This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild Wonders: Small Wonders

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Spend some time with a collection of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Handlers will present and discuss the distinct traits of six animals which may include the wallaby, sugar gliders, or the blue-tongued skink!

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

Summer STEAM: Maker Space Workshops

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on June 11. This workshop series will meet on June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6.  

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

STE(A)M Explorers: Engineering by Design

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Students will work in groups as they experience what it is like to be an engineer. They will plan, build, and test solutions to a unique challenge as they explore the scientific method and engineering process.

 

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

Computer Petting Zoo

4:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free computer petting zoo program! Dismantle and assemble the computer and learn how it works!

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

Squid Dissection | Library NExT

4:00pm - 6:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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.

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 at the Beach

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
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.