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Closed for Building Maintenance

All Day 4/29 - 8/31
Tierrasanta Library

The Tierrasanta Library will be closed for building maintenance beginning Monday, April 29, 2024. During this time, holds will be automatically routed to the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa...

Closing
Branches:
Tierrasanta Library
Description:

The Tierrasanta Library will be closed for building maintenance beginning Monday, April 29, 2024.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

On View: In Their Own Words-John Raymond Mireles

All Day 6/4 - 9/23
Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In Their Own Words June 4-September 23, 2024 While photographs can speak volumes, there are times when words are essential to paint a more comprehensive picture. This exhibit...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration
Event Details:

In Their Own Words

June 4-September 23, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Amand, Haiti-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Amand, Haiti June 6-October 31, 2024 Amand, Haiti is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a City-wide exhibition series ...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Amand, Haiti

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Bibiche, Republic of Congo-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bibiche, Republic of Congo June 6-October 31, 2024 Bibiche, Republic of Congo is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Bibiche, Republic of Congo

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Colonnade II-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Colonnade II June 6-October 31, 2024 Resembling the majestic columns that once welcomed ancient cultures to their temples and places of learning, the portraits in this exhibi...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Colonnade II

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Colonnade III-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Colonnade III June 6-October 31, 2024 Resembling the majestic columns that once welcomed ancient cultures to their temples and places of learning, the portraits in this exhib...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Colonnade III

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Duality-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Duality June 6-October 31, 2024 As new arrivals, immigrants often lead two lives based on their country of origin and their new life in America. The artwork on display visual...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Duality

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Main Street USA-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Main Street USA June 6-October 31, 2024 The vibrance of any city lies significantly in its small business owners and the workers who keep the wheels of local commerce moving....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Main Street USA

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Soulha, Somali-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Soulha, Somali June 6-October 31, 2024 Soulha, Somali is part of The New Colossus: A Photographic Celebration of San Diego’s Immigrant Communities, a City-wide exhibition ser...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Soulha, Somali

June 6-October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: The Golden Age-John Mireles

All Day 6/6 - 10/31
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Golden Age June 6– October 31, 2024 In the popular imagination of immigration to the United States, images of 19th-century Ellis Island are often placed front and center....

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The Golden Age

June 6– October 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Mountains to Sea-Laura Green

All Day 6/24 - 8/26
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Mountains to Sea June 24– August 26, 2024 “Mountains to Sea” is an exhibit of paintings which raises awareness about ongoing restoration projects for the San Diego River wate...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Mountains to Sea

June 24– August 26, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Sarah’s Creations- Sarah Poole

All Day 7/2 - 9/30
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sarah’s Creations July 2– September 30, 2024 Sarah’s decorative art is fired by her love of color and form – and desire to express her take on life’s most joyous and challeng...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Sarah’s Creations

July 2– September 30, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: TEMÁRE

All Day 7/2 - 9/30
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

TEMÁRE July2 – September 30, 2024 TEMÁRE is a collaborative effort between two award-winning San Diego artists: Marlene Levitt & Terry Anderson. The duo paint original ac...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

TEMÁRE

July2 – September 30, 2024

Optimize Your Social Security & Financial Literacy workshop

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Description of Event:

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Maximizing your Social Security is more difficult than most people think. The 2,728 rules are complicated, particularly if you're married, di...

City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Maximizing your Social Security is more difficult than most people think.

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.

Vegan Cooking: Cooking for a Crowd: Spanish Paella

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Cooking for a Crowd: Spanish Paella : Cooked on the stove top or outdoors on a grill, learn how to create a full-loaded all-plant-based paella your friends and family will enj...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Cooking for a Crowd: Spanish Paella : Cooked on the stove top or outdoors on a grill, learn how to create a full-loaded all-plant-based paella your friends and family will enjoy.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.  __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun!  Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. 

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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.

Sunday Board Game Cafe with Friends and Family

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun. An ...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Gather with friends and family of all ages to explore modern and classic board games. Develop strategies and problem solving skills all while meeting new people and having fun.

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

Mini Movers and Music

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers &...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

Painting Class: Integrating Oil Pastels

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Event Details:

Join us for all things painting! This month we will be integrating oil pastels into our work! Come join us for a painting class! All materials will be provided. For TRACE students,...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Event Details:

Join us for all things painting! This month we will be integrating oil pastels into our work! Come join us for a painting class! All materials will be provided. For TRACE students, adults and seniors.

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

Introduction to Ecology

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Students entering grades 3-8 are invited on a wild adventure into the world of ecology.  We’ll dive into biomes, explore the relationships between organisms, and learn basic e...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Students entering grades 3-8 are invited on a wild adventure into the world of ecology.  We’ll dive into biomes, explore the relationships between organisms, and learn basic equations related to ecology.

Activities will include:

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

Digital Navigator /Navegador Digital

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?! The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services. Stop in for one...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat? Unleash your creativity at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab when you come in during our extended Study & Chill summe...

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

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?