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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 with EMS TEAM!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Renew Monday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Renew Monday with Falck San Diego EMS Team! San Diego Public...

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, Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Renew Monday

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch Renew Monday with Falck San Diego EMS Team!

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

Mediocre Writer's Society: Personal Narrative for Elementary Schoolers

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our personal narrative workshop where you'll learn more about the...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Anime Club for Young Adults

Monday, July 22, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Monday: Custom Backpack Designs

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highligh...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.

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

Lego Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display c...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends!  All Legos will be supplied by the Paradise Hills Branch Library.  Your creation may even be featured in our display case! 

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

Crafternoon

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join in on a fun filled afternoon of crafting. Materials provided. Designed for grades K - 3rd.

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

Mediocre Writer's Society: Personal Narrative for Middle Schoolers

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our personal narrative workshop where you'll learn more about the...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?

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.

Bookmaking Workshop

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make a book from the mail and materials you have around the house. You will learn how to coffee dyed paper, bind pages, and create a book you will be proud to fill wit...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make a book from the mail and materials you have around the house. You will learn how to coffee dyed paper, bind pages, and create a book you will be proud to fill with your art and observations.

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

Welcome to RadLands: A Teen Tabletop Role Playing Game

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Tired of Dragons and Goblins? Want to explore the wastelands (inspired by the Fall Out Series)? Join us and be led through an immersive post apocalyptic table top role playin...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Tired of Dragons and Goblins?

Want to explore the wastelands (inspired by the Fall Out Series)?

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 Program: Decorative Glass Jars

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Create a personalized glass jar by decorating it with paper, ribbons, lace, burlap, and more!  Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook....

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a personalized glass jar by decorating it with paper, ribbons, lace, burlap, and more! 

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.

Crafts for Kids

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

North Park Library's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise!  Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

North Park Library's lovely volunteer Ms. Jill is back for Crafts for Kids!  Every month is a new surprise! 

Come by to see what craft she'll bring this month!

Crafting Circle Session 2 - Christmas in July

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

This is session 2 in creating your own beaded netting to cover a crystal clear ornament.       

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This is session 2 in creating your own beaded netting to cover a crystal clear ornament. 

 

 

 

Picture This!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

God’s Country Monday, July 22nd, 2024 @ 6 pm When a college professor confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property, she's drawn into an escalating battle of ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Program Type: Art, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

God’s Country

Monday, July 22nd, 2024 @ 6 pm

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mediocre Writer's Society: Personal Narrative for High Schoolers

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough? Come write your worst to find your best at our personal narrative workshop where you'll learn more about the...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you want to write but fear your writing isn't good enough?

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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

Free Summer Lunch: Sedona Mountainscape Pastel Art (Art Smarts)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free Summer Lunch art program. Join Art Smarts for a workshop to create a Sedona mountainscape with pastels. Ages 12-18 only! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ...

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

Free Summer Lunch art program. Join Art Smarts for a workshop to create a Sedona mountainscape with pastels. Ages 12-18 only!

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!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

DIY Tuesdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch  for youth ages 0-18! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch DIY Tuesdays & TRACE with Toshwerks San Diego Public Li...

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, Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

DIY Tuesdays

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

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Join our Summer Lunch DIY Tuesdays & TRACE with Toshwerks

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

Harry Potter: Triwizard Tournament for Tweens & Teens

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Tween and Teen Potter Fans! Sign up to be a part of the Tri-Wizard Tournament. See if you can complete all the tasks to the finish line. Limit 25 participants. Registration require...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Literature, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Tween and Teen Potter Fans! Sign up to be a part of the Tri-Wizard Tournament. See if you can complete all the tasks to the finish line. Limit 25 participants. Registration required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
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.

LEGO Play Lab

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

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.

Crafternoon: Weaving Rainbow Fish

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Use a basic paper-weaving technique to make a paper fish with colorful scales and fins. (For ages 4 and up).

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Use a basic paper-weaving technique to make a paper fish with colorful scales and fins.

(For ages 4 and up).

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

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday: Boats that Float

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th. THIS WEEK'S PROJECT:  Boats ...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Boats that Float