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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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Craftacular Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Back from Tomboctou. ...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Craftacular Wednesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Back from Tomboctou.

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

Movie Time and Discussion - JAWS!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

"An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boa...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

"An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat" to battle the bloodthirsty beast."

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performer...

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Fun Fridays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie & Games. San Diego Public Librar...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, Films, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Fun Fridays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Fun Friday with a Movie & Games.

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, July 6, 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.

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Patio -- Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Adult Patio -- Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

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, July 6, 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:

The July program has been cancelled.  It will return in August.  Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages ...

Cancelled
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:

The July program has been cancelled.  It will return in August.  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 storyti

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Let's Play Lotería

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar 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: Seminar 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!  

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, July 7, 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.

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

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.   Spac...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

All Ages Craft: Rainbow Sand Art

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement. They will then add deco...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement.

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

Anime Club for Young Adults

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Come chill this summer and watch some of the top, new and trendy Anime this season. Just in time for Comic Con San Diego, get inspired with what cosplay you will be making. Also, s...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Come chill this summer and watch some of the top, new and trendy Anime this season. Just in time for Comic Con San Diego, get inspired with what cosplay you will be making. Also, share like minded interest and Japanese culture.

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.

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles

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

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.   Spac...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

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

Oasis: Pen! Paper! Prompts

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Pen! Paper! Prompts. Come play with your imagination. Maybe the genesis of a memoir, novel? Your story is waiting. In English or Spanish—or both! 

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Pen! Paper! Prompts. Come play with your imagination. Maybe the genesis of a memoir, novel? Your story is waiting. In English or Spanish—or both! 

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 Program with Back from Tomboctou (Patio)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Patio - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Patio - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.   Spac...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Craftacular Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Family Arts: Nature Art....

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Craftacular Wednesdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Craftacular Wednesdays with Family Arts: Nature Art.

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performer...

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

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

DYH@L Presents: Globe Trotters Camp

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.   Spac...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab your passport and get ready to travel on a global exploration around the world!  Adventurers will discover diverse cultures through interactive activities.  

Space is limited, registration required.

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Ralph's World. San Dieg...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Showcase Thursdays

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Showcase Thursdays  with Ralph's World.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

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

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join.