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Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Patio - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.

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.
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Villa Musica Violin

10:00am - 11:15am
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Saturday Sontage poetry discussion

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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
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.

CANCELLED - Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
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First come, first served - get your tech questions answered.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
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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

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Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 1:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
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Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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So Cal Longevity Association

10:00am - 1:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

The SoCal Longevity Association presents:

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
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
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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
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
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Ages 0 - 17 months

Bond with baby through books, songs, and bounces at our lap-sit story time.

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

Story Time In the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, dancing, puppets and bubble! Build early literacy skills for your toddler and preschooler. Bring a blanket to sit on, the grass can be wet.

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

Egg Hunt Extravaganza (Ages 1-5) *OUTDOOR*

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Community Room & Park Area - Point Loma
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt for toddlers and preschoolers!
 

At 10:30am, join us for a fun craft in the Community Room as we decorate our spring-themed goodie bags. Then,

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Speed Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

This alternative book club gives young adults the chance to share what they are reading in front of a peer for 10 minutes at a time. When the time runs out, it's time to switch and find a new partner to talk books with.

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Rainbow Painting Party

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

April showers may bring May flowers and they also bring rainbows.  Join us for a Rainbow Painting Party to create a hanging rainbow decoration.  Fun for the whole family. 

All materials will be provided.

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

Virtual Electronics Breadboard Design Project

10:30am - 12:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of circuitry! Students will learn how to interpret circuit drawings and how to use capacitors and transistors in fun projects.

This is a virtual workshop.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

3D Print Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
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.

Paws to Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for the return of Therapy Dogs to the Library! Children are invited to read to, and interact, with  certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

Scripps Ranch Library Tour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Event Details:

Scripps Ranch Library Branch Manager Matt Beatty conducts a tour of the library, discussing features preserved from the Meanley House, and sharing the history of the Scripps Mansion, the Meanley House, and Evan’s Pond. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Scripps Ranch Library Tour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Branch Librarian Matt Betty, conducts a tour of the library, discussing features preserved from the Meanley House, History of Scripps Mansion, the Meanley house, and Evan's Pond.

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

Virtual Intro to Python Programming: Game On

11:00am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This course will introduce students to Python programming and the basics of computer science.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Villa Musica Presents Chiara Capobianco

11:00am - 1:30pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Chiara Capobianco was born in Milano Italy in 1980; she is a Music Graduate in Harp  at Conservatorio “G. Verdi” of Milano.  She started playing with many different Orchestras touring all over Europe since she was fifteen years old.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Earth Day Fair & Spring Egg Hunt

11:00am - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate Dia de los Ninos, Earth Day and Spring on April 16th, 11am-3pm in the Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park behind the City Heights/Weingart Branch Library! Free family friendly event.

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.

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Free ACT/SAT Proctored Practice Test

11:30am - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Description of Event

Are you a high school student who is planning to take the SAT or ACT soon?

Join us for a free, proctored ACT or SAT exam with Alice Humbracht Tutoring.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Reception

12:00pm - 2:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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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
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
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
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Therapeutic Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Looking for a creative outlet?

Here’s your chance to make your own slime!

Followed by a fun story time with songs and magic!

Reserve your  spot for this event.

Easter Egg Hunt

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Kids, join our Easter egg hunt to see how many eggs you can find!  There will be multiple egg hunt sessions separated by age, while waiting for the egg hunt please enjoy a craft and movie in our community room.

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San Diego Harmonica Club

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

San Diego Harmonica Club is a community of people of all ages and skill levels who love the harmonica!

Our monthly club meetup mission is to bring harmonica players together for skill development, friendship, and FUN!

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
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
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 "Teens" group.

Virtual Slime and Non-Newtonian Fluids

2:00pm - 3:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

It’s slime time! Just like slime, Earth’s glaciers, mudslides and quaking bogs are made of fluids that are neither liquid nor solid. We’ll use slime to investigate how things work in the natural world.

This is a virtual workshop.

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

Project-in-a-Box: Magic 8 Cube

2:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune!

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

Egg Hunt Extravaganza (Ages 6-12) *INDOOR*

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Makerspace - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt!
 

At 2:30pm, join us for a fun craft in the Community Room as we decorate our spring-themed goodie bags. Then,

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Troupe Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community.

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

Virtual Art of Mapmaking and GIS

3:00pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Students will deepen their understanding of maps as they explore the history of mapping and learn how maps are created.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Sustainable SR

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

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