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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: 7
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.

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Meditation @ ALA San Diego

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ALA attendees and SDPL staff, take a few moments to recharge at the Central Library and experience the value of mindfulness with Jeffrey Zlotnik, co-founder and CEO of the...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

ALA attendees and SDPL staff, take a few moments to recharge at the Central Library and experience the value of mindfulness with Jeffrey Zlotnik, co-founder and CEO of the D

Toddler Art

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Toddler and preschool-aged participants will develop skills and use imagination while drawing, coloring, cutting, and assembling simple craft projects.  Children who know how to follow directions and collaborate are better-prepared as they tr

Bridge Club

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Yellow Sun with smiley face

*CANCELLED - ABC Storytime (will resume July 8th)

Monday, July 1, 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:

*CANCELLED - will resume July 8th Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter  Reading Stories ...

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

*CANCELLED - will resume July 8th

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

  • Using Our Imagination

  • Learning a New Letter 

  • Reading Stories

Teen Space Summer Lunch and Fun flyer.

Free Summer Lunch: Miscellaneous Mondays

Monday, July 1, 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:

Mondays are for gaming and crocheting! We call it miscellaneous for a reason :) This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a progra...

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

Mondays are for gaming and crocheting! We call it miscellaneous for a reason :)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Interior of the Central Library

ALA SERIES VI: Tour of the Central Library

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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: 15
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?

A woman reading to a group of five Chinese children

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

Hervey Rare Books Room

Tour Hervey Rare Books Room

Monday, July 1, 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

 

lego playtime

Lego Playtime

Monday, July 1, 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.