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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 "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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com_...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Mahjong Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn about and play the fun tile game of Mahjong. All playing levels are welcome. Three sets will be available for use. Bring your own 2025 cards if you have them.

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

Learn about and play the fun tile game of Mahjong. All playing levels are welcome. Three sets will be available for use. Bring your own 2025 cards if you have them.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Booksale

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San C...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
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

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

Dance Pants Bash!

Saturday, January 4, 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!

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.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

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

Storytime Stomp

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This lively and interactive program is designed for children of all ages to explore the joy of movement, music, and creative expression. Join the fun and enjoy watching your little...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts
Event Details:

This lively and interactive program is designed for children of all ages to explore the joy of movement, music, and creative expression. Join the fun and enjoy watching your little ones dance and sing in a playful and energetic environment.

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

Tots Spanish Read and Dance

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Featured, En Español
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.

Eat Your Colors: Plant-Based Cooking Workshop

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Different colors in your foods mean different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients in your diet. Learn about the benefits of color strategies when eating throughout the day, so y...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Different colors in your foods mean different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients in your diet. Learn about the benefits of color strategies when eating throughout the day, so you can eat with purpose.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Knitting and Crochet Circle

Saturday, January 4, 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!

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 Time!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscra...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Build, build BUILD!!!  Come join us for a fun filled activity on alternating Saturdays here at the Linda Vista Library.  Kids can create something unique or build skyscrapers, spaceships, and more!  Let your imagina

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.

FIRST Robotics: Intermediate Level

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC). The instructors...

Encouraged
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
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Students ages 8-16 will engage in an exciting, hands-on robotics program to help them prepare to take part in First Lego League (FLL) or First Tech Challenge (FTC).