Name: The Curious World of Seaweed
Start: 2024-08-27
End: 2025-01-19
Location: Central Library

Different types of seaweed are displayed over a book image

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.

A graphic depicting two human figure shadows and title of art exhibition

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

Digital collage of mixed media artwork by artists from the San Diego River Artists Alliance.

OnView: Ebb & Flow: Art Along the San Diego River- SD River Artists' Alliance

All Day 10/1 - 12/30

Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Ebb & Flow: Art Along the San Diego River October 3– December 30, 2024 The San Diego River Artists’ Alliance (SDRAA) is a collective of visual and 3D artists who are crea...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library

Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Ebb & Flow: Art Along the San Diego River

October 3– December 30, 2024

Mixed media artwork featuring collaged newspaper and several floating letters by artist Don Strandberg.

OnView: Word Play- Don Strandberg

All Day 10/1 - 12/30

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

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Word Play Language, Graphics, and Free Association October 1 – December 30, 2024 From the artist, Don Strandberg.: Here I take my cues from Concrete Poetry. I...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Word Play

Language, Graphics, and Free Association

October 1 – December 30, 2024

From the artist, Don Strandberg.:

Colorful abstract painting of a window and a door by artist Janet Perkin.

OnView: Stories in Color- Janet Perkin

All Day 10/1 - 12/31

Rancho Bernardo Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Stories in Color October 1– December 31, 2024 Featuring collage, watercolor and mixed media, Janet Perkin’s exhibit portrays dynamic visual stories in vibrant color...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Stories in Color

October 1– December 31, 2024

Impressionistic painting of a bunch of sunflowers by artist Vira Ustianska.

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

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

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

OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-What Happens When Things Get Smaller, Inventors and Innovators, Bone Density

All Day 10/16 - 1/24

College-Rolando Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Fleet on the GoNANO-What Happens When Things Get Smaller, Inventors and Innovators, & Bone DensityOctober 16, 2024– January 24, 2025The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide or...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM

Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-What Happens When Things Get Smaller, Inventors and Innovators, & Bone Density

October 16, 2024– January 24, 2025

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

Distorted and abstract photograph of invasive foliage by artist Bruce Fayman.

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

Picture of two painted palm fronds, one that looks like an elephant, and the other that looks like a tiger by artist Jane Muschenetz.

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

Abstract multi-media work featuring a wooden panel and oxidized metal paint titled Beach at Sunset by artist Ed Whitmore.

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

Painting of bold shapes and colors titled “Girl,” by artist Erick Pérez.

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

A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Email Serial

All Day 12/21 - 12/25

SDPL Virtual Branch

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy daily chapters of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being A Ghost Story of Christmas sent straight to your email. Register below t...

Encouraged

Virtual Event

Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

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

Program Type: Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy daily chapters of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being A Ghost Story of Christmas sent straight to your email.

Study and Chill

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library

Program Type:

Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Wellness

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, Wellness

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?

Crafting Circle

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented per...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Black Box Theatre

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

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Holiday Maker Market

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library

Description of Event:

Join us at the Holiday Maker Market for an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and craft unique DIY gifts that will be cherished by your loved ones. Whether you're an e...

City Heights/Weingart Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library

Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart

Description of Event

Join us at the Holiday Maker Market for an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and craft unique DIY gifts that will be cherished by your loved ones.

Fortune and Glory Roleplaying Game Program

Canceled for 12/23 - Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library

Program Type:

Featured

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-p...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?

Poster for film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Picture This!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Art, Films, Performing Arts

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationMonday, December 23rd, 2024 @ 6pmThe Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. PG-13 |...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art, Films, Performing Arts

Event Details:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Monday, December 23rd, 2024 @ 6pm

Sheet music with gold stars, a gold ribbon, and greenery

Holiday Sing-Along

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ocean Beach Library

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Featured, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

The tradition continues! Join us for a cozy evening of festive singing and treats, courtesy of the Friends of the OB Library. We'll have lyrics sheets on hand, so don't worry if yo...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Performing Arts

Event Details:

The tradition continues! Join us for a cozy evening of festive singing and treats, courtesy of the Friends of the OB Library. We'll have lyrics sheets on hand, so don't worry if you forget the words. All are welcome!

Christmas Day (Observed)

All Day

San Carlos Library

Closing

Branches:

San Carlos Library

Christmas Eve

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 Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, 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

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 Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos Library, 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

Event List

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Subversive Beauty

Palm Frond Zoo

Beauty Emerging from Decay

Homage to the Square

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation