Free Comic Book Day at the Library

All Day
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Free Comic Book Day @ the Library means stop by the library and receive a FREE comic (all day or while supplies last) and make a simple superhero craft in the Children’s Area, no registration required ...

Live Interactive Video 2nd/3rd Grade Storytime with Mr. Luan

9:30am - 10:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the pro...

Live Interactive Video 2nd/3rd Grade Storytime with Mr. Luan

9:30am - 10:15am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
I'll read in a way that'll keep 2nd and 3rd graders on the edge of their seats--funny stories, bios, fictional absurdities, nonfictional tall tales; whatever works.  The interactive element of the pro...

Clases Gratis de Ciudadanía / Free Citizenship Classes

9:30am - 12:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Event Details:
Clases gratis de Ciudadanía para Adultos Las clases son impartidas por Juan Diego Adult Centers. Cada Sábado ----------------------------------------------------- Free Citizenship classes for adults.  Classes are provided by Juan Diego ...

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: 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. Contact Jackie Zhang directly at (858) 337-5671 or jzhana@hotmail.com to sign up. Registration for the class i...

SCFOL Book Sale

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
Program Type: Community Engagement
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...

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am - 10:45am
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! ...

FREE Comic Book Day!

10:00am - 11:30am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Celebrate comic books by creating your very own! Join Ms. Jessica in the Children's Area to create your own comic book from a variety of templates. Choose your own free comic book from our selection when you're done. Costumes are encouraged! ...

Virtual Stop Motion Movie Making

10:00am - 11:30am
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Discover the basics of stop-motion animation! Students will use different materials to create subjects for their movies and will start by brainstorming ideas and creating storyboards. Then they will use the an app to create frames, add sound and prod...
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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. develop self-aw...

Mother's Day celebration

10:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:
This fun and educational event will have a resource fair, crafts for adult and children, a movie and raffle drawings with great prizes at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ...

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 reading,...

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
Program Type:
Event Details:
First come, first served - get your tech questions answered. Join San Diego Futures Foundation's drop-in tech help where we can assist you with your computer needs and even get you set up with relevant training. You'll get one-on-one assistance wh...

Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 1:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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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? Whatever you have extra may be just what a neighbor ...

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. ...

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the side we'll sing a few songs an...

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten 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: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:
My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the side we'll sing a few songs an...

Superhero Story Time In the Park

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:
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities, dancing, puppets and bubble! Build early literacy skills for your toddler and preschooler. Bring a blanket to sit on, the grass can be wet. May 7th marks Free Comic Book Day!  Join Erni and Jay...

Spring into STEAM: Trash into Treasure: Creating Plastic Landscapes

10:30am - 12:00pm
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Participants will use recycled materials to create a landscape collage.  They will explore how artists have shown landscapes in art as inspiration to draw their own landscapes.  Finally, participants will cut and crumple recycled materials ...

Craft Time with Avi Special Mother's Day Edition

11:00am - 11:45am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Drop in on Saturday for Craft Time with Avi.  Participants ages 5+ will be constructing a unique project to honor Mom. No need to bring anything, all supplies are provided, just show up and bring your enthusiasm and a smile. ...

Paws to Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Inside Patio - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Join us as Therapy Dog Teams visit the Library! Children are invited to read to, and interact with, certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence. ...

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! SoulKiss Theater is providing a playwrighting workshop for Black womxn who love womxn. ...

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

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

11:30am - 12:15pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those objec...

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

11:30am - 12:15pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those objec...

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

11:30am - 5:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124 We look fo...
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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 scratch.mit.edu! No programming experience is necessary. Please message the number below if you plan to attend.   There will ...

Verdad o Ficción | Fact or Fiction | Central Library

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:
Verdad o Ficción: Combatiendo la Crisis de Desinformación La biblioteca pública de San Diego en conjunto con la Asociación de Periodistas Hispanos, presenta una serie de paneles en español designados a tomar en cuenta la crisis de desinformación d...

Saturday Seminars on Self-Esteem and Ethnic Studies: Positive Energy Youth Empowerment Group

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Learn how to be a change agent for justice and equity and join us for a seminar on understanding African American history and culture. Every month, our youth empowerment group (ages 12-18) will focus on a new theme and topic.  The program ...

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. A partnership between the San Diego P...

Closing Party - Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Art Exhibition Closing Party! Last chance to see Occupy Thirdspace II: Plástica y palabra en TJ/SD, a contemporary art exhibit that explores the relationship between the visual arts and palabra (word). It documents the history of this relationship...

Free Comic Book Day - Star Wars Characters Visit

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Free Comic Book Day! Grab some comics and get your photo taken with some of your favorite Star Wars Characters provided by The 501st Legion.  ...

Mother's Day Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Kids ages 4-12 are invited to make a gift for mom. ...
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Piano and Voice Recital

1:45pm - 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
Students of Tim McKnight will present an eclectic program of piano and vocal music. You can expect to hear some classical piano hits, jazz standards, Broadway selections, art songs, popular songs, and much more! The recital is free and open to th...

Spring into STEAM: DIY Inspirational Herb Terracotta Mini-Garden

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Join us for this In-Person program where participants will have the opportunity to design and color their own terracotta pot with inspirational/eco-friendly words and images. They’ll then have the chance to germinate Herb seeds with organic soil in t...

Amantes de la Literatura. Novelas Hispanas Latinas

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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , En Español, Literature
Event Details:
La discusión será sobre Como Polvo en el Viento por Leonardo Padura. If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com. ...

Project-in-a-Box: Bit-A-Bot

2:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Using an Arduino Nano to control a color sensor and LEDs, participants will create a Bit-a-bot which responds to the color of the food it eats. Participants will learn more about how a color sensor distinguishes different colors and translates them f...

Kids Author/Illustrator Event with Minh Le and Dan Santat

2:30pm - 3:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Award-winning picture book duo Minh Le (author) and Dan Santat (illustrator) will be at La Jolla Library to discuss and share their new book, The Blur.  Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are r...

Celebrating Asian American History

2:30pm - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
We invite you to an afternoon of dance of celebrate Asian American History! Featured dancers include folk dance by Monali Varaiya, a student of dances and traditions of the Indonesian island of Bali, also Bollywood Steps & Nupoor Dance Acade...

Book Collecting Essentials

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join Matthew Nye and Erik Hanson for an introduction to rare books and book collecting. Holly Murten will moderate. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, but please do not bring books for the presenters to evaluate. Mr. Nye is the librari...

Spring into STEAM: Farming Robots Force

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Linda Vista Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
A new generation of farming robots is on its way to help farmers around the world and ensure we have quality fruits and vegetables for everyone.  Join our Force and build an Arduino-based Spider Robot using bricks, gears, axles, motors, sensors,...

Artists' Reception | King Tides: The Future is Now photography project

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:
King Tides: The Future Is Now is a collaborative photography and video project to promote action to combat climate change in San Diego, California by visualizing the impacts of coming sea level rise. King Tides are the highest tides of the year ...

Art Workshop & The Golden Rule Preview

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Interactive workshop in visual storytelling, based on actual journals of people from around the world come to the California Gold Rush.  Coached by visual artist and performer Kali Kamari, participants will explorer visual narrative tools, and e...