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RB Chess Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, En Español
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com. June's book is Hijos de la fábula by Fernando Aramburu.

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

If attending RSVP to tlampell21@gmail.com.

June's book is Hijos de la fábula by Fernando Aramburu.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

From the Page to the Stage with the Cygnet Theatre

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Multipurpose Room - Mission Hills-Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Make Your Summer More Exciting by Attending a Live Musical Performance! Encourage the beauty of reading through the magic of live theatre. All audiences will enjoy selections fr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Mission Hills-Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Make Your Summer More Exciting by Attending a Live Musical Performance! Encourage the beauty of reading through the magic of live theatre.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

DIY Cosplay Series | Superhero Mask Demo and Make

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
IDEA Lab Program at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our DIY Cosplay Series for beginners! For this program, watch a demonstration on how to make a felt superhero mask using the IDEA Lab's Glowforge laser cutter, Silho...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for our DIY Cosplay Series for beginners!

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

SRP Adventurous Architects workshop with the Fleet Science Center

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

For K - Grade 4. Explore the science of physics, engineering and architecture. Students will plan, build and test structures as they participate in a variety of engineering ch...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For K - Grade 4. Explore the science of physics, engineering and architecture. Students will plan, build and test structures as they participate in a variety of engineering challenges using ROK blocks. Sponsored by SRFOL. 

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.

Tech Help

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech proble...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility
Event Details:

Need help with your email? Struggling to navigate a particular website? New smartphone or tablet? Come get some tech help with our library staff! We're experienced with tech problem-solving and are eager to assist you!

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.

Dramarama Film Screening with Director

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Films, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month, we will be showing Dramarama, an award winning film about a teen in 1994 struggling to come out of the closet with his friends during their ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Films, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month, we will be showing Dramarama, an award winning film about a teen in 1994 struggling to come out of the closet with his friends during their last murder mystery slumber party before they head to college and p

Community Jam Session

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Description of Event:

The San Diego Jam Box presents our monthly Community Jam Session! Come with your instruments, come with your ears, bring your creativity and be ready to hear! An open space to shar...

Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Description of Event

The San Diego Jam Box presents our monthly Community Jam Session! Come with your instruments, come with your ears, bring your creativity and be ready to hear!

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

Chess Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Launch for Trisha Thomas' "The Secret Keeper of Main Street"

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Trisha R. Thomas, award-winning author of 14 books, including the popular Nappily series that was made into a Netflix film, presents her latest work of historical fiction, The ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Disco Riot - Queer Mvmnt Fest

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

On June 9-15, DISCO RIOT will present the third year of San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival, Queer Mvmnt Fest. Under the direction of queer dance artists, Desiree...

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

On June 9-15, DISCO RIOT will present the third year of San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival, Queer Mvmnt Fest.

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

Stories of CREED in Action

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including a performance titled Library Lost and Found inspired by the Central Li...

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

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including a performance titled Library Lost and Found inspired by the Central Library. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Juggling Club

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.

Stories of CREED in Action

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including a performance titled Library Lost and Found inspired by the Central Li...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Free performances of plays and stories created by our neighbors at Father Joe's Villages, including a performance titled Library Lost and Found inspired by the Central Library. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, June 16, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Free Summer Lunch: Marvelous Maker Mondays

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Marvelous Maker Mondays 11:30-12:00:  Get creative with weekly crafts for the whole family, many that are aligned with the "Read, Renew, Repeat" theme of our Summer Reading Pr...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Marvelous Maker Mondays 11:30-12:00:  Get creative with weekly crafts for the whole family, many that are aligned with the "Read, Renew, Repeat" theme of our Summer Reading Program.

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

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat? Unleash your creativity at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab when you come in during our extended Study & Chill summe...

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
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Table Top Games

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 7:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends this summer from June to August and play!

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

Signing Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. Each themed 30-minute program presents vocabulary th...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.

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, June 17, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

ABC Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by: Using Our Imagination Learning a New Letter  Reading Stories Making Friends Come Lea...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Each week we'll develop early literacy skills by:

  • Using Our Imagination

  • Learning a New Letter 

  • Reading Stories

  • Making Friends