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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

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

A Teen Short Story Contest 2024: A World Without Books

All Day 8/12 - 9/15
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join San Diego Public Library's 2024 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens in grades 6-12 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a pan...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join San Diego Public Library's 2024 A Teen Writing Contest. All teens in grades 6-12 in the San Diego County area are invited to submit a short story which will be judged by a panel of SDPL librarians.

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.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performer...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

PB Planning Group Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Description of Event:

Go over meeting agenda.  The Pacific Beach Planning Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  Because the Library closes at 6pm, please enter the Community Room di...

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

Go over meeting agenda.  The Pacific Beach Planning Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  Because the Library closes at 6pm, please enter the Community Room directly from the Cass Street Plaza.  

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All Day
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
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.

San Ysidro Health: Mobile Health Services for Children

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:45pm
Lower parking lot at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Does your child need a wellness check?  Call (619) 662-4199 to make an appointment for them to receive any of the following services: Well Child Visits (2 months - 17 ye...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lower parking lot
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Does your child need a wellness check?  Call (619) 662-4199 to make an appointment for them to receive any of the following services:

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

Qi Gong

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

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

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
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?

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

Summer Table Top Games

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 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 this summer from June to August and play!

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.

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

Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies thr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Early Learning, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.