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Free fun at San Antonio Public Library branches August 29-31: Book clubs, movies, video games and more!
What: A variety of free activities taking place at the San Antonio Public Library (SAPL)
When: Friday, August 29 - Sunday, August 31. All Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
Where: Various Library Branch Locations
Spanish speaking interview opportunities available upon advance request.
More: Always free and always fun, take a look at some of the exciting things coming up this weekend at YOUR San Antonio Public Library.
Patron Appreciation Week at Great Northwest
Great Northwest Branch Library (9050 Wellwood, 78250)
Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31
Stop by Great Northwest, check out 15 or more items, and receive a voucher good for 1 free item from the Friends of the Great Northwest Library book cart. Voucher is only valid at Great Northwest and has no cash value. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Great Northwest Library
Come and Go Crafts
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Friday, August 29
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Drop-in crafts for all ages. Children will need adult assistance.
Toddler Time
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Friday, August 29
10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Toddlers and their caregivers actively participate in stories, music, movement, and interactive play.
Reality Resources
Bazan Branch Library (2200 W. Commerce St., 78207)
Friday, August 29
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Reality Resources – a safe place to learn how to take charge of your sexual health, prevent diseases and live longer. Get a FREE CONFIDENTIAL Syphilis & HIV test.
Come and Go Crafts
Forest Hills Branch Library (5245 Ingram Rd., 78228)
Friday, August 29
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Express yourself! Come to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities. All ages welcome; young children may need adult assistance.
Come and Go Crafts
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Saturday, August 30
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Drop-in crafts for all ages. Children will need adult assistance.
Toddler Time
Pruitt at Roosevelt Branch Library (5110 Walzem Rd., 78218)
Saturday, August 30
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Toddlers and their caregivers actively participate in stories, music, movement, and interactive play.
Escape the Earth Science Fiction Book Group
Parman Branch Library (20735 Wilderness Oak, 78258)
Saturday, August 30
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Come discuss “Packing for Mars” by Mary Roach.
Family Fun
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Saturday, August 30
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. This is a time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Haunted House under Construction (Teens 13-18)
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Saturday, August 30
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We're getting ready to make our third annual Teen Services Haunted House! Want to help plan, build or act (scare) in it? Drop on by and LET’S GET SCARY!
Thousand Oaks Movie Time
Thousand Oaks Branch Library (4618 Thousand Oaks Dr., 78233)
Saturday, August 30
2 p.m.
Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of this 80s classic. But be careful - you just might get slimed! Call branch at 210-207-9190 for movie title.
Family Fun
Westfall Branch Library (6111 Rosedale Ct., 78201)
Saturday, August 30
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Children and their grownups listen to stories and enjoy simple, shared activities. This is a time for families to have fun together. All ages welcome.
Come and Go Crafts
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Sunday, August 31
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Drop-in crafts for all ages. Children will need adult assistance.
Technology Questions Answered
Central Library Connect Training Room (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Sunday, August 31
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
If you have questions about library digital offerings including eReader questions, basic computing, tablets, smartphones, the internet or software; ask your questions at our Technology Questions Answered open forum. You will be able to ask your question(s) and the instructor will answer your question(s) as best as possible
Teen Talent Show Auditions (Teens 13-18)
Central Library (600 Soledad St., 78205)
Sunday, August 31
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Want to be in our Teen Talent show on October 11th? If you're between the ages of 13 - 18 stop in and audition. IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Call 210-207-2678 for more info or if you need another audition date.
Mission Video Game Club
Mission Branch Library (3134 Roosevelt Ave., 78214)
Sunday, August 31
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Welcome to the Mission Video Game Club! Open to kids and teens, just come in and play games on our X-Box 360 and Wii as well as enjoy laptops!
For more information on these events and more, visit the events calendar at mysapl.org.