Activists participate in โread-inโ at Central Library in protest of SAPD officer pilot program
In the Central Library, the most powerful tools in the building are words.Activists sat silently inside on Saturday reading books, hoping the messages pinned to their backs were being heard loud and clear.
Holocaust learning series kicks off at SAPL, encourages people to act when they see hate
The theme of this year's "Holocaust Learn and Remember Series" is Upstanders, meaning people who stand up for those being attacked. The kick-off event featured non-Jewish upstanders from the Holocaust who risked their lives to save Jews.
Learn to research Black history and genealogy using Bexar County records during in-person/virtual resource event
The Bexar County Black History Resource series event will include experts from the San Antonio Public Library, the Bexar County Clerks Office, and the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum explaining how to access public records.
โThe Holocaust: Learn & Rememberโ series kicks off in San Antonio
Educating the community about the atrocities of the Holocaust and remembering its victims are the goals behind the San Antonio Public Library and the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonioโs โThe Holocaust: Learn & Rememberโ series.
San Antonio Public Library hosts virtual โPop Madnessโ event for all ages
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Public Library is hosting a free, virtual celebration of pop culture this weekend. Pop Madness is described as an online celebration of literary, cinematic and artistic geekdom. The library is hosting the two-day event on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. There will be live panels with authors including Kate DiCamillo, Martha Wells and San Antonio native Henry Thomas. The event will also include karaoke, eSports, virtual escape rooms, a cosplay contest, and a Take-and-Make kit available through Contact-Free Pickup at all library locations.
KSAT Kids: San Antonio child sets two memory records; school learning survey; egg in a bottle experiment
The Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio recently gathered data to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teaching and learning. In this weekโs KSAT Kidsโ kid spotlight, we highlight a four-year-old who holds two records in the India Book of Records. San Antonio girl holds two records for astonishing memoryDo you know of a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? KSAT Kids Home Science: Egg in a bottle experiment7 uplifting KSAT Kids stories from 2020Some amazing things have happened in our area during these most trying of times and many of them have been done by kids. Itโs a 4-year-oldโs birthday party on the South Side of San Antonio.
Kids, teens can receive free snacks at 6 San Antonio libraries during the winter break
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Public Library and San Antonio Public Library Foundation will introduce the Snack Pak 4 Kids program this winter break to help children and teenagers stay fed while theyโre out of school. It is for children and teenagers aged 4-18, and they do not need a library card to pick up their packs. SAPL officials say this yearโs launch is a pilot program to also help families facing food insecurity due to the pandemic. ; 210-207-9120Memorial Branch Library at 3222 Culebra Road; 210-207-9140Westfall Branch Library at 6111 Rosedale Ct.; 210-207-9220Snack packs can be picked up from noon-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays. The foundation will also be providing a drawstring backpack with a free book and activity sheet.
Struggling to juggle work and help your child with school? KSATโs โParenting in a Pandemicโ livestream to take place at 2 p.m.
And now, on to the next holiday, as weโre only 22 days away from Christmas! Click below to leave a question or share something the pandemic has taught you about parenting. And for students still seeking additional schooling help, the San Antonio Public Library continues to offer resources to help with their lessons. Young girl released from hospital, fulfills dream of riding in medical helicopterDo you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Student activitiesKSAT Kids Home Science: Candy Cane ArtAre you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?
Virtual events for seniors offer cultural insight, how-to lessons celebrating Dia de Muertos
The events were organized by Senior Planet, a nonprofit that helps older adults bridge the digital divide, and the Latino Collection and Resource Center at the San Antonio Public Library. DeAnne Cuellar, state director of Older Adults Technology Services, said since the information was posted on the Senior Planet website, the response has been overwhelming. โLots of curiosity from people outside of San Antonio,โ Cuellar said. Lawrence Lucido, a member of Senior Planet, said heโs among many others who are excited about the program. โWe as the whole country are experiencing a collective loss right now.โCuellar said the free sessions can be viewed by anyone on the Senior Planet website and on its Facebook page.
San Antonio Public Library announces availability of computers by appointment
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Public Library has announced expanded services as part of phase 3 of its reopening plan, a press release said Monday. The new phase includes the expansion of computer usage by appointment to Central Library and all branch locations, as well as continued contact-free pickup for holds during regular service hours. Wi-Fi service is available outside 29 locations daily, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., the press release said. For more information regarding services and hours, you can click here. Contact-Free Pickup Hours Beginning Nov. 4ยท Tuesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.ยท Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Computer Usage by Appointmentยท Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.ยท Wednesday - Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
KSAT Kids: Teachers welcome students back to class with return of in-person learning
Many San Antonio students and teachers are back in the classroom this week, as several area school districts have again started in-person learning. In this weekโs KSAT Kids' student spotlight, we highlight Josiah Ackah, a 7-year-old who has spent his time in quarantine helping other children learn math by way of a YouTube channel. KSAT Kids Home Science: Kid-friendly elephant toothpasteKSAT Kids Art Project: Send us your colored pictures of the San Antonio International Airport! Kids can color one of the two San Antonio pictures and submit it in our gallery. KSAT Kids Art Project: Send us your colored pictures of the San Antonio International Airport!
When will the San Antonio Public Library reopen?
SAN ANTONIO โ KSAT viewers asked Mayor Ron Nirenberg the SAQ: When will the San Antonio Public Library be able to reopen? Nirenberg said city officials are currently working with the library on developing a reopening strategy. โThe problem with the traditional libraries is that there is a lot of exchange of goods, hard goods. So there is a lot of mixing and mingling that doesnโt take place at a digital library like Bibliotech,โ Nirenberg explained. The Mayor says the transition team will make a plan for the library to reopen once they see a consistent flattening of the curve.
Libraries are closed, but local librarians are still serving community
Just because every local library branch is closed, that doesnโt mean you canโt access the resources of the San Antonio Public Library. Library staff members are still working, and all of the systemโs digital resources are available 24/7 at www.mysapl.org/digital. Other staff members are now working in a different city departments and helping San Antonio Metro Health answer calls on the cityโs COVID-19 hotlines. According to the city, the hotline is receiving hundreds of calls a day, and Metro Health officials say they appreciate the help. The disease first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, but spread around the world in early 2020, causing the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March.