As of July 1, 2025, all San Diego Public Library locations are closed on Sundays. 

In the coming months, Monday hours will be subject to change.

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Knitting & Crochet Circle

9:30am–11:00am
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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Grace Book Nook

9:30am–5:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Expend Shopping

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StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, 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, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

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Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

10:00am–10:45am
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
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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! 

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Noteworthy Puppets Present 3 Little Pigs

10:00am–10:45am
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Noteworthy Puppets are bringing the classic tale of the 3 Little Pigs to the library this summer. The timeless lesson that hard work and dedication pay off comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs.

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Signing Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Babies/Toddlers
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - 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.

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Children's Summer Reading Program Event: The Microphone Doctors

10:00am–11:00am
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
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Danny Darko blends hip hop, dance, and comedy to entertain audiences of all ages with their novelty songs!

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Cancelled

TBD: English Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: UC - Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration
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Stay and Play

10:00am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: BW - Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

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RB Knitting Club

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

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Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: OT - Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

It's Shark Week...so don't be cold-blooded: Join us and give blood!

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Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

10:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

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Bilingual Storytime with SDSU Language Lab (English/Vietnamese)

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms. Lynn for a bilingual Vietnamese and English picture book storytime, followed by a craft program.  The program is for children ages 4-8 years-old. Win a prize! 

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Art Smarts: An Art Class for Homeschoolers

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mission Valley Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

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Free Play Fridays

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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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!

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Park Ranger Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join California State Parks for "Park Ranger Storytime!" Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources.

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Preschool Storytime and a Craft at the Clairemont Library

10:30am–11:30am
Preschoolers
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outer space alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers and have fun!

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Homework Center - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids 4-5 yrs: The Kindergarten Readiness Program offers a variety of activities that focus on a child's academic                development, learning readiness, social wellness and more!

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Reptile Show

11:00am–11:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Join us for a special Reptile Show with Full Spectrum.

Littles will get to see, learn and touch various Reptiles. 

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Mindful Meditation for Memory

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor) - Central
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Mindful meditation helps us become aware of what is already true moment by moment. It teaches us how to be unconditionally present, no matter what it is.

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Ralph Covert Music Performance

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Performing Arts
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Join us for an exciting show with the talented Ralph Covert. 

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Signing Storytime

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

Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!

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Free Summer Lunch @ the Library: Board Games + LEGO

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Board Games + LEGO

Come and join us for and afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and creativity with board games and LEGOs.

Lunch is Served:

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So, you want to be a Dungeon Master? DnD Dungeon Master Workshop.

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Have you been a player of Dungeons and Dragons but have never been the Dungeon Master?

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Free Summer Lunch!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

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Body Dynamics, by San Diego Continuing Education

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Students will exercise the whole body, including weight lifting, stretching, improving balance, mobility and flexibility, on Mondays and Fridays 12:30-2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20 Participants

1:00pm–2:00pm
Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - 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

Maker Space Workshop Series (5 sessions: June 20, 27; and July 11, 18, 25)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Elementary School Age
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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

In this five-week workshop, students in grades 1-5 will build contraptions out of craft and office supplies to complete interactive, exciting challenges in teams, learning important concepts in engineering and teamwork along the way.

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Debate Camp for Middle Schoolers

1:00pm–3:00pm
Middle 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: Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting two-week debate camp tailored for enthusiastic middle school-aged kids entering grades 6-8! 

 

This program offers an engaging and supportive environment where participants will dive into the esse

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Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - 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. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.

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 with CAD Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Bernardo Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Students ages 10-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in FIRST robotics competitions.

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Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
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:

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
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
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Create a Character!

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: KN - Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Looking for a fun, easy way to get friends and family into games like Dungeons and Dragons? Then join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for our Character Creation Workshop!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Hangout

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Paradise Hills Library
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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 "Preschoolers" group

Dancing Through the Pages

4:00pm–4:45pm
Preschoolers
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - 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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Noteworthy Puppets

4:00pm–4:45pm
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Baseball Diamond has been stolen and it's up to Sherlock and Watson to solve the mystery! Original songs, handmade puppets and the audience decides whodunit!  Was the motive jealousy? Money?  For the fun of it? 

 

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Cancelled

Practice English at the Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice speaking English once a week with our volunteer English tutor!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Science Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Age
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - 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 "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (T.A.B.)

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This is a meeting for teens who want to help improve library programs for young people.  Your input is needed and appreciated!  We will discuss library-related topics such as producing a new song and planning a lock-in activity.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Night!/ Noche de Cine

5:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a family friendly movie night.  Our Friends of the Library will be selling treats to raise funds for library events and programs.  All are welcome.

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