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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" 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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Ralph's World. San Dieg...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Ralph's World.

Turning 65: The Simplest Way to Navigate the World of Medicare

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description of Event:

This is a free, no obligation Medicare Education Event with Q & A. Open to the public.

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

This is a free, no obligation Medicare Education Event with Q & A. Open to the public.

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

SD Opera Words & Music

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging 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: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging 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.

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.

Nature Art

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Using torn cardboard, markers and collected items from nature, use your imagination to create a landscape or seascape.

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

Using torn cardboard, markers and collected items from nature, use your imagination to create a landscape or seascape.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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

City of San Diego Employment Information Session

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Career & College
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about city jobs and the application process! Register at https://forms.gle/9gZiv6mVmHFLUsuH9

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:

Learn about city jobs and the application process!

Register at https://forms.gle/9gZiv6mVmHFLUsuH9

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

La Maestra Music & Theatre Classes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

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

FREE music & theatre classes with La Maestra Foundation. 

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
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.

Chess Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Goodwill Employment Programs

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Description of Event:

A career advisor with Goodwill Industries will be available for information and inquiries regarding their employment skills development training programs.  Topics include in-p...

Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Lobby - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

A career advisor with Goodwill Industries will be available for information and inquiries regarding their employment skills development training programs.  Topics include in-person support, training, and skills needed to obtain and retain emp

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.

Perler Bead Craft

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with hea...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Description of Event:

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the Logan Heights Library lobby and will offer information to the community about their services.   Southern Caregiv...

Logan Heights Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Description of Event

The Southern Caregiver Resource Center will table at the Logan Heights Library lobby and will offer information to the community about their services.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Thursday at the Movies

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. For the July selection we will be viewing The Princess Bride. We hope to see you there!  

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. For the July selection we will be viewing The Princess Bride. We hope to see you there!

 

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn. Our frien...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn. Our frien...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games, learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer! Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills. We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, & more fun ways to lea...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer! Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills. We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, & more fun ways to lea...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Homework Center - Serra Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn. Our frien...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Homework Center - Serra Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!  Stop by any of our Homework Centers to hone your skills.  We've got games' learning activities, and more fun ways to learn.

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.

DYH@L Presents: Sharpen Your Skills: Practica Tu Aprendizaje

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Homework Center at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer! Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills. We've got games, learning activities, STEAM crafts, & more fun ways to lea...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Don't stop learning this summer!

Stop by any of our Homework Center to hone your skills.

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

Happy Half-Hour

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

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

Summer Reading Program: Ralph's World Music

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grammy nominated Ralph Colvert brings his family-friendly "Ralph's World" rock and roll show to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library!  The LA Times has called him “The Paul McCar...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Grammy nominated Ralph Colvert brings his family-friendly "Ralph's World" rock and roll show to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library!  The LA Times has called him “The Paul McCartney of his genre… his songs are real, quirky and imaginative."&nbs