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The Microphone Doctors

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party eve...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

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

Walk on the Wild Side Animal Show with Wild Wonders

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure in this interactive wildlife education program! Meet face-to-face with furry, feathered, or scaley animal teachers from all over the wor...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure in this interactive wildlife education program! Meet face-to-face with furry, feathered, or scaley animal teachers from all over the world.

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.

Wild Wonders: Small Wonders Down Under

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Say g’day to some of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Enjoy a walkabout with some of Australia’s most popular and exotic citizens! This theme contains a pre-...

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: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Say g’day to some of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Enjoy a walkabout with some of Australia’s most popular and exotic citizens!

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

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Puppet Musical

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

To wrap up our summer reading program, we will be presenting an interactive show with handmade puppets and live singing! Show description: What would you do for friendship? The ...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Children's Area - San Carlos
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

To wrap up our summer reading program, we will be presenting an interactive show with handmade puppets and live singing!

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

SRP Sing-a-Long Storytime with Ms. Kim!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month in August this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity! Perfect for the family and little ones of all ages, t...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month in August this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity!

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play!  Parents play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. A variety...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play! 

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

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Make your own ice cream at the library! Play ice-cream themed games. Color ice cream themed coloring pages. What better way to celebrate summer?

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Make your own ice cream at the library! Play ice-cream themed games. Color ice cream themed coloring pages. What better way to celebrate summer?

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

Kids Craft: Raksha Bandhan

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with us! This Indian holiday is a celebration of siblings. Come make a card and a bracelet to give to your family members.  There will also be...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with us! This Indian holiday is a celebration of siblings. Come make a card and a bracelet to give to your family members. 

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

Summer Reading Program: Noteworthy Puppets

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Noteworthy Puppets presents a mashup of Sherlock Holmes and sports!  Sherlock Homerun, world famous consulting detective, and his trusty bilingual soccer ball sidekick, Watson...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Noteworthy Puppets presents a mashup of Sherlock Holmes and sports!  Sherlock Homerun, world famous consulting detective, and his trusty bilingual soccer ball sidekick, Watson, are out to solve a wacky musical mystery.  Sherlock Homerun:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild Man Dan Reptile Show

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Wild Man Dan for an educational family show that will inspire you to live wild and love nature. Learn all about snakes, lizards, spiders, and scorpions and even hold some o...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Wild Man Dan for an educational family show that will inspire you to live wild and love nature.

Learn all about snakes, lizards, spiders, and scorpions and even hold some of them!

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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Wild Things & Animals of Prey with the Lizard Lady Animal Show

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Sandee Gee, aka “The Lizard Lady”, is bringing the zoo to the La Jolla/Riford Library! Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy this fun, interactive show about wild animals. T...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sandee Gee, aka “The Lizard Lady”, is bringing the zoo to the La Jolla/Riford Library! Families of all ages are welcome to enjoy this fun, interactive show about wild animals.

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

Puppet Show : Three Little Pigs

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Three Little Pigs. The timeless lesson that hard work and dedication pay off will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original songs!  ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Three Little Pigs. The timeless lesson that hard work and dedication pay off will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original songs!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Sparkles the Clown

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117.  Sparkles is an award-winning clown whose specialty is her hilarious and whimsic...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. 

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.

Ralph's World Music Show in the Park

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ralph's World is back at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library! Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph's World is back at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Mad Science of San Diego

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Mad Science offers educational and fun science workshops for kids that reinforce STEAM concepts. Their interactive classes cover  science topics in a hands-on way, that is sur...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mad Science offers educational and fun science workshops for kids that reinforce STEAM concepts.

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

‘Our Big Backyard’ with Wild Wonders

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! Through an interactive program, you will hear the stories of several animals, learn about the adap...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

Toshwerks: Succulent Book Planter

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Lovely plants, those succulents.  They come in all shapes and sizes.  They're beautiful and easy to grow.  But how to make them stand out all the more?  Why not...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lovely plants, those succulents.  They come in all shapes and sizes.  They're beautiful and easy to grow.  But how to make them stand out all the more?  Why not grow them in a book?  That's right, you heard me: a "book".&n

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading: Zovargo! Come see our amazing animals

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it. _______________________________________________________ Zovargo: Únase a nosot...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it.

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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.

Adult Craft: Book Floral Art

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to to upcycle an old paperback book into simple, beautiful floral art.     Supplies are provided, so registration is required.  

Encouraged
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Learn how to to upcycle an old paperback book into simple, beautiful floral art.  

 

Supplies are provided, so registration is required.  

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 - Gem Soap

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on July 11 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up.  Why should kids have all the fun?  Adults ...

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

Sign ups are required and will start on July 11 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up. 

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

Mad Science - Fire & Ice

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice! Experience crazy chemical reactions, explore the states of matter, and watch in ...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Discover how hot and cold science can be as you take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice!

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.

Explore the Shore! with the Seal Society of San Diego

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, 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 ecosystems and animals that call...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
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 "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.

SRP Book Gardens with ToshWerkS!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic. They'll then have...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Participants will select from 20+ different pre-drilled books, carefully deciding which cover designs or colors that inspire or speak to their personal aesthetic.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Michael Rayner, Comedian and Juggler Extraordinaire

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Please join us to witness the amazing and hilarious Michael Rayner! Famous for spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol, Michael has been entertaining audiences for decades! Watch him ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Please join us to witness the amazing and hilarious Michael Rayner! Famous for spinning a cheeseburger on a parasol, Michael has been entertaining audiences for decades! Watch him juggle and maybe see him balance a wheelbarrow on his chin!