Study and Chill: Artful Summer

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

Summer Table Top Games

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

Free Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
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Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

Free Summer Lunch: CORAL Lab

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
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Lunch is Served: Presentation from SDSU's CORAL Lab

 

Free Summer Lunch: Try It Thursdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured
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Try something new! Celebrate skate culture or learn a musical instrument. Come think out of the box with us!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

PRIDE Rainbow Headbands Craft

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
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Celebrate PRIDE month with the OB Library and ToshWerks and create your own beautiful rainbow flower crown. All supplies will be provided. First come, first served. 

Free Summer Lunch!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Films, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
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Showcase Thursdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch & Drummers without Borders.

Go Skate Day Celebration!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
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Join us for a Southern California celebration of skate culture as we raise awareness for Go Skate Day and unite the community in the joy of skateboarding. Enjoy food, paint your own deck and win some exciting giveaways! For ages 12-18.

Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

Game Jam 2024

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
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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.

Teen Game Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Perler Bead Craft

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
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 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Diving with Dolphins: Marine Mammal Diving Adaptions

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
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Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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All ages are welcome.

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

Create-it Thursday: Celebrating the Philippines Independence Day: 3D Jeepney Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 29
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The Philippines Independence Day is June 12th! Join us to celebrate with a 3D Jeepney craft!

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

SRP Musical Instrument Introduction and Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig Newton brings TEN different instruments to your library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Drum from Africa, Saxophone from Belgium, and much more!