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Bucket Hat Sewing Class

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Calling all craft queens and kings! It's time to dust off your sewing machines and get ready for a stitchin' good time at the Oak Park Library. Join us to learn how to sew your ver...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all craft queens and kings! It's time to dust off your sewing machines and get ready for a stitchin' good time at the Oak Park Library. Join us to learn how to sew your very own bucket hat!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Sparkles the Clown Magic & Bubbles Show

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound as some children end up inside a giant bubble! Join the fun! This...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound as some children end up inside a giant bubble! Join the fun!

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

Summer Reading Program: Zovargo Animal Show

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Jump into the world of animals!  Learn about local wild animals and how to make sure we stay safe and our wild neighbors stay safe too!  Zovargo provides this unique, int...

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, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Jump into the world of animals!  Learn about local wild animals and how to make sure we stay safe and our wild neighbors stay safe too!  Zovargo provides this unique, interactive program featuring friendly animal ambassadors!  Get c

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

Watermelon Carving (Adult Craft)

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make a summer masterpiece! Create a beautiful watermelon carving that will surely bring a "wow" factor at your next party table!  Instructions...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Learn how to make a summer masterpiece! Create a beautiful watermelon carving that will surely bring a "wow" factor at your next party table!  Instructions and all supplies are .  provided.

Clicbitz: Drawing with 3D Pens

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Create cool stuff with a 3D Pen!  Maybe a 3 Dimensional tree, a car, a drinking fountain, an old shoe, a pizza, a big moustache, and more!  All materials provided! &...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create cool stuff with a 3D Pen!  Maybe a 3 Dimensional tree, a car, a drinking fountain, an old shoe, a pizza, a big moustache, and more!  All materials provided!  

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.

SRP Animal Encounter with Zovargo

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

A wonderful opportunity to see animals up-close! Furry, feathered, and scaly teachers provide a unique educational experience. Through interactive programs and real-life animal enc...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A wonderful opportunity to see animals up-close! Furry, feathered, and scaly teachers provide a unique educational experience. Through interactive programs and real-life animal encounters, Zovargo inspires conservation stewardship.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Thursday Adventures for Kids: Board Game Time & Magna Tiles!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stay cool and be cool. Bring friends or family to play one of our many board games

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Stay cool and be cool. Bring friends or family to play one of our many board games

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading: Zovargo! Come see our amazing animals

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it. _______________________________________________________ Zovargo: Únase a nosot...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it.

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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: Movie Monday

Monday, July 29, 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: Movie Monday -- Kung Fu Panda 4 Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages...

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: Movie Monday -- Kung Fu Panda 4

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Wild Wonders

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! Through an interactive program, you will hear the stories of a number of animals, learn about the ...

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

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

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: STEM Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Mad Science! Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-1...

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, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: STEAM Tuesdays with Mad Science!

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18. 

Get Crafty!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and join us in making crafts while the library serves free summer lunch in celebration of our Summer Reading Program!    For ages 12-18 years old. All supplies...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Come and join us in making crafts while the library serves free summer lunch in celebration of our Summer Reading Program! 

 

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 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, 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, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Wild Wonders Animal Presentation

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure in this interactive wildlife education program! Meet face-to-face with furry, feathered, or scaly animals from all over the world. ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Wild Wonders has your passport to adventure in this interactive wildlife education program! Meet face-to-face with furry, feathered, or scaly animals from all over the world.


For children of all ages and their families.

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

Summer STEAM: Maker Space Workshops

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on June 11. This workshop series will meet on June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6. &n...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on June 11. This workshop series will meet on June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6.  

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 Reading Show: Wild Wonders

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about real life wild animals! Wild Wonders will bring a variety of live wild animals to the library.

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about real life wild animals! Wild Wonders will bring a variety of live wild animals to the library.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tuesday Summer Programs: Marc Griffiths Ventriloquist

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come have fun watching, Marc Griffiths, an award winning ventriloquist and his team of puppets who include: Kevin, a much loved teenager, and Grandad Chuckles who trains superheroe...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come have fun watching, Marc Griffiths, an award winning ventriloquist and his team of puppets who include: Kevin, a much loved teenager, and Grandad Chuckles who trains superheroes!

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.

Harry Potter Party

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The library will turn into Hogwarts, as we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter at this fun family event.   Make your own wand, create magical potions, and learn all ab...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

The library will turn into Hogwarts, as we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter at this fun family event.   Make your own wand, create magical potions, and learn all about the world of Harry Potter!   Challenge Island San Die

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRP Family Night: The Michael Rayner Juggling Show!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick i...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick is spinning a Burger King cheeseburger on a parasol! 

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

Craig Newton Sing it Again Music Show

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Craig Newton in this fun and educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, and rhyme make songs work. Craig will play at least 10 instruments, includi...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Craig Newton in this fun and educational sing-along program that highlights how repetition, rhythm, and rhyme make songs work. Craig will play at least 10 instruments, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, djembe, and flute.

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.

Wild Wonders Animal Show

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors! Through an interactive program, you will hear the stories of a number of animals, learn about the ...

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

Come take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Michael Rayner: Hilarious Tricks & Wacky Jugglement

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “wacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick is...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “wacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up.

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: California State Park Ranger Read-Aloud

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with interpretive rangers, participate in ...

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

Wednesday is literacy day!  Story times start at 11:15.  Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session!

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: Trinity Theatre Company

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Trinity Theatre Company Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us! Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18.&n...

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, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is ServedTrinity Theatre Company

Free Summer Lunch at San Diego Public Library. Monday-Friday from 12-1 PM. Join us!
Lunch can only be served to youth ages 0-18.