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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

9:30am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Lear American Mah Jongg

9:30am - 12:00pm
University Community Library
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the nuances and rules of American Mah Jongg, with plenty of time for real game play.

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
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.

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
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 storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

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

Book a Ballerina Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

 

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

Lego Time!

10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
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 im

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
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

UPDATE: SOLD OUT

Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers the art and architecture of founder and artist James

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

Game Jam 2024

10:00am - 12:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using a combination of Godot, RenPy, and Scratch.

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.

Car Maintenance Basics with Talena Handley from Girlie Garage

10:00am - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

If you want to learn more about automotive maintenance but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you! Talena Handley from Girlie Garage with demonstrate how to:

  • Check fluid levels

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

Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Instruction Details: 

To Be Announced 

 

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

Wacky Weekend Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

Get your weekend started with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
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.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Dance Pants in the Park

10:30am - 11:30am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Saturday morning Dance Pants in the Park w/ Mr. Erni is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Paint a Rock for the Library's Kindness Rock Garden

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Paint a Kindness Rock!

Help us paint rocks for our new KINDNESS ROCK GARDEN. 

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

‘Fire & Ice’ with Mad Science

11:00am - 11:45am
Oak Park Library
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Children of all ages will discover how hot and cold science can be as they take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!

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.

SRP Michael Rayner Found Object Juggling Show and Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

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

Chess Club

11:00am - 1:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

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

Kid's Craft Time

11:00am - 1:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

SEWING BASICS - Make A Pillowcase

11:00am - 1:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

11:00am - 2:00pm
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 and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

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
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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.

Music en la Calle - Bodhi Tree Concerts

11:30am - 6:00pm
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, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Local Author, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a FREE, all-day, international music festival!

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

Art Reception: Glenn Osga

12:00pm - 2:00pm
San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artist!

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
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.

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

Summer Music Camp with Sharon Katz

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Sharon Katz, founder of The Peace Train Project and Band, will direct a summer camp at Central Library on Monday June 17th; Tuesday June 18th, Thursday June 20th; Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd from 1.00pm-3.00pm.

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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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 "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Needle and Yarn Art

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A crafting hang out for adults. Craft in community and learn from what others are doing. Bring in whatever you're working on or start a new project. We have free yarn and crochet hooks.

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.

SRP Beginning Sewing Workshop: Drawstring Backpack

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Age 12+ (8-11 with adult) All sewing levels welcome! New to sewing? No problem! No experience necessary! Clicbitz Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you the basics while you make a drawstring backpack.

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.

The Literary Lens: Book vs Film

3:00pm - 5:45pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Films
Event Details:
Join us for The Literary Lens!  A new book/film club where we'll watch a film one month and then discuss the book the following month. Our first movie/book is The Martian, the film starring Matt Damon and the book written by Andy Weir.
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

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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.

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

Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

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 "All Ages" group.

Persian Music Concert in the Park

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

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

Teen Night: Making a Recycled Book Pal

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ever wonder what to do with those old damaged books you never read?

Join us for our June Teen Night and learn how to make a book pal hedgehog!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Local Author, Wellness
Event Details:

It's time to find your voice.

Have you ever felt invisible? Your lips are moving, but no one's hearing you.

It's frustrating when your great ideas or insights are overlooked. It can make you want to scream!

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.
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:

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds.