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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

11:30am - 7:30pm
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

11:30am - 7:30pm
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 "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.

Free Summer Lunch: STEM Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Fleet Science Center!

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

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, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

DIY Tuesdays

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

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: San Diego Community Power 

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

Free Summer Lunch: Rug Tufting (ArtReach)

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

Free Summer Lunch craft program. Join us for a workshop to create your own rug from yarn!

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.

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

City of San Diego Employment Information Session

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Learn all about how to find and apply for jobs with the City of San Diego.

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 "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.

Rock Painting Party: A Summer Reading Program Activity

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

We are adding more colorful rocks to our Octopus Garden. Attending this library program meets one of the activity requirements for the Summer Reading Challenge.

All ages can sign up here:

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 9 - 18. 

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

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Get Lit with Patty Bookclub will be meeting to discuss their current read, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sketch Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

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.

Summer Reading Show: Mad Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Check out out-of-this-world demonstrations and experiments. See amazing chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more.

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

Teen DIY: Soap Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own soap!

Soap will need to set overnight. Participants can pick up their finished bar of soap the next day, July 10th

 

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 at the Beach

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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

Sit and Knit /Club de Tejido

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

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

Teen Arts and Crafts

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for ages 11 and up.

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.

Puppet Making Workshop with the San Diego Guild of Puppetry

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

San Diego Guild of Puppetry members will lead us in the creation of our very own pool noodle puppets!  Make your very own creation come to life in this fun creative workshop!  

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.

Social and Emotional Needs and Stress Reduction

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Parent and Caregiver Education: Socioemotional Needs and Stress Reduction offers parents a foundational understanding of emotional development over the lifespan and its connection to brain development, learning and memory.

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.

Friends of the University Heights Library Monthly Zoom Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission by attending this Zoom meeting.

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.

Hatha Yoga

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.