Community Calendar

Get ready to celebrate a decade of literary magic at the Boerne Book Festival in 2026! Join us on the beautiful grounds of the Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne, Texas, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. for an exhilarating day dedicated to all things regional and literary!

We’re thrilled to welcome back our fantastic partners at Texas Tech University Press and Texas A&M University Press, along with amazing literary organizations such as the Writers’ League of Texas and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. This year, we’re diving into captivating themes like Hill Country Baseball and Texas Crime!

For the latest updates, exciting sponsor announcements, and more, be sure to follow the Boerne Book Festival on Facebook at @boernebookfestival. You can also find a wealth of information about the festival and our featured authors at www.boernebookfest.com.

And don’t worry, our venue is equipped with accessible parking, entrances, clear pathways, wide aisles, and accessible restrooms, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this fantastic day! Don’t miss out on the celebration!

The Boerne Book Festival will take place on the grounds of the Patrick Heath Public Library on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Featured authors include John Bradshaw, Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Mari Mancusi, James Wade and more. Featured topics include Hill Country Baseball, Texas Folklore, Local and Regional Art, and an Elmer Kelton Centennial discussion. Participating organizations on the grounds of the book festival include The Writers' League of Texas, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Join the San Antonio Public Library at our Latino Collection & Resource Center for the return of Besos & Books, our annual celebration of Latinx voices in romance for Hispanic Heritage Month.

This year, Besos & Books Vol. 2 shines a spotlight on Queer Latinx Romance, celebrating stories that center queer love, identity, community, and the many ways romance helps us see ourselves reflected on the page.

We're excited to welcome USA Today bestselling author Gabriella Gamez, whose Librarians in Love series has delighted readers with heartfelt, funny, and wonderfully messy romances featuring Mexican American and queer characters. Returning for a second year, Gabby continues to champion stories where everyone deserves their happily ever after.

Joining her is acclaimed author Jonny Garza Villa, whose award-winning novels including Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun, Ander & Santi Were Here, Canto Contigo, and their debut adult romance Futbolista, have earned recognition from the Stonewall Book Awards, the Pura Belpré Awards, and Kirkus Reviews for their authentic portrayals of queer Latinx love, family, and identity.

Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors during a book signing.

Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Nowhere Bookshop.

***Registration is required***

Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon with best-selling children's book author Drew Daywalt!
Best known for his wildly popular "The Day the Crayons Quit" and "Crayons" series, Drew will share his creative journey from Disney and Universal writer (Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear, etc.) to beloved best-selling children's book author.

This delightful family-friendly event will entertain and inspire all ages. Meeting a favorite author is a magical, lasting experience that can spark a lifelong love of reading!

Your attendance will help change lives, supporting the Library Foundation's Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Learn more at SAPLF.org/events

Please purchase tickets online.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating literacy with best-selling author Drew Daywalt.
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation invites you to our 2026 Literacy Luncheon on October 4th at the Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum.

Drew Daywalt—beloved author of The Day the Crayons Quit and the wildly popular Crayons series—has captivated millions of young readers around the world. A former Hollywood writer for Disney and Universal, Drew’s storytelling spans from Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear to 46 children’s books and counting. His work has earned 65 major awards, including the prestigious E.B. White Read Aloud Award, and recognition on Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time.
At this special family-friendly event, Drew will share his creative journey and inspire a love of reading in children and adults alike. Meeting a favorite author in person is a magical, lasting experience—and one that can spark a lifelong passion for books.

Your attendance does more than secure a seat at an inspiring event—it helps change lives.
Proceeds from the luncheon support the Foundation’s Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Through Born to Read, every child born in Bexar County receives a free book, helping families build home libraries from day one. Our Literacy Caravan—a retrofitted RV—brings engaging early literacy experiences directly to underserved neighborhoods across San Antonio.

Together, we are strengthening literacy, expanding opportunity, and opening doors for the next generation.
Join us—and be part of the story.

Tickets, Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities are available at saplf.org/Events

Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Light refreshments will be provided by the library. We will meet at the Thousand Oaks Branch every first Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm.

5:30-6:00pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab snacks/drinks, settle-in
6:00-7:00pm - Quiet reading hour
7:00-7:30pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference

Join the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area for a luncheon featuring speaker Lindsey Cormack, PhD, author of 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯 (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘜𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘰 𝘪𝘵). The program includes an engaging conversation on empowering the next generation of informed and active citizens. Audrey Castoreno, morning anchor with KENS 5, emcees.

Event sponsorships, tables, and tickets are available through lwvsa.org. All proceeds benefit the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area’s mission to encourage informed and active participation in government through voting.

The Sierra Club Alamo Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of most months (excludes November and December) to discuss timely and interesting topics pertaining to the natural and human environments. Always free and open to the public.

Meetings generally consist of a meet-and-greet followed by a presentation by an invited speaker, with discussion. For more information, visit https://www.sierraclub.org/texas/alamo

Join us for a book club that gives you the opportunity to be with other readers without the pressure of required reading or discussion. Light refreshments will be provided by the library. We will meet at the Thousand Oaks Branch every first Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm.

5:30-6:00pm - Share what you're reading (if you like), grab snacks/drinks, settle-in
6:00-7:00pm - Quiet reading hour
7:00-7:30pm - Socialize or keep reading - whatever your preference

Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. We go on assignment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped the Roman Empire. We also meet the Pirate Queen of China and then head into the lab with Lisa to follow the most famous renegade, Blackbeard.

Lisa Briggs is an underwater archaeologist, scuba instructor and technical diver. Her current research examines ancient shipwrecks of the Mediterranean Sea and how scientific methods can illuminate the stories of the cargoes these ships carried and the daring sailors who plied the seas of the past. She also has a particular interest in demonstrating how the intersection of science and adventure can inspire young students to pursue STEM subjects.