Name: Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour
Start: 2025-05-23T15:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-05-23T16:30:00-07:00
Location: College-Rolando Library

READ/SD Family Literacy Program

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library

Description of Event:

READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services Program Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults *Adults must qualify for Adult Literacy...

Logan Heights Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural

Description of Event

READ/San Diego Family Literacy Services

Program Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Adults

*Adults must qualify for Adult Literacy Services.

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Homework Center at College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic station...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: Homework Center

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

Chess pieces and chess board in black and white

Chess Club

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos

Program Type:

Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos

Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement,

Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Literature, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers

Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

Lego Builders' Club

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa! What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity....

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Lego Builders' Club returns to Mira Mesa! What will you build today? Join us every Friday in the Community Room from 4:00-5:15. We provide the Legos you bring the creativity. Free. No registration required.

Dance Pants Bash!

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Age Group:

All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms. Bring your project for social crafting!

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Homework Center at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Featured, Homework Help

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Homework Center

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Featured, Homework Help

Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library

Program Type:

Featured, Homework Help

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Featured, Homework Help

Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies provided!

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Children's Area - North Park

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

Lego Free Play

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Children's Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library

Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

The Page Turners title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Seminar 1 - North University

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

The Page Turners title for this month will be posted at a later date. Please contact library staff if you have any questions.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Casual public chess meet, open to all skill levels. Chess club is for ages 7-17.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

Mahjong Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - University Community at University Community Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: University Community Library

Room: Community Room - University Community

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Community Engagement

Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 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.

Holding Silence and An Open Heart in Meditation

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. It will be more about practicing than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting. Chairs will be available. ...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

This meditation class is for all ages and levels. It will be more about practicing than instruction. Bring a mat and cushion for comfortable sitting.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.

All ages are welcome.

Piano Concert Series: Dave Chamberlin

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement

Memorial Day

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, 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, Pacific Highlands Ranch, 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, Outreach

Closed for Holiday

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, 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, Pacific Highlands Ranch, 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, Outreach

Description:

Closed for Holiday

Open book with a pop-up castle and bridge

Storytime at the Library

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Room: Children's Area - Balboa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Storytime at the Balboa Library. Children and caregivers will have the branch to themselves before we open to the public. We’ll read fun stories and sing songs. There will be take-home crafts, giveaways & more!

Toddler Happy Hour

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Balboa Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour! The library will open early, only to parents and caregivers with young children to come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate t...

Library Branch: Balboa Library

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Come join us for Toddler Happy Hour!

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