Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday....

Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips. ...
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Ways To Insure Your IRA, 401k, or Retirement Savings Against Loss & Plan For Retirement Risks

9:30am - 12:15pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
No obligation, no sales or recommendations will be made. Purely educational for retirees. Topic" Ways To Insure Your IRA, 401k, or Retirement Savings Against Loss & Plan For Future Financial Risks" Speaker: Jon R. Vaux. For 28 years I’ve bee...
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Myrrh

9:30am - 1:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event
Myrrh is a network of professional women coming together to build relationships, network and connect with other women in the community. The structure of our event is a greeting/ice breaker, refreshments, a 45 minute motivational talk, and debrief. ...

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar 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.Contact Jackie Zhang directly at jzhana@hotmail.com to sign up.Registration for the class is required at least three day...

Booksale

9:30am - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. &nb...
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Colin Whitney, San Diego Genealogical Society, North America Group

9:45am - 12:15pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Description of Event
This is a class on genealogy. The North America Group is designed to help people with their genealogical research of the United States and Canada. A typical format will be some presentations followed by a class discussion. We plan to meet on the fir...

Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Ordered too many radish seeds?Whatever you have extra may be just what someone else would like to try in their garden. Bring your gardening ex...

Meditación en Español

10:00am - 11:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:
Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total. ...

Free Compost Workshop: All About Worms

10:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:
Vermicomposting (worm composting) is an environmentally-friendly way to turn your food waste into nutrient-rich castings for your plants or garden beds. Learn how easy it is to compost your food waste with red wiggler worms at this engaging presentat...

Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions. ...

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Event Details:
Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs. ...

Children's Art Class - A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught.

10:30am - 11:15am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists; register below. ...

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!...

Wagging Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:
Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment....

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!...

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash, a f...

Paws to Read

10:30am - 11:30am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog....

Paws to Read with Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!...

Start-Biz Club

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.Do you have experience in the world of business? Whether you are retired or still working, match your wisdom to the passion of a new entrepreneur at our St...

Arts & Crafts

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Explore your child's  artistic side and create something fun and unique to bring home.   Join us every Saturday, all supplies provided.  ...
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SA-PHILIP ROBZYK

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Description of Event
2 PERSON STUDY GROUP ...

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:
Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!...

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:
Volunteer bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. The Bike Kitchen is a series of programs that provi...

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:
Volunteer bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes.  The Bike Kitchen is a series of programs that p...

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:
Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years. ...
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Business Economy Class

11:00am - 4:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event
Economy Class for a 34 peoples. Teacher speak in front ...

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting

11:15am - 12:30pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!...

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints ...

Writer's Block

12:00pm - 1:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Patricia Schaelchlin Local History Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:
Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share. Open to all leve...

Author of the Month: Caitlin Rother, Hunting Charles Manson

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
The Most Notorious Crime of the 20th Century: New Details Revealed About the Manson Family Murders, 50 Years Ago this Week, with New York Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother Hunting Charles Manson, which Caitlin Rother co-a...

Park Ranger Melanie Fontana Presents Summer Wildlife

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Calling all nature explorers!  Join us for a special Summer Wildlife program with Park Ranger Melanie Fontana from the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.  Discover how our San Diego summer weather impacts the wildlife in the region.  [Pr...

Kids! San Diego Poetry Annual

1:00pm - 2:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
Kim Noriega, poet & head of  the  San Deigo Read's family literacy program will teach students how to create a poem. All writing/drawing materials & free snacks will be provided.Poems will be published in the Kids! San Die...

Paws to Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Front Entrance Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence....
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Muchas Manos de San Diego

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Bring your Needlework and join our Stitching group for a relaxing afternoon of stitching and relaxing. Help with stitching problems available along with free kits....

DIY Sand Art Air Plant Terrarium

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Make beautiful terrariums with colored sand and a real air plant!  For ages 10 to 17!   ...

Teen Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!...

Full - Robotech Saturdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Registration for this program is Full!     · Meet the Robotechs, FTC Robotics Team #8742 · Learn how to build robots with FTC/FLL materials and programming with sensors! · Learn more about the Robotics Club &am...
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Let’s Swap Succulents

2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Description of Event
All are welcome to join us for a succulent swap, mingle & raffle. Feel free to bring anything garden related, pest free succulents, they can be potted, bare rooted or cuttings. Please bring one item for the raffle if possible. ...

Open-Source Computing Lab

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:
Join us at this drop-in clinic for training and help with open-source software, including Inkscape/Inkstitch, OBS, GIMP, Blender, Audacity, and many more!  Demos and help with installation and configuration will be provided.  Please bring y...

Craftronics

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Program Type: , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Explore the basics of circuits and electronic elements by using them in various craft projects. Build a moving origami swam, fashion wearable light-up LED bracelets and pins, construct moving robot bugs, erect a Play-Doh electronic sculpture, create ...

Explore the Microcosmos with Foldscopes: A Bio Lab Workshop (all ages)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Join the worldwide movement of microscope makers by building your own functional, inexpensive scientific instrument to explore the microscopic world. We will also introduce the design principles of microscopes and learn how to prepare slides to view ...
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Board Game Day - K-6

3:00pm - 5:45pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Description of Event
Join us for board games and leave the tablets and phones at home. Kids of all ages can enjoy games as we help guide and instruct our youth during the golden age of table top games. All ages welcome, if you have expertise at a game feel free to help ...

William McKeever's Emperors of the Deep Book Talk & Film Screening

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 268
Event Details:
Ocean Conservationist, Filmmaker and Author, William McKeever sends a call-to-action to save sharks in his newest book, Emperors of the Deep: Sharks—The Ocean’s Most Mysterious, Most Misunderstood, and Most Important Guardian...