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Summer Reading Show: Wild Wonders

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about real life wild animals! Wild Wonders will bring a variety of live wild animals to the library.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about real life wild animals! Wild Wonders will bring a variety of live wild animals to the library.

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

Anime Club

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab on the last Tuesdays of the month at 4pm to watch popular anime of the current anime season, eat some Japanese snacks, talk about current man...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab on the last Tuesdays of the month at 4pm to watch popular anime of the current anime season, eat some Japanese snacks, talk about current manga you're reading, and make some friends.

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.

Harry Potter Party

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The library will turn into Hogwarts, as we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter at this fun family event.   Make your own wand, create magical potions, and learn all ab...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The library will turn into Hogwarts, as we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter at this fun family event.   Make your own wand, create magical potions, and learn all about the world of Harry Potter!   Challenge Island San Die

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica! Help us celebrate and give well-wishes to Ms. Jessica, our Youth Services Librarian. Ms. Jessica is transferring to the SDPL's new branch...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Goodbye Bash for Ms. Jessica!

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

International Creation Festival

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with various crafts from around the world.   No registration is needed for this event for ages 5+.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with various crafts from around the world.  

No registration is needed for this event for ages 5+.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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

Hold-Healthy Cooking Class: 5 ingredients or Less

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want?&...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to integrate more fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet, in a way that is tasty and doesn’t leave you feeling deprived of the foods you want?  Sign-up for our hands-on cooking classes.  We will teach

City Open House - Let's Talk Trash San Diego

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Description of Event:

The City and its Cost-of-Service study team is hosting events in every City Council District about its public process to establish new rates for trash and recycling services.This O...

La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

The City and its Cost-of-Service study team is hosting events in every City Council District about its public process to establish new rates for trash and recycling services.This Open House includes food, beverages and an art table for children, a

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

City of San Diego Employment Informational Session

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about City jobs and the application process! This presentation is brought to you by the City of San Diego's Personnel Department.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Learn about City jobs and the application process! This presentation is brought to you by the City of San Diego's Personnel Department.

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

DIY for all w/ Ms. Michelle - desk top Photo/Memo holder

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a DIY! We'll make a photo/memo holder using Crayola Modeling clay and alligator clips. All supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Registration required. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a DIY! We'll make a photo/memo holder using Crayola Modeling clay and alligator clips. All supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LGBTQIA+ Coloring

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come be yourself, chill, meet friends and color. Supplies included or bring your own.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Come be yourself, chill, meet friends and color. Supplies included or bring your own.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRP Family Night: The Michael Rayner Juggling Show!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick i...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick is spinning a Burger King cheeseburger on a parasol! 

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.

Hatha Yoga

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing to this free weekly yoga class.  Bilingual.

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

Picture This! Dark Waters

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. 2019 · 126 minutes · PG-13

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.

2019 · 126 minutes · PG-13

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

Bilingual Storytime - KOREAN/ENGLISH

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Snook's Nook Storytime Area at Rancho Bernardo Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!   For ages 5-8. No registration necessary. Program dates and times subject to cha...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms. Nam for an engaging storytime with stories and songs in English and Korean!

 

For ages 5-8. No registration necessary.

Program dates and times subject to change.

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

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”! Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kinderga...

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

Get ready to “Shake Your Sillies Out”!

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. The focus is on FUN! 

Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description of Event:

Classical guitar concert with music from the 1700s to present. About an hour. Concert starts at 6:30 PM.

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event

Classical guitar concert with music from the 1700s to present. About an hour. Concert starts at 6:30 PM.

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

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Fantastical Fiction Forum

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum! We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group.  We meet on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum!

We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. 

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.

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

RB Town Hall Meeting with Judge Jan Goldsmith

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The RB Town Hall speaker series will continue with former San Diego City Attorney and San Diego County Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith talking about “Becoming One Nation Again”....

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, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The RB Town Hall speaker series will continue with former San Diego City Attorney and San Diego County Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith talking about “Becoming One Nation Again”.

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.

Bocón Summer Dance Camp

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Easy Origami for Able Adults

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness