Community Calendar

Looking for something new to read? Join us as we take a journey through the genres and explore all that reading fiction has to offer. Curious about fantasy? We’ve got you covered! Interested in trying out some mystery? We’ll clue you in to some good titles! Each month, we’ve chosen a book from a different genre that we’ll read and discuss.

In March, our book journey begins with the thriller genre. The book selection is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

In April (Historical Fiction) we'll discuss The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.

In May (Fantasy) we'll discuss Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

San Antonio Margarita Festival – March 28, 2026

Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the San Antonio Margarita Festival 🍹 — the ultimate margarita tasting competition where YOU decide who serves the best margarita in San Antonio! Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed celebration featuring 10 margarita samples, a live DJ, street food vendors, a beer garden, and a chance to win a dream trip to Mexico! A portion of proceeds supports children’s charities, so you’ll be sipping for a cause. Don’t miss the fun — dance, eat, drink, and vote for your favorite margarita! 🎟️

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Join us as we hear from Hill Country Snake Removal about Texas Snake identification and safety. We will be learning facts about Texas snakes, how to identify venomous snakes, how to recognize the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, all about snake bites including what to do before you go to the hospital, and how to safely handle or contain a snake. Attendees will also have the opportunity to safely touch or handle a non-venomous snake!
Please register online for this free event to ensure we have enough seating!

Ever wonder how paper was made before machines? Visit us for a hands-on papermaking activity where you can try the process yourself.
This program is free with regular admission. ($1-$5) Advance registration is NOT required.
Limited free parking is available directly across from museum entrance. There are also a number of paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. Please visit our website for more information.

Villa Finale invites you to spread out your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy incredible local acts blending flamenco, country, bossa nova, elegant classical guitar, and more. Sip something refreshing from the bar, unpack your own picnic, or treat yourself to delicious bites available on-site.

***Registration is required for the author talk***

The cornerstone of Punk Rock culture is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ethos of rejecting consumption and embracing creative and collaborative acts with little to no resources. Nevertheless, this ethos is not just found in Punk Rock culture, but is foundational to many BIPOC and working-class cultures. Tara López will share how primarily Chicanx punx in 90s El Paso, Texas, embraced a DIY culture that resonated with their roots in rasquachismo. In her brief talk, she will shed light on how El Paso punx were not simply engaging in an imported DIY practice, but one that also reflected a deep connection to their Chicanx roots. Afterwards, she will briefly read from her book, Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso.

Overall, it will be thought-provoking, fun, riotous…. And overwhelmingly PUNK ROCK!

Author talk will take place in the auditorium (first floor, inside the library) from 4-5 PM. Copies of Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso, will be available for sale courtesy of Nowhere Bookshop. Live punk show featuring local bands Sacred Games, W.I.M.P., Fatal Fatigue and Del Rio's border town punks, The Code 88s.
Punk performances will take place on the 3rd floor/rooftop of library garage parking lot from 6-8:30 PM. Parking available on 1st & 2nd floor of library parking garage only.

A classic Victorian thriller about a man driving his wife mad. Famous movie titled Gaslight with Ingrid Bergman. No performance on Easter, April 5th. Reservations begin March 2.

The Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest 2026 invites Texans of all ages to reflect on their mental health and share what it means to them through creative expression.

Hosted by the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health, this statewide contest is open to all Texas residents—from elementary students to adults. Participants are invited to respond to the theme “What Does Mental Health Mean to You?” through traditional art, digital art, photography, or writing.

Mental health is shaped by personal experiences, culture, and community. By encouraging creative reflection, the contest creates space for people to tell their stories, explore emotional well-being, and contribute to broader conversations about mental health across Texas. Submissions may address topics such as stress, healing, resilience, relationships, or everyday moments that influence mental well-being.

Selected works may be featured in virtual and in-person galleries, offering opportunities for learning, connection, and public dialogue.

Eligibility: Open to all Texas residents, youth and adults
Submission period: January 15 – March 31, 2026
Learn more: https://www.tiemh.org/artscontest/

On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last up to four hours, though you may leave at any time. Tours are limited. Bring your binoculars, bottle for water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.

Opening Reception for Eric O'Connell's Pinhole Photography Exhibit is on March 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The show opens March 22, 2026 through May 27, 2026, and presents creative pinhole portraits of San Antonio Artist immersed in their artform.

The opening exhibit of Eric O’Connell’s pinhole photography invites viewers into a living moment where time, movement, and memory converge. Through long exposures that compress minutes into a single frame, O’Connell reveals portraits that are both sharp and softly obscured, capturing not just a subject’s image but the interaction, motion, and atmosphere surrounding them.

Ghostly blurs, shifting shadows, and layered spaces create a sense of transparency and connection, allowing creativity, place, and presence to merge into one unified view. This exhibit asks audiences to slow down and consider the fleeting, often overlooked relationships between time, the artist, and the world they inhabit.