Cancelled

Demo X Day

All Day
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Village Quilters

9:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages

Everyone is welcomes

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

Live Interactive Video 2nd/3rd Grade Storytime with Mr. Luan

9:30am - 10:00am
Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the

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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Event Details:

Clases gratis de Ciudadanía para Adultos
Las clases son impartidas por Juan Diego Adult Centers.

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Recycle Right Workshop with I Love A Clean San Diego

9:30am - 12:30pm
Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Description of Event

Recycling is the first step for many people on their journey to a low waste lifestyle, but recycling rules can be tricky to remember, even for the most seasoned “zero-waster.” The recycling system throughout the City of San Diego only works if eve

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Sale

9:30am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
Cancelled

Russian Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

JOIN US FOR STORYTIME IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE!

In the event of rain, the storytime will be moved to the Community Room

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

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Patio - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to show us your moves and come dance with us!

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

Fiction Fanatics Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

.The Fiction Fanatics will be discussing The Paris Apartment by Michelle Gable.

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.

Villa Musica Violin

10:00am - 11:15am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Classes will run from 4/9-6/11...register below!

English

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Let's GROW, Girl Restorative Writing Circle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

If you’re a 13-18 year old girl who would like to express yourself through powerful writing exercises, shared experiences and engaging activities, LGG provides safe and brave spaces to…
write with creativity, confidence and purpose.

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

Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

First come, first served - get your tech questions answered.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Robotics Showcase Extravaganza 2022

10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

The Robotics Showcase Extravaganza is back in-person! Join us in the library’s lower parking lot for the robotics showcase where teams from local schools and the San Carlos neighborhood will display their robotic creations.

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

10:00am - 1:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free ballet and jazz classes. Join us on Saturdays to learn how to dance ballet and jazz.

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

Library NExT: Admit One-Session One S.A.T. Test Prep

10:00am - 2:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Princess Project : Prom Dress Giveaway !

10:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention High School Teens! Need a dress for prom? The Princess Project San Diego is partnering with the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library for a Free Prom Dress Giveaway: Saturday, April 9 and Monday, April 11 - Thursday, April 14.

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

UC Dance Pants Party

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Saturday morning dancing is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Wheels On the Bus", "Baby Shark" and more! Come show us your dance moves!

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

Dance Pants Party

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Saturday morning dancing is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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Metabolic Efficiency, Health, and Rejuvenation

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Description of Event

New opportunities for rejuvenation and health. Learn about an exciting unconventional approach to rejuvenation and health based on the new science of metabolic efficiency.
Introductory talk by Rishi Brahm

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

Storytime @ the Community Garden!

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an outdoor storytime at the San Carlos Community Garden presented by Ms. Erin from the San Carlos Branch Library. This family storytime will feature books, songs, and interactive activities with a new gardening theme each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Virtual VR Programming

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This class offers an introduction to Unity program. Unity program is commonly used to program virtual reality games. The students will learn key terms in VR development and a demonstration of how this is often done in unity.

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San Diego chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event

San Diego chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), is a dynamic group of artists comprising of all skill levels.

Villa Música lessons

11:00am - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Event Details:

Musical instrument lessons.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

11:30am - 12:15pm
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Guided Meditation

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Guided Meditation

How to deepen your practice in meditation

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

Saturday Seminars on Self-Esteem and Ethnic Studies: Positive Energy Youth Empowerment Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Encouraged
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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: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn how to be a change agent for justice and equity and join us for a seminar on understanding African American history and culture.

Every month, our youth empowerment group (ages 12-18) will focus on a new theme and topic. 

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

Manage Your Future

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ready to earn pre-college credit while learning about business management? This virtual series is designed for high school students who are excited to learn about logistics and coordination of activities in a business setting.

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

Read to Me

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , En Español
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San Diego Comic Fest Volunteers Meeting (April 2022)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Description of Event

San Diego Comic Fest is just two weeks away. This is our final get-together before the show. Let's put our heads together, smooth out the edges and get our affairs in order.

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

Virtual Stop Motion Movie Making

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Discover the basics of stop-motion animation! Students will use different materials to create subjects for their movies and will start by brainstorming ideas and creating storyboards.

HOLD FOR ADMIT ONE

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Program Type: Library NExT
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

San Diego Poet Laureate Ron Salisbury

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a very special event featuring distinguished poet and San Diego’s first Poet Laureate Ron Salisbury. Mr. Salisbury is thrilled to read some of his work and share his love for poetry with the community.

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.

Author of the Month: Poetry for the Public

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Please join us live at the library or remotely on Zoom. Masks may be required and social distancing protocols will be followed.

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.

Villa Musica Guitar

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Classes will run from 4/9-6/11...register below!

English

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

Virtual Surviving Space

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Middle School Age
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Students will research the environment of space, different types of planets, and the current technology keeping humans alive both on earth and outer space.

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.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Come learn chess!  All skill levels are welcome. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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.

Cookbook Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Each month, participants will meet to discuss and share a recipe made from the selected cookbook. Interested participants should contact the organizer at the provided email address.

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.

Creating Peace: Expressive Arts Community Workshop/ Creando Paz: Taller Comunitario de Artes Expresivas

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , En Español, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

ESPANOL:

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.

La Jolla Theatre Ensemble presents: "The Price"

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

When the Great Depression cost his family their fortune, Victor Franz gave up his dream of an education to support his father. Decades later, Victor returns to his childhood home to sell the remainder of the estate.

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

The Pillowcase Project

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Celebrate California Earthquake Preparedness Month with the Pillowcase Project, offered by the American Red Cross.  Participants will learn how to prepared for earthquake emergencies and decorate a custom pillowcase to take home.

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

Literature Talk: The Tale of Kiều

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This is an in-person event. Masks may be required and social distancing protocol will be followed.