Cancelled

Fleet Science Center

9:30am–12:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room - Valencia Park/Malcom X
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am–2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - 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.

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

Bilingual English/Chinese Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Danning at the library. All ages welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library's Community Room

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

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

STORYTIME & CRAFT

10:00am–10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Please join us for storytime and craft every Saturday morning in the Children's Area at 10:00AM. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Knitting and Crochet Circle

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

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

LEGO Time!

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

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 imagina

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Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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

FIRST Robotics: Intermediate Level

10:00am–12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Description of Event

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC).

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

10:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided! 

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

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration with Ralph's World

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library - Central
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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Cultural Storytime and Craft

10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Enjoy a multicultural book and related craft focused on themes of diversity and inclusion, geared for kids ages 3-6 and their families.   

 

 

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

Saturday Stay and Play in the Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
Event Details:

Saturday is Stay and Play in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for music, toys, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!   

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some 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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Tots Spanish Read and Dance

11:00am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

Come bring your little ones for a Spanish book reading with dancing! This program is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school-age children.

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

Drawing Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for drawing club! Whether you are passionate about improving your skills, love art or just want to sketch and get inspired this is the place for you. All skill levels welcome, club is led by one of our talented volunteers. 

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

Pollinator Gardening

11:00am–12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Learn how to bring pollinators into your garden through plant choices and gardening practices. After the class, be sure to visit our seed library to put what you learned into practice!

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

Chess Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

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

Lego Free Play

11:00am–3:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: NC - Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Digital Navigator / Navegador Digital

11:30am–3:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Knitting Circle

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Conference Room (#126) - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join this drop-in knitting group where knitters of all skill levels meet and knit. Bring your work in progress and share in the knitting community.

Learn to knit or bring your WIP's.  Materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Financial Fun Night

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Family Financial Fun Nights are events designed to educate families about financial literacy in an engaging and enjoyable way.

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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
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Puzzle Competition

1:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: UC - Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Register your team of 2-4 people and race to complete a 500-piece puzzle within a 3-hour time limit. Winners will take home a new puzzle of their choice. Drop-in players are welcome to join in this low-key, family-friendly activity.

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

Swap Shop

1:00pm–6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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

2nd Annual Black Queer Human Book Experience

1:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The Black Queer Human Book Experience is a groundbreaking initiative rooted in the spirit of the Human Library, where individuals serve as "books" to share their personal stories, experiences, and perspectives.

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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

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Spring Into STEAM: Forensic Investigators

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary School Age
North University Community Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In this “mysterious” program, students use chemistry, physics and observation skills to piece together evidence and crack the case.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

Embroidery Patches with ArtReach

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of embroidery through creating small patches that can easily be incorporated onto clothing or bags, or appreciated as textile drawing. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Learn, Play, Grow: Gameschooling!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

This engaging program will immerse children in the joys of learning through play while nurturing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

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
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San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute Performance

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

San Diego Korean Pungmul Institute will be here to perform. Pungmul is a Korean folk music tradition that includes drumming, dancing and singing. Join us for an amazing dance performance!

Family craft and activities afterwards. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Chess Free Play

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Chess free play. All levels of players are welcome, and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Chess sets will be available. Geared to Grades 1-5, but all ages/skill levels are welcome. 

 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Scratch Programming Language

4:00pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of computer programming with Scratch! This course will guide you through the essentials of moving objects, adding sounds, creating animations, and crafting simple games.