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SEWING BASICS -Make a zipper pouch.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OB Garden Swap

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick up something from your neighbors.

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

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.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Reduce Reuse Recycle - Take a Plant Home with You!

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come in to learn about how you can reuse, reduce, and recycle in your everyday life! After a fun presentation, you’ll get to plant a vegetable seed in a small container and take it home with you.

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.

Art Reception: Gwen Small

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artists! Gwen Small worked as a teacher of writing and English as a Second Language, and she always made sure to introduce art to her students in...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come meet this month's featured artists!

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.

Comic Art Creation Workshop

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to unlock the awesome secrets of making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills, whether you like manga, Dog Man or Spider-Man! For ages 8+...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to unlock the awesome secrets of making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills, whether you like manga, Dog Man or Spider-Man! For ages 8+

 

Explore the art of comic storytelling

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OASIS: Love and Life on the Tracks: Train Songs

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This hour of live music features fabulous songs from the railroads. Songs by those who laid down the tracks, worked on the trains, rode as passengers and hobos, and songs about fam...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

This hour of live music features fabulous songs from the railroads. Songs by those who laid down the tracks, worked on the trains, rode as passengers and hobos, and songs about famous trains! Each song is introduced with historical context.

BPP Meet and Greet for public awareness and recruitment

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

The Black Panther Party will host a public meet and greet to discuss what the Black Panther Party is and how to be involved.

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event

The Black Panther Party will host a public meet and greet to discuss what the Black Panther Party is and how to be involved.

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.

Everyone Plays @ The Library

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library. Whether you’re already an avid board gamer...

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

EVERYONE Plays @ the Library is a fun way to play your own board games with new friends or play the many games on hand at the library.

Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

AmeriCal Youth Symphony Concert

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

AmeriCal Youth Symphony with Conductor Willie Gao   ACYS is a non-profit music organization established seven years ago, committed to using the power of music to serve c...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

AmeriCal Youth Symphony with Conductor Willie Gao

 

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.

Hedgehog Drawing Class

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to draw a hedgehog with oil pastels, on a brown paper bag! Free. Please register to reserve a spot!

Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to draw a hedgehog with oil pastels, on a brown paper bag!

Free. Please register to reserve a spot!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, En Español
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

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.

Artists' Reception: Colored Pencil Society

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Meet the artists behind Magical Colored Pencils, on exhibition in the Taylor Gallery through August 10.  This is the 32nd Annual Awards Exhibition featuring artwork from the S...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Meet the artists behind Magical Colored Pencils, on exhibition in the Taylor Gallery through August 10.  This is the 32nd Annual Awards Exhibition featuring artwork from the San Diego Chapter of th

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.

Youth Workshop: Marine Mammal Conservation

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

"Are you curious about marine mammals, especially orcas? Do you want to learn more about what you can do to help protect them? Come join this free workshop hosted by the&...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

"Are you curious about marine mammals, especially orcas? Do you want to learn more about what you can do to help protect them?

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.

Puzzle Races

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day at the Puzzle Races! Watch as teams race to complete a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Winning teams will get to take home a brand-new puzzle! Individ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a fun day at the Puzzle Races! Watch as teams race to complete a 500-piece puzzle within two hours.

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.

SRP Beginning Sewing Workshop: Make a Zipper Pouch

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Age 12+ (8-11 with adult) All sewing levels welcome! New to sewing? No experience? No problem. Clicbitz Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you the basics while you make a zip...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Age 12+ (8-11 with adult) All sewing levels welcome! New to sewing? No experience? No problem. Clicbitz Instructor Tracey Herriot will show you the basics while you make a zipper pouch.

Belle Melodie Piano Trio Recital

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Description of Event:

Piano Trio Piano: Meixuan Li Violin: Victoria Cheng Cello: Kristine Chen The team will perform 5 pieces from Baroque to Morden, with the introduction of the background of piano...

Carmel Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Description of Event

Piano Trio
Piano: Meixuan Li
Violin: Victoria Cheng
Cello: Kristine Chen
The team will perform 5 pieces from Baroque to Morden, with the introduction of the background of piano trio.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Classics Live: Outdoor Musical Performances

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S....

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S.

Ebony Pearls Foundation Leadership Academy Information Meeting

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

Ebony Pearls Foundation Leadership Academy Information Meeting

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

Ebony Pearls Foundation Leadership Academy Information Meeting

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

OT Tween Book Club

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the new Summer book club for tweens! The book club will meet every other Sunday, starting June 9th. Please bring the book you’re currently readi...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the new Summer book club for tweens! The book club will meet every other Sunday, starting June 9th. Please bring the book you’re currently reading.

 

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.

Beginning Sewing: Make your own Pajama pants!

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn to machine sew?  Know a little about sewing with a machine and wanting to improve your skills?  In need of a new pair of pajama pants?  Join us ...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn to machine sew?  Know a little about sewing with a machine and wanting to improve your skills?  In need of a new pair of pajama pants?  Join us of for a series of three programs where participants will make thei