Upcoming Events

Put electric circuits to use as you build a light-sensitive nightlight, sound-effects board or pocket flashlight. You will learn how to interpret circuit drawings and how to use capacitors and transistors in fun projects. This is an in-person work...

Take a journey into the fascinating history of jewelry and gemstones! Explore how ancient civilizations created jewelry and take a peek at the gemstones discovered in outer space. Finally, get hands on with the tools used in lapidary--the engraving, ...

Step into the shoes of an engineer! In this workshop, students will learn the basics of robotics and build autonomous robots using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kit. Students will engage in both independent learning and group robotics competitions. No prio...

What is it about the intertidal zone – the area that is above water at low tide and underwater at high tide – that makes it so incredibly diverse? We will explore the unique characteristics of this habitat and learn how marine invertebrates adapt to ...

Make zombies, princesses and flying carpets come to life as you develop your own online game! Using Scratch software, you will learn about character and storyboard design as you use basic animation to design games. This is a virtual workshop. *...

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun! This is an in-person workshop. *Please r...

Thinking about college? Learn how to navigate the college admissions process in this course! The course will cover a variety of topics, including financial aid, choosing a major, and determining which college best fits your goals.  This is an...

The tiny-house movement is sweeping the country! Get the inside scoop on how and why people are designing houses that take up about 15 percent of the space of a traditional home. Students will learn about tiny-house architecture, social responsibilit...

It’s slime time! Just like slime, Earth’s glaciers, mudslides and quaking bogs are made of fluids that are neither liquid nor solid. We’ll use slime to investigate how things work in the natural world. This is an in-person workshop. *Please rea...

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 program is brought to you in partner...

Learn about electronics and circuits while creating a fun craft project! Previous projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug. This is a virtual workshop. Be sure to check your email for information and picking up...

Ready to get messy in the name of science? We’ll conduct noisy and colorful experiments as we explore the science of volcanoes, rain clouds, glaciers and more.  This is a virtual workshop. Be sure to check your email for information, and p...

The geology of San Diego is as global as it is local. Did you know of the major faults run right through downtown San Diego? Over the course of this class, we will tour various canyons, coastlines, and mountains within the region investigating in rea...

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 program is brought to you in partner...

Take a journey into the fascinating history of jewelry and gemstones! Explore how ancient civilizations created jewelry and take a peek at the gemstones discovered in outer space. Finally, get hands on with the tools used in lapidary--the engraving, ...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a feature film? In this class, students will explore the various stages and elements necessary to create a film using a smartphone, including developing stories, creating a schedule, budgeting, choosing ...

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 program is brought to you in partner...

Dive into how games are made! Work together to explore the different aspects of game development and the unique tools each role uses. While artists develop graphics and animations, sound engineers create audio effects, and programmers integrate all t...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a feature film? In this class, students will explore the various stages and elements necessary to create a film using a smartphone, including developing stories, creating a schedule, budgeting, choosing ...

Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others? You will discover answers to these questions and much more as we learn about motion, tension, gravity and other fantastic phenomena related to fidget spinners and the world a...

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 program is brought to you in partner...

How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is an in-person workshop. *Please read a...

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 program is brought to you in partner...