Bike to Work Day Pit Stop

6:00am - 9:30am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
Bike to the PB Library's Cass Street Plaza on your way to work or school and join with thousands of people throughout the region as we GO by BIKE!  Stop by one of 100 pit stops across San Diego County to pick up a FREE t-shirt (must registe...

Registrar of Voters Training

7:30am - 5:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Event Details:
Private meeting ...

Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique. NOTE: Class size is limited to 12 people on a first-come, first-s...

Signing Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
North University Community Library
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Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:
This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. Each themed 30-minute program presents vocabulary through well-loved children's books and songs, ending with bubbles for t...

Fun & Games for Seniors

10:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games. Attendees should be fully vaccinated and have masks ...

How to Work a Computer

10:00am - 1:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Event Details:
Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!   May 5  – Smartphone Intermediate May 12 –  Intern...

Preschool Kamishibai Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Patio - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater and reveals a series of illustrations as he narrates a story, doing all the characters’ voices and t...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun!    ...

Thursday Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author, Wellness
Event Details:
Story Times are back at the Oak Park Library! Get ready to listen, read, dance and create! Some mornings will include pop-up crafts.   ...
Cancelled

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class 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, 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...
Cancelled

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class 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, 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...

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. ...

Animals and Us! An Educational Animal Show with Zovargo *OUTDOORS*

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Park Area - Point Loma
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:
Jump into the world of animals! Learn about local wild animals and how to make sure we stay safe and our wild neighbors stay safe too! Zovargo provides this unique, interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors! Get close and experience a...

Preschool Storytime on the Grass

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:
All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there! ...

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun! ...

Zoom Book Club-When All Is Said

11:30am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:
Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk. This program is appropriate for adults 18 and up. To reg...

Pen to Paper Writing Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:
Ready to fire up your writing, jump start a novel, or just keep the ideas flowing? Join us for a weekly drop-in writing group. This fun group will write to a prompt and then read our work aloud (there is no pressure to read). Open to the public....

Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers!   Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook....

Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
A Mah Jong Group for adults is meeting every Monday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Knowledge of American Mah Jong rules is required to play. Please bring your own Mah Jong tiles if possible. ...

La Jolla Library Poetry Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Literature
Event Details:
The group meets the third Thursday of every month at the La Jolla Library from 2pm to 3pm. This is an opportunity to read and share poems you have written. It is a place for budding and experienced poets to come and share their writings with oth...

Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. The Point Loma/Hervey Br...

Craft Circle

2:00pm - 5:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement

Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults! ...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Meeting Room #2
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Homework Center - San Carlos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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,...

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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,...

Spring into STEAM: Virtual DIY Inspirational Herb Terracotta Mini-Garden

3:30pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, , Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join us for this virtual 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 the...

Villa Música Violin

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art

Sharing Stories with Furry Friends!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Do you have a child learning to read? Bring them to the library to read to an adorable animal friend! Children can practice their skills and build confidence in reading and public speaking skills. Reading to animals has also been proven to reduce str...

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join.  Limited tables will be set up in the courty...

Field Trip: Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla

4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Field trip alert! Meet SDPL Youth Librarian Ms. Katia at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla on Thursday, May 19 @ 4pm! A docent will give us a tour of the entire museum and guide us through an art workshop especially prepared ...

Field Trip: Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Outreach
Encouraged
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:
Field trip alert! Meet SDPL Youth Librarian Ms. Katia at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla on Thursday, May 19 @ 4pm! A docent will give us a tour of the entire museum and guide us through an art workshop especially prepared ...