Community Calendar

Come and join us for a unique event offering some vintage tech. Typewriters will be available for attendees to sit down and manually type out a poem, a few thoughts, or perhaps a letter to a loved one. So come for a nostalgic throw-back or experience pre-PC tech for the first time. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us this summer for family-friendly movies that everyone can enjoy. These films are rated PG. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

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

Rhythm, pacing, vocabulary, slang, and tone all shape how someone speaks. Whether you’re looking to refine your novel-in-verse or craft more impactful dialogue in your poetry or prose, mastering dialogue is a powerful way to create more vivid, compelling storytelling. Award-winning author of more than 40 books, Dr. Carmen Tafolla presents a two-part master class focused on shaping characters’ voices, so they reflect depth, individuality, and authenticity. In session one, we will explore examples of compelling dialogue and review useful tools, patterns, and exercises that can be used long after the lecture ends. Participants should bring some of their writing to class and be prepared to apply the techniques from the first session to their work. In session two, students will share and discuss their revisions. DATES: Tuesdays, July 7 & 14, 2026, 6:30–8pm CT, online via Zoom. COST: Nonmember $90; Member $75; Student $63 REGISTER: Dr. Carmen Tafolla is a storyteller, professor, performance artist, and award-winning author. The 2015 State Poet Laureate of Texas, and San Antonio’s first City Poet Laureate, she has been recognized by the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies for work which “gives voice to the peoples and cultures of this land.” Her latest book, Warrior Girl, received a starred review in Publishers’ Weekly and was a finalist for the Jane Addams Award.

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this week, we’ll screen one of James Cagney’s favorite roles, when in 1942 he stepped into the shoes of legendary showman George M. Cohan and danced off with a Best Actor Oscar. “Yankee Doodle Dandy” chronicles Cohan's life as he reminisces about his early days in vaudeville to his success on Broadway while preparing to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In addition to Cagney, the film won Oscars for Best Music Scoring and Best Sound Recording.

126 minutes, Not Rated.

The 2026 Cinema Tuesdays series is made possible by: Americus Diamond, Frank Sandoval Attorney at Law, Pasha Mediterranean Grill, Stevens Lighting and Wild Birds Unlimited.

Could you survive in the woods by yourself? What about just a weekend camping trip? Come learn how to start a fire, tie knots, pitch a tent. We'll also study different survival techniques like edible plants, safe water, and some basic first-aid skills. There will even be a chance to cook a treat outside. What better way to spend part of your summer than learning how to survive outdoors and having fun while doing it?

The Circle School is a Texan by Nature conservation partner.

The San Antonio River Foundation's summer camps at Confluence Park explore aspects of the natural environment and artistic process through daily projects, nature walks, community visits and artistic creations. This year, camps are offered for students ages 7-9 and 10-13.

Each day, students will learn about a different theme tied into the ecosystem of the river, park, and the communities that we live in. Much of the day will be spent making artwork that reflects our interest in the natural world. We will sculpt draw, and paint, work together and individually; learn to look and pay attention to things we may have overlooked before. Students should expect to spend time by the river and walking outside.

Register here:
https://www.sariverfound.org/events/san-antonio-river-foundation-summer-camps/

Dates:
July 6-10: ages 7-9
July 13-17: ages 7-9
July 20-24: ages 10- 13
July 27-31: ages 10-13

Time: 9-4 PM

Where: Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St.

As the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) celebrates 30 years of stewardship on June 28th, we invite residents, students, businesses, and organizations from Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Medina, and Uvalde counties to help us look to the future by showcasing how you're managing the drought. Whether you're collecting rainwater, composting, using drip irrigation, or embracing native plants—we want to see it!

Winning photos will be featured in the 2027 EAA Calendar, celebrating innovation, resilience, and the community’s shared commitment to protecting the aquifer. Learn more and submit your photos here!

Edwards Aquifer Authority is a Texan by Nature conservation partner.

The King William Association Cultural Arts Committee sponsors an exhibit of Adam Smo’s Neon and Blown Glass. Adam began his career with glass in 2012 without any plan as to what he was going to do. At first, he did a lot of production glass for other companies as well as his own production. This resulted in a good decade of blowing glass daily.
Around 2018, he began to learn and experiment with plasma art which led him to getting his foot in the door with neon. He pursued learning neon sign making and spent several years learning and practicing neon signs. He was able to take on more jobs as well as make his own artwork. Now he takes a small responsibility for helping to keep both the history and future of neon alive.

The exhibit will be on display through August 6, 2026. M-Th 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Artpace's Spring 2026 International Artist-in-Residence Exhibitions are on view now until July 19, 2026. Visit three new exhibitions at Artpace this season: Hydra by Violette Bule, Hauntology of Their Labor by Mel Chin, and trăng trắng | milk moon by Việt Lê.