon
This event showcases Potranco Branch Library's stellar collection of classic and contemporary vinyl. Each Sunday will feature a new theme, as we consume both music and, if desired, free coffee. Today's theme: Classics (The Who, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, The Doors, Springsteen)
Central Cinema presents Marvel's Ant Man and the Wasp
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Sunday, December 16
2 - 4 p.m.
As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.
Aromatherapy DIY Gifts
Pruitt Branch Library (5110 Walzem Rd., 78218)
Sunday, December 16
2 - 5 p.m.
Christmas is around the corner and nothing says love more than handmade gifts from the heart. Come and join others and make bath bombs, bath salts, foot scrubs, and stress putty (Pick 2).
Winter Wonderland
San Pedro Branch Library (1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212)
Sunday, December 16
2 - 3 p.m.
In San Antonio, we always wonder - "Will winter really come?" But regardless of the weather, we are celebrating the idea of snowshoes, ice skates, fast sleds and warm mittens. Join us for this special Family Time celebration. All ages welcome.
Encino DIY Spa
Encino Branch Library (2515 E. Evans, 78259)
Sunday, December 16
3 - 4 p.m.
Come join us in making your own lip balm and sugar scrub using natural ingredients. For gifting or for pampering yourself! This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.