Local author Bike downtown Books for kids
Veronica Goldbach New B-cycle Children’s
“Without public location at the librarians’ book
libraries I could never Central Library recommendations
have become a writer.” page 2 page 8
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August 2011 Events for June/July/August
Celebrating San Antonio Authors
by Ramona Lucius The Devil’s Company by David Liss An
S
an Antonio has been fortunate to be eighteenth-century investigator becomes
home and inspiration to many writers. involved in corporate espionage, blackmail
Here are just a few out of a long list of and murder.
books for adults; check them out for your The Bikini Car Wash by Pamela Morsi
summer reading! In this comedy about the frustrations of job-
From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of hunting in an economic downturn, a successful
Western Cultural Life: 1500 to the Present businesswoman updates her father’s carwash by
by Jacques Barzun Barzun’s summary of his hiring women in bikinis to wash the cars.
discoveries and conclusions about Western You and Yours by Naomi Shihab Nye
culture, past to present. This collection (which won the Isabella
Close to the Heart by Diane Gonzales Gardner Poetry Award for 2005) explores
Bertrand Jessie is hired to raise funds for homelessness, discrimination, everyday life in
a private school, but the president of the San Antonio, childbirth, writing, celebrities,
alumni association doesn’t like the idea of a and the Middle East.
woman in charge of an all-boys school. Let the Drums Speak by Linda Lay Shuler
Milagro Lane by Jay Brandon The son of a An Anasazi shaman, abandoned by her
wealthy San Antonian decides to investigate husband on a journey through Oklahoma,
when a mysterious woman shows up at his comes to live with the Hasanai tribe. But when
father’s funeral. a vision shows her that her own people need
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros her, she must choose.
Glimpses into the life of a Latina growing up in The Holy Tortilla and a Pot of Beans
a low-income neighborhood in Chicago who by Carmen Tafolla A collection of 16 short
finds that writing may be her way out. stories. Included are “The Holy Tortilla,”
Echoes of Glory by Robert Flynn The sheriff in which the Virgin of Guadalupe appears
of a small Texas town, who’s a Korean war vet, to a woman as she’s cooking; and “A Pot of
must decide whether to back up his deputy, Beans,” in which a mysterious stranger offers to
who has killed a Vietnam veteran. “depassionatize” the residents of a town.
Avenger of Blood by John Hagee In the first For more titles by local authors, visit
century AD, siblings struggle to survive in a guides.mysapl.org. For books set in San
time of persecution against Christians. Antonio, see page 11.
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San Antonio Public Library celebrates
HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH
Heritage, Diversity, Integrity and Honor:
The Renewed Hope of America
September 15 - October 15
Bike downtown: Central Library joins B-cycle network Local Author Spotlight
W Veronica Goldbach
e’re proud to announce that the
Central Library is a station on the
new B-cycle network, a bike-sharing
program that went into operation in April.
How does B-cycle work? With your daily
or yearly membership, you can hop on a
bike at any of twelve stations located in and
around the downtown area and use it to travel
to meetings or just get some exercise while
enjoying our beautiful city. When your time is
W
up, return the bicycle to any B-cycle station.
Get a great workout while going green! e asked local author Veronica
To register for membership, or for more Goldbach a few questions about
information, go to B-cycle's web page at books and libraries:
sanantonio.bcycle.com. ▪ What was your favorite book as a child?
My favorite books as a child were the Little
House on the Prairie series. Those were the
Laptops assist job seekers and small business owners first books I really devoured. I read the whole
T
he San Antonio Public small business owners. series one summer. The first time I ever cried
Library has entered into a The mission of the Westside while reading was when Laura’s dog died. As a
partnership with the Westside Development Corporation is to trouble-making middle child, I was delighted by
Development Corporation foster economic development, Laura’s adventures.
(WDC) to provide two circulating promote the development and Once, at some timeshare seminar, my family
laptop computers at the Memorial Branch redevelopment of real estate within its target was asked to pick a dream vacation destination.
(in addition to the five that are currently area, create viable urban communities, and My brothers and sister all agreed on Disneyland,
available). These laptops will help to provide preserve the character, culture and history of but I shouted “Missouri.” Everyone in the room
access to information for job seekers and the Westside. ▪ looked at me like I was crazy and then they
burst out laughing. I explained I wanted to go
to the Little House on the Prairie Museum and
Take steps towards a healthier you @ your library see Pa’s fiddle. Needless to say I never got to go to
by Ignacio Albarracín loss it doesn’t matter whether you’re eating Missouri, but we never went to Disneyland either.
Y
ou don’t have to be a librarian to carbohydrates, fats, sugars, or proteins I so loved the books that I could never bring
know there are a lot of diet books because they all contain calories. What myself to watch the TV series. It was just too
out there. Every day it seems a new does matter is your caloric balance: how different. Of all the books the one I read over
publication emerges claiming to reveal the many calories you eat and drink vs. how and over was These Happy Golden Years.
secret to weight loss. Some say the trick many calories you burn off through physical Laura and Almanzo’s story turned me into a
is to avoid fat. Others suggest eliminating activity, bodily functions, and exercise. lifelong romantic.
carbohydrates from one’s daily regimen. It If you want to lose weight, you’ll have Why do you think libraries are important?
seems that many popular diets emphasize a to reduce your daily calorie intake and/or Without public libraries I could never have
particular component of food, which they increase the amount of calories you expend become a writer. I certainly wouldn’t be very
either extol or disparage. through exercise. The best way to do this is well read. Growing up, buying books was an
Rather than dismissing these approaches to see where you are now. Start documenting extravagance, but going to the library was a
outright, I would say that for most people – everything you eat and drink. Make sure to regular occurrence.
myself included – it’s more useful to see food note any physical activity you do and how Libraries gave me the freedom to try out
as a source of energy. long you do it. To help you do this, visit www. different types of books. The lure of free Frosty
Every day, we acquire energy through mypyramidtracker.gov. You might be surprised coupons or other rewards of the summer reading
food and beverages, which we then use by what you discover. Tip: To lose one to two programs turned me into a reader. Of course the
up through physical activity and body pounds per week, reduce your caloric intake air-conditioned quiet of the San Pedro Branch
functions. If we gather more energy than we by 500 to 1,000 calories per day. was another big draw. While fiction nurtured
expend, we gain weight. If the opposite is Remember to consult with your physician my imagination, the nonfiction sections of the
true, we lose weight. Ultimately, our weight before starting any diet or exercise plan. library guided me through everything from
is a matter of simple mathematics. For more information about weight loss, raising my first dog to writing my first novel.
How do you determine the amount visit your local San Antonio Public Library Veronica Goldbach is the author of the
of energy in food? You look at its calorie (mysapl.org) or visit Metro Health’s website 2009 young adult novel Deep in the Heart
count. Calories measure the amount of
energy that food supplies. More calories
at sanantonio.gov/health.
▪
Ignacio Albarracín is the branch manager at
of High School. She is a graduate of Trinity
University, a 4th grade teacher and is
equal more energy. When it comes to weight the Cortez Library. currently at work on her next novel. ▪
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library event listings by branCh
Call ahead to your library branch before heading to a program. Although we verify
information, cancellations and changes occasionally occur.
BAzAN BRANCH LIBRARY Thursday Afternoon Book Group
2200 West Commerce Street (210) 225-1614 Thursday, June 23, July 28, August 25,
Academia Citizenship Classes Monday, 2:30 p.m. We read and discuss a wide
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, variety of fiction and occasionally non-
8, 15, 22, 6:00 p.m. Free citizenship courses fiction books. Call for titles.
for adults. The instructors are bilingual and
the course is taught in Spanish. Classes CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY
run from May 23 through August 22. No 3350 East Commerce Street (210) 225-7801
registration is necessary, just arrive on time. Friends of Carver Library Book Sale
Computer Classes A variety of Saturday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Get a
beginning computer classes are great deal on books. Come check it out!
offered at this location. Please visit mysapl. Madu-Ndela: Reclaiming the African-
org/calendar.aspx for the current schedule. American Environmental Heritage
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. Asar Umhotep
BROOK HOLLOW BRANCH LIBRARY will discuss how African-Americans can
530 Heimer Road (210) 496-6315 recapture their environmental heritage
San Antonio Storytellers Association and create a viable economic system in
Wednesday, June 1, July 6, August 3, 6:30 the process.
p.m. Share stories of your own, or just sit Remembering a Civil Rights Icon:
back and listen. Open to professionals and The Legacy of Fred Shuttlesworth
amateurs alike. Saturday, June 18, 4:00 p.m. Celebrate
Mystery Book Group Thursday, June Juneteenth with a special tribute
2, July 7, August 4, 2:30 p.m. We read to the legacy of the Reverend Fred
and discuss mystery novels. Call for titles. Shuttlesworth, a key figure in the struggle
to end racial segregation.
La Tertulia Book Group Saturday,
June 4, July 9, August 13, 10:00 a.m. CENTRAL LIBRARY Need help with
Club de lectura de libros en español. 600 Soledad Street (210) 207-2500
your job search?
Feral Cat Workshop Sunday, June 5, 2:00 All About Christian Senior
p.m. Learn about issues surrounding Services Friday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. We can help you learn how to:
feral and free-roaming cats in your Learn about Meals on Wheels, Grace Place Create an e-mail account to
neighborhood, including where to take and the Senior Companion Program— as contact employers
cats to be spayed or neutered and how to either a volunteer or service recipient. See
take care of the cats during post-surgery Write a standout résumé
how you can be part of this organization with Resume Maker
recovery and long-term care. serving the needs of seniors in San Antonio.
Explore recommended jobs sites
Hooks for Books Thursday, June 9, Cinema Soledad Tuesday, June 7, to find postings
July 14, August 11, 2:30 p.m. Join us for 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 6:30 p.m.
conversation, crocheting, knitting and Ace the interview to get
1 hour validated parking with a stamped
other handcrafts. the job you want
ticket. Patrons are encouraged to bring
snacks. Call for titles. Contact local organizations
Wednesday Evening Book Group
that can help you
Wednesday, June 15, July 20, August Online Library Services Friday,
17, 6:15 p.m. We read and discuss a wide June 10, 10:30 a.m. This
variety of fiction and occasionally non- presentation will provide an overview of
fiction books. Call for titles. the many library services that can be
Movie Group Tuesday, June 21, July accessed with just a click of the mouse.
Databases, ebooks, music and more!
Visit us in person
19, August 16, 1:30 p.m. Monthly
movies. Call for titles. or online
Central Library, 5th Floor
600 Soledad St., 78205 • 210-207-2500
guides.mysapl.org/jsbc
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SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 BOOKMARKS! 3
eReader Clinic Friday, June 17, Mystery Book Club Saturday, June GREAT NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY
10:30 a.m. Have an eReader and not 18, July 16, August 20, 10:00 a.m. 9050 Wellwood (210) 684-5251
quite sure what to do with it? Attend this Please call for titles. Pride Month Display Wednesday, June 1,
eReader Clinic to learn how to save money
Joss Whedon’s Birthday Party Thursday, 12:00 noon Celebrate Pride Month with
by downloading the library’s eBooks to
June 23, 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the birthday of us! Discover new authors and artists from
your eReader, iPad, iTouch or Droid.
Joss Whedon, the creative genius behind around the world and throughout history
Census Records: hit television shows such as Buffy and who share a common thread with the
An Introduction Angel. There will be cake and a “stake the LGBT community. Check out our display
Saturday, August 6, 2:00 p.m. vampire” contest. This event is hosted near the circulation desk.
The US census reports begin in 1790 and by Whedonists Unite (meetup.com/ Chess Club Wednesday, June 1, 6:00 p.m.
are available through 1930. See how they whedonistsunite).
have changed over time, what information Mom’s Club of San Antonio Friday, June
is included and how to read and interpret COLLINS GARDEN BRANCH LIBRARY 3, July 1, August 5, 10:00 a.m. Meet other
them. Also, find out what special 200 North Park Boulevard (210) 225-0331 Stay-at-Home-Moms (SAHMs), make new
schedules were taken (agricultural, friends and enjoy outings each month!
mortality, military, etc.) and how they can Computer Classes A variety of
further your research. Email beginning computer classes are Book Sale Friday, June 3, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov to offered at this location. Please visit mysapl. & Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
register. org/calendar.aspx for the current schedule. Support Great Northwest Branch Library at
our biannual Book Sale.
Beginning Genealogy: Beginning Genealogy Thursday,
The Internet as a Source for June 30, 12:00 noon Get tips on Great Northwest Knitters Saturday, June
Genealogical Research where to start researching your family 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6,
Tuesday, August 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m. history and see what kind of genealogical 13, 20, 27, 2:00 p.m. Join the Knitters every
Discover the basics of searching the gems you can uncover in courthouse and Saturday until the yarn runs out!
Internet for family history materials and church records, cemeteries and libraries.
Quilting Bee Saturday, June 18, July 16,
online databases, how to evaluate websites, August 20, 10:00 a.m. Quilters join to
where to find downloadable forms and CORTEz BRANCH LIBRARY
quilt and chat about our monthly group
other important information. Email 2803 Hunter Boulevard (210) 922-7372
quilting project.
genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov to register. Cortez Book Club Thursday, June 2,
Feral Cat Workshop Saturday, August 20,
July 7, August 4, 6:30 p.m. Join us the
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY 11:00 a.m. Learn about issues surrounding
first Thursday of every month to discuss
11441 Vance Jackson Road (210) 696-6396 feral and free-roaming cats in your
both fiction and non-fiction books.
neighborhood, including where to take
Film Club Saturday, June 4, July 9, June Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
cats to be spayed or neutered and how to
August 6, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a July Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
take care of the cats during post-surgery
lively discussion of a selected movie. Call August Oedipus the King by Sophocles
recovery and long-term care.
for titles. Yoga Classes Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28,
Friday Book Club Friday, June 10, July July 5, 12, 18, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, GuERRA BRANCH LIBRARY
8, August 12, 10:00 a.m. June The 6:00 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. 7978 Military Drive West (210) 673-1492
Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Beginners are welcome and a yoga mat is
Thursday Evening
Bender July Doctor Zhivago by Boris not required.
Readers Book Club Thursdays, June
Pasternak August Major Pettigrew’s Last 9, July 14, August 11, 6:00 p.m. We discuss
Stand by Helen Simonson FOREST HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
fiction and biographies. June Welcome to
5245 Ingram Road (210) 431-2544
Saturday Book Club Saturday, June Utopia: Notes from a Small Town by Karen
11, July 9, August 13, 10:00 a.m. Please Mommy’s Day Out Book Club Valby July The Farthest Home Is in an
call for titles. Wednesday, June 8, July 13, 6:30 p.m. Empire of Fire: A Tejano Elegy by John
Mothers, this is the book club for you! We Phillip Santos August Pavilion of Women
Comics Workshop Tuesday, June 14, meet the second Wednesday of every by Pearl S. Buck
6:00 p.m. Are you interested in learning month to discuss books on motherhood
how to draw comics and manga-style (both nonfiction and fiction). Please join
illustrations? Join us for a free workshop us even if you don’t get to finish reading
taught by local artist, Austin Rogers. so you can socialize! If you don’t have a
Thursday Book Club Thursday, June babysitter, bring your child and he or she
16, July 21, August 18, 12:00 noon. can do a craft while you join in on the
Please call for titles. discussion. Please call for titles.
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Club de Lectura Thursday, June 30, MAVERICK BRANCH LIBRARY
July 28, August 25, 12:00 noon Leemos 8700 Mystic Park (210) 680-9346 FRIENDS OF THE
y discutimos libros clásicos y también Maverick Ladies’ Choice Book Club
SAN ANTONIO
libros populares. Saturday, June 25, July 30, August 27, PUBLIC LIBRARY
junio La colmena por Camilo Jose Cela 10:00 a.m. June Etta: A Novel by Gerald
GIANT
julio Soñar en cubano por Cristina Garcia Kolpan July Little Bee by Chris Cleave
agosto El padrino: la venganza por Mark August The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Winegardner by Rebecca Skloot
BOOK
Please pick up at the reference desk.
IGO BRANCH LIBRARY
13330 Kyle Seale Parkway (210) 561-6113 San Antonio Public Library Board of
SALE
Trustees Meeting Wednesday, August 24,
Igo Mystery Book Club Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
June 1, July 6, August 3, 6:30 p.m.
You're invited to this discussion of mystery MCCRELESS BRANCH LIBRARY
books! Call for titles. 1023 Ada Street (210) 532-4254
JULY 8-10
JOHNSTON BRANCH LIBRARY Movie Time Saturday, June 25, July
23, August 27, 2:00 p.m. Call for titles. Friday & Saturday
6307 Sun Valley (210) 674-8410
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Computer Classes A variety of MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY Sunday
beginning computer classes are 3222 Culebra Road (210) 432-6783 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
offered at this location. Please visit mysapl.
Movie Time Thursday, June 9, 16, 23,
BookCellar
org/calendar.aspx for the current schedule.
30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2:00 p.m. Beat
Johnston Branch Library 30th the heat with a cool movie! Call for titles.
Anniversary Celebration Saturday, U s e d B o o k S t o re
June 18, 2:00 p.m. The Johnston Branch PAN AMERICAN BRANCH LIBRARY Central Library Basement
Library staff and the family of Leah 1122 West Pyron Avenue (210) 924-8164
Carter Johnston invite you to celebrate 600 Soledad Street
the library’s 30th anniversary. Nationally Pan Am Monthly Movie This is your chance to find
known poet Naomi Shihab Nye will read Wednesday, June 1, July 6, August 3, great bargains on thousands
her work. 5:30 p.m. Pan American Library will feature
of fiction and non-fiction
a family-friendly movie every month. All
ages are welcome! Feel free to bring snacks. books for children and
LANDA BRANCH LIBRARY
adults, with most prices
233 Bushnell Avenue (210) 732-8369
SEMMES BRANCH LIBRARY ranging from 10¢ to $1.
Reader’s Ink Book Group Saturday, 15060 Judson Road (210) 650-9540
June 4, July 2, 2:00 p.m. Join us to read PREVIEW SALE
and discuss a wide variety of old and new Semmes Library Adult Book Group
FOR MEMBERS
fiction, and occasionally some non-fiction. Thursday, June 2, July 7, August 4, 6:30
p.m. June Five Skies by Ron Carlson July Thursday, July 7
June The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison August Let 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
July Teatime for the Traditionally Built by
Alexander McCall Smith. No meeting in the Great World Spin by Colum McCann Not a member of the
August. Please call to reserve copies of the Friends yet? You can join at
Semmes Library Classic Book
selections. Group Saturday, June 4, July 9, August the door that evening!
13, 10:00 a.m. Please call for titles. One hour free parking is
LAS PALMAS BRANCH LIBRARY
Semmes Library Jane Austen Book available in the Central
515 Castroville Road (210) 434-6394
Group Saturday, June 4, July 9, Library parking garage with
Wednesday Night Book Club August 13, 11:00 a.m. Join other Jane a validated ticket—enter
Wednesday, June 15, July 20, August Austen fans for discussion of her works on Soledad Street just
17, 6:30 p.m. Please call for titles. and her world, through books and media. north of Giraud Street.
Please call for titles.
Books are withdrawn from the
Friends of Semmes Library Book Sale Library system or come from
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
private donations. Proceeds
benefit library projects.
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SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 BOOKMARKS! 5
Friends of Comanche Lookout Park THE TOBIN LIBRARY AT OAKWELL
Tuesday, June 14, July 12, August 9, 6:45 p.m. 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road (210) 828-2569 The Magik Theatre
Discuss topics and participate in events
Computer Classes A variety of
related to the preservation and upkeep of
beginning computer classes are
Comanche Lookout Park.
offered at this location. Please visit mysapl.
Semmes Evening Cinema org/calendar.aspx for the current schedule.
Thursday, June 16, July 21, August 18,
San Antonio Public Library Board of
5:30 p.m. Please join us for popcorn and a
Trustees Meeting Wednesday, July 27, 4:30
movie. Call for titles.
p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Semmes Saturday Cinema
Saturday, June 18, July 16, August 20, WESTFALL BRANCH LIBRARY
2:00 p.m. Please join us for popcorn and a 6111 Rosedale Court (210) 344-2373 IF YOu GIVE A
movie. Call for titles. PIG A PARTY
Book Group Thursday, June 16, July 21,
Semmes SciFi Book Group Tuesday, August 18, 2:30 p.m. June Luncheon of San Antonio Public Library’s favorite
June 21, July 19, August 16, 7:00 p.m. the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland July troupe of traveling players comes
Join us for a discussion each month of a Homer and Langley by E.L. Doctorow to the Library again this summer
science fiction book and a fantasy book. August The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff with a rousing production of If You
Call for titles. Give a Pig a Party. This is a play—a
Westfall Crafters Wednesday, June 22, party—you won’t want to miss!
New! Semmes Historical Fiction July 27, 2:00 p.m. Calling all crocheters—
Book Group Thursday, July 28, 6:30 and knitters too! Bring your current work
p.m. We meet on the fourth Thursday of
every other month. For our July meeting
in progress and share your talents with
others. Yarn and hooks available; bring
Spikey Mikey
we’ll discuss Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. your own needles. Limited instruction.
New knit and crochet books available for
check out, plus free patterns every month.
for online information Westfall Mystery Book Club
Monday, June 27, July 25, August 22,
about our events, visit 6:00 p.m. We investigate mysteries of all
mysapl.org types. For more information or to reserve a
copy of the current selection, please call.
Guess who’s dug up some new tricks
to share this summer? Spikey Mikey! If
you like magic, don’t miss this return
Free resources @ your library! performance at your branch library.
Whether you need homework help, information on starting your own business, job For the schedule of performances for The
training, or a new career, the library offers a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Magik Theatre and Spikey Mikey, call
your branch or visit guides.mysapl.org/
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library—don’t wait to find out what’s new! from journals, dictionaries, encyclopedias,
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iTouch®, iPad™, Windows Mobile device or
Research Guides: Get acquainted with all
to burn to CD and other devices.
the resources available in the various
Audiobooks: Listen to and check out subject departments at the Central Library.
audiobooks via computer or laptop; burn
Digital Downloads: Choose from thousands
(some) to CD for playing in the car or on
of popular titles available as downloadable
stereo; or transfer to any portable device.
audio books, eBooks and videos.
visit mysapl.org to see
For more information about any of these the current bookmobile schedule,
resources, visit mysapl.org serving 15 regular stops.
6 BOOKMARKS! EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 MYSAPL.ORG
Children’s Summer Programs Wednesday, June 1 through Saturday, July 30
Dig Up A Good Book! !Excave un libro bueno!
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Kids Time Mon. 2:00 p.m. Story Time Tues. 11:00 a.m. Kids Time Mon. 6:30 p.m. Kids Time Wed. 4:00 p.m.
Bilingual Story Time 4th Grade Book Club
BROOK HOLLOW MAvERICK
Thurs. 11:00 a.m. Mon. 4:00 p.m.
Baby Time Mon. 2:00 p.m. Baby Time Wed. 10:15 a.m.
Kids Time Thurs. 4:00 p.m. 5th Grade Book Club
Toddler Time Tues. 10:00 a.m. Toddler Time Wed. 11:00 a.m.
Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Wed. 1:30 p.m. GREAT NORTHWEST Story Time
6th Grade Book Club
Kids Time Tues. 2:00 p.m. Toddler Time Tues. 10:15 a.m. Mon. 10:15 & 11:00 a.m.
Thurs. 4:00 p.m.
BeTween Time Mon. June 6 & 20, Toddler Time Kids Time
July 18, 3:00 p.m. Thurs. 10:15 a.m. Wed. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. SEMMES
Family Fun Wed. 2:00 p.m. Discovery Time Baby Time Wed. 1:00 p.m.
MCCRELESS
Wed. 2:00 p.m. Toddler Time Mon. 10:15 a.m.
CARvER Story Time Tues. 10:30 a.m.
Discovery Time Story Time Mon. 11:00 a.m.
Story Time Wed. 10:15 a.m. Kids Time Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Story Time Wed. 10:30 a.m.
Kids Time Wed. 11:00 a.m.
Kids Time MEMORIAL Kids Time
CENTRAL Tues. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Story Time Wed. 11:00 a.m. Thurs. 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Toddler Time Tues. 10:00 a.m. Kids Time Tues. 6:30 p.m. BeTween Time (Boys) Wed. June
GuERRA
Discovery Time Movie Time Thurs. 2:00 p.m. 5 & July 20, 4:00 p.m.
Baby Time Wed. 10:00 a.m.
Thurs. 10:00 a.m. BeTween Time (Girls) Wed.
Toddler Time Wed. 11:00 a.m. MISSION
Kids Time Tues. 2:00 p.m. June 22 & July 27, 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Wed. 12:00 noon Story Time Wed. 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Sat. 2:00 p.m. Come & Go Crafts Wed. June 8
Kids Time Wed. 4:00 p.m. Family Fun Wed. 2:00 p.m.
3rd Grade Book Club & July 13, 3:30 p.m.
Kids Time Mon. 2:00 p.m.
Thurs. 2:00 p.m. IGO
THOuSAND OAKS
4th Grade Book Club Baby Time Tues. 10:30 a.m. PAN AMERICAN
Toddler Time
Mon. 2:00 p.m. Story Time Tues. 11:00 a.m. Kids Time Mon. 4:00 p.m.
Thurs. 10:00 a.m.
5th Grade Book Club Story Time Wed. 2:00 p.m. Story Time Thurs. 11:00 a.m.
Story Time Thurs. 11:00 a.m.
Wed. 2:00 p.m. Kids Time Thurs. 11:00 a.m. BeTween Time Thurs. 2:00 p.m.
Kids Time Wed. 2:00 p.m.
Discovery Time Sat. June 11 & Movie Time Wed. 2:00 p.m.
CODY
25, July 9 & 23, 10:30 a.m. TOBIN AT OAKWELL
Baby Time Mon. 10:15 a.m. PARMAN
Baby Time Wed. 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time Mon. 11:00 a.m. JOHNSTON Baby Time Wed. 10:15 a.m.
Story Time Wed. 11:00 a.m.
Story Time Wed. 11:00 a.m. Story Time Tues. 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time Mon. 1:00 p.m.
Kids Time Thurs. 2:00 p.m.
Kids Time Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Kids Time Wed. 2:00 p.m. Toddler Time Wed. 11:15 a.m.
BeTween Time Mon. 3:00 p.m. Story Time Mon. 10:15 a.m. WESTFALL
LANDA
Kids Time Thurs. 4:00 p.m. Story Time Tues. 10:30 a.m.
COLLINS GARDEN Baby Time Tues. 10:00 a.m.
Kids Time Thurs. 11:00 a.m.
Kids Time Wed. 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time Tues. 10:45 a.m. PRuITT AT ROOSEvELT
BeTween Time Thurs. June 16
BeTween Time Wed. 3:30 p.m. Story Time Thurs. 10:00 a.m. Baby Time Mon. 10:30 a.m.
& July 21, 3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Tues. 7:00 p.m. Kids Time Mon. 2:00 p.m. Toddler Time Wed. 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Sat. June 25
Come & Go Crafts Thurs. June Story Time Sat. 10:30 a.m.
CORTEz & July 23, 2:00 p.m.
23 & July 28, 3:30 p.m. Kids Time Tues. 4:00 p.m.
Toddler Time Wed. 10:00 a.m.
Kids Time Wed. 11:00 a.m.
Which activity is right for your child?
Baby Time Babies experience the sounds curiosity. Recommended for three- to five-year- reading. Reading instruction is not provided, just
and structure of language through rhythm, olds. Discovery Time Children develop encouragement. BeTween Time Interactive
rhyme and repetition. Recommended for awareness of science and math concepts through library fun exclusively for nine- to twelve-year-
babies up to 18 months with their caregivers. stories and hands-on experiences. Recommended olds. Family Fun Children and their grown-
Toddler Time Toddlers actively participate for four- to six-year-olds. Kids Time Books, ups listen to stories and enjoy simple shared
in stories, music and movement enhancing their crafts, and activities recommended for school- activities. All ages welcome. Younger children
social, emotional and language development. age children. Younger children welcome when will need adult assistance. Movie Time Free
Recommended for children 18 to 36 months. accompanied by an adult. Book Club movies, always rated G or PG. Come & Go
Story Time Preschoolers enjoy stories and Grade-specific conversation about books the Crafts Drop-in crafts for all ages. Younger
songs that develop early literacy skills and foster group has read, with recommendations for future children will need adult assistance.
SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 BOOKMARKS! 7
BOOKS FOR
KIDS
The Baby Goes Beep
by Rebecca O’Connell
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything
by Elise Broach
Your baby will love imitating you as you beep, Instead of stickers or balloons, children who
splash, boom and much more! An interactive run errands with their parents get real, live
treat for both babies and toddlers. Also, newly dinosaurs! The baker gives free triceratops,
released as a board book! Ages birth–3. the doctor gives a stegosaurus and the barber
gives free pterosaurs. Running errands has
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea
never been so much fun! Ages 3–7.
Nothing can stop a little dinosaur. Not
talking grown-ups, a bowl of spaghetti or The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
bath time ... but what happens when he has by Samantha R. Vamos
to face the biggest challenge of all? Ages 2–6. A healthy sprinkling of Spanish enlivens this
cumulative tale of arroz con leche. The farm
Seven Little Bunnies
maiden starts off stirring, but soon a goat, a
by Julie Steigemeyer
donkey, a duck, a cow, and a chicken bring
It’s bedtime for seven little bunnies, but each
their spoons to the mix. The result? Delicioso!
bunny is busy having fun! Will they stop?
Ages 4–8.
One by one, each bunny gets cozy, then dozy,
then drowsy, then drops into bed! Count the Weezer Changes the World
bunnies as they fall asleep. Ages 2–6. by David McPhail
A little dog named Weezer encounters
Harry the Dirty Dog
changes and inspires changes for the world.
by Gene Zion, illustrated by
Ages 4–8.
Margaret Bloy Graham
When a white dog with black spots runs away Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein
from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn’t Little Red Chicken wants a bedtime story
recognize him on his return as a black dog but she can’t quite seem to let her father get
with white spots. Published in Spanish as to the end of the story without filling in the
Harry, el perrito sucio. Ages 3–7. details. Can you figure out how this story
might end? Ages 4–8.
I Broke My Trunk! by Mo Willems
The adventures of Elephant & Piggie
continue in this latest installment in which
Gerald the elephant’s hilarious tale of
woe becomes out of control. Knockout
illustrations and side-splitting dialogue are
great for beginning readers and their
grown-ups. Ages 4–8.
8 BOOKMARKS! EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 MYSAPL.ORG
What Can You Do with a Paleta?/ The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan
¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta? Ryan has created a poetic and dreamlike
by Carmen Tafolla account of the childhood of Chilean poet
San Antonio’s own Carmen Tafolla won the Pablo Neruda. Accompanied by stylized,
Tomas Rivera award for this lyrical look at thought-provoking art by Peter Sis, this
sharing, sipping and slurping paletas. Magaly fictionalized biography won the 2011 Pura
Morales provides the book’s illustrations in a Belpré Award. Published in Spanish as
joyfully intense palette that brings the heat of El Soñador. Ages 10 and up.
summer to every page. Ages 4–8
Dial M for Mongoose by Bruce Hale
The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton In this humorous send-up of noir detective
An assortment of animals on a boat take a novels, fourth-grade detective Chet Gecko
bath, put on their pajamas, brush their teeth, (a gecko) and his associate Natalie Attired (a
and exercise before going to bed. Published in mockingbird) investigate a series of mishaps
Spanish as Buenas noches a todos. Ages 5–7. that all seem to point to the school janitor (a
mongoose) at Emerson Hicky Elementary.
Half-Chicken/Mediopollito by Almo Flor Ada
Ages 8–11.
Half-Chicken sets off to see the world and his
adventures take him far and wide, until at last The Dragon in the Sock Drawer
he’s carried straight to the top in this lively, by Kate Klimo
humorous retelling, in Spanish and English, Cousins Jesse and Daisy always knew they
of a traditional folktale, set in colonial would have a magical adventure, but they are
Mexico. Ages 5–9. not prepared when the “thunder egg” Jesse
has found turns out to be a dragon egg that is
The Web Files by Margie Palatini
about to hatch. Ages 8–11.
Think Dragnet as you read how Ducktective
Web and his partner try to quack the case of Butterfingers by Juliet Trewellard
the pilfered peck of perfectly picked pickled When beautiful Princess Bella is kidnapped
peppers. Ages 6–10. by a fearsome dragon, it is left to a clumsy
stable boy, accompanied by his dog and pony,
The Loathsome Dragon by David Wiesner
to save her. Ages 8–11.
A wicked queen casts a spell over her
beautiful stepdaughter, turning her into a The Red Blazer Girls: The Ring of
loathsome dragon until such time as her Rocamadour by Michael D. Beil
wandering brother shall return and kiss her Catholic-schooled seventh-graders Sophie,
three times. Ages 6–11. Margaret, Rebecca, and Leigh Ann help an
elderly neighbor solve a puzzle her father left
Help Me Mr. Mutt
for her estranged daughter twenty years ago.
by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
Ages 11–14.
Mr. Mutt is a doggy version of Dear Abby. He
gives advice to dogs about how to deal with
their problems. The story is funny and has a
great ending. Ages 7–9.
Want more book suggestions? Visit our online guides:
2011 Texas 2 x 2 Reading List Pura Belpré Award Presented to a Latino/
Books appropriate for children 2 through Latina writer and illustrator whose work
2nd grade. guides.mysapl.org/2x2 best celebrates the Latino experience in an
outstanding work of literature for youth.
Caldecott Medal Presented annually to the
guides.mysapl.org/BelpreAward
illustrator of the most distinguished picture
book published in the previous year.
Other San Antonio Public Library book lists
guides.mysapl.org/caldecott
and resource guides are available at a
Newbery Medal award winners guides.mysapl.org
Awarded annually to the author of the most
distinguished contribution to American
literature for children. guides.mysapl.org/newbery
SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 BOOKMARKS! 9
Teen Summer Activities (June & July)
There are fun free things for teens to do this summer CeNTral MaveriCk
at their San Antonio Public Library! Every week during Monday-Thursday 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 3:30 p.m.
June and July each library branch hosts a teens-only activity BazaN MCCreleSS
just for 13- to 18-years-olds.* It’s a time to kick back with Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
friends and participate in a variety of fun activities—from Brook Hollow MeMorial
video gaming to making cool stuff. At the Central Library’s Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:30 p.m.
Teen Department there is something going on almost every
Carver MiSSioN
day during June and July—so there’s no reason to be bored
Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m.
this summer!
Thursday 6:00 p.m. PaN aMeriCaN
Summer also means the Teen Summer Reading Program! Cody Tuesday 2:00 p.m.
Teens can participate by reading books and attending library Tuesday 2:00 p.m. ParMaN @ SToNe oak
activities to earn a chance to win prizes like an Xbox 360 with
ColliNS GardeN Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Kinect and other good stuff. To register for the Teen Summer
Thursday 5:00 p.m. PruiTT @ rooSevelT
Reading Program, visit your local library branch or register
online at mysapl.org, where you’ll also find a complete list CorTez Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
of teens-only activities and Teen Summer Reading Program Thursday 1:00 p.m. SaN Pedro
contest rules. ForeST HillS Tuesday 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 p.m. SeMMeS
The Library is a great
place just to hang out GreaT NorTHweST Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
this summer with Wednesday 6:00 p.m. THouSaNd oakS
tons of manga, free Guerra Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Wi-Fi and internet Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
access computers at iGo ToBiN @ oakwell
all locations. Meet new Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:30 p.m.
people and learn new things
JoHNSToN weSTFall
at the library.
Monday 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
* For activities for 9- to laNda
12-year-olds, see the Wednesday 5:45 p.m.
“BeTween Times”
laS PalMaS
listings on the Children’s
Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Programs Calendar
(page 7).
Are you a teen over 14? We’d love you
to guest blog for us at 210teenlibrary.
wordpress.com! Opportunities are limited so
call us soon at (210) 207-2678 for details.
Teen Summer reading Program
Sign up and get more information
at your local library!
10 BOOKMARKS! EVENTS FOR JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2011 MYSAPL.ORG
Summer Reading in San Antonio
by Ramona Lucius Star of Empire by Leonard Sanders A couple
L
ooking for a mystery, romance, or maybe leaves high-society Charleston for a rough-and-
some historical fiction? Check out these tumble life in San Antonio in the 1830s.
books set in San Antonio. The Bozeman Trail by Robert Vaughan A
San Antone by V. J. Banis A Southern motley crew drives a herd of cattle from San
plantation belle comes to San Antonio just after Antonio to Montana in the 1860s. The Civil
Texas gains statehood. War, gold fever and Sioux attacks intervene.
The Brush-Off by Linda Bradley In this comic Apache Lance, Franciscan Cross
mystery, a San Antonio hair stylist accused of by Florence Byham Weinberg A tale of the early
murder hunts down the real killer and, in the days of the San Antonio missions, struggling to
process, explores the wild side of the city. survive against Apache attacks.
Texas Widow by Mary Lou Hagen A San Beyond Redemption by Frederick Williams
Antonio widow falls in love with a Texas A minister butts heads with the local police
Ranger who’s tracking an outlaw. force in a struggle to rid his community of
The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen Harrigan drug dealers.
A novel about the defense of the Alamo, Alamo Heights by Scott Zesch At the turn of
told from the point of view of a botanist, a the twentieth century, two women struggle
widowed innkeeper and her son. to protect the Alamo from politicians and
Death on the River Walk by Carolyn Hart hotel owners.
When an employee at a River Walk art gallery For more titles by local authors, visit
goes missing, a journalist investigates. guides.mysapl.org. ▪
Getting ready for back-to-school?
Don’t forget your San Antonio Public Library card! Library plans for future
A
ugust in San Antonio means back- Help. Students can visit this site for free In February the San Antonio Public Library
to-school. When you’re shopping for tutoring in real time from qualified tutors kicked off a strategic planning process to set
school supplies, don’t forget the most in a safe online environment. Tutoring is the Library’s goals and objectives for serving
important one is free: a San Antonio Public available in math, science, social studies, the community over the next five years.
Library card! A Library card and language arts, in both English and With guidance from the Strategic Plan
gives you access not only Spanish. Tutors are graduate students, Leadership Advisory Committee, chaired by
to thousands of books, teachers, and college professors. Tom Frost and comprised of civic, business
magazines, newspapers, They must all undergo background and community leaders, six strategic areas of
DVDs and CDs, but also checks and become certified. The focus were identified: Support Educational
to the Library’s extensive Library’s Live Homework Help and Learning Opportunities; Support
online resources – full-text connection is open from 4:00 to Workforce and Economic Development;
journal articles, e-books, 11:00 p.m., seven days a week, Foster Community Connections; Increase
downloadables, practice and it’s free with your San Antonio Public Awareness; Improve Organizational
tests and more. Public Library card, which is also Health; and Delineate Roles of Board of
One of the most helpful free! Visit the teen or children’s pages Trustees and Library Support Groups.
of the Library’s online at mysapl.org or call (210) 207-2500 For updates, visit the dedicated Strategic
resources is Live Homework for more information. ▪ Plan page on mysapl.org. ▪
Summer Reading continues!
It’s not too late to turn in your reading log! Children’s Fall
Summer programs for children and teens Programming
have drawn to a close but the Reading Programming
Club is still going strong. For teens who begins on
want to enter the prize drawing, reading August 22
logs are due by August 6. Otherwise, with activities
registered readers have until August 31 for children
to turn in their reading logs, receive their of all ages. See
certificates and select their free books. event listings at
More information is available at mysapl.org for
mysapl.org or by calling (210) 207-2500. details.
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