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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pre School Storytime on the Grass

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Save for Trace -Summer Accessibility Programs (Summer Lunch 2024)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Save for Trace -Summer Accessibility Programs (Summer Lunch 2024)

Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Save for Trace -Summer Accessibility Programs (Summer Lunch 2024)

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

Odi Buddies

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun! This is a great oppo...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!

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

“Found Object” Juggling Show, with Michael Rayner

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Everybody loves the Michael Rayner show! If you like to be entertained, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show. In addition to juggling “found objects,” Michael Rayner performs stunts ...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Children's Area - San Carlos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Everybody loves the Michael Rayner show! If you like to be entertained, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show. In addition to juggling “found objects,” Michael Rayner performs stunts that involve wheelbarrows, cheeseburgers, parasols, 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.

Free Summer Lunch: "Theater and Thinking" Thursdays

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Thursday is our presenter showcase!  Fun starts at 11:00!  From African drumming to art and dance, exotic animals and airbrush tattoos, our lineup of summer presenters is...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Thursday is our presenter showcase!  Fun starts at 11:00!  From African drumming to art and dance, exotic animals and airbrush tattoos, our lineup of summer presenters is sure to educate and entertain.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Hubbell Between Heaven and Earth, a Marianne and Michael Gerdes film

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join filmmaker Marianne Gerdes for a discussion of her two decades documenting artist James Hubbell, along with a presentation of the award-winning film that captures his spirit, l...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Films
Event Details:

Join filmmaker Marianne Gerdes for a discussion of her two decades documenting artist James Hubbell, along with a presentation of the award-winning film that captures his spirit, life, and work.  

 

 

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

Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

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

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play!  Parents play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. A variety...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play! 

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 - SPECIAL TIME for today!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:45am - 1:45pm
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Cooking Class

Thursday, June 27, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Summer Lunch: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara is the author and creator of the internationally best-selling series Little People...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Author Storytime with Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara

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

Free Summer Lunch: Try It Thursdays

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Try something new! Celebrate skate culture or learn a musical instrument. Come think out of the box with us! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Foo...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Try something new! Celebrate skate culture or learn a musical instrument. Come think out of the box with us!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Free Summer Lunches at the Library

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.From June 10th&n...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, June 27, 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 "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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Summer Lunch!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Storybox Theater. San D...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Storybox Theater.

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

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, June 27, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

SD Opera Words & Music

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 h...

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

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, June 27, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Summer Reading Program presents CA Park Ranger Storytime!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime with our local California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions! Learn about the Park Ranger Profession, hear about state pa...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime with our local California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions!

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

Writing Workshop for Kids

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell and this summer is the time to write your story!   During the five-day workshop, young writers will have an opportunity to explore different...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell and this summer is the time to write your story!

 

During the five-day workshop, young writers will have an opportunity to explore different storytelling genres.

 

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

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  Spa...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities. 


Space is limited. Registration is required.

Spelling Workshop

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event:

Are you interested in learning about preparing for Spelling Bees? Learning about Etymology of words, language patterns, reading diacritical marks? Scan the QR code and fill out the...

Rancho Peñasquitos
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Description of Event

Are you interested in learning about preparing for Spelling Bees? Learning about Etymology of words, language patterns, reading diacritical marks? Scan the QR code and fill out the interest form! https://forms.gle/JUQMkZK6vQmEFea98