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Super Hero Craft

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite Superhero costume and join us on Saturday, May 4th from 2-3pm to decorate your own Superhero door hanger, while supplies last. Open to everyone.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:
Dress up in your favorite Superhero costume and join us on Saturday, May 4th from 2-3pm to decorate your own Superhero door hanger, while supplies last. Open to everyone. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 4, 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!   All ages welcome. All skill le...
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.

Star Wars Day Celebration / Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Films
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day & Free Comic Book Day! From 2:00-4:00pm watch a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments during the screening. After the fi

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
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Films
Event Details:
Celebrate Star Wars Day & Free Comic Book Day! From 2:00-4:00pm watch a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments during the screening. After the film, we will have some fun crafts, activities, and a photo shoot with m...
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.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. 

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:
Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in the ...
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.

Dancing With Dignity Performance

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit your claim of dignity, or how have you sacrificed your personal sense...
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.

Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Winecreek Ensemble: "May The Fourth Be With You" The Winecreek Ensemble is a group of volunteer hobby musicians whose mission is dedicated to transforming orchestral musical wor

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Winecreek Ensemble: "May The Fourth Be With You" The Winecreek Ensemble is a group of volunteer hobby musicians whose mission is dedicated to transforming orchestral musical works into intimate performances The Discovery Concert Series was crea...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Stellar Star Projector

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.  Presented by Toshwerks For youth

Encouraged
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.  Presented by Toshwerks For youth ages 9-12. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW. This program is a par...
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.

Friction: Wet Felting Basics With Yasmine K. Kasem and ArtReach

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

About the Workshop: Wet felting is a process of creating an artwork through intentionally tangling and matting wool together involving friction, fat and heat. This transformativ

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
About the Workshop: Wet felting is a process of creating an artwork through intentionally tangling and matting wool together involving friction, fat and heat. This transformative process takes layers of soft fragile fibers and renders them into im...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Let's Play Lotería

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:
Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!   Lotería can be enjoyed by all ages. ...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Chess Club

Saturday, May 4, 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.

Countdown to Stokercon – International Horror Writers Convention

Saturday, May 4, 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, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my, and haints and witches too! The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and San Diego Public Library present an event to

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, Local Author
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my, and haints and witches too! The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and San Diego Public Library present an event to celebrate StokerCon, the international gathering of horror authors co...
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.

Dancing With Dignity Performance

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit your claim of dignity, or how have you sacrificed your personal sense...
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.

Ascend to Kemet Festival

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
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.

COME-UNITY Book Circle /Círculo de libros COME-UNITY

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discover

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discovery and action. Participants will learn and participate using the books ...
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, May 5, 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 RSVP is required. Villa Musica will loan out violins for the semester so you do not need to have an instrum...
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Hora del Cuento Bilingüe: Español)

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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. ¡Úna

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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. ¡Únase mientras leemos, cantamos, bailamos y jugamos en la Hora de Cuentos...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, May 5, 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.  ________________________ ¡Trae a toda la familia a pasar una tarde divertida haciendo...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voices on the Inside - Opening Reception hosted by Poetic Justice

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Opening Reception for Voices on the Inside. Poetic Justice is a community within and beyond women's prisons, working alongside one another with a shared belief in the power of s

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Opening Reception for Voices on the Inside. Poetic Justice is a community within and beyond women's prisons, working alongside one another with a shared belief in the power of self-expression to change lives. We provide data-driven, trauma-informe...
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.

2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: Irving Flores Jazz Trio

Sunday, May 5, 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:

    Irving Flores, piano  |  Mackenzie Leighton, upright bass   |   Fernando Gomez, drums    Join el maestro Irving F

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:
    Irving Flores, piano  |  Mackenzie Leighton, upright bass   |   Fernando Gomez, drums    Join el maestro Irving Flores as he takes you on a journey from his roots in Veracruz to his r...
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.

RB Library Sunday Piano Concert with Dave Chamberlin

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Rancho Bernardo Library is excited to announce a new popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin. For this month, Dave will play songs by Burt Bacha

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:
Rancho Bernardo Library is excited to announce a new popular music piano concert series in collaboration with Dave Chamberlin. For this month, Dave will play songs by Burt Bacharach & the Beatles. The program is FREE and open to the public ...
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids

All Day
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.   Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.   Available while supplies last. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Monday, May 6, 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. &n...

San Diego Bogleheads

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description of Event:

We are an informal group that meets for conversation and discussion revolving around the basic investing principles of the late John C. Bogle who founded Vanguard Investments. We

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Description of Event
We are an informal group that meets for conversation and discussion revolving around the basic investing principles of the late John C. Bogle who founded Vanguard Investments. We talk about saving and investing at all life stages, preparation for an...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Digital Navigator /Navegador Digital

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
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
Program Type:
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 on one assistance with your technology questions or for assistance in...