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Study and Chill

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

SD Opera Words & Music

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 h...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

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

Kamishibai Around the World

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed...

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

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

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

Teen Karaoke

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

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

Spring Into STEAM: Expedition to Mars

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo 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: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Picture This: Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!   Better Luck Tomorrow:  Justin Lin directed and co-wrote this drama about ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Films
Event Details:

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!  

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.

Homework Help

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your group and meet other fans.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Bring your group and meet other fans.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balboa Library Chess Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best o...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

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.

Lego Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

 

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.

Lego Playtime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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.

Sidewalk Chalk

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  ...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Book Club is for grade 7 and up and meets on the 4th Monday of each month (in December and May, we'll meet on the 3rd Monday) from 5-6pm. Read the monthly book and join a live...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Teen Book Club is for grade 7 and up and meets on the 4th Monday of each month (in December and May, we'll meet on the 3rd Monday) from 5-6pm. Read the monthly book and join a lively discussion.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one. All materials will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one.

All materials will be provided.

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

Friends Concert Series : A Trip Down Memory Lane!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Oldies y Viejitas with Leo Lara & Daniel Aispuro Experience a blast from the past in a night full of classic nortenas and 50's/60's rock n' roll

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Oldies y Viejitas with Leo Lara & Daniel Aispuro

Experience a blast from the past in a night full of classic nortenas and 50's/60's rock n' roll

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

3D Design Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for p...

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

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 15.  Reg

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

Adult Program: Intriguing Italy

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing coun...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing country.

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

Pajama Story Time

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.

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

Adult Craft Program - Create Your Own Journal

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Help us get ready for the 2024 Summer Reading Program, which is wildly popular at the library! Join us as we bind the journals we will be giving to our participating chil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Help us get ready for the 2024 Summer Reading Program, which is wildly popular at the library! Join us as we bind the journals we will be giving to our participating children at the kick-off of the program.

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.

Girls Who Code Club Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

WHAT IS A GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB? Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls (and nonbinary) to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to chan...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

WHAT IS A GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB?

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

Introduction to 3D Printing: Class 4

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D pri...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join Ms. Krystal and Volunteer Myles in the IDEA Lab to learn how to use TinkerCAD to make 3D models. You will learn all about 3D printers, how a 3D model gets turned into a 3D print, and get a chance to design your own models to print!