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FIRST Robotics

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Students will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program! Instructors will provide the materials and teach students how to design, build, and program robots (using laptops) i...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Students will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program! Instructors will provide the materials and teach students how to design, build, and program robots (using laptops) in this session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Clothing Swap

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Looking for some "new to you" clothes for the fall?  Needing to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?  Join us for a Back to School clothing swap.  Bring up to five...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Looking for some "new to you" clothes for the fall?  Needing to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?  Join us for a Back to School clothing swap.  Bring up to five clothing items for kids or adults and receive up to five new items

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 Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am This class is for adults and teens 13 years old an above. Class will focus on Ballet barre and center combinations. All levels are welc...

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

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-up Book Sale

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Great bargain used books

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

Great bargain used books

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.

San Carlos Youth Chess Tournament

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
San Carlos Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Ding Liren and become the next Chess World Champion? Come test your skills against...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you aspire to become the next Beth Harmon? Can you dethrone Ding Liren and become the next Chess World Champion?

Public Art Bootcamp

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:45pm
Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library
Description of Event:

Training series for public artists.

Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Description of Event

Training series for public artists.

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

Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Hora de cuentos bilingüe en ingles y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canci...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.

Hora de cuentos bilingüe en ingles y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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.

Ralph's World Music Show in the Park

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ralph's World is back at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library! Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph's World is back at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Storytime at the Garden: Bugs

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the Allied Community Gardens for a fun storytime including music & rhymes followed by terrific gardening crafts & projects. Today's theme is bugs! *...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at the Allied Community Gardens for a fun storytime including music & rhymes followed by terrific gardening crafts & projects. Today's theme is bugs!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Mad Science of San Diego

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Be amazed and entertained by Mad Science as they demonstrate chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. The show appeals to both students and parents alike (geared towards kid...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Be amazed and entertained by Mad Science as they demonstrate chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. The show appeals to both students and parents alike (geared towards kids 3-12).

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace. We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can cont...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

San Diego chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Description of Event:

San Diego chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), is a dynamic group of artists comprising of all skill levels. Our monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the ...

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event

San Diego chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), is a dynamic group of artists comprising of all skill levels.

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

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 Free Play

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

COMPRESSED Zine and Music Fair

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up with San Diego Public Library to celebrate the intersection of independent publishing, zine-making, music, and DIY culture and we’d li...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Burn All Books and Particle FM are teaming up with San Diego Public Library to celebrate the

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

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with a party! There will be crafts, snacks, giveaways, bubbles, and live music and dancing with Ralph’s World! ...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program with a party! There will be crafts, snacks, giveaways, bubbles, and live music and dancing with Ralph’s World!

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.

Digital Navigator

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:45pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech expert...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

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

‘Our Big Backyard’ with Wild Wonders

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! Through an interactive program, you will hear the stories of several animals, learn about the adap...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

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

Reduce Reuse Recycle - Take a Plant Home with You!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it home with you.

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play.  ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the second Saturday of every month at 12:30pm for Sign Language Storytime. Children and parents will have the opportunity to learn new signs, sing, read and play. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Sparkles the Clown

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.  Sparkles is an award-winning clown whose specialty is her hilarious and whimsic...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.