Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

9:30am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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Ikebana: the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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!

 

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

10:00am - 1:00pm
City Heights Performance Annex
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
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

Tech Help: Introduction to Word: Format a Document

10:00am - 1:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Instruction Details: 

Introduction to Word

May 4 Word - Keyboard & Mouse

May 11 Word I - Intro to Terminology

May 18 Word II - Format a Document

Garden Exchange

10:00am - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

Be Your Own Soulmate

10:30am - 11:30am
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Be Your Own Soulmate - Dream It! Own It! Have It! 

For women in midlife, how often have you felt like nothing is wrong, yet, something is wrong?

LEGO Builders Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Oak Park Library
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces. 

Builders of all ages are welcome.

SEWING BASICS - Make an Apron

11:00am - 1:00pm
San Ysidro Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: 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!

Author of the Month: Wendy Bashant

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

*NOTE: Due to our neighbors, the Padres, this event was moved to Saturday, May 18th, from 2:00PM-3:30PM!

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

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

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

May's book is Ese día cayó en domingo, by Sergio Ramírez.

Music of Southeast Asia

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages.

Kuchipudi Performance | an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

3:00pm - 3:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: West Lawn - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Event Details:

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will host a 20 minute performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh region of India.

Stay Strange Presents The San Diego New Verbal Workshop: Coyote Voicings

3:00pm - 5:30pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The San Diego New Verbal Workshop: Coyote Voicings         

Persian Music in the Park

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

Pakiramdam/Feeling (AAPI Mental Health Workshop)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
North University Community Library
Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Registration encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.