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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drawing Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for drawing club! Whether you are passionate about improving your skills, love art or just want to sketch and get inspired this is the place for you. All skill levels welco...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Upstairs Lobby/Homework Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for drawing club! Whether you are passionate about improving your skills, love art or just want to sketch and get inspired this is the place for you. All skill levels welcome, club is led by one of our talented volunteers. 

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

Poetry on the Patio

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Patio -- Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Poetry Open Mic: Read poems you wrote or poems you admire.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Adult Patio -- Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Poetry Open Mic: Read poems you wrote or poems you admire.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

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.

Lego Free Play

Saturday, March 1, 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
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Tween Art Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is beade...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo High School Art for All Club will instruct participants on how to create a different work of art each month. This month's activity is beaded flowers.

 

Super Science Saturday!

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE is everything! Want to know how? Come to the Library SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY where tables will be set up, each with its own experiment for you to do—and most experiments wil...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

SCIENCE is everything! Want to know how? Come to the Library SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY where tables will be set up, each with its own experiment for you to do—and most experiments will be different from those in our prior Science Fair!

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.

Friends of the Linda Vista Library Meeting (in Person)

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Want to help the Linda Vista Library and the great community it serves?  The Friends of the Linda Vista Library could always use an additional helping hand!  Come to the Meeting and discover how you too can make a significant difference!

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.

Container Gardening Workshop

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for spring with a Container Gardening DIY! Healthy Adventures Foundation brings the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds. Participants...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Get ready for spring with a Container Gardening DIY! Healthy Adventures Foundation brings the arts and crafts, pots, soil, craft sticks, construction paper, and seeds.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Swingin' with Dean Show

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Dean Ratzman is back at the OB Library! Dean plays keyboard, trumpet, trombone and sings. He does jazz standards, 60s and 70s rock and soul, along with several of his originals. He...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Dean Ratzman is back at the OB Library! Dean plays keyboard, trumpet, trombone and sings. He does jazz standards, 60s and 70s rock and soul, along with several of his originals.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, March 1, 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!

 

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.

Ethnic Studies at the Library: Unrecognized in California

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.Please join Dr. Olivia C...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

We invite community members to learn about historic oppression and systemic racism and share their lived experiences for personal and community empowerment.

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.

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year! Chinese characters are not just useful tools to communicate, they can also be beautiful works of art. Th...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy in celebration of Lunar New Year!

 

Chinese characters are not just useful tools to communicate, they can also be beautiful works of art.

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

Learn, Play, Grow: Gameschooling!

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

This engaging program will immerse children in the joys of learning through play while nurturing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. With an exciting mix of bo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This engaging program will immerse children in the joys of learning through play while nurturing critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

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.

Block Printing Workshop with ArtReach

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Our monthly artmaking workshops continue with block prints- leave having experimented with  several prints, a stamp of your own design, and new working knowledge in brand new ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Our monthly artmaking workshops continue with block prints- leave having experimented with  several prints, a stamp of your own design, and new working knowledge in brand new art medium.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Game Night

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for game night and play friendly tabletop board games like Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Catan, Azul, Monopoly, and Uno.   

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for game night and play friendly tabletop board games like Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Catan, Azul, Monopoly, and Uno.

 

 

 

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.

Intro to CAD with Onshape Class with Project NExTech

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

For Grades 5-10; CAD workshop series to introduce students to advanced CAD used in real-world industries to create detailed and complex 3D models with OnShape and SolidWorks.

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

For Grades 5-10; CAD workshop series to introduce students to advanced CAD used in real-world industries to create detailed and complex 3D models with OnShape and SolidWorks.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

READ San Diego Tutor/ Learner meeting: Liesbeth

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room A-- Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Study Room A-- Malcolm X
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Tutor/ learner meeting

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Spring Concert Series

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

More information coming soon!

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

More information coming soon!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, March 1, 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.

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

Scratch Programming Language

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Dive into the world of computer programming with Scratch! This course will guide you through the essentials of moving objects, adding sounds, creating animations, and crafting simp...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Dive into the world of computer programming with Scratch! This course will guide you through the essentials of moving objects, adding sounds, creating animations, and crafting simple games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Trivia Time for All Ages

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let’s laugh and play trivia! Everyone will have fun and enjoy this Trivia Time for all ages! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Let’s laugh and play trivia! 

Everyone will have fun and enjoy this Trivia Time for all ages! Grab some friends or come on your own and put your knowledge of random factoids to the test! 

Fun Games! Prizes! Snacks!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Performance

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJSC) presents a series of chamber music outreach concerts throughout San Diego county, including throughout San Diego Public Libraries. Members of ...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJSC) presents a series of chamber music outreach concerts throughout San Diego county, including throughout San Diego Public Libraries.

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.

Juggling Club

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required. We meet once a month to hang out and juggle. See you soon!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required. We meet once a month to hang out and juggle. See you soon!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafts /Manualidades Familiares

Sunday, March 2, 2025 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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