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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Homework Center - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Homework Center - San Carlos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Space Travel

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. See the principles of propulsion at work in a reach r...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. See the principles of propulsion at work in a reach rocket launch.

Board Game Afternoon

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess? No probl...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess?

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

Grupo de apoyo para cuidadores

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a algueien que vive con pérdida de memoria.   Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes. En español. Más información: a...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Un grupo de apoyo para cualquier persona que apoye a algueien que vive con pérdida de memoria.  

Gratis, 1er y 3er jueves del mes.

En español.

Más información: alzsd.org/support-groups 

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

Crafts for Kids

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts! Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events! Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts!

Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events!

Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

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.

Create-it Thursday: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage: Miniature Pahiyas House

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us to explore Filipino heritage and celebrate the colorful Pahiyas festival by crafting your very own miniature Pah...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us to explore Filipino heritage and celebrate the colorful Pahiyas festival by crafting your very own miniature Pahiyas house!

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.

Art Class with Art Smarts

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Fun, exciting one hour art classes for ages 5 - 17, theme and medium varies. Supplies provided, but limited; first come, first served. Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Fun, exciting one hour art classes for ages 5 - 17, theme and medium varies. Supplies provided, but limited; first come, first served. Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library.

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.

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

Dolphin Doctor: Marine Mammal Medicine

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wonder if dolphins get sick? Curious about who can help? A dolphin doctor, that's who! Learn about the people on the front lines of marine mammal medicine using the latest ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Ever wonder if dolphins get sick? Curious about who can help?

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

Healthy Adventures: Cooking Around the World

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation and learn how to cook healthy meals from around the world.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation and learn how to cook healthy meals from around the world.

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

Thursday Adventures for Kids: Board Game Time & Magna Tiles

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring friends or family to the library and play board games or create with Magna Tiles.

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring friends or family to the library and play board games or create with Magna Tiles.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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

Table Top Games

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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.

LEGO Builders Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Literacy Night Noche de alfabetización temprana

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Logan Heights Library and other presenters as we talk about the importance of early literacy in your child's life! Learn tips, tricks, and ways on how to tackle this impor...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join the Logan Heights Library and other presenters as we talk about the importance of early literacy in your child's life! Learn tips, tricks, and ways on how to tackle this important topic and how to easily incorporate it in your daily routine!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

El Cerrito Community Council Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Serra Mesa Planning Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Cancelled
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

AAPI Heritage Month Take Home Craft Distribution

All Day
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Stop by the circulation desk today to pick up a special Take Home Craft for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Available while supplies last. Recommended for ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop by the circulation desk today to pick up a special Take Home Craft for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 

Available while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5+.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred y...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Work on your flexibility, strength building and quiet your mind with functional movement practice. Participate at your own ability. Wear flexible clothing and bring any preferred yoga equipment.

Connect with your Council Rep!

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Description of Event:

This event is an “office-hours”-style event where the community representatives in City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava's office visit their respective community’s libraries t...

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event

This event is an “office-hours”-style event where the community representatives in City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava's office visit their respective community’s libraries to answer any questions or assist in any City-related cases.