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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
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Come on down for our Friends of The Library Used Book Sale.  Hundreds of used titles will be available - what treasures will you go home with?

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Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

9:00am - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
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The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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Japanese Language Class

9:30am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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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: Community 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.

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Cancelled

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

August's storytime is cancelled.

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Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and read a book!

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SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM.

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SRP Pop-up Portable Planetarium Program

10:00am - 10:45am
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: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
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Seats Remaining: 0
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We're bringing the universe to the library! Enter into the Portable Planetarium where special effects, laser lights, and music will transport you into outer space!

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

Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Marmalade

10:00am - 11:00am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

Lady M returns for a dreamy story time!

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LEGO Time

10:00am - 11:00am
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: Science/STEAM
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Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your im

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Michael Rayner

10:00am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
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Join us for the ultimate in recycling fun - Michael Rayner, juggler extraodinaire, will be here to juggle "found objects." This highly skilled and very funny entertainer will astound and delight the entire family.

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Zovargo: Animals and Us

10:00am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Zovargo will be in Kensington Park on Saturday, August 19th at 10:00am for a fun and educational event featuring animals! Be sure not to miss this exciting event and meet the many animals Zovargo will share with event attendees! 

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

Acrylic Animal Painting with Together We Shine

10:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
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Seats Remaining: 0
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This Acrylic Animal Painting class is for elementary school students who are passionate about wildlife and art! Students will learn how to use acrylic paints, care for brushes, and use painting and drawing techniques to create unique pieces.

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Dreams & Ducats: Journey to Impact

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College,
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Join DREAMS+DUCATS for an inspiring youth-led panel discussion on environmental justice where passionate university students + activists will explore practical, innovative solutions that tackle one of the most pressing social issues + sustainabili

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Garden 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
Event Details:

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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Little Saigon SD

10:00am - 1:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event

Vietnamese group discussion about the Creative City Cultural planning process

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting an Excel Series that covers learning basic to intermediate skills. 

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TB 101 health and benefit session

10:00am - 2:00pm
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

The purpose of the event is to educate newly arriving Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees about Tuberculosis.  We will provide a TB 101 educational session as well as information about benefits for newly arriving populations.

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San Diego Festival of Books

10:00am - 4:00pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Local Author, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

Visit our booth at The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 7th Annual Festival of Books! 

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Let's get creative! Make a fun craft to take home after story time. Best for kids age 3-6 years old. 

 Instruction and all supplies are provided for by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Summer Reading Program! Ralph's World: Kids' Concert

10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready for some incredible kids rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and elementary-aged kids! 

Wacky Weekend

10:30am - 11:15am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
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Ages 0-5

Get your weekend started with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft to celebrate early literacy!

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

Saturday Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
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Join Ms. Harlynne for storytime on the third Saturday of the month! Practice your ABCs and 123s while listening to stories and singing songs, followed by craft time.

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Family Craft Program: Pom Pom Animals

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
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Make the most adorable pom pom animals! All supplies provided. Everyone welcome.

 

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Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
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Join us every Saturday morning for some fun with legos and rokenbox! All materials will be provided. Children can save what they build at the library and continue to build on it every week all month long!

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

Squid Dissection

10:30am - 12:30pm
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals that make their homes in ocean ecosystems.

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San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:30am - 1:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:30am - 11:30am

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Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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

 

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SRP Pop-up Portable Planetarium Program

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We're bringing the universe to the library! Enter into the Portable Planetarium where special effects, laser lights, and music will transport you into outer space!

Art History at the Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
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Hogarth: Painting as Social Commentary

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Garden Share

11:00am - 1:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Join us with friends and family to share your garden.  Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want.  Be sure to bring a bag to take home your finds! 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Lego Free Play

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

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Rock Painting Party

12:30pm - 2:00pm
North University Community Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration encouraged. Limited supplies.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play chess and are looking for a place to play? Join us every other Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends!

All ages welcome.

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

Fire and Ice

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 8
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Students will get up close and personal with erupting volcanoes and frozen icebergs – all without burning or freezing themselves. Learn fascinating and wacky facts, play silly games and become an Earth science genius!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

1:00pm - 5:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library 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 and ACT test preparation.

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Black August BPP Community Event

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

The San Diego Black Panther Party will host this years Black August event with other community organizations to bring the public together on the awareness and importance of Black August.

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

Leave the Real World and Enter Barbie Land

2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age
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Leave the Real World and Enter Barbie Land on Saturday, August 19, 2-4pm. There will be a fun atmosphere, crafts geared for ages 6-12, and a photo opportunity to pose in a life-size Barbie d

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Marine Mammals of California

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 13
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Get to know the mammals that live off San Diego’s coast, from playful dolphins to majestic whales. Through a variety of activities, we’ll explore the amazing adaptations of these marine mammals.

This is an in-person workshop.

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UC Garden Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Monthly meeting of the UC Garden Club.

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Healthy Adventures

2:30pm - 3:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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The City Heights Library is hosting a program with Healthy Adventures. Practice cooking and make something delicious! This program is first come, first served.

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Concert: Peter Sprague, Danny Green, & Mack Leighton

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Peter Sprague, Danny Green, & Mack Leighton will present jazz and pop standards. 

  • Peter Sprague: Guitar
  • Danny Green: Piano
  • Mack Leighton: Bass  

 

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

SRP Finale: The Secret of the Dragon Gems

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Acclaimed authors Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron will launch their new book, "The Secret of the Dragon Gems," at La Jolla/Riford Library's Summer Reading Program finale!

Closing

Block

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Branches:
Carmel Valley Library
Description:

Block

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Teatro SD - West Side Story Performance

8:00pm - 10:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The historical and highly acclaimed TONY and Oscar winning musical, will be helmed by Michelle Alves. It will be an unprecedented production for the Mid-City community of City Heights San Diego in scope and access.