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

Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

Book Displays

All Day
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Event Details:

Our children's bulletin board will highlight a quote from "Blue Sky White Stars" which will be encircled with hands. Our display will grow as our community of children, teens and adults trace their own hands, decorate them uniquely and place

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Pre-Test Prep

9:00am - 2:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Teens
Program Type:
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.

Computers 101

9:30am - 10:30am
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

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

Knitting Circle

9:30am - 10:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

 

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

Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults, Older Adults
San Carlos Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adult Computer Assistance

9:30am - 11:00am
All Ages
Oak Park Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Event Details:

Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

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

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 5:30pm
All Ages
University Community Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Thousands and thousands of books and media for the entire family--all at great price!

Proceeds benefit the UC Library!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Facility: D&D Origins

9:30am - 6:00pm
Teens
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us in an open world where dangers and wonders are as bountiful as you make it.

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

Zentangle

10:00am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns.  During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Morning

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to this special Family Movie Morning!

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine to save the day after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison.

Reservation

Local ladies social meeting

10:00am - 12:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Description of Event
This meeting is to bring local ladies together to socialize.

Art take down and drop off

10:00am - 1:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Aztec Bridge Club

10:00am - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lounge/ Multi-Media Open Area
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Friends Bag Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Lobby - Rancho Bernardo Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Fill a brown grocery bag (or a comparably sized bag or box): $3 for FOL members and $5 for non-members.

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

READ/San Diego Tutor Training

10:00am - 4:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

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

BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Paradise Hills Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

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

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Linda Vista Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

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.

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Clairemont Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

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

Children's Craft Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

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

STEAM Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Start your weekend with some weird, quirky, magical science!  Children will listen to a story and learn science concepts at the same time!  Hands-on activities center around science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics.

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.

Voices of the Barrio

10:30am - 12:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Logan Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com

 

Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join Miss Anya for a craft at 11:00 a.m. 

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

Meditation en Español

11:00am - 12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Reservation

Tai Lue cultural heritage

11:00am - 3:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Program Your Future - FRONT END DEVELOPMENT

11:30am - 3:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Event Details:

Free 9 week computer programming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. In this course, participants will learn FRONT END WEB  Development. 

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
College-Rolando Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

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

Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

Reservation

How to Pay For College Without Going Broke!

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event
This fast-paced, 75-minute informative workshop will educate parents about all areas of planning and paying for college.
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.

Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Balboa Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

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

Library-NExT Earthquakes In Your Backyard

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Discover the geologic activity happening all around us by examining Southern California’s fault systems.

Squid Dissection

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Encouraged
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals found in ocean ecosystems.

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.

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: ACT Pre-Test Prep

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type:
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Local San Diego Fire Department at the Library

1:30pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Balboa Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us at the Library for a Fire Safety Program presentation by the San Diego Fire Department and meet local fire firefighters!

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

Beat Making

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Recording Studio
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks!
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.

Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

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

Lego Builders Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

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

Tech Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

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.

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

Reservation

Book signing

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event
Book Signing.

Guitar concert with Keiichi Ito Classical Guitar Studio

2:30pm - 4:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Reservation

Tools of the Trade (Technical Trading)

2:30pm - 4:30pm
North University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Description of Event
We will go over chart analysis. Namely: Resistance and Support, Trend Lines/Channels and Wedges. We will also review over our trading plans and adjust them when necessary.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library NExT Presents Being Sherlock: The Art of the Mystery and the Science of Forensics

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Mission Valley Library
Encouraged
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

If you like reading mysteries and are intrigued by crime investigation, then this class is for you! Explore the exciting world of forensics, including DNA evidence, fingerprints and handwriting analysis.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come join this fun and yummy workshop where you can learn about the physical states of matter and how they change all while making ice cream from scratch! 

Recommended for ages 6 and up.  Limit 30.  Register below.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SABOR CALIENTE, House Gone Wild's Hispanic Heritage Concert

3:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
City Heights/Weingart Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

House Gone Wild International will be host their 2nd Annual Sabor Caliente Festival.  It will be a day of music, dance, art and culture from multiple Hispanic/ Latin American countries. 

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.

Sakhisizwe Edutainment Productions of South Africa

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
City Heights/Weingart Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Two South African shack dwellers are helping each other rebuild their shacks after being forcefully removed from their older place by the City of Cape Town.