Name: Art Reception: Ernest Orfila
Start: 2024-05-25T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-25T14:00:00-07:00
Location: San Carlos Library

Art Reception: Ernest Orfila

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artist! Ernest Orfila is a mixed media artist who studied stained glass under John Wallis in Pasadena. He then worked as a glazier and designer a...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library

Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery

Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artist!

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.

Youth working on vehicle robotics project

Spring Into STEAM: Expedition to Mars

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Participants will work on building Arduino-based robotic space related projects, while learning about electronics, mechanics, and robotics subsystems in a fun way. Participants wil...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Participants will work on building Arduino-based robotic space related projects, while learning about electronics, mechanics, and robotics subsystems in a fun way.

Teen students posing for photo on exterior staircase

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Program Type:

, Library NExT

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on S...

Encouraged

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: , Library NExT

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

Silent Reading Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center at College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join Our Silent Reading Club - Enjoy Books, Tea, & Pastries! Escape the daily rush and cozy up with a great book at our new Silent Reading Club! It's simple - just bring you...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: Homework Center

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Join Our Silent Reading Club - Enjoy Books, Tea, & Pastries!

Chess Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type:

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Black Panther Party Afrikan Liberation Day

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Description of Event:

The Black Panther Party, Political Prisoners Org, and All African People’s Revolutionary Party will be celebrating Afrikan Liberation Day with the public. Holding a panel discussio...

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room

Description of Event

The Black Panther Party, Political Prisoners Org, and All African People’s Revolutionary Party will be celebrating Afrikan Liberation Day with the public. Holding a panel discussion on the importance of self determination for the community.

Movie Time - Inside Out (2015)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Films

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon move: Inside Out! Emotions run wild in the mind of a young girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement, Films

Event Details:

All ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon move: Inside Out!

Yarn, knitting needles, crochet hook and embroidery hoop on a bench in a garden.

Needle and Yarn Art

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Program Type:

Art,

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

A crafting hang out for adults. Craft in community and learn from what others are doing. Bring in whatever you're working on or start a new project. We have free yarn and crochet h...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Kensington

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art,

Event Details:

A crafting hang out for adults. Craft in community and learn from what others are doing. Bring in whatever you're working on or start a new project. We have free yarn and crochet hooks.

Being with the Bowls Sound Bath/Open Mic

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Description of Event:

Being with the Bowls is a movement / event that aims to implement deep healing, freedom, social justice, through sound healing and different art forms for the people to partake in...

Skyline Hills Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Description of Event

Being with the Bowls is a movement / event that aims to implement deep healing, freedom, social justice, through sound healing and different art forms for the people to partake in including an art show case and an open mic session.

Matt Damon in an astronaut suit. "Bring Him Home" written over him.

The Literary Lens: Book vs Film

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:45pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Films

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for The Literary Lens! A new book/film club where we'll watch a film one month and then discuss the book the following month. We'll focus on the differences and...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Films

Event Details:

Join us for The Literary Lens! A new book/film club where we'll watch a film one month and then discuss the book the following month. We'll focus on the differences and similarities between the two mediums, and also which version we th

Chess Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Foushee Patio Room at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Foushee Patio Room

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Photo with Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann

Concert: Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen! Returning to the PB Library's Concert Series, pianist Mike Wofford and flaut...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen!

Spring Into STEAM: Living in Space

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacew...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacewalk Challenge!

Presented by Mad Science.

The Creative Path

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult Reading Area at North Park Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any co...

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Adult Reading Area

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Calling all artists!

Tyler Tafolla - Movin' Right Along: A Tribute Concert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! Join Musical Theatre Composer & Performer Tyler Tafolla and some of San Diego's most sensational, Muppetati...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Black Box Theatre

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights!

COME-UNITY Book Circle /Círculo de libros COME-UNITY

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discover...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discovery and action.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Early Learning,

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Community Room - Logan Heights

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Early Learning,

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.

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The Skin of Our Teeth: A "Special Breakthrough Workshop Theatre Event"

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Recipient of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Written by Thornton Wilder Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH is a Puli...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Recipient of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Written by Thornton Wilder

Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector

Piano Concert Series: Dave Chamberlin Plays Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, fir...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, first served seating.

HOLIDAY

All Day

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Closing

Branches:

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Dance Pants

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement,

Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

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