Fun Happens all Summer Long at the San Antonio Public Library
Published on June 06, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (June 6, 2024) – Once again this summer, San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is ready to help San Antonians stay cool and active with fun opportunities for all ages at the library. This year's Summer with SAPL series features programs and events, giveaways, activities, reading, and more at every SAPL location!
Programs have already begun, and Summer with SAPL kicks off in a big way with an event at the Central Library on Saturday, June 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Attendees can participate in a fun scavenger hunt around Central Library to earn a prize, meet SAPL’s loveable mascot, Smarty, and learn more about summer programs and opportunities. Free paletas will be available to the first 250 guests at this event.
During the Kickoff, Families and children can enjoy Al’s Funhouse Bubble Party, also beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Library on the 3rd floor. Free parking is available with validation for up to three hours in the Central Library Garage.
Summer with SAPL for Kids and Families
Free Books for Children: Children (0-12 years old) can visit any San Antonio Public Library location to pick out a brand-new book to start off their summer of reading fun, while supplies last.
Meet the Paletas: SAPL will release a new Paleta character every week through July 22, each with their own recommended reading list and backstory. Patrons can pick up a collectible bookmark for each new character every week at library locations while supplies last. Red-Sicle made their appearance on June 1! Come back June 10 and follow the library on social media (@mysapl) to find out who will be revealed next.
Share Your Goals: Families can also pick up a Paleta Goal Card to share what they hope to accomplish at the library this summer such as reading or listening to books, learning a new skill, or attending library programs. Once filled out, patrons can add their paleta goal card to the display at their branch library so it can be displayed for everyone to see. Children are also encouraged to add to the community reading display at their library to see how much they and their neighbors have been reading.
Programs Galore: Magicians, crafts, music, animal encounters, science, art, nature, history, and bubbles are all part of the program schedule for this year’s Summer with SAPL for children and families. With programs each week at every locations, there’s something for everyone all summer long at the San Antonio Public Library. Visit any location for a free printed program guide.
Visit SAPL’s online summer guide for more information.
Teen Summer
High-school-aged teens are invited to take charge of their summer experience at the Library through teen-led activities ranging from music production, book exploration, tech discovery, art creation, video gaming, and more! Teens can pick up a free summer t-shirt at any library location beginning June 1, while supplies last. The artwork for the t-shirt was designed by teen artist Claire Meissler. Free teen activities will take place daily at the Teen Library at Central Library and online via the @210teenlibrary Discord server. Free weekly teen activities will take place at all library locations. Teens can earn volunteer service hours by leading high-interest library activities for peers in their community. Teens can also hang out with other teens during the annual Teen Pride Party (in June) and Teen Summer Bash (in July). New for this year, teens can also collect a series of custom buttons all library locations.
More details on Teen Summer are available on the SAPL website.
Summer Fun is for Adults Too
Adults can visit any SAPL location to get a free screen-printed tote in a variety of summer colors, while supplies last. Adults can also participate in a variety of educational, informative, and entertaining programs all summer long and participate in SAPL’s 2024 Online Scavenger Hunt!
More information about Summer with SAPL for adults is available on the SAPL website.