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Mah Jongg

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

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.

Chess Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!  All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better! All ages, ch...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! 

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!

All ages, children and adults are welcome.

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

KPop Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!

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

Science Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 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.

Free Community Swaps

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Outside - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come take what you like. No selling, no trading.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Outside - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come take what you like. No selling, no trading.

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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Ikebana: the Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Contact Jackie Zhang directly at (858) 33...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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

Family Biking | a Parent University program

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Riding two abreast, exiting bike lanes, passing traffic…many of these maneuvers are legal, but do you know where and when? A 60 minute course for cyclists age 12 &am...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Riding two abreast, exiting bike lanes, passing traffic…many of these maneuvers are legal, but do you know where and when?

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.

Garden Exchange

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Family Craft

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Details coming soon!   Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Information and program content can b...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Details coming soon!

 

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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.

Booked for the Weekend! | a One Book, One San Diego Announcement Party

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Dog-ear your calendar because you are Booked for the Weekend! Come to the grand reveal of our 2024 One Book, One San Diego selections. The event is a Revelry of Reading for all age...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Event Details:

Dog-ear your calendar because you are Booked for the Weekend! Come to the grand reveal of our 2024 One Book, One San Diego selections.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OB Garden Swap

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick up something from your neighbors.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, August 17, 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.

Hangout Hub

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub! You can: · Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your crea...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub!

You can:

· Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your creativity.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, August 17, 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

Sunday, August 18, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Juggling Club

Sunday, August 18, 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, 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, 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. 

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.

Central Library Concert Series: The 24th Annual Toy Piano Festival

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  24th  Annual Toy Piano Festival with Festival Director Scott Paulson In partnership with UC San Diego Library   Join us as we kick off the Fall 2024...

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

 

24th  Annual Toy Piano Festival

with Festival Director Scott Paulson

In partnership with UC San Diego Library

 

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Monday, August 19, 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, August 19, 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, August 19, 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.