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59th Annual Local Author Showcase: Call for Submissions

All Day 9/6 - 11/10
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration is Now Open The call for submissions for the 59th Annual Local Author Showcase for books published in 2024 has begun.  Get your books in to us bef...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:


Registration is Now Open



The call for submissions for the 59th Annual Local Author Showcase for books published in 2

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: The General’s Newspaper-Special Collections

All Day 9/20 - 11/30
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The General’s Newspaper 9th Floor| Special Collections September 20- November 30, 2024 "The General's Newspaper," explores the history of the pioneering binational publica...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The General’s Newspaper

9th Floor| Special Collections

September 20- November 30, 2024

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.

Puzzling with the Banned

All Day 9/22 - 9/28
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

During Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28), we invite you to celebrate your freedom to read by helping to assemble a jigsaw puzzle that features books which have bee...

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: Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

During Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28), we invite you to celebrate your freedom to read by helping to assemble a jigsaw puzzle that features books which have been challenged or banned from libraries.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work

All Day 9/22 - 1/19
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about the work of hus

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Banned Books Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/23 - 9/28
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the Freedom to Read!  Come join us in participating in our Banned Book Scavenger Hunt.  Look for hidden banned books title pictures displayed in our librar...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate the Freedom to Read!  Come join us in participating in our Banned Book Scavenger Hunt.  Look for hidden banned books title pictures displayed in our library and earn a Freedom Button. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/23 - 9/28
Teen Spot - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read! Find all the photos of banned books hidden around the library to earn your pick of a banned book button. You’ll also be entered for a chance to win o...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Teen Spot - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read! Find all the photos of banned books hidden around the library to earn your pick of a banned book button. You’ll also be entered for a chance to win one of our banned books mugs.

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.

Banned Book Display

All Day 9/23 - 10/19
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Right to Read
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is "Freed Between the Lines." We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Right to Read
Event Details:

The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is "Freed Between the Lines." We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions.

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.

Banned Books Week at the Puzzle Table

09/23/2024 @ 11:30am to 09/28/2024 @ 6:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Puzzle Table and work on brand new puzzles featuring banned books.  

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

Visit our Puzzle Table and work on brand new puzzles featuring banned books.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

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.

Low Impact Yoga

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the bo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Each class includes breathing practices (pranayama), postures rooted in functional movement (asana), and relaxation (savasana). All movements and exercises aim to strengthen the body and mind. These classes are open to all ages, all levels.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hobbit Day @ Central IDEA Lab

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
IDEA Lab Program at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hobbit Day is widely recognized in the month of September, which marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Hobbit Day is widely recognized in the month of September, which marks the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the central characters in J.R.R.

José Moya del Pino and his murals

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for an informative presentation on the murals of José Moya del Pino and gain a deeper appreciation for his works housed within the library.  

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for an informative presentation on the murals of José Moya del Pino and gain a deeper appreciation for his works housed within the library.  

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.

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games. Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic sta...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

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 Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!  All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout - "Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters"

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats. Enjoy FREE popc...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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

KPop Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

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

Breakin' 101

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Patio - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Classes are every Friday at 4:00 pm for six weeks. Break Dance is structured for children ages 6 to 12 years. Come and learn about the art and culture of Breakin' presented by CYPH...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Classes are every Friday at 4:00 pm for six weeks. Break Dance is structured for children ages 6 to 12 years. Come and learn about the art and culture of Breakin' presented by CYPHER ST8.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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.

Get Crafty w/Miss Gaby: Banned Book Button Making Craft during Banned Book Week!

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Miss Gaby all week long during Banned Book Week, on Monday Sept 23 through Saturday Sept 28 from 4-5pm each day!  Create a special banned book button making craft of some...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join Miss Gaby all week long during Banned Book Week, on Monday Sept 23 through Saturday Sept 28 from 4-5pm each day!  Create a special banned book button making craft of some of our favorite children's book characters that have been challeng

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.

Lego Builders' Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity....

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa!  What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity.  Free.  No registration required. 

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

Science Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on...

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

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

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

Adult Movie Night /Noche de Cine para Adultos

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for free popcorn, beverages and a movie for adult audience! ____________________________________________ ¡Únase a nosotros para recibir pizza, bebidas y una película ...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Join us for free popcorn, beverages and a movie for adult audience!

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¡Únase a nosotros para recibir pizza, bebidas y una película gratis para público adulto!

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.

Disco Riot - S P A C E Performance

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation of a 10-week artist residency process with (R)evolution Mentees Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sut...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation of a 10-week artist residency process with (R)evolution Mentees Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sutherland & Jenna Wu-Cardona, and Karina Wilson &&n