The new Mission Branch of the San Antonio Public Library will open in 2011, but the celebration is starting a year early! On Saturday, May 1, at Mission San José, 6701 San José Drive, District 3 City Council Member Jennifer Ramos, Scholastic, the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, and the San Antonio Public Library will host a Reading Fiesta. The festivities will kick off at 9:00 a.m. and run to 11:30.
Highlight of the event will be two performances by musician/author/educator José Luís Orozco, one at 9:30 a.m., and one at 10:45 a.m. Local authors Diane Gonzales Bertrand, Lupe Ruiz-Flores, Roxanna Montes-Bazaldua and Carmen Tafolla will read from their children’s books, and and artist/illustrator Terry Ybáñez has organized family crafts based on the stories. Participants can also visit the Scholastic Literacy Caravan and the Library’s Bookmobile.
As part of the Library’s Be One in a Million Library card campaign, the Reading Fiesta will be an opportunity to sign up for a San Antonio Public Library card.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (210) 225-4728.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Congratulations to the George Washington Carver Branch Library!
Carver Branch Library: 80 years of service to the community
In 1929, the George Washington Carver Branch Library first opened its doors in what is now the location of the Carver Community Cultural Center. The location has changed since then, but a library by that name has offered continuous service to the community for 80 years.
In 2010, the library celebrates its 80th anniversary. If you haven't visited this lively, busy branch library, stop by 3350 E. Commerce to check it out.
In 1929, the George Washington Carver Branch Library first opened its doors in what is now the location of the Carver Community Cultural Center. The location has changed since then, but a library by that name has offered continuous service to the community for 80 years.
In 2010, the library celebrates its 80th anniversary. If you haven't visited this lively, busy branch library, stop by 3350 E. Commerce to check it out.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
George Washington Carver Branch Library: 80 years of service to the community
In 1929, the George Washington Carver Branch Library first opened its doors in what is now the location of the Carver Community Cultural Center. The location has changed since then, but a library by that name has offered continuous service to the community for 80 years.
On Saturday, April 17, the Carver Branch Library, 3350 E. Commerce, invites everyone to celebrate its 80th anniversary. There will be a family storytime with crafts, computer gaming, a presentation from a gardener's perspective about George Washington Carver's role in history and refreshments. Activities kick off at 11:00 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive a Library book bag. For more information call (210) 225-7801.
On Saturday, April 17, the Carver Branch Library, 3350 E. Commerce, invites everyone to celebrate its 80th anniversary. There will be a family storytime with crafts, computer gaming, a presentation from a gardener's perspective about George Washington Carver's role in history and refreshments. Activities kick off at 11:00 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive a Library book bag. For more information call (210) 225-7801.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The San Antonio Public Library is celebrating this weekend!
You're invited:
Residents of the neighborhoods around the Cortez Branch Library, 2803 Hunter Boulevard, have probably noticed that there has been a lot of work going on there over the past several months. On Saturday, April 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the branch will host an open house for everyone to check out the latest improvements! There will be family fun with special storytimes, games, health screenings and more. Free and open to the public - be there!
Providing good public service is the Library's most important goal, and we couldn't do what we do without our volunteers. At the Library Champion Awards, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, we will honor those in our community who have made outstanding contributions to library service in San Antonio. The ceremony will take place in the Central Library Auditorium, 600 Soledad. Free and open to the public.
Residents of the neighborhoods around the Cortez Branch Library, 2803 Hunter Boulevard, have probably noticed that there has been a lot of work going on there over the past several months. On Saturday, April 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the branch will host an open house for everyone to check out the latest improvements! There will be family fun with special storytimes, games, health screenings and more. Free and open to the public - be there!
Providing good public service is the Library's most important goal, and we couldn't do what we do without our volunteers. At the Library Champion Awards, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, we will honor those in our community who have made outstanding contributions to library service in San Antonio. The ceremony will take place in the Central Library Auditorium, 600 Soledad. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Get great discounts on tickets to Alice in Wonderland 3D!
Your San Antonio Public Library card can get you great discounts at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. From now until March 31, the IMAX 3D Rivercenter is offering San Antonio Public Library cardholders discounts of up to $2.25 on admissions to the new hit movie Alice in Wonderland. Just go to http://www.imax-sa.com/offers/sanantoniolibrary/ webpage to find out how to take advantage of this super offer.
...AND, from now through December 31, 2010, your San Antonio Public Library card can get you a discount of $1.50 on other movies at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. Just show your Library card when you buy your tickets - discount good on up to six admissions!
You'll be helping the San Antonio Public Library, too. The IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter will donate $1.00 to the San Antonio Public Library for every ticket purchased with a San Antonio Public Library card! For more information on how to take advantage of these offers, go to http://www.imax-sa.com/, or call (210) 247-4629.
San Antonio Public Library cards are free to all residents of Bexar County - just stop by any San Antonio Public Library location to register. You will need a photo ID and proof of residence within the County.
Be one in a million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today!
...AND, from now through December 31, 2010, your San Antonio Public Library card can get you a discount of $1.50 on other movies at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. Just show your Library card when you buy your tickets - discount good on up to six admissions!
You'll be helping the San Antonio Public Library, too. The IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter will donate $1.00 to the San Antonio Public Library for every ticket purchased with a San Antonio Public Library card! For more information on how to take advantage of these offers, go to http://www.imax-sa.com/, or call (210) 247-4629.
San Antonio Public Library cards are free to all residents of Bexar County - just stop by any San Antonio Public Library location to register. You will need a photo ID and proof of residence within the County.
Be one in a million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Big Read 2010: magic, destiny, and a young boy's journey into the mystical world of the curandera!
The San Antonio Public Library presents The Big Read 2010: Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya.
You're invited to join the entire community as we read and discuss this modern classic, a story of good and evil, ancient traditions and the modern world, healing and curses, and worship and witchcraft.
The Big Read 2010 kicks off on Saturday, March 27, at 3:00 p.m. with two very special events:
Bazan Branch Library
You're invited to join the entire community as we read and discuss this modern classic, a story of good and evil, ancient traditions and the modern world, healing and curses, and worship and witchcraft.
The Big Read 2010 kicks off on Saturday, March 27, at 3:00 p.m. with two very special events:
Bazan Branch Library
2200 W. Commerce Street • (210) 225-1614
Bexar County Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz and the Teokalli Aztec Dancers
Las Palmas Branch Library
Bexar County Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz and the Teokalli Aztec Dancers
Las Palmas Branch Library
515 Castroville Road • (210) 434-6394
District 5 City Council Member David Ortiz and the Conjunto Heritage Taller
Pick up a calendar of events at any San Antonio Public Library location or visit our website and click on "Events Calendar," keyword "Big Read".
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Partners for The Big Read San Antonio include the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, Texas Public Radio, KLRN Television, Amegy Bank of Texas, and the San Antonio Herb Society.
District 5 City Council Member David Ortiz and the Conjunto Heritage Taller
Pick up a calendar of events at any San Antonio Public Library location or visit our website and click on "Events Calendar," keyword "Big Read".
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Partners for The Big Read San Antonio include the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, Texas Public Radio, KLRN Television, Amegy Bank of Texas, and the San Antonio Herb Society.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Get great discounts on tickets to Alice in Wonderland 3D!
Your San Antonio Public Library card can get you great discounts at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. From now until March 31, the IMAX 3D Rivercenter is offering San Antonio Public Library cardholders discounts of up to $2.25 on admissions to the new hit movie Alice in Wonderland. Just go to http://www.imax-sa.com/offers/sanantoniolibrary/ webpage to find out how to take advantage of this super offer.
...AND, from now through December 31, 2010, your San Antonio Public Library card can get you a discount of $1.50 on other movies at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. Just show your Library card when you buy your tickets - discount good on up to six admissions! You'll be helping the San Antonio Public Library, too. The IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter will donate $1.00 to the San Antonio Public Library for every ticket purchased with a San Antonio Public Library card!
For more information on how to take advantage of these offers, go to http://www.imax-sa.com/, or call (210) 247-4629.
San Antonio Public Library cards are free to all residents of Bexar County - just stop by any San Antonio Public Library location to register. You will need a photo ID and proof of residence within the County.
Be one in a million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today!
...AND, from now through December 31, 2010, your San Antonio Public Library card can get you a discount of $1.50 on other movies at the IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter Theaters. Just show your Library card when you buy your tickets - discount good on up to six admissions! You'll be helping the San Antonio Public Library, too. The IMAX and IMAX 3D Rivercenter will donate $1.00 to the San Antonio Public Library for every ticket purchased with a San Antonio Public Library card!
For more information on how to take advantage of these offers, go to http://www.imax-sa.com/, or call (210) 247-4629.
San Antonio Public Library cards are free to all residents of Bexar County - just stop by any San Antonio Public Library location to register. You will need a photo ID and proof of residence within the County.
Be one in a million - get your San Antonio Public Library card today!
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