Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, 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....

SNAP Neuter Scooter

7:00am - 2:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Parking Lot - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Does your pet need to be neutered/spayed?  SNAP Neuter Scooter will be available at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library's parking lot.  Free Spay and Neuter for dogs and cats belonging to residents of Otay Mesa 92154 and San Ysidro 92173.&nbs...

Adult Computer Assistance

9:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park Library
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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....

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!You never know what you might find at t...

Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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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. ...

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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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.Contact Jackie Zhang directly at jzhana@hotmail.com to sign up.Registration for the class is required at least three day...

Booksale

9:30am - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. &nb...
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Colin Whitney, San Diego Genealogical Society, North America Group

9:45am - 12:15pm
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 is a class on genealogy. The North America Group is designed to help people with their genealogical research of the United States and Canada. A typical format will be some presentations followed by a class discussion. We plan to meet on the fir...

Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?Whatever you have extra may be just what someone else would like to try in their garden. Bring your gardening ex...
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Gay Men's Weight Management

10:00am - 11:00am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Description of Event
A support group primarily focused on physique and weight management for Gay men. The discussion topic for this meeting will be "Challenges to Eating Better"....

Painting Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Come join the Painting Party!Learn some basic painting techniques and create a different masterpiece at each session!Recommended for ages 7-12, but also a great family program! ...

Meditación en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Logan Heights Library
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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. ...

Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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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....

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Event Details:
Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs. ...

Children's Art Class - A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught.

10:30am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists; register below. ...

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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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!...

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, 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!...

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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, a f...

Paws to Read with Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!...

Start-Biz Club

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.Do you have experience in the world of business? Whether you are retired or still working, match your wisdom to the passion of a new entrepreneur at our St...

Wagging Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:
Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment....

Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae

11:00am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: San Salvador Clubhouse
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:
We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun. She especially enjoys children ...

Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Event Details:
Explore your child's  artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.   Join us every Saturday, all supplies provided. ...

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Park Library
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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!...
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Homebuying Seminar

11:00am - 12:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Learn how to purchase a home in San Diego. Discover the homebuying process start to finish. ...
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Workshop & Meditation

11:00am - 12:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Meditation & Workshop This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program....

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:
Volunteer bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. The Bike Kitchen is a series of programs that provi...

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
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....

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting

11:15am - 12:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!...

Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope

11:30am - 12:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Meet our neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play. Join them during Saturday Morning Story Time and explore the world inside books and discover new things along ...
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Silvergate Lacers - Everyone is welcome

11:30am - 3:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event
Monthly meeting of the Silvergate Lacers, a charter chapter of the International Orgainization of Lace, Inc., which is a non-profit organization. We meet typically at the Rancho Santa Fe Library but during the summer month of July, they have a readi...

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints ...

Writer's Block

12:00pm - 1:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:
Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share. Open to all leve...

Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
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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)...

Paws to Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Front Entrance Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence....

Game Jam

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Program Type: Career & College, , Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Intro to Game Development with Unity3D!♦ Come learn the fundamentals of videogame creation from experiencedgame developers!♦ In this course you will be guided through a prepared tutorial using thegame engine Unity3D. Your instructors will show you ho...
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Machine Learning Workshop

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Description of Event
Hello! We are Tech Academy for Girls, a high school student-run organization dedicated to teaching free coding and technology classes at the library for girls. This new workshop, our Machine Learning workshop, will be a very interactive, exciting opp...
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CR - SDANG

1:30pm - 6:00pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Bring your Needlework and join our Stitching group for a relaxing afternoon of stitching and relaxing. Help with stitching problems available along with free kits. ...

3D Printing Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Are you curious about 3D printing? Come to this one-hour workshop for a brief introduction to learn how 3D printers work, the basics of designing in 3D, create a 3D design in TinkerCad, and see a sample being printed. Due to the length of time ...
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Let’s Swap Succulents

2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Description of Event
Please join us for a succulent swap, mingle & raffle at: UC Library at 4155 Governor Dr. from 2pm-4pm. Feel free to bring any pest free succulents, they can be potted, bare rooted or cuttings. Feel free to bring anything garden related, gardening...

Open-Source Computing Lab

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
Join us at this drop-in clinic for training and help with open-source software, including Inkscape/Inkstitch, OBS, GIMP, Blender, Audacity, and many more!  Demos and help with installation and configuration will be provided.  Please bring y...

Teen Council

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community 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!...

Hands-On Genetic Modification: Summer Bio Lab Workshop Series (Workshop #4)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Hands-On Genetic ModificationOur First-Ever Summer Bio Lab Workshop Series!Experience the day-to-day activities of scientists in a laboratory setting while learning cutting-edge gene editing techniques through hands-on experimentation! Over the cours...

Free Community Preparedness Class: CPR and Stop-the-Bleed

3:30pm - 5:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Come learn how to respond to emergencies with hands-only chest compression CPR and learn how to stop a bleed...how to apply a tourniquet...how to apply pressure to stop a bleed...with local community advocates, physicians, and educators. Free and ...

PRIDE PROM

5:30pm - 10:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Featured, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:
An 80’s-inspired dance celebrating the San Diego LGBTQIA+ community. We will be holding a prom King and Queen raffle, serving food and snacks, and having other fun activities.  Permission slip is required (parent or guardian signature required f...