Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

12:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Central Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through the expertise of UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to:

Rummikub at the Library

2:00pm–4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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
Event Details:

Come and join the fun!

Meet new people and learn to play this fast-paced, easy, and very enjoyable game. Plus, it helps develop and sharpen sequencing, pattern recognition, and pattern skills. 

Stay Sharp with Board Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling forgetful? Preserving your mental abilities as you get older is easier than you might think — and it can even be fun. Stimulating your mind by playing games and learning new skills can help keep your brain healthy as you age.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

3:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

STEAM / Board Game Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Music Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us to play fun, educational games such as Snap Circuits, Curiosity Set, Sorry!, Life, and more.

3D Lab Open Hours

4:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We are excited to offer 3D Printing in person! Stop by the La Jolla/Riford Library's IDEA Lab during open lab hours with your .STL file and staff will be happy to assist you.

Lego Playtime

5:00pm–6:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Teen Game Room

5:00pm–6:45pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central
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, Madden, NBA 2K and more. 

Signing Pajama Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

Crafts for Kids

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

North Park Library's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise! 

Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

Introduction to Reiki, Healing Through Energy

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Carmel Valley Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Reiki has been shown to support stress reduction, relaxation, and overall energetic balance—benefits that align well with holistic and integrative approaches to health.

Swing Dance Under the Dome

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: AC - Qualcomm Dome Terrace - Central
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Swing dance comes to the library!  Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome!