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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

9th Floor| Special Collections

September 20- November 30, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Banned Books Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/23 - 9/28
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the Freedom to Read!  Come join us in participating in our Banned Book Scavenger Hunt.  Look for hidden banned books title pictures displayed in our librar...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Celebrate the Freedom to Read!  Come join us in participating in our Banned Book Scavenger Hunt.  Look for hidden banned books title pictures displayed in our library and earn a Freedom Button. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/23 - 9/28
Teen Spot - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read! Find all the photos of banned books hidden around the library to earn your pick of a banned book button. You’ll also be entered for a chance to win o...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Teen Spot - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read! Find all the photos of banned books hidden around the library to earn your pick of a banned book button. You’ll also be entered for a chance to win one of our banned books mugs.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Expend Shopping

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Friday, September 27, 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"!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers. Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research. No appointment ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hobbit Day @ Central IDEA Lab

Friday, September 27, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout - "Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters"

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats. Enjoy FREE popc...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

CERT Workshop: Important Personal Documents Checklist

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Not sure what you might need to help recover after a disaster or evacuation order?  Attend this workshop to learn what documents you should have before disaster strikes. ...

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

Not sure what you might need to help recover after a disaster or evacuation order?  Attend this workshop to learn what documents you should have before disaster strikes. Presented by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle.  Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle.  Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

On-Bike Rodeo

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Parking Lot - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to be safe on your bike. This is a free interactive class provided by the San Diego County Bike Coalition. There will be bicycle skill stations to give riders opportuniti...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Parking Lot - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Learn how to be safe on your bike. This is a free interactive class provided by the San Diego County Bike Coalition.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Quinceañera Celebration/ Celebración de Quinceañera

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our building!  Attendees will enjoy food, while supplies last,  and special performances by local talent. Starting at 11:0...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our building!  Attendees will enjoy food, while supplies last,  and special performances by local talent.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, September 28, 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: 9
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.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, September 28, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Back-to-School Bash with Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about the new library in the neighborhood and meet Ms. Jessica, the youth services librarian at Pacific Highlands Ranch! Get the scoop on what's happening at the library...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come learn about the new library in the neighborhood and meet Ms. Jessica, the youth services librarian at Pacific Highlands Ranch! Get the scoop on what's happening at the library and get a new card for Library Card Sign-up Month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Banned Book Bingo

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

What do the Harry Potter series, Captain Underpants, A Wrinkle in Time, and the Goosebumps series all have in common? They are on the top list of the most ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

What do the Harry Potter series, Captain Underpants, A Wrinkle in Time, and the Goosebumps series all have in common? They are on the top list of the most frequently banned books in America.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Loteria (Bingo)

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and Sou

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

California Clean Air Day

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn how you can participate in California's clean air future!  Hear about easy to implement adjustments Electric automobile show (and how YOU might buy one)

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Learn how you can participate in California's clean air future! 

  • Hear about easy to implement adjustments
  • Electric automobile show (and how YOU might buy one)
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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!