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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime and a Craft at the Clairemont Library

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outer space alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers , and have fun! At the end...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Join Ms. Joyce for storytime on the outer space alphabet rug inside of the library. We will read stories for kids ages 3-7, sing songs, shake our shakers , and have fun!

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

Free Play Fridays

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
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: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
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 "All Ages" 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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: The Mr. Electric Show

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Mr. Electric brings a fun, high energy, and electrifying science show to the library about electricity from Franklin to Tesla and beyond.  You'll experience the mind-bogg...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mr.

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

Free Summer Lunch: Farm to Table Fridays

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join Healthy Adventures and learn how to make delicious and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summe...

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

Join Healthy Adventures and learn how to make delicious and healthy meals with ingredients you have on hand.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Sensory Adventures

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Patio - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor ski...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Early Learning,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development. Bi-weekly on Fridays!

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

Zovargo Animal Show

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for the Zovargo library animal show, a highly interactive show that provides a fun, educational, and animal-filled experience! A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summe...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for the Zovargo library animal show, a highly interactive show that provides a fun, educational, and animal-filled experience!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

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

Free Summer Lunch: "Flicks n' Fun" Fridays

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Friday is movie day!  Movie starts at 11:00!  Family-friendly movies will be played in our Discovery Corner, along with quiet activities for those who want/need some addi...

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

Friday is movie day!  Movie starts at 11:00!  Family-friendly movies will be played in our Discovery Corner, along with quiet activities for those who want/need some additional stimulation. 

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

Stay and Play

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every week we will offer free play, snack and a representative from ...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun! Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to exp...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Jennifer from signs at Play! for weekly sign language learning and fun!

Establish non-verbal communication skills with your little one by learning basic signs and to expand your signing vocabulary in this engaging storytime.

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

Free Summer Lunch

Friday, June 28, 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.

Free Summer Lunch

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, 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: Babies/Toddlers, 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 "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: Fun Friday

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, 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: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18.&...

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, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

San Diego's History of Innovation

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this session, attendees will explore the tapestry of ideas, inventions and patents that have emerged from the San Diego Region. You'll learn how to conduct historical patent ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

In this session, attendees will explore the tapestry of ideas, inventions and patents that have emerged from the San Diego Region.

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!

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Fun Fridays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie and Games. San Diego Public L...

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, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie and Games.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Silver Age Yoga

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs.  No registration required. Lim...

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

Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Designed so that seniors can safely participate at their level of comfort. Every class utilizes chairs. 

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

Writing Workshop for Kids

Friday, June 28, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Libraries are safe and empowering spaces for innovators and creatives to use free resources to develop ideas. Join staff from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and The StartU...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Libraries are safe and empowering spaces for innovators and creatives to use free resources to develop ideas.

Spelling Workshop

Friday, June 28, 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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

ALA SERIES III: Tour of the Central Library

Friday, June 28, 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: 0
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?

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

Stories of CREED in Action

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including two pieces inspired by the Central Library: The Library by Arturo Medina, a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 181
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including two pieces inspired by the Central Library: The Library by Arturo Medina, and Library Lost and Found,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trademarks and Taylor Swift

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You’re not on your own, Kid.1 In this information session, Swifties, educators and creatives will learn trademark fundamentals from intellectual property experts--all through th...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

You’re not on your own, Kid.1

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Innovative Fridays: Pride Buttons & Tote Bags

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
IDEA Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Explore our IDEA Lab and learn how to use our Cameo and Silhouette! Join us to celebrate Pride and design your own Pride themed buttons and tote bags!  Open to all ages! *R...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Explore our IDEA Lab and learn how to use our Cameo and Silhouette! Join us to celebrate Pride and design your own Pride themed buttons and tote bags! 

Open to all ages! *Registration Required

 

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

Introduction to Model Rocketry with Together We Shine - Day 3

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

You are viewing Day 3 in a 3 day series. This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry. Everyone will leave this p...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

You are viewing Day 3 in a 3 day series.