The Holiday season is in full swing and San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) wants to help you celebrate the season right. With the temperatures dropping and days getting shorter, this is the perfect time to utilize the Library’s tree-mendous Digital Collection for all your eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Not only does the digital collection include a variety of books for recipes, party planning, and decorating, but also an assortment of children’s books to keep the kids entertained during the holiday break.
But wait, there’s myrrh! Hold on for “deer” life because San Antonio Public Libraries will also be hosting a variety of free holiday activities throughout the month of December for all ages. With holiday-themed crafting, gift wrapping parties, family hat making, Holi-DIY card making, film screening and more, “yule” be sorry if you miss this lineup of FREE events! For a complete list of Library events, visit www.mysapl.org.
Sketchbook Club – Holiday and New Year’s Cards
Friday, December 20 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Pan American Branch Library | 1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221
Let’s hang out and draw. Bring your favorite drawing supplies or use ours.
For Teens and Adults
Theme- Holiday and New Year’s Cards
Movie Screening: Elf
Sunday, December 22 | 3PM – 4:30PM
Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra, 78228
Join us for a classic Christmas flick!
Summary: A young orphan named Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag and is transported back to the North Pole to be raised as an elf. Years later, Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a journey to New York to find his true identity.
Starring Will Ferrell. Rated PG.
Anime Holiday Party
Sunday, December 22 | 3PM – 5PM
Pan American Branch Library | 1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221
Join us for anime themed holiday fun! There will be a Japanese music playlist, crafts, coloring, and treats. Feel free to cosplay and/or wear cute holiday accessories. All ages are welcome.
Family Holiday Hat Making
Monday, December 23 | 2PM – 4PM
Sunday, December 29 | 3PM – 5PM
Thursday, January 2 | 3PM – 5PM
Friday, January 3 | 2PM 4PM
Pruitt Branch Library, 5110 Walzem Rd., 78218
Have fun over the holidays making your own cool, winter hat while learning the basics of loom knitting. All supplies are provided; or you are welcome to bring your own. Registration starts Dec 7 either in person or by telephone. In order to complete the hat, you must attend a minimum of 3 sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. Registrants may not bring guests, including children 9 years and younger.
Clay Christmas Ornaments
Monday, December 23 | 10AM – 12PM
Cortez Branch Library, 2803 Hunter Blvd., 78224
Personalize your own clay Christmas ornament! You'll receive a blank ornament to decorate with a variety of paint, beads and glitter and then you can take home your creation to put on your tree.
Holiday Film Screening: The Polar Express
Monday, December 23 | 4PM – 5PM
Johnston Branch Library, 6307 Sun Valley, 78227
The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Tweens Create – Holiday Snacks
Monday, December 23 | 4PM – 5PM
Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans, 78259
Bring your friends and hang out for some interactive fun at the library. No desks. No tests. Just fun! Tweens will create a different craft at each session. This program is for nine to twelve year olds.
