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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Curious World of Seaweed

All Day 8/27 - 1/19
Popular Library - Fairway at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Explore the mesmerizing world of seaweeds and kelps, the unsung eco-engineers of our near-shore ocean waters. These marine algae are the foundation of a vibrant underwater ecosyste...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Popular Library - Fairway
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the mesmerizing world of seaweeds and kelps, the unsung eco-engineers of our near-shore ocean waters. These marine algae are the foundation of a vibrant underwater ecosystem, supporting a rich tapestry of life that often goes unnoticed.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work

All Day 9/22 - 1/19
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Art Gallery - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

As part of the Getty’s PST ART: Art and Science Collide, the San Diego Central Library Gallery presents Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work, a retrospective exhibition about the work of hus

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Vira Ustianska

All Day 10/1 - 1/15
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Vira Ustianska October 1, 2024– January 15, 2025 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Her paintings han...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Vira Ustianska

October 1, 2024– January 15, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- How a Telegraph Works, Color Printing

All Day 10/16 - 1/24
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the GoHow a Telegraph Works & Color PrintingOctober 16, 2024– January 24, 2025The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Di...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

How a Telegraph Works & Color Printing

October 16, 2024– January 24, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-Magnetic Sand Table

All Day 10/16 - 1/24
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the GoNANO-Magnetic Sand TableOctober 16, 2024– January 24, 2025The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-Magnetic Sand Table

October 16, 2024– January 24, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- Wentzscope

All Day 10/16 - 1/24
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the GoWentzscopeOctober 16, 2024– January 24, 2025The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

Wentzscope

October 16, 2024– January 24, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Subversive Beauty - Bruce Fayman

All Day 11/8 - 1/25
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Subversive BeautyDigital Paintings of Invasive Plants and the Landscapes They InhabitNovember 8, 2024- January 25, 2025 From the artist, Bruce Fayman:An open field, rolling hi...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Subversive Beauty

Digital Paintings of Invasive Plants and the Landscapes They Inhabit

November 8, 2024- January 25, 2025

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Palm Frond Zoo-Jane Muschenetz

All Day 11/12 - 1/31
Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Palm Frond Zoo November 12, 2024- January 31, 2025 A Ukrainian-born, Jewish refugee who arrived in San Diego as a child, Jane Muschenetz deeply appreciates the bridge art...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Palm Frond Zoo

 

November 12, 2024- January 31, 2025

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Beauty Emerging from Decay-Ed Whitmore

All Day 11/13 - 1/9
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Beauty Emerging from DecayNovember 13, 2024 – January 9, 2025Ed works with the controlled oxidation of iron, copper, and bronze metal effects paint which creates evocative patina. ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Beauty Emerging from Decay

November 13, 2024 – January 9, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

On View: Homage to the Square-Erick Pérez

All Day 12/10 - 2/4
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Homage to the SquareDecember 10, 2024 - February 4, 2025Homage to the Square reimagines the picture plane as more than a passive substrate—it becomes an active participant in ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Homage to the Square

December 10, 2024 - February 4, 2025

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stories Imagined with SCBWI

All Day 12/12 - 2/24
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stories Imagined: Presented by the San Diego Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators On exhibit from December 12, 2024 to February 24, 2025 Come meet the illu...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Stories Imagined: Presented by the San Diego Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

 

On exhibit from December 12, 2024 to February 24, 2025

 

Point Loma/Hervey Library Closed

All Day 1/2 - 1/17
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Closing
Branches:
Point Loma/Hervey Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library's Used Book Sale!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 6:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be...

Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library is in full swing once again with their monthly used book sale! Come on in and see what we have and get great bargains. We will be here 3 days at 4985 La Cuenta Drive San Diego, CA 92124

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Event Details:

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: PHRLibrary to schedule an appointment.Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPas...

Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Event Details:

Please visit

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

Study and Chill

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA LAB every...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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

Art Buffet for Adults

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth pain...

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

Come enjoy arts and crafts with your neighbors!  We will have various supplies, many leftover from previous events, including supplies for painting, glass painting, cloth painting, adult coloring books, card making and scrapbooking available.

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, January 6, 2025 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.  

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.

 

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

Adult Craft: Mind Mapping

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

2025 is the year to create the life you imagine!  While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

2025 is the year to create the life you imagine! 

While a burst of productive energy is great, it’s not going to amount to much if you don’t capture and organize your ideas.

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

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third M...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

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

Villa Musica: Free Youth Violin Classes

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.Community Programs Manager:Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.orghttps://villamusica.org/%20college-rolando/Classes Offered:MONDAYSString FUNdamenta...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Villa Musica.

Community Programs Manager:
Nicole Olsson – nolsson@villamusica.org

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor) at Central 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: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
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.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth 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: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
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.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park 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: Oak Park Library
Room: Homework Area - Oak Park
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.

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

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro at San Ysidro 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: San Ysidro Library
Room: Kreutzkamp Foundation Foundation Children's Homework Center - San Ysidro
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.