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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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

Summer Table Top Games

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

 

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

Pride Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Skyline Hills Library
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Early Learning, En Español, LGBTQIA+
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Odi Buddies

11:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Literature Comes to Life brings a special "Princess & the Pea" themed program where the children wear beautifully colorful costumes (provided) and help act out the delightful stories. There will be many characters for the children to port

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

Free Summer Lunch: SD Community Power

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: Presentation from SD Community Power

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 "Elementary School Age" group.

DYH@L Presents: Wild Animals of the World Camp

12:00pm - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, DYH@L Student Camps, , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spend the week learning about animals of the world!  Campers will meet animals from various habitats from around the world.  They will learn about special adaptations and unique characteristics.

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, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays

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

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Food pantry, pet food pantry, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene with You Saved Me Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

Serra Mesa Village (SMV)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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 Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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.

Crafting for Critters

2:30pm - 3:30pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

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

North Park Library Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting! 

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.

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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-it Thursday: Flower Crown Odi Puppet

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Odi the Coyote Visit, Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Craft an Odi the Cayote Puppet and add a colorful flower crown! A fun craft to celebrate pride!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voice and Viewpoint Town Hall

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Voice and Viewpoint Town Hall, open to the public

Serra Mesa Planning Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement