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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Cancelled

Village Quilters

9:00am - 1:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages

Everyone is welcomes

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace." Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 12:30pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

May Book Sale!

9:30am - 3:30pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Outside - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

It's time for our Friends of the Oak Park library's used book sale. All proceeds from the book sale will go towards helping the Oak Park Branch Library fund programs, buying materials and more books!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Sale

9:30am - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

Voters Training -Setup

9:30am - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:30am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more. Families, it’s time to show us your moves and come dance with us!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Patio - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

College-Rolando Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join fellow readers in the College-Rolando area for discussions on a different title every month! Call 619-533-3902 for latest book title. 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Fiction Fanatics Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Fiction Fanatics will be discussing Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher.

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Let's GROW, Girl Restorative Writing Circle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Description of Event

If you’re a 13-18 year old girl who would like to express yourself through powerful writing exercises, shared experiences and engaging activities, LGG provides safe and brave spaces to…
write with creativity, confidence and purpose.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Read to Me

10:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , En Español
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Drop-In Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details:

First come, first served - get your tech questions answered.

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.

San Diego Ballet

10:00am - 1:30pm
City Heights Performance Annex
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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free ballet and jazz classes. Join us on Saturdays to learn how to dance ballet and jazz.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

Ages 0-17 months

Bond with baby through books, songs, and bounces at our lap-sit story time.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

UC Dance Pants Party

10:30am - 11:00am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Saturday morning dancing is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Wheels On the Bus", "Baby Shark" and more! Come show us your dance moves!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Dance Pants Party

10:30am - 11:15am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Saturday morning dancing is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

What’s Your Superpower? A School-Aged Workshop

10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library is proud to partner with Brain Balance of San Diego and Chula Vista to offer a special series of programs that celebrate and raise awareness about neurodiversity throughout our community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

10:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Garth Family Reading Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Park Area - Point Loma
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed! Explore the science behind magic with Mad Science. Understand how magicians use the principles of science to develop illusions.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make Your Own May Flowers

10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Using a cup, pipe cleaners, buttons, and paper, you will create your own "pot" of May flowers!

All supplies will be provided. 

Crafters of all ages are welcome - this is a great family activity!

 

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Storytime @ the Community Garden!

11:00am - 11:30am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an outdoor storytime at the San Carlos Community Garden presented by Ms. Erin from the San Carlos Branch Library. This family storytime will feature books, songs, and interactive activities with a new gardening theme each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SoulKiss Playwrighting Workshop

11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Room 825
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, , LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us Tuesday, 07/12 (click here for details) for a live performance of original works from SoulKiss Theater playwrighting workshop participants!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

2022 How-To Festival & Livestreamed Kick-Off

11:00am - 1:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library, in partnership with California Coast Credit Union, is proud to present the 7th annual How-to Festival! The H2F is an interactive community event you can learn how-to craft, draw, cook, build and so much more!

Villa Música lessons

11:00am - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Event Details:

Musical instrument lessons.

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Cancelled

Guided Meditation

11:30am - 12:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Meditation 

Seven steps of emotional clearing 

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Scratch Basic Programming Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
North University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Description of Event

This free class will teach students aged 7-9 basic programming skills, using the fun and easy-to-use website 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Library NExT: Admit One-Session Two S.A.T. Test Prep

12:00pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation.

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San Diego Folk Song Society

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event

Folk circle where people bring songs to sing

Earth Friendly Garden Fair

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Sustainable Scripps Ranch hosts an All Ages events featuring worm composting with Master Gardner Heather Holland.  There will also be info for fair- goers regarding the Scripps Ranch Seed Library and food recycling with Stacy Crocker. Re

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Don't Worry! Dolls

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Join AECSD teaching artist Stacie Birky Greene and a make traditional Worry Doll.

Arts Education Connection San Diego Family Art & Literacy Adventures Program

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Presenting: Valerie McElroy, Flutist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join Valerie McElroy (BM, DePaul Univ.) is a flutist, educator, music arranger, and multi-instrumentalist who has traversed the world of music in her teaching and performance. This wide-ranging recital program features flute music from a vari

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Teen Book Buzz

2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Get together with fellow teens and talk about all things books! There is no set reading list; you can read any book, old or new, in any genre.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Romantic Guitar, a Villa Musica Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Registration is recommended but not required.

ENCORE! An Enrichment Program for Designed for Seniors by Villa Musica, San Diego's Community Music Center

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Author of the Month: Lindsey Salatka

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us for a book talk and signing with local author Lindsey Salatka as she presents her new semi-autobiographical novel based on her life changing decision to move the family to Shanghai.

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.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Come learn chess!  All skill levels are welcome. Chess club is for ages 7-17. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Cookbook Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Each month, participants will meet to discuss and share a recipe made from the selected cookbook. Interested participants should contact the organizer at the provided email address.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Troupe Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Parents and other community members will benefit from this event, to learn about leading with compassion, and identifying -- and meeting -- children's needs, so that they will feel supported, be resilient, and reach their full potential, by using

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Virtual Messy Science

3:00pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ready to get messy in the name of science? We’ll conduct noisy and colorful experiments as we explore the science of volcanoes, rain clouds, glaciers and more.

This is a virtual workshop.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mass Creativity - Leporello Book Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

The New Children's Museum is hosting a hands-on, art-making workshop where we will be creating a leporello book.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Concert: Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a free outdoor concert on the Cass Street Plaza, presented by the Friends of the Pacific Beach Library.  The 2022 concert series runs from May-September, at 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Open Mic Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Perform in front of other teens, whether that involves playing an instrument, telling jokes, or reciting a monologue… or come be entertained. Pizza provided. Grades 7-12.