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Everyone Plays @ The Library

Saturday, June 29, 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!

A colorful bingo board array with some book titles displayed. Center text reads: Banned Book Bingo

Banned Book Bingo

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read. According to the American Library Association, more than 12,500 books hav...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Play bingo and win prizes while learning about book bans and how you can support the freedom to read.

Succulent Book Garden

Summer Reading Program: Book Gardens with ToshWerkS!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic. They'll then have...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic.

Interior of the Central Library

ALA SERIES V: Tour of the Central Library

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day? Join us for a tour of the Cen...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?

RB Chess Club

RB Chess Club

Saturday, June 29, 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!

 

strawberry shortcake

Vegan Cooking 101: 4th of July Party Foods

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn to make new plant-based versions of traditional favorite party foods with recipes that would make our founding fathers proud! Join us in celebrating the 4th of July releas...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to make new plant-based versions of traditional favorite party foods with recipes that would make our founding fathers proud!

END GANG PROFILING IN SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO: Data and Stories from Community Members

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:45pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

Presentation and Q&A on report on gang documentation in Southeast San Diego

Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Description of Event

Presentation and Q&A on report on gang documentation in Southeast San Diego

Lego Lab at Denny Sanford Children's Library Discover Corner

Lego Lab!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

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, Middle School Age
Event Details:

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

Social Security & Retirement Optimization Workshop

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Description of Event:

Common theme for retirees who reported the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction are the ones who planned as early as possible... This workshop is presented by a local Re...

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Description of Event

Common theme for retirees who reported the highest levels of happiness and satisfaction are the ones who planned as early as possible...

Knightbot sample and information card

SRP Beginning Robotics Workshop: KnightBot

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Build a KnightBot robot with the guidance of an expert from Robothink. Ages 7-12 RoboThink classes are full of hands-on STEM Robotics and Fun, children will work on Arduino-base...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build a KnightBot robot with the guidance of an expert from Robothink. Ages 7-12

Tech Help

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech proble...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Photo of three men (Fred Benedetti, Peter Sprague, Mack Leighton) standing in front of a blue background

Concert: Peter Sprague Trio, featuring Fred Benedetti

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Peter Sprague Trio featuring Fred Benedetti! The Peter Sprague Trio is a genre-busting ensemble featuring three of San Diego’s best-know...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Peter Sprague Trio featuring Fred Benedetti!

Hervey Rare Books Room

Tour Hervey Rare Books Room

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Tour of the Hervey Rare Books Room   ALA attendees come and explore!   Pick a day and sign-up: June 27, 28, 29, or July 1st   4:00-5:00 pm at the C...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Tour of the Hervey Rare Books Room

 

ALA attendees come and explore!

 

Pick a day and sign-up: June 27, 28, 29, or July 1st

 

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) - Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespear...

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

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds. 

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, June 30, 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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photograph of artist Laurie Rae Evans with paintings of a cat and a dog

Pet Portraits with Artist Laurie and ArtReach

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join our step-by-step workshop to gain more experience and knowledge about portraiture and learn about traditional painting techniques while adoring your favorite furry friend! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join our step-by-step workshop to gain more experience and knowledge about portraiture and learn about traditional painting techniques while adoring your favorite furry friend!

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) - Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespear...

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

Join us for this FREE performance by Loud Fridge Theatre Group

Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (or What You Kill) is written by A.J. Schaar. Original text by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds. 

Optimize Your Social Security Income

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Optimize Your Social Security Income! Ages 18+ are welcome. This event will have TWO sessions: One at 2pm, the second at 3:30PM. This workshop will be presented by Mutsuko Uehara, ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Optimize Your Social Security Income! Ages 18+ are welcome. This event will have TWO sessions: One at 2pm, the second at 3:30PM. This workshop will be presented by Mutsuko Uehara, a Registered Social Security Analyst.

Library Closure

All Day
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open. Libraries will resume regular hours...

Closing
Branches:
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description:

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training.

San Diego Central Library will remain open.

Libraries will resume regular hours Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Staff Training

All Day
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open.

Closing
Branches:
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Description:

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open.

Staff Training Library Closure Flyer

University Heights Library Closed

All Day
University Heights Library
Event Details:

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open. Libraries will resume regular hours ...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Event Details:

All San Diego Public Library locations will be closed Monday, July 1, 2024 for Staff Training. San Diego Central Library will remain open. Libraries will resume regular hours Tuesday, July 2, 2024.