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 - Free Dance & Film Camp

9:30am - 12:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for a free dance and film camp! Come to a week of fun dancing and film making! Children will create and star in a dance film and make memories to last a lifetime!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

9:30am - 2:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

10:00am - 10:45am
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact! 

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

Signing Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild Things Animal Show

10:00am - 10:45am
Ocean Beach Library
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Full Spectrum Education and the Lizard Lady will teach us all about wild things and animals of prey. In this hands-on presentation, participants will learn about animal habitats and environments, endangered species, and preservation.

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

Baby Sign Stories

10:00am - 11:00am
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

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.

Summer Reading Program Event: Craig Newton

10:00am - 11:00am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a performance from the legendary Craig Newton! Craig has been educating children and their families through music for decades and we are happy to welcome him back for our Summer Reading Program!

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

Daytime Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets monthly to discuss the selected title - interesting and fun conversations ensue!

New members and guests are always welcome!

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

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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.

Trash Truck Storytime

10:00am - 12:00pm
Oak Park Library
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Please join us for a special story time with a real City of San Diego trash truck! Kids will have the opportunity to see a trash truck demonstration, meet a Collections Sanitation Driver, and have a photo op in the truck!

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

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

10:00am - 1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going!

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

Free Play Fridays

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

The Mr. Electric Show! - Summer Reading Program

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mr.

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

Free Summer Lunch: Farm to Table Fridays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Healthy Adventures and learn how to make delicious and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

Sensory Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Early Learning,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development. Bi-weekly on Fridays!

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

Zovargo Animal Show

11:00am - 12:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for the Zovargo library animal show, a highly interactive show that provides a fun, educational, and animal-filled experience!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

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

Free Summer Lunch: "Flicks n' Fun" Fridays

11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Friday is movie day!  Movie starts at 11:00!  Family-friendly movies will be played in our Discovery Corner, along with quiet activities for those who want/need some additional stimulation. 

Queendom

11:00am - 1:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Queendom is a program for Russian/ Kazakh speaking women in San Diego that meet regularly to learn and grow together to encourage and support each other to lean in and step outside our comfort zone. Every week we dedicate to special topic inc

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

Stay and Play

11:00am - 1:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Signing 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:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

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

Free Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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

Free Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

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.

Free Summer Lunch: Fun Friday

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie and Games.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Age Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

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

Writing Workshop for Kids

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell and this summer is the time to write your story!

 

During the five-day workshop, young writers will have an opportunity to explore different storytelling genres.

 

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

Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

Reservation

Spelling Workshop

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

Are you interested in learning about preparing for Spelling Bees? Learning about Etymology of words, language patterns, reading diacritical marks? Scan the QR code and fill out the interest form! https://forms.gle/JUQMkZK6vQmEFea98

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

ALA SERIES III: Tour of the Central Library

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Innovative Fridays: Pride Buttons & Tote Bags

3:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Explore our IDEA Lab and learn how to use our Cameo and Silhouette! Join us to celebrate Pride and design your own Pride themed buttons and tote bags! 

Open to all ages! *Registration Required

 

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

Introduction to Model Rocketry with Together We Shine - Day 3

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

You are viewing Day 3 in a 3 day series.

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.
Cancelled

Lego Builders' Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity.  Free.  No registration required. 

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.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout: "The Mitchells vs. Machines"

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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

Anime Club

3:45pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films
Event Details:

Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Dancing Through the Pages

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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

Science Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

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

Stories of CREED in Action

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including two pieces inspired by the Central Library: The Library by Arturo Medina, and Library Lost and Found,

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.

Movie Night /Noche de película

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for free popcorn, beverages and a family friendly movie!

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¡Únase a nosotros para recibir palomitas de maíz, bebidas y una película familiar gratis!

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.
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds.