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Closed for Building Maintenance

All Day 4/29 - 8/31
Tierrasanta Library

The Tierrasanta Library will be closed for building maintenance beginning Monday, April 29, 2024. During this time, holds will be automatically routed to the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa...

Closing
Branches:
Tierrasanta Library
Description:

The Tierrasanta Library will be closed for building maintenance beginning Monday, April 29, 2024.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

On View: In Their Own Words-John Raymond Mireles

All Day 6/4 - 9/23
Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In Their Own Words June 4-September 23, 2024 While photographs can speak volumes, there are times when words are essential to paint a more comprehensive picture. This exhibit...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration
Event Details:

In Their Own Words

June 4-September 23, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Amand, Haiti-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Amand, Haiti June 6-October 31, 2024 Amand, Haiti is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a City-wide exhibition series ...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Amand, Haiti

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Bibiche, Republic of Congo-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bibiche, Republic of Congo June 6-October 31, 2024 Bibiche, Republic of Congo is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Bibiche, Republic of Congo

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Colonnade II-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Colonnade II June 6-October 31, 2024 Resembling the majestic columns that once welcomed ancient cultures to their temples and places of learning, the portraits in this exhibi...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Colonnade II

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Colonnade III-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Colonnade III June 6-October 31, 2024 Resembling the majestic columns that once welcomed ancient cultures to their temples and places of learning, the portraits in this exhib...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Colonnade III

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Duality-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Duality June 6-October 31, 2024 As new arrivals, immigrants often lead two lives based on their country of origin and their new life in America. The artwork on display visual...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Duality

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Main Street USA-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Main Street USA June 6-October 31, 2024 The vibrance of any city lies significantly in its small business owners and the workers who keep the wheels of local commerce moving....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Main Street USA

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Soulha, Somali-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Soulha, Somali June 6-October 31, 2024 Soulha, Somali is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a City-wide exhibition ser...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Soulha, Somali

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: The Golden Age-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Golden Age June 6– October 31, 2024 In the popular imagination of immigration to the United States, images of 19th-century Ellis Island are often placed front and center....

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The Golden Age

June 6– October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Mountains to Sea-Laura Green

All Day 6/24 - 8/26
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Mountains to Sea June 24– August 26, 2024 “Mountains to Sea” is an exhibit of paintings which raises awareness about ongoing restoration projects for the San Diego River wate...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Mountains to Sea

June 24– August 26, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Sarah’s Creations- Sarah Poole

All Day 7/2 - 9/30
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sarah’s Creations July 2– September 30, 2024 Sarah’s decorative art is fired by her love of color and form – and desire to express her take on life’s most joyous and challeng...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Sarah’s Creations

July 2– September 30, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: TEMÁRE

All Day 7/2 - 9/30
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

TEMÁRE July2 – September 30, 2024 TEMÁRE is a collaborative effort between two award-winning San Diego artists: Marlene Levitt & Terry Anderson. The duo paint original ac...

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

TEMÁRE

July2 – September 30, 2024

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

A Teen Short Story Contest 2024: A World Without Books

All Day 8/12 - 9/15
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join San Diego Public Library's 2024 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens in grades 6-12 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a pan...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join San Diego Public Library's 2024 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens in grades 6-12 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a panel of SDPL librarians.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

San Ysidro Health: Mobile Health Services for Children

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:45pm
Lower parking lot at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Does your child need a wellness check?  Call (619) 662-4199 to make an appointment for them to receive any of the following services: Well Child Visits (2 months - 17 ye...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lower parking lot
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Does your child need a wellness check?  Call (619) 662-4199 to make an appointment for them to receive any of the following services:

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat? Unleash your creativity at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab when you come in during our extended Study & Chill summe...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

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

Summer Table Top Games

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

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

How to Work a Computer: Email

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices. Our structure is as follows: HOUR 1: Hands-on basic technical exercises and Q&A, HOUR 2: Class discussio...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

These classes can help teach you how to be confident with your devices.

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

Cooking Class

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

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

Memoir Writing Workshop: A Fun, Interactive Six-Week Course

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a story inside you that you have always wanted to tell? Join us for a memoir writing workshop that will guide you on your writing journey. Each week you will be intr...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Do you have a story inside you that you have always wanted to tell? Join us for a memoir writing workshop that will guide you on your writing journey.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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

SD Opera Words & Music

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 h...

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

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.