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Pop-Up IDEA Lab Event: Create a Comic Book & Crafts!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Call today at 619-424-0475 to reserve a 30 minute time slot!  Create a comic book and/or work on a craft using the Cameo Silhouette & more!  In honor of Comic-Con ...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: The Kilroy Realty Idea Lab - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Call today at 619-424-0475 to reserve a 30 minute time slot! 

Create a comic book and/or work on a craft using the Cameo Silhouette & more!  In honor of Comic-Con 2024.

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.

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

DIY @ the TEEN IDEA Lab: Recycled Comic Book Buttons!/ Hazlo tú mismo en el laboratorio TEEN IDEA: Insignias hechas con comics reciclados

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens! Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab.  For tweens and teens ages 9 - 18.  ____...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Attention all Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab where we will DIY projects using various equipment in the lab. 

For tweens and teens ages 9 - 18. 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages! Today's storytime will take place in the Children's Area.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages! Today's storytime will take place in the Children's Area.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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

Noteworthy Puppets presents S.T.E.A.M.works the Puppet Musical

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair. S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical marks the d...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair.

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.

Crafternoon: Weaving Rainbow Fish

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Use a basic paper-weaving technique to make a paper fish with colorful scales and fins. (For ages 4 and up).

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Use a basic paper-weaving technique to make a paper fish with colorful scales and fins.

(For ages 4 and up).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friend...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

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

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday: Boats that Float

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th. THIS WEEK'S PROJECT:  Boats ...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Boats that Float

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sketch Night: Comic Con Edition

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Sketch Night Team for a special Comic-Con themed program!  Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join this free virtual drawing program.  Sketch Night is ru...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

Join the Sketch Night Team for a special Comic-Con themed program!  Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join this free virtual drawing program.  Sketch Night is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjun

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Reading Show: Fleet Science Center Superhero Science

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Everybody wants a super power. Join us as we showcase super strength and other powers through the basics of science in this super-charged, super-fun show!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Everybody wants a super power. Join us as we showcase super strength and other powers through the basics of science in this super-charged, super-fun show!

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

Teen DIY: Scrape Painting

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint and gift cards to try scrape painting! Scrape paint down the paper canvas to make unique art.   For teens entering grades 6 - 12. No registration neces...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint and gift cards to try scrape painting! Scrape paint down the paper canvas to make unique art.

 

For teens entering grades 6 - 12. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tuesday Summer Program: Mad Science

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come to a fascinating science show that will entertain both kids and parents alike. See amazing chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. Thank you to the Clairemont Friends ...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come to a fascinating science show that will entertain both kids and parents alike. See amazing chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. Thank you to the Clairemont Friends of the Library for making this show possible.

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.

Super Hero Workshop with ClicBitz San Diego

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes!!!!  In celebration of Comic-Con week, join us as we welcome Clicbitz San Diego who will help you tap into -your inner superhero! Clicbitz will...

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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
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Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes!!!!  In celebration of Comic-Con week, join us as we welcome Clicbitz San Diego who will help you tap into -your inner superhero!

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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

Tinkering Tuesday!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a variety of contraptions and mazes, and learn simple coding. Make ‘em tall, make ’em fast, make ‘em COMPLEX!   Visit...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a variety of contraptions and mazes, and learn simple coding. Make ‘em tall, make ’em fast, make ‘em COMPLEX!

 

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.

Sit and Knit /Club de Tejido

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction....

Cancelled
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to practice knitting.  Beginners and knitters of all levels are welcome to attend.  We provide materials and instruction.  Bring a project you're currently working on, or try somethin

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

Harry Potter: Triwizard Tournament for Ages 7-10

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join the fun at a Harry Potter Tri-Wizard Tournament! See if you can complete the various activities. Recommended for ages 7-10. (Teens can register to come to the earlier ses...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join the fun at a Harry Potter Tri-Wizard Tournament! See if you can complete the various activities. Recommended for ages 7-10. (Teens can register to come to the earlier session at 2:30.) 

No registration required. 

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

Teen Night: Balloon Twisting

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown will be here to teach us some great balloon twisting techniques. Teens will have the opportunity to make their own balloon animals to take home. 

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown will be here to teach us some great balloon twisting techniques. Teens will have the opportunity to make their own balloon animals to take home. 

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

San Carlos Youth Chess

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Magnus Carlsen and become the Chess World Champion? Or, do you simply want to enhance your memory and prevent Alzheimer’s?

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons 101: Learn the Basics

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Always wanted to try table top gaming? Come in and learn the Basics of Dungeons Dragons! We welcome all players of varying experiences.  For ages 11-18.  Please ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Always wanted to try table top gaming? Come in and learn the Basics of Dungeons Dragons!

We welcome all players of varying experiences. 

For ages 11-18. 

Please feel free to e-mail me any questions!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Sign Language Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favor...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a special Sign Language Storytime presented by Signs at Play.   Listen to stories and learn sign language.   Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas!  Storytime takes place the 4th Tuesday of each mo