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Lego Club

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. For ages 3 and up.

 

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come all lego-philes and create your own architectural masterpiece, engineering feat, or artistic expression. For ages 3 and up.

 

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 Play Lab

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

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

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: CH - 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group

SD Opera - Discovering Voices: Career Paths in the Arts

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storytime for All Ages

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon for stories and songs for all ages!

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Elephant & Piggie Party for National Friendship Day

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Celebrate National Friendship Day with Elephant & Piggie and enjoy games and crafts at the Rancho Penasquitos Library!

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate National Friendship Day with Elephant & Piggie and enjoy games and crafts at the Rancho Penasquitos Library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

HRC - CHESS CLUB

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: MV - Homeschool Resource Center - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess or improve your skills? If you have never played before, or are just looking for someone to practice with, join us for some friendly competition!  All supplies are provided.

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

Level Up! Summer Activities: Board Games

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Join us every Tuesday in the summer for hands-on projects recommended for ages 10+!

This week's project: Gather with friends to play your favorite board games, or learn a new one!

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday in the summer for hands-on projects recommended for ages 10+!

This week's project: Gather with friends to play your favorite board games, or learn a new one!

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

Reading Buddies

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday as teen volunteers read one-on-one with children of all ages. 

 

A GREAT way for children to build reading skills through positive reinforcement from a teen role model. 

 

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

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday - Weave a Basket

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Sketch Night

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Accessibility, Art
Age Group:
Teens

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

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

Teens and tweens ages 10–18 are invited to unleash their creativity at Sketch Night!

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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Summer Reading Event: From the Page to the Stage

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

"From the Page to the Stage" is a fun and engaging presentation that shows how works of literature from Cervantes to Mark Twain to Charles Schulz can end up on the musical stage, demonstrating the power of imagination in both reading and watching

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

"From the Page to the Stage" is a fun and engaging presentation that shows how works of literature from Cervantes to Mark Twain to Charles Schulz can end up on the musical stage, demonstrating the power of imagination in both reading and watching

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

Teen DIY: Crochet Coasters

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Level up your crafting skills and learn how to crochet a coaster! Crochet hooks will be available for participants to use at the program.

 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Level up your crafting skills and learn how to crochet a coaster! Crochet hooks will be available for participants to use at the program.

 

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

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of teen activities every Tuesday!

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 Malcolm X Library meeting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Friends of the Library general chapter meeting.

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

The Mira Mesa Ukulele Strum Along

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Shelly and Tim for fun afternoons of ukulele strum along! All skill levels and ages are welcome to come and participate in this informal, weekly event. Please note that these are NOT lessons.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Level Up! Maker Series: Laser Cutting (All Ages)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Level up at the library by learning a new skill in the IDEA Lab.

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Level up at the library by learning a new skill in the IDEA Lab.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Automotive Maintenance & Safety

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
North University Community Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens

Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This program empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This program empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency.

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

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: PB - Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Raksha Bandhan/Siblings Day Craft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages

         Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at the Carmel Valley Library.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

         Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at the Carmel Valley Library.

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

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Got stuck on borrowing an eBook? Need help setting up that new tablet? Bring your questions and devices to receive one-on-one assistance with:

· Cloud Library, SDPL to Go

· iPad, iPhone, MacBook

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

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

 

 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: MX - Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

 

 

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

Adult ESL Conversation/ Conversación en inglés para adultos

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Practice english conversation with your peers. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

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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

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: SK - Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!