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

AAPI Month Take Home Craft Distribution

All Day
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate, this month’s Take Home Craft is a Hibiscus Flower.

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

Ikebana: the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

Cancelled

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9:30am - 6:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library's Community Room

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

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 Time!

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

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.

Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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

Engineering Adventures

10:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Welcome to Engineering Adventures, where creativity meets innovation, and learning is as fun as it is educational!

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

Tech On The Go: Community Topics - AI Technology

10:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Our classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices. 

Class Structure: 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
La Jolla/Riford Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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

Book and a Ballerina Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Story Time with a Ballerina in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

The History of Black Baseball in San Diego

10:45am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Sullivan Family Baseball Research Center (8th Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

THE HISTORY OF BLACK BASEBALL IN SAN DIEGO

Presentation by Bill Swank

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Tots Spanish Read and Dance

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Come bring your little ones for a Spanish book reading with dancing! This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school-age children.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
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.

Tierrasanta Library 40-ish Anniversary

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Odi the Coyote Visit, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Tierrasanta Library 40-ish Anniversary

 

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

ClicBitz: Bucket Hat

11:00am - 2:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
North Clairemont Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome! New to sewing? No experience? No problem. Clicbitz Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you the basics while you make a cute (or perhaps even cool) bucket hat. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one of ours.

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.

Lego Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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.

Knitting Circle

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Conference Room (#126) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join this drop-in knitting group where knitters of all skill levels meet and knit. Bring your work in progress and share in the knitting community.

Learn to knit or bring your WIP's.  Materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pastel Art Reception

12:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
University Community Library
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Reception for pastel art exhibit.

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

Introduction to 3D Design

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Middle School Age
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Are you a middle schooler interested in 3D design? In this class, learn how to create a custom 3D model using the web-based modeling platform, Tinkercad. 

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

Page Turners Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 2 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing The Reading List by Sara Adams.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Margarita Behrens obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University Autonoma in Spain.

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

Vegetable Gardening Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

We bring the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds. Participants get to decorate their pot, create a gardening marker, fill their pot up with soil, and plant their seeds.

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.
Cancelled

Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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

Finance & Budgeting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults
Logan Heights Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get a jump on your personal finances!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
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 "All Ages" group.
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.
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.

Family Board Game Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

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

Mahjong Club

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

This event will be held in the Adult Fiction area.

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

Create a Character!

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Looking for a fun, easy way to get friends and family into games like Dungeons and Dragons? Then join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for our Character Creation Workshop!

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

Chess Free Play

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Chess free play. All levels of players are welcome, and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Chess sets will be available. Geared to Grades 1-5, but all ages/skill levels are welcome. 

 

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.

Concert: Tripp + Kate Sprague

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with Tripp Sprague + Kate Sprague!

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

The Creative Path

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all artists!