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Our world is experiencing some drastic changes. SAPL wants to let you know that we are here for you throughout the process! Explore this guide for creative ideas, eBook picks, resources to help you and your family learn from home, and virtual programming.

Dial A Story / Telecuentos

For over 20 years the children of San Antonio have been calling into Dial-A-Story to hear a children's story.  The children's librarians record new stories every Tuesday and Friday, one in English and one in Spanish. 

Just call 210.207.4466 to listen!

Children's Programs

Our librarians are sharing new programs every week! Visit our Story Time, Kids Time, and Tween Time pages for more details. Grown-ups, please subscribe to the Library YouTube channel to view videos prepared by our children's librarians. Remember to also visit our events calendar for programs for every age group.

Adventurer's Book Club

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Almost as fun as reading books is sharing thoughts about them with others in a book club. Check out the books we read with the Adventurer's Book Club!

 

July 2022 - Once Upon a Camel

June 18 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

 

May 2022 - The One and Only Ivan

April - Any Choose Your Own Adventure book

March 2022 - Gregor the Overlander

February 2022 - Special Book Club: My Life as a Reader and Writer with Varian Johnson!

SAPL is excited to welcome compelling children's and young adult author Varian Johnson to share about his life and work, and answer your questions! Check out some of his most recent books prior to the session, such as The Parker Inheritance, Twins, and Playing the Cards You’re Dealt. All are welcome to attend whether you have read his books or are just curious to learn more about them and the author.

 

January 2022 - The BFG

San Antonio Symphony at SAPL

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about David Mollenauer and his career by visiting his page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Yang Guo and his career by visiting his page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Steve Zeserman and his career by visiting his page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Rachel Ferris and her career by visiting her page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Mark Teplitsky and his career by visiting his page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Lauren Eberhart and her career by visiting her page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Sarah Silver Manzke and her career by visiting her page.

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about James Seymour and his career by visiting his page

Learn more about the San Antonio Symphony on their Education Channel. Learn more about Nicholas Browne and his career by visiting his page

Live Streamed and Recorded Book Readings

Authors and celebrities are showing off their read-aloud skills by sharing books via live stream and pre-recorded video. Take note of time zones so you don't miss out!

Children's Books in ASL: Compilation of video renderings of popular children's books with American Sign Language interpretation. Titles are organized by age group and presented by different organizations.

 

KidLit TVKidLit TV, or KLTV: Browse talk show interviews with authors, story time with authors, art and drawing with illustrators, https://kidlit.tv/

 

ReadTogether_Logos_CMP_B.pngRead Together, Be Together:  Find digital story time schedules, reading tips, printables, and videos of favorite authors at https://www.readtogetherbetogether.com/

 

Storyline OnlineStoryline Online: Watch actors like Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White, and more read children's books via streaming video. Many titles include activity guides. http://storylineonline.net/

 

Story Time From SpaceStory Time From Space: Astronauts read aloud from the International Space Station. Videos include explanation of where they are on the space station and some of the astronauts' activities.

 

 

The Spanish Experiment: Spanish audio and video recordings of well-known children's stories.

 

Stimola Live: Live stream events for kids by authors and illustrators. Recordings are archived following live stream.