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.

San Diego Ballet - Free Dance & Film Camp

9:30am - 12:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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

Summer Table Top Games

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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
Event Details:

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!

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle - SPECIAL TIME for today!

11:45am - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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. 

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

Free Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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.
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
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

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

Free Summer Lunch: Try It Thursdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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.

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

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 Showcase Thursdays  with Storybox Theater.

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

SD Opera Words & Music

12:30pm - 2:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

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

La Maestra Music & Theatre Classes

2:00pm - 3:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

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

Game Jam 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

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. 

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.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

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.

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.
Cancelled

Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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.

Perler Bead Craft

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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
Event Details:

 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.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Homework Center - Serra Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
North University Community Library
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
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

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!

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.

Create-it Thursday: Coffee Filter Butterflies

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Join us for a classic craft and science experiment! We’re turning coffee filters into butterflies! 

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.

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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.

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

Snack Geo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Get ready for a taste bud adventure, as we take a dive into unique flavors from around the globe! Each month we will feature a mystery box of snacks from one country to discuss their culture, history and geography.

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.

SRP Fire and Ice Science Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you 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.
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.