Get Ready To Dance!

In May the San Antonio Public Library joins San Antonio Dance Umbrella's month-long celebration of dance.

Visit the San Antonio Dance Umbrella's website for more information on the events and dance troupes.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke, McCaffrey, Tolkien, Lackey, Salvatore, Jordan & more! Science fiction and fantasy lovers, San Antonio Public Library system now has 2 book groups for you.

Members of the Central Library Science Fiction/Fantasy book group agree on a science fiction or fantasy novel, read the book, and then meet once a month to discuss what they’ve read. It’s a chance to meet with people who enjoy similar reading tastes and to talk about books. In the past, the Central book group has read titles such as: The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson, Galveston by Sean Stewart, The Sky So Big and Black by John Barnes, and Godmother by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough. Join us at Central, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Greg Keyes' Briar King.

Westfall Library has just started a second science fiction book group, but mystery, literary fiction, and non-fiction fans don’t despair, the San Antonio Public Library has groups that meet at most branches to satisfy your reading (and discussion) tastes.

Check out a complete list of San Antonio Public Library book discussion groups.

Undergoing Renovation and Expansion

On Tuesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m., District 9 Council Representative Carroll W. Schubert joined the Library Board of Trustees, library management and staff at Brook Hollow Branch Library for a groundbreaking ceremony for the branch’s renovation.

When construction is finished, the branch library will have an additional 1,500 square feet, including a new children’s area and a quiet study room. The public service area will be rearranged to allow more efficient use of space and better customer flow. Additional plans include replacing the roof, major elements of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, and much of the interior lighting, as well as reconfiguring the parking lot to improve traffic flow.

Library officials said the project will entail closing the branch from late May through September. Arrangements have been made to provide basic services to Brook Hollow customers using a small bookmobile which will be parked at the branch. Additionally, Summer Reading activities will continue, thanks to an arrangement with the North East Independent School District and Coker Elementary School.

The project architect is Vitetta, a company which has previously worked with the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals Library, and the Jacksonville, Florida, Public Library. The $1.019 million project fund came from the 1999 Bond Election, 2002 Community Obligation Bonds, and the 2003 Bond Election.

Ridden Your Bike Lately?

National Bicycle Month

During May the City of San Antonio celebrates National Bicycle Safety Month along with the rest of the country. During this month, residents are encouraged to get on their bicycles for exercise, enjoyment and transport. Ride your bike to work, to the store, to the park or just for fun. Start riding in May and you might be hooked all year long!

Remember when riding either to work or for fun, cyclists must follow the rules of the road for safety. All cyclists must observe all traffic signals, including stop signs, stop lights and street directional signs. Cyclists may not ride at night without proper reflector and light equipment; and cyclists may not ride on sidewalks. While wearing a helmet is not required by law in the state of Texas, it is the number one factor in riding safely.

The San Antonio Police Department is concerned with the safety of cyclists, especially children. SAPD recommends going over the following rules for children before they get on two wheels, even in their neighborhood.

• Never ride out into a street without stopping first.
• Obey stop signs.
• Check behind before swerving, turning or changing lanes.
• Never follow another rider without applying the rules.
• Before you get on your bike, put on a helmet.

Check out National Bike Month for more information.

Has it really been ten years since the Central Library opened?

Saturday, May 21, 1995, the Central Library opened its doors to the public. On Saturday, May 21, 2005, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Central Library will celebrate its tenth birthday. The party is free and open to the public, and everyone is invited. Activities will include a children’s program from Radio Disney at 1:00 p.m., presented by H•E•B; and at 2:00 p.m., re-enactment performer Roy Collins transforming himself into Judge Roy Bean, the outlaw Texas legend who called himself the “Law West of the Pecos,” but was also known by others as “Hanging Judge Roy Bean.” The Judge Roy Bean program will be presented by the 34th Annual Texas Folklife Festival. There will also be tours of the Central Library, including a look at some behind-the-scenes areas. And, of course, there will be birthday cake! Mark your calendar and be sure to stop by to help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary!

FEATURED EVENT

The exhibit will run through June 5 in the Central Library's Gallery on the 1st floor.

LIBRARY EVENTS

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