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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.....

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

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

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.  

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Pre School Storytime on the Grass

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Odi Buddies

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
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 Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
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 26, 2025 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Book Discussion -

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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 "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

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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 Library
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Game Jam Jr. 2025 (North)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build their own games. Software and equipment provided.

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 Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!Chess is played by over 600 million people a...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Manzanar: The Relocation of 120,000 Japanese Americans During WWII

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In 1942, the United States ordered the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese men, women, and children in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

In 1942, the United States ordered the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese men, women, and children in remote, military-style camps.

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

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

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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 Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended...

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

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 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 muc...

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 "All Ages" group.

Balboa Library Chess Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best o...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

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.

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in June at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in June at 4pm...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

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

Healthy Cooking /Cocina Saludable

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious. ________________________________________ Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y delicios...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn new plant based recipes that are healthy and delicious.

________________________________________

Aprenda nuevas recetas a base de plantas que sean saludables y deliciosas.

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

Carmel Valley Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room. For the Agenda and Subcommitt...

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

Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month as of March 23rd, 2023 at the Carmel Valley Library's Community Room.

Block

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Closing
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

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

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.

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

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome. Beginne...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

This is a social group where you can practice your fiber craft in good company, showing off your latest projects, getting support, and make friends. All levels are welcome.