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Summer Reading Program 2024: Amazing Dana Magic Show

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Amazing Dana captivates the audience with this hilarious and fun-filled magic show that will promote crucial themes of recycling, sustainability, and conservation. Appropriate for ...

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

Amazing Dana captivates the audience with this hilarious and fun-filled magic show that will promote crucial themes of recycling, sustainability, and conservation. Appropriate for all ages. Audience participation encouraged!

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.

‘Jungle Safari’ with Dance to Evolve

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Lions and Tigers and Bears...OH MY!  Embark on an adventure by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance camp.  Your will stomp like an elephant to the beat, leap...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Lions and Tigers and Bears...OH MY!  Embark on an adventure by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance camp.  Your will stomp like an elephant to the beat, leap like a leopard to the lyrics, and run in the sun, filled with fun,

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

Where's Odi Kick Off Party

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Odi the Coyote is hiding in 35 San Diego Public Libraries from July 2nd to July 31st! Ask staff for details.   Help us begin the fun at our Where's Odi Kick Off Party! A...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Odi the Coyote is hiding in 35 San Diego Public Libraries from July 2nd to July 31st! Ask staff for details.

 

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

Deep Sea Diving: Marine Mammal Adaptions

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRP Family Night - Ralph's World Music Show

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a h...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Explore the Shore! Seal Society of San Diego

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ventriloquism with Marc Griffith

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Marc Griffiths’ inspirational ventriloquism performances and workshops help audiences discover and love who they are, enabling them to thrive and live great lives.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Marc Griffiths’ inspirational ventriloquism performances and workshops help audiences discover and love who they are, enabling them to thrive and live great lives.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Event: Illusions By Allen

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to be amazed by the magical, the mystical Allen of Illusions By Allen!  Allen has been a magician for decades and is a member of The Magic Castle, a club where only ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Get ready to be amazed by the magical, the mystical Allen of Illusions By Allen!  Allen has been a magician for decades and is a member of The Magic Castle, a club where only the greatest magicians may enter.  After each trick you will a

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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Microphone Doctors Musical Performance

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Blending the best of rap/hip hop, dance and comedy, this duo must be seen to be believed!  The Microphone Doctors have dedicated their lives to inspiring others with ente...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Blending the best of rap/hip hop, dance and comedy, this duo must be seen to be believed!  The Microphone Doctors have dedicated their lives to inspiring others with entertainment showing a message of hope and happiness! &nb

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Family Craft - Fireworks Painting Party

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Using a straw, paint, and paper, create your own fireworks painting! All ages welcome, no registration is required.  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news!&n...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Using a straw, paint, and paper, create your own fireworks painting!

All ages welcome, no registration is required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

All Ages Craft: Rainbow Sand Art

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement. They will then add deco...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Movie Monday - Lilo and Stitch

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

"In Lilo and Stitch, get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet. As he wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mi...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

"In Lilo and Stitch, get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zovargo Animal show

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zovargo provides an interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors! Get close & experience an animal program that is full of fun!   Join the Summer Readin...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Zovargo provides an interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors! Get close & experience an animal program that is full of fun!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noteworthy Puppets presents STEAMworks: The Puppet Musical!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Noteworthy Puppets delivers high quality original puppet musicals featuring live singing. Artist Kevin Noonchester brings his Broadway and Disney experience to deliver S.T.E.A.M.wo...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Noteworthy Puppets delivers high quality original puppet musicals featuring live singing. Artist Kevin Noonchester brings his Broadway and Disney experience to deliver S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical!

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

Amazing Dana Magic Show

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

“San Diego’s Best Family Magician” is bringing a hilarious and fun-filled magic show to our library!  Age-appropriate for the whole family, and audience participation is encou...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

“San Diego’s Best Family Magician” is bringing a hilarious and fun-filled magic show to our library!  Age-appropriate for the whole family, and audience participation is encouraged!

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

Animal Show Presented by Wild Wonders

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Meet exotic animals from all over the world with this program from Wild Wonders.  You'll see them up close and personal and hear about the important roles they play in their n...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet exotic animals from all over the world with this program from Wild Wonders.  You'll see them up close and personal and hear about the important roles they play in their native environment.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Literature Comes to Life "Dogbreath"

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Children from the audience will have a chance to act out Dog Breath by Dav Pilkey. Teacher and children’s theater actress, Stacey Wein, provides expert direction and luxu...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Children from the audience will have a chance to act out Dog Breath by Dav Pilkey. Teacher and children’s theater actress, Stacey Wein, provides expert direction and luxurious costumes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Michael Rayner

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117.  Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “wacky ju...

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

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. 

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mad Science Show TA - DA!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Performance

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Performance

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

Spin, Pop, Boom with Mad Science

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Mad Science will use fire, foam, and music to help us learn about the different chemical reactions in this thrilling, action-packed show that is sure to impress young scientists!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mad Science will use fire, foam, and music to help us learn about the different chemical reactions in this thrilling, action-packed show that is sure to impress young scientists!

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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Zovargo Animal Show

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal show!  Learn about animal conservation, their amazing abilities, and how you can help make a difference in the lives ...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal show!  Learn about animal conservation, their amazing abilities, and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild cousins!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: ToshWerKs - Upcycled Succulent Book Garden

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Upcycled  Book Garden Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their persona...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Program Includes Kit, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Upcycled  Book Garden

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.

Zovargo in the Park

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday July 13th at 10:30am for our visitors, Zovargo! Zovargo brings animals to the park and is a fun educational program! Kids learn about different animals and can ...

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

Join us on Saturday July 13th at 10:30am for our visitors, Zovargo! Zovargo brings animals to the park and is a fun educational program! Kids learn about different animals and can pet them afterwards.