Community Calendar

Join us in-store as we celebrate the release of the newest book from New York Times Bestselling author Chuck Wendig, The Staircase In the Woods.

*This is a ticketed event. Your ticket includes a signed copy of The Staircase in the Woods*

Want to join a book club, but don't want the pressure of reading a particular book and pretending you liked it? Then do we have the club for you! Join us for our No Pressure Book Club. Think of it as a gathering with other book centric folx to chat about books, any books, the one you're reading, one you did read, or even one you'd like to.

An Evening with Diane Ackerman
In partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio

Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening with Diane Ackerman, bestselling author of The Zookeeper’s Wife. Discover the extraordinary true story of courage, compassion, and quiet defiance during World War II, as Ms. Ackerman shares insights into her acclaimed book. Adding depth to the conversation, Dr. Victoria Aarons of Trinity University—an expert in American Jewish and Holocaust literatures—will moderate the discussion.

📅 Tuesday, May 6th
📍 Hippo Overlook Hall, San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Program Begins: 6:30 PM

🎟️ Ticket Options:

$30 – Members

$50 – Nonmembers

$100 – Admission + One-Year Individual Membership

✨ RSVP required – Seating is limited, so reserve your spot early!

Pre-order your copy of The Zookeeper’s Wife through The Twig Book Shop and pick it up at the event:
https://thetwig.com/event/2025-05-06/site-event-world-affairs-council-san-antonio-and-holocaust-memorial-museum-san

For questions, contact Miranda at 📧 miranda@wacofsa.org
Interested in sponsorships? Email Armen at 📧 armen@wacofsa.org

The Art of Dreams, Visions, Other Worlds: Interviews with Texas Artists, Robert Craig Bunch’s new book from Texas A&M University Press, explores the sources, processes, and products of Texas artists inspired by these time-honored themes. For SAPL, author/interviewer Bunch narrates, with selections from the interviews, a PowerPoint presentation of the book’s 74 images, followed by a Q&A.

This month we are reading “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnston. As an 82-year-old man, Fred lives out his life quietly. A man who borrows and returns items better than they were given to him, Fred is mistaken for another and winds up navigating Bernard’s life as if it were his own.

We will meet May 12th, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm to discuss. Please see the front desk at the Parman Library for a copy while supplies last.

The Collins Garden Book Club will discuss Rachel Hawkins' novel, The Heiress.

Camden and his wife, Jules, return to Ashby House, the place he escaped from after his mother’s death. While Cam wants nothing to do with the estate, Jules is the opposite.

New this year, the Austin African American Book Festival proudly presents its inaugural Writing Symposium. Hosted by a renowned author, this dynamic session will offer invaluable insights into the craft of writing, the art of storytelling, and the ever-evolving publishing industry. Whether you're an aspiring wordsmith or a seasoned author, this symposium provides a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and refine your skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Join us June 27th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the day before the festival, and ignite your literary journey.

The African American Book Festival is back for another year at the George Washington Carver Museum on June 28, 2024. This festival brings together award winning as well as up-and-coming authors to the Austin area for readings, book signings and more.

Stay tuned for more updates on events and the author lineup closer to the event date in June.

Ticket: Free

Contact: Marcia Williams, 512-585-6092

Join us at the PanAm branch library for a poetry workshop presented by Andrea "Vocab" Saunders. Call ahead at the San Antonio Public Library reference line for further details.