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59th Annual Local Author Showcase: Call for Submissions

All Day 9/6 - 11/10
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration is Now Open The call for submissions for the 59th Annual Local Author Showcase for books published in 2024 has begun.  Get your books in to us bef...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:


Registration is Now Open



The call for submissions for the 59th Annual Local Author Showcase for books published in 2

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: The General’s Newspaper-Special Collections

All Day 9/20 - 11/30
Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The General’s Newspaper 9th Floor| Special Collections September 20- November 30, 2024 "The General's Newspaper," explores the history of the pioneering binational publica...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

The General’s Newspaper

9th Floor| Special Collections

September 20- November 30, 2024

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 "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.

Banned Book Display

All Day 9/23 - 10/19
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Right to Read
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is "Freed Between the Lines." We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Right to Read
Event Details:

The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is "Freed Between the Lines." We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions.

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.

Banned Books Week at the Puzzle Table

09/23/2024 @ 11:30am to 09/28/2024 @ 6:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Puzzle Table and work on brand new puzzles featuring banned books.  

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

Visit our Puzzle Table and work on brand new puzzles featuring banned books.

 

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

Get Caught Reading a Banned Book!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature, Right to Read
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Right to Read
Event Details:

It's Banned Books Week.  Get caught reading a banned book and  get your photo taken with our Polaroid camera to go on for our "Wanted Wall"!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extended Studies assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college! Gage your readiness with grade pre-tests and ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extended Studies assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college! Gage your readiness with grade pre-tests and post-tests.

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

Mahjong Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some Mahjong fun! This is an open play, first come first serve event. The library provides 3 sets of Mahjong tiles, 1 set of large print Mahjong tiles and 4 sets of 202...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some Mahjong fun! This is an open play, first come first serve event. The library provides 3 sets of Mahjong tiles, 1 set of large print Mahjong tiles and 4 sets of 2024 Mahjong cards.

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

The Literary Lens

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the marsh ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Films
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). Abandoned as a girl, Kya raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.

Art for Cognitive Health

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
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.

Disco Riot - S P A C E Performance

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation of a 10-week artist residency process with (R)evolution Mentees Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sut...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

S P A C E Rising Showcase is the final presentation of a 10-week artist residency process with (R)evolution Mentees Briele Melahn & Giovanna Francisco, Emily Sutherland & Jenna Wu-Cardona, and Karina Wilson &&n

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ascend to Kemet Festival

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come join us at the Performance Annex and Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park to engage with the rich cultural heritage of Kemet (ancient Egypt) through arts, environmental education, and...

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

Come join us at the Performance Annex and Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park to engage with the rich cultural heritage of Kemet (ancient Egypt) through arts, environmental education, and wellness activities.

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

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

Mid-Autumn Festival Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

In honor of Mid-Autumn Festival, Ms. Lily presents a special story time in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

In honor of Mid-Autumn Festival, Ms. Lily presents a special story time in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, September 29, 2024 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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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.

2024 Cinema + Sound Series: NOSFERATU featuring the Hausmann Quartet

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  San Diego Central Library's  Cinema + Sound Series   is back for a second season!   The Hausmann Quartet presents: Nosferatu: An abridged ve...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

San Diego Central Library's 

Cinema + Sound Series

 

is back for a second season!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Fall Coloring Contest

09/30/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/24/2024 @ 6:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us in our coloring contest and see how creative you can design our fall pumpkin.  Pick up a coloring entry at the branch (or print out the attached file) and bring it ...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us in our coloring contest and see how creative you can design our fall pumpkin. 

Pick up a coloring entry at the branch (or print out the attached file) and bring it in by October 24th, Thursday. 

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

Mini Movers and Music

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games. This energetic and expressive Mini Movers &...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is the perfect class for all those mini-movers out there! It’s filled with creative movement, lots of fun music and dance games.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  T...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls.  People of all ability levels are welcome.  This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position.&nbsp

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

Digital Navigator /Navegador Digital

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?! The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services. Stop in for one...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

NEED TECH HELP AND TECH RESOURCES?!

The City of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation are offering FREE Digital Navigator drop-in services.

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime!  Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3.

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

Bridge Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:45am - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Every Monday, join us for a friendly game of bridge. All adults are invited to participate using Party Bridge rules. Beginners welcome! Instructions will be provided.

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

ENCORE!

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights library for a lunch time recital.

Day 1 Mental Health First Aid Training, 2-Day Training, Sept 30 & Oct 7

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Description of Event:

You do not want to miss this FREE training! This is a two-day In-person training. The training is 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm on both dates. You must attend both dates to obtain certificati...

La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

You do not want to miss this FREE training! This is a two-day In-person training. The training is 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm on both dates. You must attend both dates to obtain certification.