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Pride Month Take Home Craft Distribution

All Day
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

June is Pride Month! 

To celebrate, this month’s Take Home Craft is a Rainbow Mosaic! 

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! 

To celebrate, this month’s Take Home Craft is a Rainbow Mosaic! 

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

PRIDE Storytime ft. Barbie Q

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Celebrate San Diego Pride at the Library!

PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity through age-appropriate stories and songs.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate San Diego Pride at the Library!

PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity through age-appropriate stories and songs.

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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
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

Adult Craft Night - Colorful Book Bags

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Registration is required and will open on May 27 at noon.  Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged. 

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Registration is required and will open on May 27 at noon.  Space is limited, early sign-up is encouraged. 

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, June 24, 2025 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

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. 

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

Family Craft Night: Pride Flower Crown

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for this month's Family Craft Night as we make colorful flower crowns in honor of LBGTQ+ Pride Month!  

1 craft per registrant. All supplies provided.

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for this month's Family Craft Night as we make colorful flower crowns in honor of LBGTQ+ Pride Month!  

1 craft per registrant. All supplies provided.

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

Summer Movies

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Summer is upon us. Include us, the library, as one of your go to summer plans. We will be featuring family-friendly Summer movies every Wednesday in June. 

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Summer is upon us. Include us, the library, as one of your go to summer plans. We will be featuring family-friendly Summer movies every Wednesday in June. 

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Manzanar: The Relocation of 120,000 Japanese Americans During WWII

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Older Adults

In 1942, the United States ordered the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese American men, women, and children in remote, military-style camps.

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

In 1942, the United States ordered the internment of more than 110,000 Japanese American men, women, and children in remote, military-style camps.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Ms. Lily presents stories and songs in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

3rd Annual Rainbow Revolution!

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages

Join SDPL as we celebrate Pride at the Library!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Join SDPL as we celebrate Pride at the 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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shark Week!

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Shark Week at the College-Rolando Branch Library!

We will have activities and crafts all week long.

Search the catalog for shark movies, TV shows, and books.

 

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Shark Week at the College-Rolando Branch Library!

We will have activities and crafts all week long.

Search the catalog for shark movies, TV shows, and books.

 

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

Summer Enrichment

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mario Day

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a life size board game event styled after Nintendo’s Mario Party. Players will go around the life size boardgame map collecting coins, playing minigames, and even earning stars!

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a life size board game event styled after Nintendo’s Mario Party. Players will go around the life size boardgame map collecting coins, playing minigames, and even earning stars!

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

Adult Crafting Circle

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group

Summer Enrichment

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

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

Adult Cozy TTRPG Journaling: Stewpot Cozy Journaling Table Top Role Play Game

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Come join our Game Leader Krystal in a solo or group table top role play journalling event using the rules from Stewpot by Takuma Okada and Evil Hat Productions.

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come join our Game Leader Krystal in a solo or group table top role play journalling event using the rules from Stewpot by Takuma Okada and Evil Hat Productions.

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

How to make a Pokeball Terrarium

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

          Have you seen those amazing Poké Ball terrariums filled with plants, waterfalls, and your favorite Pokémon?

Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

          Have you seen those amazing Poké Ball terrariums filled with plants, waterfalls, and your favorite Pokémon?

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

PRIDE Storytime ft. Lil Miss Hot Mess

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Celebrate San Diego Pride with Lil Miss Hot Mess!

Don’t miss a special Pride storytime as she reads from her new book, Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Color. After the reading, enjo

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate San Diego Pride with Lil Miss Hot Mess!

Don’t miss a special Pride storytime as she reads from her new book, Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen’s Guide to Color. After the reading, enjo

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Summer Enrichment

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Homework Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, DYH@L Student Camps, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sharpen Your Skills This Summer!

Join us for Summer Bridge Activities--a fun exciting way to stay sharp, learn new things, and prepare for the next school year!

What's in store?

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

Trinity Theatre presents, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Trinity Theatre Presents "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Storytime, a Trinity Theatre Company is a free program that adapts children’s books and fables into interactive, 30-minute shows.

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

Trinity Theatre Presents "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Storytime, a Trinity Theatre Company is a free program that adapts children’s books and fables into interactive, 30-minute shows.