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How-To Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Featured, Online/Virtual, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Round up your friends and family and learn something new together! The in-person event will be held at the Point Loma Library, and simultaneously a curated collection of how-to vid...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Online/Virtual, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Round up your friends and family and learn something new together!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

LEGO Builders Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces.  Builders of all ages are welco...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces. 

Builders of all ages are welcome.

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

Lego Lab!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ages 5-12 Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ages 5-12

Calling all builders!  Put your creativity to the test and show us your Lego building skills.  

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

Robotics Showcase with Team Optix 3749

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Team Optix 3749 of Del Norte High School will showcase their robot, Voyager, which was designed for the 2023-2024 First Robotics Competition. Come learn about how the team designed...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Team Optix 3749 of Del Norte High School will showcase their robot, Voyager, which was designed for the 2023-2024 First Robotics Competition. Come learn about how the team designed the robot and what it can do.

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

Spring Into STEAM: Stellar Star Projector /Spring Into STEAM: Proyector de estrellas estelares

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.  Presented by Toshwerks For youth ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector. 

Presented by Toshwerks

For youth ages 9-12.

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.

SEWING BASICS - Make an Apron

Saturday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am. Legos will be provided.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

Author Talk: "New Town: San Diego Comes Of Age" by Susan Goldbeck

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk
Event Details:

Meet author Susan Goldbeck as she discusses her new historical novel. This is San Diego as you have never known it! New Town, an exciting slice of history, set in 1902, tel...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk
Event Details:

Meet author Susan Goldbeck as she discusses her new historical novel. This is San Diego as you have never known it!

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

Spring Crafts for Kids

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

It's Spring Time! Let's create something fresh and fun!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

It's Spring Time! Let's create something fresh and fun!

Youth Mental Health Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event:

Embark on a journey towards better mental health with our Youth Workshop! Geared towards late-elementary through high school students (parents are welcome too), this workshop aims ...

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

Embark on a journey towards better mental health with our Youth Workshop! Geared towards late-elementary through high school students (parents are welcome too), this workshop aims to help you navigate stress and improve mental well-being.

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

Kids Art Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every Saturday! Volunteers will lead today's activity.   For ages 3 and up. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Program date...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every Saturday! Volunteers will lead today's activity.

 

For ages 3 and up. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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

Code With Her!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free to participate! Every participant will be able to go home with a take-home, programmable LED lantern! Come and learn how to illuminate a Mexican-themed lantern using Raspbe...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Free to participate! Every participant will be able to go home with a take-home, programmable LED lantern!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Origami Basics

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding. Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding.

Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
, Library NExT
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

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, May 18, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Stellar Star Projector

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.  Presented by Toshwerks For youth ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector. 

Presented by Toshwerks

For youth ages 9-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Buzz

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get together with fellow teens and talk about all things books! There is no set reading list; you can read any book, old or new, in any genre. There will be an opportunity to creat...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Get together with fellow teens and talk about all things books! There is no set reading list; you can read any book, old or new, in any genre.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author of the Month: Wendy Bashant

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*NOTE: Due to our neighbors, the Padres, this event was moved to Saturday, May 18th, from 2:00PM-3:30PM! Please join us for a special evening presenting local author Wendy ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:


*NOTE: Due to our neighbors, the Padres, this event was moved to Saturday, May 18th, from 2:00PM-3:30PM!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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. May's book is Ese día cayó en domingo, by Sergio Ramírez.

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.

May's book is Ese día cayó en domingo, by Sergio Ramírez.

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

Project-In-A-Box: Balance Beam

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Clairemont at Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this project, we will learn the basic...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, DiscoverU, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ever wonder how drones can stay stable or how thermostats achieve the right temperature? Both of them have controls developed by engineers! In this project, we will learn the basics of controls using Arduino, sensors, and servo motors.

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

Music of Southeast Asia

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages. From gong ensembles ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages.