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Virtual Exploration and Design for a Sustainable World

3:00pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Get a global introduction to sustainable design by using Google Maps and Google Earth as tools for virtual exploration. Analyze sites of past settlements and come up with your own design for a sustainable dwelling or community of the future. Stude...

DYH@L STEAM Camp

3:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Art, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn and play in an online STEAM environment! Hands on activities in Art, Math, and Science. This weeklong STEAM Camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Homework Coaches from the Do Your Homework @ the Library program.  --------------...

Craft Stick Engineering

3:30pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join the Innovation Lab staff to make some fun engineering projects with craft sticks! Materials will be provided in a maker kit. Maker kits will be picked up at your preferred holds location. You will need to provide your own scissors, water bo...

Virtual Planetarium Show: A Summer Reading Program Event

3:30pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, Educational, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:
Join the Fleet Science Center for this Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World Special Event. Shoot for the stars in a virtual planetarium show! We'll discover objects in our night sky as we talk about constellations and their sto...

Wild Animal Camp

9:00am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Art, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Come with us on a wild adventure as we meet animals from around the world and learn about their habitats.  Each trip ends with a hands-on activity.   This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Wild Wonders and ToshWer...

Summer in Color Art Camp

9:30am - 11:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Art, Educational, Program Includes Kit
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn drawing and painting techniques to create artistic masterpieces. This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Art Smarts.  Do Your Homework @ the Library will email you the link, pass code, and instructions by the ...

Modern Classics Book Club: The Poisonwood Bible

10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:
Welcome to our virtual book club!  We will be reading out loud a variety of books ranging from classic selections to modern literature. Current Selection Title: The Poisonwood Bible Author: Barbara Kingsolver Book Description:&n...

Virtual Reading Adventures with Ms. Terri

10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join Ms. Terri online weekly as she shares enjoyable picture books and chapter books while you practice your good listening skills and celebrate the love of reading. Go to the Balboa Branch Library's Facebook page to enjoy these fun stories. [Kinderg...

Sherwood's test

1:00pm - 2:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49

Lego® Builder Camp

1:00pm - 3:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Learn new building techniques using Legos®. Take your creativity to a new level! This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Play Well.  Do Your Homework @ the Library will email you the link, pass code, and instructions by...

Wild Animal Camp

1:00pm - 3:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Come with us on a wild adventure as we meet animals from around the world and learn about their habitats.  Each trip ends with a hands-on activity.   This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Wild Wonders and ToshWer...

Tween/Teen Book Trivia Featuring Ghost by Jason Reynolds

3:00pm - 4:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for a VIRTUAL book trivia program, followed by a fun discussion, all focused on the novel Ghost by Jason Reynolds! First and second place trivia winners will receive Target gift cards! Will you know the book well enough to win? Participants c...

DYH@L STEAM Camp

3:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Art, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn and play in an online STEAM environment! Hands on activities in Art, Math, and Science. This weeklong STEAM Camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Homework Coaches from the Do Your Homework @ the Library program.  --------------...

Picture This Watch Party: Loving Vincent

5:00pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:
This year's Summer Reading theme is Reading Colors Your World, so let's brighten our day by virtually watching and commenting on a film together!  Conclude our summer Watch Party series with the award-winning Loving Vincent, accompanied by ...

Library NExT: Admit One-Session One S.A.T. Test Prep

10:00am - 2:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, Library NExT
Event Details:
Let San Diego Public Libraries 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 & ACT test preparation. A partnership between the San Diego P...

Virtual Cracking the COVID 19 Code

11:00am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Educational, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the plethora of news surrounding the mystery of COVID-19, this course is a virtual exploration into the world of viruses. We will be establishing a strong understanding of viruses and dive in to exami...

Gratitude Meditation

9:00am - 9:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Wellness
Event Details:
As part of our wellness programming, Gratitude Meditation goes live on the SDPL Virtual Hub on Facebook on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, with the exception of the Fourth of July holiday. No experience necessary, just bring yourself and...

Manage Your Future

1:00pm - 4:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Educational, Library NExT
Event Details:
Ready to earn pre-college credit while learning about business management? This virtual series is designed for high school students who are excited to learn about logistics and coordination of activities in a business setting. Business management enc...

SDPL Dance Pants Party | Virtual Event

10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
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Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Join us via Zoom for a virtual dance party! This weekly Monday morning dance series is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "The Hokey Pokey," "Baby Shark," a...

All-Star Science Camp

10:00am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
You have been selected to participate on the Mad Science All-Star team! Campers will build super structures, create a volcanic eruption and examine rocks formed from volcanic magma.  Learn about All-Star Scientists as you discover the secret beh...

Pokemon Lego® Camp

10:30am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn techniques using Legos® to create your own Pokemon.  Take your creativity to a new level, got to make them all! This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by Play Well.  Do Your Homework @ the Library will email yo...

Get Creative Art Camp

11:00am - 12:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Art, Educational, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Using favorite books, like Owl Moon and Giraffes Can't Dance, create your own art!  Learn how to make your own art pieces using a variety of techniques and materials. This weeklong camp will be conducted virtually on Zoom by ArtVenture. ...

Baby Story Time

1:00pm - 1:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Babies and caregivers are invited to gather for lap-sit songs, stories, and fingerplays as well as discussion of developmental milestones. Ages 0+. ...

Crazy Chem-Works Camp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Registration
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: DYH@L Student Camps, Online/Virtual, Educational, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results.  Campers will have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions.  Th...