Saturday Storytime!

Children's Book Author Xavier Garza Storytime and Book Signing: La Llorona Can't Scare Me!

Special Event:  Actress Sharon Gless Book Discussion and Signing

Stephanie Garber discusses THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER with Shelby Mahurin!

Sarah Addison Allen discusses OTHER BIRDS our September #BNBookClub selection

Kimi Cunningham Grant celebrates THESE SILENT WOODS #BNMiddayMystery

Carlene O' Connor celebrates NO STRANGERS HERE with Colleen Cambridge #BNMiddayMystery

Lee and Andrew Child celebrate NO PLAN B with Ruth Ware #BNMiddayMystery

Janice Hallett celebrates THE APPEAL Hank Phillippi Ryan #BNMiddayMystery

Shannon Messenger celebrates STELLARLUNE, the newest in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, with James Ponti

Anthony Horowitz celebrates THE TWIST OF A KNIFE and MAGPIE MURDERS with Lucy Foley #BNMiddayMystery

Jennifer L. Armentrout celebrates A LIGHT IN THE FLAME

For Ghost, it can be pretty hard to make new friends. Some people are frightened, others don&rsquo;t understand, most don&rsquo;t seem to realize Ghost is even there. One day when a bright red balloon wanders Ghost&rsquo;s way, the connection is instantaneous. Together they do everything Ghost had ever hoped to share with a friend, but balloons rarely stick around for long. That&rsquo;s when Ghost learns that when you&rsquo;re looking for a friend, a friend might find you.&nbsp; Join us for Storytime when we will read A Friend for Ghost by author and illustrator, Suzanne Kaufman.

A Friend for Ghost

Honeybees are dying in great numbers and at a rapid pace. If they ever become extinct, where will the people get their food?&nbsp; In the Kingdom of Honey, the bees are greatly needed and highly respected by the king, the queen, and the people of Euphoria. However, with the constant threat of bad weather conditions and other outside forces, thousands of bees are being killed. Everyone is fearful, and something must be done! A prophecy is given to the king and queen. They would give birth to a princess. She would have greater powers than they possess. Can the princess stop the outside forces from destroying any more bees? Is she the miracle they have been praying for? What will her powers be?You are invited to meet local author, Kathey Mercer and pick up her book which is a great tool to teach children and young readers about the importance of keeping our honeybees alive and thriving!

Meet Author Kathey Mercer: The Kingdom of Honey

The Kingdom of Honey

You know her from hit television shows Cagney &amp; Lacey, Queer as Folk, and Burn Notice!&nbsp; Please join us in welcoming two time Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress Sharon Gless at our special event for her new book 'Apparently There Were Complaints'.&nbsp; This hilarious and deeply personal memoir spills the tea on Sharon Gless's five decades of history-making television in Hollywood.&nbsp;Ms. Gless will read an excerpt from her book followed by a short question and answer session and ending with signings and photo opportunities.&nbsp;This is an event not to be missed!

Apparently There Were Complaints: A Memoir

Take a tour as we discover the forgotten landmarks that have helped shape San Antonio's history. These relics of the Alamo City's past include industrial properties, commercial establishments, and educational facilities. Various factors have resulted in these properties being vacated and left to be reclaimed by the elements. This book will take you on a different tour that shows you the other side of a city that is teeming with cultural history. Meet Joe Rizzo today and discover San Antonio as you may have never known it!

Meet Joe Rizzo: Abandoned San Antonio: Ruins of the Alamo

Abandoned San Antonio: Ruins of the Alamo

A witch&rsquo;s favorite treat is frog soup. Luckily, it&rsquo;s healthy and easy to make. To give it that extra kick and a pop of color, the key ingredient is a spoonful of frogs. But how do you keep the frogs on the spoon? They hop, they leap, they hide . . . and they escape. What is a poor witch to do?&nbsp; Let's find out when we read A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall.

A Spoonful of Frogs: A Halloween Book for Kids

<p style="box-sizing:border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin-bottom:1rem;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;outline:0px;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;">Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say, on Halloween night he'd get carried away...<p style="box-sizing:border-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin-bottom:1rem;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;outline:0px;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;">Pig, the world's greediest pug, is on the rampage for TREATS! TREATS! TREATS! But don't even think about being stingy with the goodies, because this candy-fueled glutton has some terrible tricks up his sleeve. Come to our Storytime and we'll find out what Pig the Monster is up to now in the newest Aaron Blabey book!

Pig the Monster

It&rsquo;s almost time! The anticipation is too much! We can&rsquo;t wait ... you can&rsquo;t wait ... the Pigeon can&rsquo;t wait! Mo Willems is back with everyone&rsquo;s favorite boastful bird in&nbsp;The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster. Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon book ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!?&nbsp;

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!

Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree&mdash;red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold on! One of his leaves is missing! On a quest to find the missing leaf, Squirrel teams up with his good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends. Join us for a Storytime reading of The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming!

The Leaf Thief (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Best-selling author Katy Hudson proves that winning isn't everything in her book The Golden Acorn.&nbsp; &nbsp;There's friendship, teamwork, and forgiveness &mdash; and that's something to go nuts about! Join us for Saturday Storytime!

The Golden Acorn

Actor Bobby Moynihan's debut picture book proves sheep are anything but boring. Introducing a cast of the weirdest, wackiest, funniest sheep you've ever seen. From riding jetpacks to prancing on the moon, it's safe to say these might be the LEAST boring sheep you've ever encountered.&nbsp;Bring the family to Storytime when we will read Not All Sheep Are Boring.

Not All Sheep Are Boring!

Little Damian is getting ready for bed, and the spooky monster called La Llorona is hollering up a storm outside his bedroom window. But he's not afraid. "You can't scare me, silly Llorona," says Damian, "and neither can your monster friends!" When evil-looking witch owls fly around his room and little green duendes, or goblins, make creepy noises under his bed, he's still not frightened. Not even a little bit. The Donkey Lady, a chupacabras and even some little devils parade through his room, but Damian still isn't afraid. A witch casting spells, a ghost rattling its chains, a cucuy with a burlap bag to catch him&hellip;nada. None of them can terrify brave little Damian. How can a little boy like him be so fearless?!?Award-winning, popular San Antonio author and artist, Xavier Garza visits us today for a Storytime reading and signing of his fun and spooky book, La Llorona Can't Scare Me. Come early! You don't want to miss this!

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