Ever since my youngsters had been toddlers, the San Antonio Public Library has been a giant a part of our lives. I used to be an avid library customer myself rising up, and it was a pure transition to share that love of books for my youngsters, too.
Along with the great reward of testing an ever-revolving array of books (and the annual summer season ebook membership), the San Antonio Library downtown and neighboring branches supply a variety of applications which can be each child and family-friendly. From story occasions, to after faculty LEGO golf equipment, to come back and go crafts, there are quite a few causes to go to your native library.
There are presently 31 branches of the San Antonio Public Library, and we’re sharing an inventory of a few of the child and family-friendly applications at branches on the libraries in and across the downtown space. (You’ll want to test program dates and occasions within the occasion of a change.) In search of kid-friendly applications in different areas of city? Go to mysapl.org to discover a San Antonio Library location close to you.
San Antonio Library Downtown
Central Library
600 Soledad
Additionally identified to the locals because the “Crimson Enchilada” for it’s purple exterior and daring structure, the Central library presents three-hours of free parking of their storage. The youngsters’s part is situated on the third flooring, with elevator and escalator entry. Yow will discover a full listing of occasions at Central Library right here, and listed here are a few of their common kid-friendly applications under.
Let’s Play Toddler Time
Thursdays 10:35 AM-11:20 AM
Toddlers actively take part in tales, music, and motion enhancing their social, emotional, and language improvement. Really helpful for kids 18 to 36 months.
Tween Time
Tuesdays 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Summer time) and 4:00 PM to five:15 PM (College yr)
Carry your folks and hang around! Enjoyable actions fluctuate weekly. For ages 9 to 12 solely.
Library Areas in Midtown San Antonio
San Pedro Library
1315 San Pedro Ave
The San Pedro library was the primary department library inbuilt San Antonio in 1930, and the one one inbuilt a public park, San Pedro Springs Park. Though it has a smaller assortment of books, it’s nonetheless a beautiful library gem. Discover their full occasion calendar right here, and their kid-friendly applications under.
Child Story Time
Saturdays 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Infants expertise the sounds and construction of language by way of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Really helpful for infants as much as 18 months and their caregivers.
Summer time at SAPL
Thursdays (Summer time solely) 10:30 AM- 11:30 PM
Quite a lot of enjoyable actions that change weekly. Really helpful for youths 5 and older; youthful youngsters have to be accompanied by an grownup.
Landa Library
233 Bushnell
Housed in an historic two-story residence constructed within the 1920’s, Landa Library can also be on the grounds of the Landa Gardens Conservancy. The library and the playground alike are one in every of our favourite locations to go to and meet with pals after faculty. Yow will discover their full occasions calendar right here, and kid-friendly applications under.
Toddler Story Time
Wednesdays 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM
Let’s transfer, sing, discuss, learn, and play collectively on this extremely energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Designed particularly for kids 18 to 36 months, however start by way of 5 years may additionally take pleasure in this program.
Child Story Time
Mondays 1PM – 2PM
Let’s sing, learn, write, discuss, and play along with rhymes, songs, and tales. Really helpful for infants 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Libraries Situated in Westside San Antonio
Bazan Library
2200 W Commerce St
Named after Isabel G. Bazan, a former distinguished San Antonio librarian born in 1920, the Bazan Library was initially situated within the Mexican American Unity Council constructing, simply subsequent door to its present location. The Bazan library is residence to an intensive Spanish ebook assortment. Yow will discover their full occasion calendar right here, and their kid-friendly applications under.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Preschoolers take pleasure in tales and songs that develop early literacy expertise and foster curiosity. Really helpful for ages 3 to five years.
Let’s Construct: Legos and Extra
Mondays 4:30 PM to five:30 PM (College yr) and 2PM to 3PM (Summer time)
Come be inventive with LEGO bricks! Really helpful for college age kids. Please notice: LEGO creations should keep within the library.
Collins Backyard Library
200 N Park Blvd
Collins Backyard Library initially opened in 1984, with renovations accomplished in 1996, and is called after a pioneering salesman who as soon as owned the land the library stands on. The library’s assortment consists of about 45,000 books, movies, DVDs, audiobooks, and music. Yow will discover their full occasion calendar right here, and their family-friendly applications under.
Household Story Time
Thursdays 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Tales, songs, and free play in a child-friendly setting. Really helpful for ages 5 and below.
Let’s Construct: LEGO Membership
Mondays 4:30 PM to five:30 PM
Come be inventive with Lego bricks! Really helpful for ages 5 to 12 years. Please notice: Lego creations should keep within the library.
Libraries Situated in Southside San Antonio
Mission Library
3134 Roosevelt Ave
Situated simply north of Mission San Jose, Mission Library opened in 2011, and is constructed on the previous grounds of the Mission Drive-In Theater. The Marquee for the drive-in nonetheless stands, and out of doors films are steadily proven. The library grounds are additionally residence to an outside playground. Mission Library has frequent occasions for guests of all ages. You possibly can view the full occasion calendar right here, and their child and family-friendly programming under.
Teen Hangout
Tuesdays 5:00 PM to six:30 PM (College yr) and 4:00 PM to five:30 PM (Summer time)
Carry your folks and hang around for some interactive enjoyable on the library. Actions fluctuate by week. Ages 13 to 18 are welcomed.
Child Time
Thursdays 10:15AM – 11AM
Infants expertise the sounds and construction of language by way of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Really helpful for infants as much as 18 months.
Toddler Time
Thursdays 11:15AM – 12PM
Let’s transfer, sing, learn, and play collectively on this extremely energetic and interactive program designed for inquisitive toddlers and their grownups. Designed for ages 18 to 36 months, however start by way of 5 years may additionally take pleasure in this program.
McCreless Library
1023 Ada St
Situated southeast of downtown, the McCreless library serves a various group of roughly 100,000 individuals. The library initially opened in 1966, named after the McCreless twin brothers, and has undergone two renovations, the final one in 2006. Yow will discover their full occasion calendar right here, and their kid-friendly applications under.
Summer time Household Film Collection
Wednesdays 3 PM to five PM (Summer time solely)
Beat the warmth and are available for popcorn, refreshments, and a enjoyable household film. Films are rated G and PG solely.
Tween Time
Thursdays 4:30PM – 5:30PM (College yr solely)
Carry your folks and hang around for some interactive enjoyable on the library. No desks. No exams. Simply enjoyable! Completely for 9 to 12 yr olds.
Libraries Situated in Eastside San Antonio
Carver Library
3350 E Commerce St
The primary Carver library was arrange in a small picket constructing by African American Military officers throughout World Battle I. The current constructing was constructed on donated land in 1973, and underwent reworking in 1984. The library homes over 56,000 volumes, together with particular collections of African American Research and Spanish Language Supplies. You possibly can view their full group occasion calendar right here, and their family-friendly applications under.
Summer time with SAPL
Mondays 1 PM to 2 PM (Summer time solely)
Quite a lot of enjoyable actions all through the summer season. Really helpful for youths 5 and older; youthful youngsters have to be accompanied by an grownup.
