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

Historical photograph of three men, two standing, one sitting wearing an army uniform with the words “The General’s Newspaper, El periódico del general” along the side.

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

Name: OnView: The General’s Newspaper-Special Collections
Start: 2024-09-20
End: 2024-11-30
Location: Central Library

9th Floor| Special Collections

September 20- November 30, 2024

A graphic depicting two human figure shadows and title of art exhibition

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

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.

flyer showing two puzzles featuring banned book titles

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.

Old time wanted poster with dog in glasses, reading a book.

Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Saturday, September 28, 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"!

Teen students posing for photo on exterior staircase

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extended Studies assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college! Gage your readiness with grade pre-tests and ...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extended Studies assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college! Gage your readiness with grade pre-tests and post-tests.

Mahjong Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - University Community at University Community Library

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for some Mahjong fun! This is an open play, first come first serve event. The library provides 3 sets of Mahjong tiles, 1 set of large print Mahjong tiles and 4 sets of 202...

Library Branch: University Community Library

Room: Community Room - University Community

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for some Mahjong fun! This is an open play, first come first serve event. The library provides 3 sets of Mahjong tiles, 1 set of large print Mahjong tiles and 4 sets of 2024 Mahjong cards.

promo image of teen inspecting plants with device

Ecologik: Biologgers

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Recommended age: 9-15. How can computer programming help with wildlife conservation? Conduct an experiment with technology that helps scientists understand how temperature changes ...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Recommended age: 9-15. How can computer programming help with wildlife conservation? Conduct an experiment with technology that helps scientists understand how temperature changes can affect animal health. Registration Required.

Hobbit Day @ Central IDEA Lab

Saturday, September 28, 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.

Movie poster for Where the Crawdads Sing.

The Literary Lens

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Films

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh ...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Films

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 49

Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.

Art for Cognitive Health

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Introduction to Programming with Python

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 the North University Community Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals f...

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: 9

Event Details:

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

Chess Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

5 members of the Left Coast Quintet standing outside with their musical instruments.

Concert: Left Coast Quintet

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert spanning centuries with The Left Coast Quintet! The Left Coast Quintet, or LCQ for short, has been entertaining San Diegans since 2014. &nbs...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert spanning centuries with The Left Coast Quintet!

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

Saturday, September 28, 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

Teen Night: Banned Book Tote Decorating

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Join us for our Banned Book tote bag decorating class. This is a free program for teens. Participants must register in advance due to limited availability of materials. Particip...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group: Teens

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join us for our Banned Book tote bag decorating class. This is a free program for teens. Participants must register in advance due to limited availability of materials.

The Creative Path

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult Reading Area at North Park Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any co...

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Adult Reading Area

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Calling all artists!

Disco Riot - S P A C E Performance

Saturday, September 28, 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

Ascend to Kemet Festival

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come join us at the Performance Annex and Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park to engage with the rich cultural heritage of Kemet (ancient Egypt) through arts, environmental education, and...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness

Event Details:

Come join us at the Performance Annex and Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park to engage with the rich cultural heritage of Kemet (ancient Egypt) through arts, environmental education, and wellness activities.

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Mid-Autumn Festival Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

In honor of Mid-Autumn Festival, Ms. Lily presents a special story time in Mandarin. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Children's Story Theater - North University

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Event Details:

In honor of Mid-Autumn Festival, Ms. Lily presents a special story time in Mandarin.

All ages are welcome.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Early Learning

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Early Learning

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.

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Members of the Hausmann Quartet on a see saw

2024 Cinema + Sound Series: NOSFERATU featuring the Hausmann Quartet

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

San Diego Central Library's Cinema + Sound Series is back for a second season! The Hausmann Quartet presents: Nosferatu: An abridged ve...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts

Event Details:

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The General’s Newspaper

San Diego Central Library's

Cinema + Sound Series

is back for a second season!