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Sunday Board Game Cafe with Friends and Family

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun. An ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun.

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.

2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: FAIVA

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!   FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA    Grant Muāgututi’a     Vaea A’etonu    &nb...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!

 

FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA 

 

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

Bridge Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

San Diego OASIS: Johannes Vermeer

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Recognized for his masterful treatment of paint and use of light and shadow, Johannes Vermeer was one of the great painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Though he mostly painted domest...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Recognized for his masterful treatment of paint and use of light and shadow, Johannes Vermeer was one of the great painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

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

Mindful Meditation

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

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

Brushstrokes & Bookworms: A Community Book Club for Art-Loving Readers

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of The Fortunate Ones at the branch while supplies last. To register and obtai...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

This club for adult readers who love art will discuss a popular book related to art. Check out a copy of The Fortunate Ones at the branch while supplies last.

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

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Picture This: Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!   Better Luck Tomorrow:  Justin Lin directed and co-wrote this drama about ...

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

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!  

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.

Lego Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+  

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

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

 

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.

Sidewalk Chalk

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  ...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

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

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one. All materials will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one.

All materials will be provided.

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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

Adult Program: Intriguing Italy

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing coun...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing country.

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

Adult Craft Program - Create Your Own Journal

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon!     Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Information and progra...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

More details coming soon!

 

 

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

Crafts for Grown Ups: Resin Necklace

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making cute resin necklaces! Come get creative and make a work of art you can wear home or give as a gift!   All supplies ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making cute resin necklaces! Come get creative and make a work of art you can wear home or give as a gift!  

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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.

Swing Dance Under the Dome!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Qualcomm Dome Terrace at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Qualcomm Dome Terrace
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time!

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.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month while learning to contribute to one of the world's largest online encyclopedia: Wikipedia. With millions of articles, thousands of e...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month while learning to contribute to one of the world's largest online encyclopedia: Wikipedia.

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.

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles.

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.

Ethnic Studies at the Library: Honoring the Land, Honoring the People: Elevating California Indian Studies as a Prerequisite for Ethnic Studies

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

At this installment of Ethnic Studies at the Library we invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for person...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

At this installment of Ethnic Studies at the Library we invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Balboa Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and then join a lively book discussion here at ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Meet for a different book selection every third Tuesday of the month. Read the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and then join a lively book discussion here at Balboa Branch Library.

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

San Diego OASIS: Browsing Around A Bountiful Garden

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A former browse expert shares details on the use of plants to support wildlife in managed care. Zoo visitors often miss the importance of the plant material provided, from vital fo...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

A former browse expert shares details on the use of plants to support wildlife in managed care. Zoo visitors often miss the importance of the plant material provided, from vital food to toys, and from furniture to shelter.

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

Allied Gardens Benjamin Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. For the month of May we will be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. We hope to see you th...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for our Book Club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. For the month of May we will be discussing Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. We hope to see you there!  Copies of the book are available at the front desk.