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LEGO Power Hour

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun Day! "Living Art - Take Home a Mini Garden"

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Fun activity featuring plants.  Make your own Living Art and take home a mini garden.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for a Family Fun activity featuring plants.  Make your own Living Art and take home a mini garden.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Marc Griffiths

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This is a hilarious family show, for all ages to enjoy, that is full of magic and big puppets that also provides a positive message. Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths will...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This is a hilarious family show, for all ages to enjoy, that is full of magic and big puppets that also provides a positive message. Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths will entertain and inspire with this feel-good show.

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

Teen Karaoke

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

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

Come and sing with us at the Teen Center! Clean songs only. There will be no judgment and we’re all here to have a blast! Ages 12-18. 

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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.

Picture This: The Dark Knight (2008)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Films, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Dark Knight (2008, PG-13, 152 min)  Director Christopher Nolan explores Batman straddling the line between hero and Vigilante.  Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films, Literature
Event Details:

The Dark Knight (2008, PG-13, 152 min)  Director Christopher Nolan explores Batman straddling the line between hero and Vigilante.  Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, G

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

Lego Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Free play with LEGO bricks encourages creativity and improves social skills. Designed for ages 5+

 

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.

Lego Playtime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Navigating Retirement: How and Where Do I Want to Live?

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Today’s retirees have many more choices about their preferred home and community than past generations. Some decide to stay in their pre-retirement home and others move, often twic...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Today’s retirees have many more choices about their preferred home and community than past generations. Some decide to stay in their pre-retirement home and others move, often twice.

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.

Folded Book Sculpture Workshop For Adults and Teens

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop and repurpose an old book into an adorable chicken. All supplies will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join this workshop and repurpose an old book into an adorable chicken.

All supplies will be provided.

Community Climate Conversations - South San Diego

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Description of Event:

Join us to address the priorities of our neighborhoods! Celebrate our communities, share insights with the County of San Diego, and help shape a stronger, more connected, resilient...

San Ysidro Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Description of Event

Join us to address the priorities of our neighborhoods! Celebrate our communities, share insights with the County of San Diego, and help shape a stronger, more connected, resilient future.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime. Have your kids come in their pajamas and enjoy storie...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us with your little ones at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library in the children’s area for pajama storytime.

Sound Bath Meditation

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Description of Event:

"If only humans could find stillness and contemplate, we could solve all our problems."   In Buddhology, the purpose of meditation is to proactively face life’s diffic...

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

"If only humans could find stillness and contemplate, we could solve all our problems."  

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

Meditation for a Happy Life

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings ...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.  This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Liv

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.

3D Design Workshop

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for p...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: IDEA Lab - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our expert will assist with design during the workshop and demonstrate how to use the 3D print machine. Participants will be notified once their 3D prints are ready for pickup!  Geared to ages 7 to 17.  Limit 15.  Reg

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.

Girls Who Code: Laser Cutter Workshop

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ever heard of a laser cutter? No? Come and find out more about what a laser cutter is, how it works, and use the library's Glowforge laser cutter to make a keepsake. No experience ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ever heard of a laser cutter? No? Come and find out more about what a laser cutter is, how it works, and use the library's Glowforge laser cutter to make a keepsake. No experience required. Grades 3+ 

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.

Crafting Circle: Christmas in July

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Create your very own beaded netting to cover a crystal clear ornament.  Instructions and materials will be provided.  

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Create your very own beaded netting to cover a crystal clear ornament. 

Instructions and materials will be provided.

 

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

Pajama Story Time

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for pajama storytime at the Balboa Branch Library. Enjoy fun stories and songs. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in o...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

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

Signing Pajama Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills. This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required. ...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Join us for pajama storytime with...sign language basics to foster early literacy skills.

This program is offered inside in our Community Room, and no registration is required.

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.

Wuthering Heights Dance Rehearsal

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kate Bush’s song “...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join the international phenomenon that is The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever by donning a red dress and dancing in the Pacific Beach Library's park to Kat

Chollas Valley Community Planning Group

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Description of Event:

Community Planning group monthly meeting

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

Community Planning group monthly meeting

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

Crafts for Grown Ups: Macrame Keychain

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making macrame keychains!  Come get creative and make a trendy contraption to keep your keys together! Summer Reading Progra...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For this month's Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making macrame keychains!  Come get creative and make a trendy contraption to keep your keys together!

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?