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Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.

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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
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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.

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

Paradise Gardeners: Making the Most of Your Garden

9:30am - 12:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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How to use 100% of what you grow

You can only give away so many zucchinis to your neighbors. Come learn a variety of techniques to use 100% of your harvest!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pride Duck Hunt

9:30am - 4:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
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We're having a duck hunt!

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Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
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Come join us for Preschool Storytime. Every week we will have a new theme so check our Facebook and Instagram pages to find out the theme. 

Each week we will engage your child in stories, music and crafts!

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

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
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This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

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Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
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Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Join us for outdoor storytime at Olive Grove Park presented by the Balboa Branch Library. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more! Please bring chairs or blankets. All ages are welcome.

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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
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Take a trip through American history with professional musician Craig Newton! You will hear popular songs from different eras on a wide variety of instruments, including the guitar, banjo, flute, drum, violin, and trombone.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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Superhero Dance Party!

10:00am - 11:00am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program
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Comic-Con is coming back to San Diego and it's time to celebrate with a Superhero Dance Party! Dress up like your favorite superhero, show off your galactic dance moves and have a ton of fun!

 

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The Tierrasanta Library Book Club

10:00am - 11:15am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Main Area - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature
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The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 pm. This month's selection is The Shipping News by E Annie Proulx.

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Fun & Games for Seniors

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

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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
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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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!  

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Free/Low Cost Internet and/or Computers

10:00am - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Staff is on hand to assist you with applying for free/low cost Internet, computers or laptops.  Stop in to get one on one assistance in meeting your technological needs.  

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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Mandarin Chinese Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Mira Mesa Library
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Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy in the park. Bring a chair or a blanket.  Dress warmly.

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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
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Join Ms. Katia for an engaging preschool storytime that promotes a love of reading and quality together time. Featuring stories, songs, and fun! 

 

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

Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca

10:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature
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Seats Remaining: 45
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Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.

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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,
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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 ob

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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
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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 ob

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Park Ranger Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers

10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Join San Diego Parks Ranger Tiffany and learn about animals and nature. This storytime is recommended for ages 2-5, and will include books, songs, and early literacy fun!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
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Preschool 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, Summer Reading Program
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Mr. Erni and Mr. Jay will share stories, song, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. 

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

Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling Show

10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Michael Rayner's show is a combination of hilarious tricks and uproarious stand-up comedy. Watch as he balances a wheelbarrow on his chin, spins a cheeseburger on a parasol umbrella, and juggles unlikely items.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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
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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!

PRIDE Storytime & Dance Party with Beans

10:30am - 11:30am
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
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Join San Diego Public Library as we celebrate San Diego Pride 2022. PRIDE Storytime and Dance Party is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity and individuality through age-appropriate stories & songs.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
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Please join miss Minoo for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
San Ysidro Library
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Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature, Performing Arts
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Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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Zoom Book Club-Invisible Life of Addie La Rue

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
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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.

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Cancelled

*CANCELLED* - Pen to Paper Writing Group (will resume 7/21)

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:

*CANCELLED* - will resume 7/21

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
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Recommended for grades 3-5

A combination of uproarious stand up and hilarious tricks by Michael Rayner. 

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

Healthy Adventures: Food & Kitchen Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Learn all about chemistry, physics, biology, and math using normal items you find in your kitchen.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tie Dye Bandanas

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Seats Remaining: 2
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In-Person event. Come tie dye with us and make colorful bandanas.

All supplies will be provided.

*Register your spot.

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Knit and Crochet Circle

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - 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. 

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

Mah Jong Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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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.

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

Comic Craft with Toshwerks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Ring in the Comic Con season with Toshwerks as we do a comic craft! For teens age 12-18!

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Chess Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
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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.

The Found Object Juggling Show

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
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His show has been described as "preposterous brilliance" and "whacky jugglement," a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with comedy and improvised fun.  Come see such marvels as balancing a wheelbarrow on his chin, spinning a cheesebur

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Chess Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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

Get Crafty!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age
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Ages 5-12

Lets get creative!  Themed crafts every month.  Use paint, pom poms, scissors, and other materials to make something fun.  

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

Summer Reading Program: Zovargo

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: East Patio - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
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Zovargo aims to teach by providing positive experiences and interactions with animals that spark an appreciation for all species.

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

Girls Who Code Camp

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
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*This program starts on Monday, July 11*

Let's Roll! - Board Game Afternoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
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Enjoy a selection of board games the whole family can play at this fun weekly event.  We'll have Chess, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4 and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Book Group: West with Giraffes

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  On July 14th at 4pm we'll discuss West with Giraffes by Lydia Rutledge.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Craig Newton: Historical Journeys Through Music

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
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Explore the history of America through music as Craig Newton plays a variety of songs popular in American history, using numerous musical instruments.

http://www.craignewton.com/Historical-Journey.html

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

Create It Thursday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Art Camp: Van Gogh Inspired Sunflowers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
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Create your own sunflower art with oil pastels and colored pencils. 

Open to teens entering grades 6-12.

No advance registration. Space is limited.

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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. 

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

Teen Game Room

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch, PS4 and more.