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Introduction to Programming with Python

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Rancho Bernardo Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert inst...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at Rancho Bernardo Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sketch Night

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction ...

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

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

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

Summer Reading Show: Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Ventriloquist Marc Griffith wows with his amazing and colorful cast of puppets. 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ventriloquist Marc Griffith wows with his amazing and colorful cast of puppets. 

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

Teen DIY: Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrubs

Tuesday, August 6, 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 household items to make bath bombs and sugar scrubs. Create natural dyes to add color to your finish products.   For teens entering grades 6 - 12. No regis...

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 household items to make bath bombs and sugar scrubs. Create natural dyes to add color to your finish products.

 

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

Computer Petting Zoo

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free computer petting zoo program! Dismantle and assemble the computer and learn how it works!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and enjoy our free computer petting zoo program! Dismantle and assemble the computer and learn how it works!

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

Squid Dissection | Library NExT

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals that m...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Things may get a little inky as students work together to dissect a real squid. Students will develop scientific research skills as they learn about squids and other animals that make their homes in ocean ecosystems.

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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with: · Cloud Library, SDPL to Go ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

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: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 6, 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.

Social Security Benefit and Retirement Optimization Workshop

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description of Event:

Time: 6pm to 7pm Common theme for retirees who reported the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction are the ones who planned as early as possible... This workshop is present...

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

Time: 6pm to 7pm
Common theme for retirees who reported the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction are the ones who planned as early as possible...

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime. Little ones and their caregiver...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness & Movement

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, b...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry in Ocean: A celebration of the Sunset, Surf & the Sea

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for this exclusive event, sponsored by the Friend's of Central Library,* exploring the creative connection between lovers of the Sea and writers of Poetry and Prose. S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us for this exclusive event, sponsored by the Friend's of Central Library,* exploring the creative connection between lovers of the Sea and writers of Poetry and Prose. San Diego Poetry Annual's Mich

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

Recipe Journal: Adult Bookmaking Craft

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to craft Recipe journals from an expert bookmaker! All materials supplied. 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Learn how to craft Recipe journals from an expert bookmaker! All materials supplied. 

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.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Picture This!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!   For ages 5-8. No registration necessary. Program dates and times subject to cha...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

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

Carmel Valley Adult Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations!  

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next six months. Join us with your book recommendations!

 

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

Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels? Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego l...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?

Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

City Heights Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

City Heights Town Council Meeting. Public meeting for anyone living in City Heights. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

City Heights Town Council Meeting. Public meeting for anyone living in City Heights.