Hobbit Day @ Central IDEA Lab

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IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

September 22nd marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy books, The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This date has been widely recognized as Hobbit Day.

Grab your cloak and join Central IDEA Lab for an adventure!

Complete a quest (scavenger hunt) around the library and be rewarded with "treasure" even Smaug the dragon would be envious of.

Rewards include:

  • Making your own hobbit socks
  • Designing hobbit earrings
  • Sewing a leaf of Lorien brooch
  • ...And more!

Drop in anytime between 12 - 3 p.m. to partake in the Hobbit Day festivities. No reservations required.

All ages welcome. While supplies last. 

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.