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James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation - A Mountain Home and Studios

All Day 3/9 - 8/4
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live in - where the aesthetic is a reflection of nature - and philosoph

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation - Lado A Lado

All Day 3/9 - 8/4
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Opening Reception will be held at the Central Library: Saturday March 9, 2024| 5-7pm The Opening Reception will feature musician Pablo Dodero! In southern California, between...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Opening Reception will be held at the Central Library: Saturday March 9, 2024| 5-7pm

The Opening Reception will feature musician Pablo Dodero!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation

All Day 3/10 - 8/4
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live...

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

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live in - where the aesthetic is a reflection of nature - and philosoph

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation - Pacific Rim Park Project

All Day 3/12 - 8/4
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

In southern California, between the influences of San Diego, Tijuana and the Pacific; among mountains, manzanita, boulders and oaks, lives a man who builds a world he wants to live in - where the aesthetic is a reflection of nature - and philosoph

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Wild Legacies-Betty Byrd

All Day 4/4 - 6/30
Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Wild Legacies April 4– June 30, 2024 Wild Legacies represents a long journey of past actions and decisions on Betty’s part. She always felt as if there was more out there to ...

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

Wild Legacies

April 4– June 30, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Point Loma Artists Association

All Day 4/5 - 6/29
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Point Loma Artists Association April 5 - June 29, 2024 In 1999, several Point Loma artists had an idea…they wanted to assemble a group of local artists to discuss art and cre...

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

Point Loma Artists Association

April 5 - June 29, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Voices on the Inside-Poetic Justice

All Day 4/29 - 7/31
Popular Library - Fairway at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside Central Library- Popular Library Fairway April 29 – July 31, 2024   Voices on the Inside is an interactive art exhibition of self-portrait poe...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Popular Library - Fairway
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside

Central Library- Popular Library Fairway

April 29 – July 31, 2024

 

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.

Closing

All Day 5/20 - 7/1
Mira Mesa Library
Closing
Branches:
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: 50 Years of Pride

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

50 Years of Pride Materials from San Diego Public Library’s Special Collections and the Lambda Archives of San Diego June 1– June 30, 2024 The Marilyn & Gene Marx Spec...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

50 Years of Pride

Materials from San Diego Public Library’s Special Collections and the Lambda Archives of San Diego

June 1– June 30, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

On View: The New Colossus-John Raymond Mireles

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

The New Colossus June 4-September 23, 2024 This photographic exhibit shares the stories and lives of immigrants and refugees living in San Diego. This is part of the City’s f...

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

The New Colossus

June 4-September 23, 2024

Imagine to Create: Lindsay Community School Mixed Media Exhibit

All Day 6/5 - 6/30
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Event Details:

Lindsay Community School students’ mixed media art on display at the San Diego Central Library The Pauline Foster Teen Center at The San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Lindsay Community School students’ mixed media art on display at the San Diego Central Library

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Thursday, June 6, 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, June 6, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

How to Work a Computer

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you! &n...

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

Are you looking to learn some computer skills?  These sessions—with instruction, hands-on opportunities, and plenty of time for questions and answers—are just for you!  

How to Join in Virtual Learning

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

SRP Toddler/Preschooler Kick-off w/the Microphone Doctors!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to kick-off the 2024 Summer Reading Program:  Read, R...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to kick-off the 2024 Summer Reading Program:  Read, Renew, Repeat on Thursday June 6th at 12 noon!

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

Cooking Class

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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

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

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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

Ukulele Lessons

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele!  You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners.&nbs...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn how to play ukulele! 

You don't have to own a ukulele: bring your own, or borrow one for the class. Learn basic chords and strumming. Fun and easy for beginners. 

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 Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art