SAN ANTONIO (December 16, 2019) – 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.
Letters to Santa and Holiday Craft with Cocoa
Tuesday, December 17 | 4PM – 5PM
Johnston Branch Library, 6307 Sun Valley, 78227
Come write a letter to Santa, sip on some cocoa and get crafty this holiday season.
Kids Holiday Card Making
Tuesday, December 17 | 5PM – 6PM
Pruitt Branch Library, 5110 Walzem Road, 78218
Come join the fun as you prepare to spread holiday cheer with your own attractive, handmade holiday cards. Simple designs for little hands - all supplies provided.
Holiday Concert with the Fiesta City Chorus
Tuesday, December 17 | 6PM – 6:30PM
Cody Branch Library, 11441 Vance Jackson, 78230Join us for a Cody Library tradition - an evening of holiday music sung by the Fiesta City Chorus. Light refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome.
Winter Holiday Program | Holiday Play with Santa and Mrs. Clause
Wednesday, December 18 | 3PM – 4:20PM
Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram Rd.,78228
The Senior in Play (SIP) with perform a Holiday Play that includes Santa and Ms. Clause! Meet the SIP actors and the Clauses! Light refreshments will be served.
Cinema Terrible: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians
Wednesday, December 18 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205
This 1964 space-age holiday film is notable because it features the first on-screen appearance of Mrs. Claus. It also stars a young Pia Zadora in the role of a girl martian. Ms. Zadora would become a future winner of multiple Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Actress in the 1980s.
Evening of Holiday Ukulele Music
Wednesday, December 18 | 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Igo Branch Library, 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy., 78249
Celebrate the Holidays with beautiful all time Holiday favorites by Ukulele ladies & Gents of Lions Club, San Antonio.
Gift Wrapping Party
Thursday, December 19 | 6PM – 7PM
Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra, 78228
Get in the holiday spirit by wrapping your Christmas gifts at the library! Bring your gifts, and we'll provide the gift wrap, bows, ribbon, and tissue paper. A limited number of gift boxes and bags will be provided, so bring your own if you like. Holiday music will be played during the program, so be ready to spread some cheer at the library!
Program is free to attend. Supplies are limited.
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.