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OnView: Voices on the Inside-Poetic Justice

All Day 4/29 - 7/31
Popular Library - Fairway at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside Central Library- Popular Library Fairway April 29 – July 31, 2024   Voices on the Inside is an interactive art exhibition of self-portrait poe...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Popular Library - Fairway
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside

Central Library- Popular Library Fairway

April 29 – July 31, 2024

 

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.

CraftWorks -- Macramé Rainbow Keychain

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

For San Diego Pride month, join us to make macrame rainbow keychains with colorful embroidery thread! Registration encouraged, but not required. For ages 13 and up. 

Encouraged
Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

For San Diego Pride month, join us to make macrame rainbow keychains with colorful embroidery thread! Registration encouraged, but not required. For ages 13 and up. 

Get Crafty!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and join us in making crafts while the library serves free summer lunch in celebration of our Summer Reading Program!    For ages 12-18 years old. All supplies...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and join us in making crafts while the library serves free summer lunch in celebration of our Summer Reading Program! 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LGBTQIA+ Coloring

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come be yourself, chill, meet friends and color. Supplies included or bring your own.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Come be yourself, chill, meet friends and color. Supplies included or bring your own.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

FOAM PARTY Celebration!

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Patio - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome Foam Party provided by Full Spectrum. Celebrating the end of the summer lunch program! Come prepare with comfortable clothing or swim wear and a tow...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome Foam Party provided by Full Spectrum. Celebrating the end of the summer lunch program! Come prepare with comfortable clothing or swim wear and a towel!  Come prepare to have a blast of Foamy Fun!

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

SRP Toddler/Preschooler Finale - Magic & Bubbles w/ Sparkle the Clown!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown...Magic and Bubble show brings laughter, smiles, and bubbles to all ages. Enjoy magic, bubbles, and fun as we celebrate this Summer's Read, Reuse, & Repeat R...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown...Magic and Bubble show brings laughter, smiles, and bubbles to all ages. Enjoy magic, bubbles, and fun as we celebrate this Summer's Read, Reuse, & Repeat Reading Program finale!

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.

Teen Lock-in!

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

  Join us for an exclusive evening at the Pauline Foster Teen Center's Teen Lock-In! This annual special event shuts down the library for adults and opens its doors exclusi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

 

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.

Explore the Shore: Seals and Sea Lions

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosyst...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRP Finale with Wild Wonders!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This program focuses on native North American animals, featuring many from our own beautiful country, with an “at home” conservation theme! This program contains an assortment of 6...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This program focuses on native North American animals, featuring many from our own beautiful country, with an “at home” conservation theme!

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Let's Play Lotería

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  ...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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.

Create-it Thursday: Nuestra Cultura Nichos Workshop

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us with Back From Tombouctou for a fun Nichos workshop! We will provide a wooden box and all the images and materials for decorating it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us with Back From Tombouctou for a fun Nichos workshop! We will provide a wooden box and all the images and materials for decorating it in the Mexican tradition.

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.
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.

Nuestra Cultura Celebration

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Nuestra Cultura Celebration with crafts and mariachi music from Family Arts Collaborative.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Nuestra Cultura Celebration with crafts and mariachi music from Family Arts Collaborative.

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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.

Create-it Thursday: Nuestra Cultura Guatemalan Kites

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us to learn how to craft your very own Guatemalan Cometa! Kites are an important cultural symbol in Guatemala made to honor and celebrate lo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

We're celebrating Nuestra Cultura! Join us to learn how to craft your very own Guatemalan Cometa! Kites are an important cultural symbol in Guatemala made to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed on. 

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Filipino American History Month Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October.  This FREE event will feature Philippine folk dancers, singers, food, and ...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October.  This FREE event will feature Philippine folk dancers, singers, food, and fun for the whole family!

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 Night - Creepy Halloween Candles

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Reservations are required and will start on September 9 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up.  Why should kids have all the fun? Adult...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Reservations are required and will start on September 9 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up. 

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity.