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

Making of a Super Hero: Fiction, Fantasy, & the Real World

9:00am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this interactive workshop, students will explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world.

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

Peering into the Profession of Pharmacy

9:00am - 12:00pm
University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Did you know that pharmacists are probably the most accessible professionals in the healthcare system, and you can reach them anytime without an appointment? Learn about the fascinating and impactful profession of pharmacy!

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

Balboa Adult Book Club Discussion

10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walk This Way: Business Structure and EIN workshop

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: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Calling all start up business owners!  Join us for a free workshop presented by the Logan Heights Community Development Corporation where you will learn about business structure and EIN.  To register please go to:  https://tiny

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
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 "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Music and Motion

11:30am - 11:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Come join us for Music and Movement at Beckwourth Library! Here your children will move and groove, make music of their own and learn to express themselves through movement. 

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

Toddler Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Come one, come all to this story time designed for toddlers. Little ones and their caregivers will enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. 

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

Bridge Club

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Party Bridge for ages 16 - Adult. Experience necessary.

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

Knitting Group

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks

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

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.  For August we will be discussing The Guest List by Lucy Foley. We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book will be available at the front desk.

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

Tech Help Sessions

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Want to improve your computer skills or learn how to navigate the internet?

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.
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.

Marc Griffiths: Oceans of Possibilities

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Dive into the Oceans of Possibilities.

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

Lego Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Come create something unique at Lego Club.  We will be meeting each Tuesday at 2:30 pm for an hour of fun building original lego creations.  Preschool through sixth grade.  Duplos are available for younger builders.

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

Storytime with Bookman

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Look! Over there! Coming out of that library! It's  . . . BOOKMAN! Using the superpower of reading, BOOKMAN has magically traveled all around the world – even into space!

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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, Teens
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Centers to sharpen your skills.  We've got bananagrams, math games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

LEGO Play Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Free Low Cost Computers/Internet

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Staff is on hand to assist you with free/low cost Internet, computers and/or laptops.  Stop in during open hours to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime for All Ages

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Linda every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

CHESS CLUB

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

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

DIY Program

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come craft and create at your library with our handpicked DIY projects! All materials are provided. Program for ages 12-18.

RB Kids Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Program Includes Kit
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

What’s almost as much fun as reading a great book? Talking about a great book! Join us for a monthly session where we’ll discuss the book choice for the month and do a related craft together.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday (Seashell Crown)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

"A" is for Art!  STEAM every other Tuesday afternoon with library staff as we take on a unique art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storybox – Kamishibai

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

kami = paper; shibai = theatre

KAMISHIBAI (STORYBOX) brings international folk tales and other stories to life for people, from toddlers to teens and beyond.

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

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Picture This: Into the Wild

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films, Literature
Event Details:

This Summer's reading theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path, so we are screening films based on books that take you to far off places.  During Tuesdays in August, we'll explore the cinematic wilderness in films based on books.&nb

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.

Art Class with Art Smarts - Penguins

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come to one of our drawing classes with Art Smarts to make Penguin art! Fun, exciting one hour art classes for ages 5 - 17.

Reservation

Joy of Journaling

4:30pm - 7:30pm
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

Journaling Workshop. Using journal writing prompts to explore Mental Health Wellness topics. Some arts and crafts.

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.

Create! At the Library

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5 pm-6 pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Bring your kiddos in their pajama finery and come on down to the library to hear the story stylings of Ms. Sandy!  She might even wear some pajamas too!  

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd Tuesday for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! This storytime is meant for children to experience early Spanish literacy skills.

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

SRP: Marc Griffiths, Ventriloquist

6:00pm - 7:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

“All things are possible IF you believe!”

Get off the beaten path and dive into the Oceans of Possibilities.

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

Summer Reading Program: Back From Tombuctou

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

“Tombuctou” will be providing a Tiger Mask Painting Workshop. Here is the description: This program is for adults, teens and children. Join us in painting Paper Mache Tiger Masks in the Tiger Mask Mexican Tradition. All supplies are provided.

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.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Old Globe is producing an extra-giant production in summer 2023 of Shakespeare's Henry VI trilogy.

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

Picture This! Fatherhood

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.

2021. PG-13. 109 minutes.

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

Tiny Tots Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Miss Kim plays favorite tunes and reads stories in this special early-evening storytime.

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

Talk Time: English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join us for an informal English language conversation group.  Please note, this is not an English instruction class but a way to practice your conversational English skills in a group setting.