Everyone Plays @ The Library

9:30am - 1:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

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Juggling Club

9:45am - 11:45am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Courtyard (1st Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.

Dance Pants Bash!

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

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME & CRAFT

10:00am - 10:45am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

Bilingual Vietnamese and English Storytime in Children's Area

10:00am - 11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning
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Join Ms. Lynn for a bilingual Vietnamese and English picture book storytime, followed by a craft program.  The program is for children ages 4-8 years-old. Win a prize.  

PAWS to Read!

10:00am - 11:00am
Logan Heights Library
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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
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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!

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
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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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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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
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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.

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:00am - 1:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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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
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Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

Children's Storytime & Craft

10:30am - 11:30am
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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Join us during our Saturday morning seasonal storytelling times as Miss Helene, the Youth Services Librarian, reads a selection of enjoyable books! Storytime will include some favorite children's songs and fun movement.

Bottle Caps Crafts

11:00am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, , LGBTQIA+, Wellness
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Recycle those bottle caps! At this event, Miss Martha will show you how to turn bottle caps into cool arts!

Kids' Craft Time

11:00am - 1:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
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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!

SEWING BASICS - Make A Pillowcase

11:00am - 1:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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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
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All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basics while you make a pillowcase.

Saturday Drop In Craft

11:00am - 2:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
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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.

Lego Free Play

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

Legos will be provided.

Children's Music Performer: Ralph's World

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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Join us for a performance by Grammy nominated children's performer Ralph's World! Ralph engages kiddos with silly and activity based songs all while playing music you can rock out to!

Kids Art Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Rancho Bernardo Branch Library will be hosting a kids art club on Saturdays in partnership with the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club.

Join us for a different craft every Saturday! Volunteers will lead today's activity.

Sign Language Storytime

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

Spring Into STEAM: Living in Space

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacewalk Challenge!

Presented by Mad Science. 

Spring Into STEAM: Portable Planetarium - Explore the Night Sky

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music. 

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

Craftronics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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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 an in-person workshop.

Common Thread

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques.  Participants will practice basic stitches and complete a pillow case.  All materials provided. Registration required.

Discovery Concert Series

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
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South Asian Dance Performers with Vanitha Roa-Knudson, director.

Nowruz Persian Music Concert

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Citizenship and Immigration, 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.

Chess Club

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