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Project-In-A-Box: Balance Beam

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Clairemont at Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this project, we will learn the basic...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this project, we will learn the basics of controls using Arduino, sensors, and servo motors.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Music of Southeast Asia

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages. From gong ensembles ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Kuchipudi Performance | an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
West Lawn - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will host a 20 minute performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh reg...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: West Lawn - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Event Details:

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will host a 20 minute performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh region of India.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Living in Space

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont 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: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Troupe

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. From volunteer opportunities to programming, you will have the chanc...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Stay Strange Presents The San Diego New Verbal Workshop: Coyote Voicings

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The San Diego New Verbal Workshop: Coyote Voicings          SdNVW is an unconventional ensemble choir exploring music from the 20th century to the prese...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The San Diego New Verbal Workshop: Coyote Voicings         

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford 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: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Persian Music in the Park

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Expedition to Mars

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth 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: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Pakiramdam/Feeling (AAPI Mental Health Workshop)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Registration encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion on mental health and wellness practices. In this worksho...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Registration encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

Braide Keyland

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Description of Event:

MEET THE AUTHOR  BRAIDE KEYLAND BRAIDE KEYLAND WILL DISCUSS:  HER NOVELS & PREVIEW UPCOMING NOVEL  AN AUTHOR’S LIFE  COMPLETING A NOVEL FROM START TO FINSH  Q &...

Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event

MEET THE AUTHOR  BRAIDE KEYLAND

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Juggling Club

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to the Juggling Club at the Library, where everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Our club is a vibrant community that celebrates inclusivity and welcomes jugglers of a...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Welcome to the Juggling Club at the Library, where everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Our club is a vibrant community that celebrates inclusivity and welcomes jugglers of all levels.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

San Diego Reiki Corps

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description of Event:

SDRC is sponsoring a Meet and Greet Event for anyone to learn about Reiki

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event

SDRC is sponsoring a Meet and Greet Event for anyone to learn about Reiki

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin (双语故事时间 周日 • 下午 2 点 儿童故事剧场 普通话 • 西班牙语)

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3. ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

双语故事时间

周日 • 下午 2 点

儿童故事剧场

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Family Concert Series: Ralph Covert guitar, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents Ralph Covert guitar. This is a children's program. The program will last 60 minutes. Admission is free. This program i...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents Ralph Covert guitar. This is a children's program. The program will last 60 minutes. Admission is free. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Robotics Workshop: At The Beach! with STEAM Coach Grace

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make a robot to clean up the beach? Or to build you a sandcastle? Join the La Jolla High School Vikings Robotics Team for an exciting hands-on workshop! We ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make a robot to clean up the beach? Or to build you a sandcastle? Join the La Jolla High School Vikings Robotics Team for an exciting hands-on workshop!

Cookbook book club

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Description of Event:

Read from our monthly selection and then prepare a dish and bring it to the meeting.

North University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Description of Event

Read from our monthly selection and then prepare a dish and bring it to the meeting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, May 19, 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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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

FIRST Robotics

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Students will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program! Instructors will provide the materials and teach students how to design, build, and program robots (using laptops) i...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Students will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program! Instructors will provide the materials and teach students how to design, build, and program robots (using laptops) in this session.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sunday Board Game Cafe with Friends and Family

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun. An ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: FAIVA

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!   FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA    Grant Muāgututi’a     Vaea A’etonu    &nb...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!

 

FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pleasure of Your Company -Tentative: clarinet and piano duo (classical)

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Details TBA

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Details TBA