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Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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.

Connection - Free Interactive Art Exhibit

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Curious about what it means to connect to people, and interact with our earth? Join us at the Performance Annex for a FREE interactive art exhibit that explores the concept of...

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

Curious about what it means to connect to people, and interact with our earth? Join us at the Performance Annex for a FREE interactive art exhibit that explores the concept of connection.

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

FOLK SONG SOCIETY

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

MONTHLY GATHERING OF MUSICIANS PLAYING & SINGING FOLK SONGS.

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

Lecture Series: Frida Kahlo and her Art

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Monthly Lecture Series event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Com...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Monthly Lecture Series event.
This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

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

Kuchipudi: Traditional Indian Dance Performance for Children

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi. This traditional dance combines intricate footwork, dramatic facial expressions...

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

Join us for a family-friendly performance showcasing the South Indian dance form known as Kuchipudi.

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

Silent Reading Club

Saturday, May 11, 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!

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

Spring Into STEAM: Galaxy Slime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational slime time! Learn the science behind making slime and create your very own multicolored Galaxy Slime! Presented by Toshwerks For youth ages ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational slime time! Learn the science behind making slime and create your very own multicolored Galaxy Slime!

Presented by Toshwerks

For youth ages 9-12.

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.

Wild Wonders- Animal Interaction

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a special program presented by our friends at Wild Wonders!  Audience members will see and learn about different wild animals in this fun event! Bring the whole fa...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a special program presented by our friends at Wild Wonders!  Audience members will see and learn about different wild animals in this fun event! Bring the whole family and get ready to walk on the wild side!

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 11, 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. 

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

Garden Share

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds!...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 11, 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!

 

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

Heartfulness Meditation

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an enlightening workshop where you'll learn the Heartfulness meditation technique and embark on a journey of inner transformation. Open to all adults ages 18+. Limit 40...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an enlightening workshop where you'll learn the Heartfulness meditation technique and embark on a journey of inner transformation. Open to all adults ages 18+. Limit 40. No registration required.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 11, 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.

Cancelled
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Galaxy Slime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational slime time! Learn the science behind making slime and create your very own multicolored Galaxy Slime! Presented by Toshwerks For youth ages ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational slime time! Learn the science behind making slime and create your very own multicolored Galaxy Slime!

Presented by Toshwerks

For youth ages 9-12.

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

Teen Night: Cuppalooza

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

This month we will be go cup crazy! We'll be seeing who can create the tallest tower the fastest, creating pyramids taller than ourselves and exploring how cups are so much more th...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This month we will be go cup crazy! We'll be seeing who can create the tallest tower the fastest, creating pyramids taller than ourselves and exploring how cups are so much more than just able to hold liquid. 

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

Hangout Hub

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub! You can: · Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub!

You can:

· Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your creativity.

Yoga for Beginners

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Description of Event:

Yoga for Beginners: Whether you’re seeking health and joy or peace and love, whether it’s success in the world or inner exploration you’re striving for, these simple practices are...

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

Yoga for Beginners:

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, May 12, 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

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

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Hora del Cuento Bilingüe: Español)

Sunday, May 12, 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. ¡Úna...

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.
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.

Vegan Cooking: Mother's Day Tea

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Mother's Day Tea:  Invite your mom, or come join us in celebrating all moms with a Mother's Day Plant-Based High Tea Cooking Class.   Menu:  Cucumber Canapes, ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Mother's Day Tea:  Invite your mom, or come join us in celebrating all moms with a Mother's Day Plant-Based High Tea Cooking Class.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, May 12, 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 "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.

Scissor Skills Practice: Mothers Day Collage

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us on Mother's day to create a collage for your favorite caretaker. We will provide magazines, scissors, and glue! Please bring creativity! PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED....

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Join us on Mother's day to create a collage for your favorite caretaker. We will provide magazines, scissors, and glue! Please bring creativity!


PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED.

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

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids

All Day
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.   Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.

 

Available while supplies last.

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

Mini Movers and Music

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers &...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.