Cancelled

Roaming Readers Walking Audio Book Club

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Wellness
Event Details:

Come join our Walking Audio Book Club! Meet other book lovers while exercising and enjoying the outdoors. Listen to your audiobook, music, or podcast in silence or chat with others.

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.

Cancelled

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. Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome. The storytime will be once a month, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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!

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. 

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!

LEGO Time!

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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, Teens
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

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

10:00am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

IDEA lab CAD club for teens

10:00am–11:30am
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Teen-led program. Beginner friendly computer-aided design (CAD) projects such as keychains and simple geometric models. Geared toward middle and high school students. No 3D printing during program (3D printing during open 3D lab hours only).

FIRST Robotics: Intermediate Level

10:00am–12:00pm
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: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

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).

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

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! 

Tech On The Go: Network Safety

10:00am–1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Our classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices. 

Class Structure: 

Art Class with Mel

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
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: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Saturday Story Time 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, Literature
Event Details:

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

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. 

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: Accessibility, 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!

 

Introduction to Programming with Python

11:00am–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:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Rancho Penasquitos Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors. 

Lego Free Play

11:00am–1:00pm
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

Knitting Circle for Warm Up America!

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, knit-along group for a good cause where knitters make 7”x9” rectangle swatches that are then donated and joined together to create blankets for those in need.  Bring your own needlework project and enjoy the company

3D Printing Basics

1:00pm–1:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

A beginner-friendly session that explains how 3D printers work and what they can do, with a walkthrough of the printing process step by step. The walkthrough will be accompanied by a short demonstration print. No experience needed.

Page Turners Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 2 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Page Turners will be discussing Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

FIRST Robotics: Introduction

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Please note that registration is required and space is limited.  Sign-up starts on August 27 at noon.  

SDIS Monthly Lecture Series: Current Directions in Alzheimer’s Research

1:30pm–3:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Community Room - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to the San Diego Independent Scholars Lecture at the North University Community Library 8820 Judicial Drive.

Art Smarts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Oak Park Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready to color outside the lines! Come get creative at the Oak Park Library!  Draw your very own cuddly creation AND take it home with you. All materials provided—just bring your imagination!

Cancelled

Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

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!

 

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

2:00pm–4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: NU - Seminar 1 - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

Family Board Game Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: SR - Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of playing award-winning board games for children ages 2-17 and their families! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of board games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Stained Glass Storytelling Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Ocean Beach Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

The composition of an image can tell a story in a single frame. For this art project, participants will play with light and color similar to stained glass.

Advanced Car Maintenance with Talena Handley from Girlie Garage

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
Registration Encouraged
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Session topics may include: 

  • Automotive safety
  • Automotive maintenance
  • Oil and filter change
  • Replacing brake pads

How to confirm/deny if repairs need to be made

String FUNdamentals - Villa Musica

4:00pm–4:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary 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
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String FUNdamentals (Violin, Beginning Level), Ages 5-7

Requires registration with Villa Musica

Concert: Mar Picao

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon Latin Jazz concert with Julio Valdés y Mar Picao!

String Play - Villa Musica

4:30pm–5:15pm
Preschoolers, Elementary 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
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

String Play – Level I (ages 7 – 8)

Requires registration with Villa Musica