CivTechSA provides an opportunity for students to solve real-world civic challenges from numerous City of San Antonio Departments and from the Smart SA Partners to gain necessary skills for their future. Throughout the year, students engage with partners while working on civic challenges during pitch competitions, showcases and class projects. This collaboration between students and partners help foster innovation and creativity!

Students, if you are interested in bringing civic challenges into your classroom, please contact CivTechSA at [email protected]

Entrepreneurs collaborate with the City to solve civic challenges and grow its startup ecosystem.

CivTechSA hosts multiple events throughout the year that allow designers, developers, and entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and create inventive ideas to solve civic challenges based on the event.

If you are interested in participating or volunteering in any of the events, please contact CivTechSA at [email protected]

580,257 volumes, including an extensive collection of Non-fiction located on the 2nd floor, Fiction located on the 5th floor, Media, Express and the Latino Collection and Resource Center located on the 1st floor, and Texana/Genealogy located on the 6th floor.

Special needs services and collections—including equipment are also available at the library—including the recent addition of the Children's Low Vision Reading Room on the 3rd floor.

The library contains an art gallery on the 1st floor with exhibits scheduled thought the year. As you explore the library you will also notice a number of art pieces from the library's collection situated through the library's seven floor. On the 2nd floor you can find the Marie Swartz Art Resource center, which in partnership with the Southwest School of Art serves as the library of record for the School's BFA degree program.

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On Mondays and Wednesdays, we’ll upload a new recorded lesson with step-by-step instructions so students can keep practicing and developing their computational thinking and coding skills at home.

On Tuesdays & Thursdays, we will host a live Q&A session with our instructional team of computer programmers, so students can ask questions about the activity, show off what they made, or give feedback about the club.

Free

Computer Technology – is offered to students in the after school programs as both a skill and as an instructional tool. Students develop a basic understanding of computer technology and the Internet, especially for research and report writing. The students also become familiar with standard office software, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint building towards proficiency which leads to job opportunities for at-risk youth in San Antonio. Computer technology as an instructional tool is offered to students with a particular focus on the development and refinement of reading and math skills. Students are able to access various programs that develop and enhance their achievement in math and reading.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation is available from Hillcrest Elementary, Bonham Elementary, Briscoe Elementary, Harris Middle School, Brackenridge High School, Burbank High School, Advanced Learning Academy, Fox Tech High School, Cast Tech High School, KIPP Esperanza Elementary, KIPP Aspire Middle School, and KIPP U-Prep High School.

Clubhouse membership is $75 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our SAISD and HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

If you are a high school student in the San Antonio area, Alamo Academies is an invaluable resource. We give juniors and seniors the unique opportunity to explore a variety of STEM career paths so you can make educated decisions on your futures. 94% of students who graduate from our programs pursue higher education, join the armed forces or enter into high-wage employment in career fields related to Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology/Security, Healthcare, and Diesel Technology.

Restore Education’s college readiness program bridges this gap by putting college preparation in reach for students across Bexar County. With our help, students are less likely to end up in remedial courses and more likely to persist in college.

Go at your own pace. Create your own schedule with our evening & weekend hours. Take your exams when you are ready

You can enroll for free. Thanks to generous donors,
our program is
completely free for students.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation is available from De Zavala Elementary, KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, Ogden Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Sarah King Elementary, Rhodes Middle School, Lanier High School, Jefferson High School, Jubilee Lakeview Elementary, Jubilee Lakeview Middle School, Jubilee Lakeview High School.

Clubhouse membership is $75 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our SAISD and HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.