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Signing Storytime

Signing Storytime

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minu...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

board games

Free Summer Lunch: Fun Friday

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18.&...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

summer garden palooza

Summer Garden Palooza

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Garden Palooza at the College-Rolando Library from 10:00am-1:00pm in the front plaza! Enjoy a community garden swap, speak with local sustainability organizations, learn about gree...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Garden Palooza at the College-Rolando Library from 10:00am-1:00pm in the front plaza!

Free Summer Lunch: Movie Monday

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Movie Monday -- The Lego Movie Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages ...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Movie Monday -- The Lego Movie

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Monday, June 17, 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
Ms. Carrie reading a picture book in front of a rainbow of butterflies.

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Ms. Carrie reading a picture book in front of a rainbow of butterflies.

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Storytime

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

Mad Science!

Free Summer Lunch: STEM Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Mad Science! Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-1...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Mad Science!

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

Legos

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Sketch Night

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

Learn to crochet -- or if you already know, come and hang out and work on your latest project. 

Crochet for Beginners

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet -- or if you already know, come and hang out and work on your latest project. 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet -- or if you already know, come and hang out and work on your latest project. 

The Wager

"Murder by the Book" True Crime Book Discussion (Online via Zoom)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociologi...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Book Discussion, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Here we discuss the best true crime books.  While the stories can be gruesome and the characters repulsive, the stories entertain and often promote considerations of sociological and psychological perspectives.  We will discuss the narra

Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach
Boy and Girl Drawing

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

flower pounding

Free Summer Lunch: Crafting with Art Reach

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Crafting with Art Reach - Flower Pounding Students will learn about natural pigment and printmaking through flower pounding, the processes of pressing or sma...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Crafting with Art Reach - Flower Pounding

New Crafting for Critters College-Rolando Library All Ages Humane Society

Crafting for Critters

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

El Cerrito Community Council Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

El Cerrito Community Meetings The El Cerrito Community Council Meeting is on the third Thursday of every month. Membership in the Council shall be open to any individual at leas...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

El Cerrito Community Meetings

The El Cerrito Community Council Meeting is on the third Thursday of every month.

Signing Storytime

Signing Storytime

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minu...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

Board games

Free Summer Lunch: Fun Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18.&...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

STEAM Discovery Hour

STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games. Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic sta...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

YMCA registration

Summer Solstice Celebration @ YMCA

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The OB Library and Ryan Family YMCA are joining forces to bring you a Summer Solstice Celebration! There will be Bingo, local food and drinks, a costume contest (come dressed as yo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The OB Library and Ryan Family YMCA are joining forces to bring you a Summer Solstice Celebration!

Foundation Offices on the James Hubbell Property, Julian CA

Docent led Tour - Visit Ilan-Lael - James Hubbell's Art Studios - SOLD OUT

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

UPDATE: SOLD OUT Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

UPDATE: SOLD OUT

Visit James and Anne Hubbell’s acclaimed home and art studios near Julian, CA. An engaging art and nature experience, our intimate docent-led tour covers the art and architecture of founder and artist James

Talena Handley from Girlie Garage

Car Maintenance Basics with Talena Handley from Girlie Garage

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you want to learn more about automotive maintenance but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you! Talena Handley from Girlie Garage with demonstrate how to: ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you want to learn more about automotive maintenance but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you! Talena Handley from Girlie Garage with demonstrate how to:

  • Check fluid levels