# Central Library: San Antonio Public Library Landmark & Children's Discovery Room > Place to go for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Mon–Tue 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Wed–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; weekly… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: San Antonio Public Library - Central Library, 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205 - Ages: All ages; dedicated 3rd-floor Children's Department with infant board books, play kitchen, and STEM learning games - Price: Free admission and free programming for all community members - Schedule: Mon–Tue 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Wed–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; weekly preschool storytimes Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM - Organizer: San Antonio Public Library - Official page: https://www.mysapl.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/central-library-san-antonio-public-library-landmark-and-children-s-dis--listing-f6e2750b3fa3bd67dd7658ba ## About Designed by celebrated Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta and affectionately dubbed the 'Enchilada Red' building for its striking terra-cotta hue, the Central Library of the San Antonio Public Library system is an architectural masterpiece and community cultural treasure. The six-story atrium features geometric cutouts, flooded natural light, a dramatic Chihuly glass sculpture, and welcoming community spaces. The entire third floor is dedicated exclusively to the Children's Library, creating a bright, sensory-rich haven for families on cool winter mornings. Little ones can dive into thousands of board books, early readers, and bilingual picture books, alongside hands-on play tables, wooden train sets, costume dress-up trunks, and early literacy computers. Free weekly programs include Baby Time, Toddler Storytime, STEM craft workshops, and weekend family puppet shows. The library offers spacious elevators, dedicated stroller parking, private nursing rooms, and family restrooms. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Story Time at Hemisfair with the San Antonio Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/story-time-at-hemisfair-with-the-san-antonio-public-library--listing-6d0602db9d6052d6f9e3f080) — Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair · checked Nov 9. The San Antonio Public Library leads an outdoor story time at Hemisfair's Yanaguana Garden. Families gather on the Reading Rug for the Book of the Week and a STEAM-inspired… - [Let's Play! 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