Literature Comes to Life: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

11:45am - 12:45pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Recommended for preschool through 2nd grade. Everyone is welcome.

ABC Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

  • Using Our Imagination

  • Learning a New Letter 

  • Reading Stories

  • Making Friends

Free Summer Lunch: Kick-Off

12:00pm - 2:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Kick-Off Event!
Monday, June 10 | 12pm-2pm

12-1pm free lunch for youth ages 0-18!

Enrichment for all ages

South Indian Celebration with Divya Devaguptapu.

Spanish Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy bilingual stories and songs for children!

Kids Book Club and Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of each month for a fun book discussion and craft for kids aged 8-12. This month we will be discussing Maizy Chen's Last Chance, by Lisa Yee.  Snacks are provided!

Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

Welcome to RadLands: A Teen Tabletop Role Playing Game

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
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Tired of Dragons and Goblins?

Want to explore the wastelands (inspired by the Fall Out Series)?

Rainbow Spaces: Dungeons & Dragons /Calabozos y Dragones

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

In partnership with Rainbow Spaces come grab your character sheets and get ready to roll! We're playing Dungeons and Dragons at the library so get ready to have your character's story told here!

Evening Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?  

Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variety of books, and engage in interesting discussions.

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Monday evenings for a pajama storytime.

 

Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.

 

Pajamas Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for storytime.

Skyline Hills Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature

Talking about the Hard Stuff: Why We Need Authentic Perspectives on Mental Health in Fiction

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Literature, Local Author, Wellness
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“Mental health has become the defining public health and societal challenge of our time.” The US Surgeon General, Fall 2023

“Fiction gives us empathy.” Neil Gaiman