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Noteworthy Puppets

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Works, the Puppet Musical, with Noteworthy Puppets.  This fun show comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs.  This summer, we are ...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Works, the Puppet Musical, with Noteworthy Puppets.  This fun show comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs. 

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

Library for All: Hangout

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Library for All: Hangout is a monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this e...

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

Library for All: Hangout is a monthly program for adults with special needs to chat, color, play games or make puzzles. People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.

 

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

Living Well for Adults Seminar Series - Photographer John Raymond Mireles

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo fellow through the Exposure program, has teamed up with the City’s Office of Immigrant Affairs...

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

Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo fellow through the Exposure program, has teamed up with the City’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Arts &Culture to create a series of unique photographic ex

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

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

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

Free Summer Lunch: "Wild About Words" Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for our weekly family story time including sensory activities, dancing and singing, and tons of fun!!&nbs...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for our weekly family story time including sensory activities, dancing and singing, and tons of fun!!  This week Ms.

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

Kearny Mesa Planning Group (KMPG)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Snack Bar (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Free summer lunch at the library! 12-1 PM in the Teen Center.

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: ToshWerKs Craft

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: ToshWerKs Water Color Nature Buttons Craft 2 inch "Nature Buttons" are pin-back buttons that have local flora and other creative materials secured in place...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: ToshWerKs Water Color Nature Buttons Craft

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

Free Summer Lunch: Workshop Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come learn something new at a workshop or flex your head playing Teen Trivia! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Come learn something new at a workshop or flex your head playing Teen Trivia!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Free Summer Lunches at the Library

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger. Free summer lunch will be provided for youth aged 0-18.From June 10th&n...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

San Diego Public Library has partnered with the San Diego Unified School District to help end summer hunger.

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.

Summer Lunch at Mira Mesa Recreation Center: Craft Time

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free Summer Lunch is back throughout San Diego. Youth aged 0-18 can enjoy a free meal, no ID required!   Enjoy free activities and programs during lunch, 12:00-1:00 PM.&n...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Free Summer Lunch is back throughout San Diego.

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

DYH@L Presents: Passport Pals Adventure Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth 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. All child...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth
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.

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

DYH@L Presents: Wild Animals of the World Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, DYH@L Student Camps, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Spend the week learning about animals of the world!  Campers will meet animals from various habitats from around the world.  They will learn about special adaptations and...

Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, DYH@L Student Camps, , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spend the week learning about animals of the world!  Campers will meet animals from various habitats from around the world.  They will learn about special adaptations and unique characteristics.

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 17, 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! 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm: You Save Me Foundation, providing the community with a variety of r...

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!

12:00 pm -  2:00 pm: You Save Me Foundation, providing the community with a variety of resources. 

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

Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience. No registration necessary. Presented by Healthy Adventures. Follow us on Facebook for the latest libra...

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

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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

SD Opera Words & Music

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies. San Diego Opera Teaching Artists provide over 2,500 h...

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

San Diego Opera’s Words and Music program is a collection of long-term in-school, after-school, and summer artist residencies.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adulting 101

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Career & College, DiscoverU
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Prepare for adulthood with San Diego Public Library! Develop your knowledge of budgeting and finance, then explore career options and life paths that best meet your unique skills a...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Event Details:

Prepare for adulthood with San Diego Public Library! Develop your knowledge of budgeting and finance, then explore career options and life paths that best meet your unique skills and interests. Build your workplace and roommate etiquette skills.

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

Creative Writing Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with oth...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with others and discover other's work.

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

DYH@L Presents: Eco-Sprout Gardening Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, DYH@L Student Camps, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to be eco friendly in your garden?  Join the Eco-Sprout Gardening Camp to delve into the fascinating work of plants, soil, and the environment.  ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, DYH@L Student Camps, , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to be eco friendly in your garden?  Join the Eco-Sprout Gardening Camp to delve into the fascinating work of plants, soil, and the environment.

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.

SRP Back to School FUN FOAM PARTY !!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Nothing says fun like foam – 2 hours of Foamy Fun! Kids – don’t miss this awesome party, presented by Full Spectrum Entertainment & Educational Services. Wear your bathing s...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Nothing says fun like foam – 2 hours of Foamy Fun!

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

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm. Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may r...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

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.

Chess Time for Kids

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, , En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.  

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , En Español
Event Details:

Calling all youth Chess enthusiasts!  Come join us for Chess Time.  Play and practice your skills with your peers.

 

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

Teen Game Room

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

Read to a Reptile

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthus...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.