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Summer Lunch at Mira Mesa Recreation Center: Astronaut Andy

Wednesday, July 31, 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 "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 31, 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 "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 2024: Ralph's World Music Show

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a h...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

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

Magic Show: Sparkles the Clown

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound! Come on down and join the fun!   All ages welcome. No re...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive, funny, and whimsical Magic and Bubbles Show with Sparkles the Clown! Giggles abound! Come on down and join the fun!

 

All ages welcome. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Kamishibai Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117.  Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theate...

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

This event will be held at the Olive Grove Park, 6075 Printwood Way, San Diego, CA 92117. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!  Each week our librarians will choose books based off themes to get children's imagination grow...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more! 

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

Literature Comes to Life: The Rainbow Fish

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime in which the children help act out the story! We will be presenting the beloved picture book The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister. Kids will love bec...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Children's Area - San Carlos
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime in which the children help act out the story! We will be presenting the beloved picture book The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister.

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play!  Parents play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. A variety...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

This summer after Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Summer Stay and Play! 

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

Dance to EvOLvE presents Little Mermaids & Pirates!

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ahoy, Mateys! Dive into a magical world of enchanting mermaids and daring pirates in this swashbuckling dance class. Set sail on a sea of creativity as your young buccaneer dances ...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ahoy, Mateys! Dive into a magical world of enchanting mermaids and daring pirates in this swashbuckling dance class. Set sail on a sea of creativity as your young buccaneer dances gracefully like a mermaid and stomps like a fearless pirate.

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: SD Guild of Puppetry Workshop

Thursday, August 1, 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: SD Guild of Puppetry Workshop San Diego Guild of Puppetry members will lead us in the creation of our very own pool noodle puppets!  Make your very own ...

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: SD Guild of Puppetry Workshop

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, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, 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. San Diego Public Library has part...

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, Summer Reading Program, 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.

Lifeguard Water Safety Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the City of San Diego’s Lifeguards for a special storytime, water safety presentation, and more! During this program, they will discuss our local beach ecosystem, the pro...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the City of San Diego’s Lifeguards for a special storytime, water safety presentation, and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marc Griffiiths Show

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come see Marc Griffiths, a hilarious ventriloquist, for a big fun all-family show!  This event is part of our Summer Reading Program. 

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come see Marc Griffiths, a hilarious ventriloquist, for a big fun all-family show! 

This event is part of our Summer Reading Program. 

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 Cyanotype Workshop with ArtReach

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Cyanotype is a form of image making with light sensitive material. A cross between printmaking and photography, Cyanotypes are activated by UV light from the sun and activate when ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Cyanotype is a form of image making with light sensitive material.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ralph's World Music Show

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dos...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

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

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Fleet Science Center's Scientific Serenade

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Experience sound with your ears and eyes with our Don't Try This At Home Assembly show as our scientists put on a spectacular performance with audience participation, music and dan...

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

Experience sound with your ears and eyes with our Don't Try This At Home Assembly show as our scientists put on a spectacular performance with audience participation, music and dancing lights.

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

Reptile Show

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us to meet adorable reptiles in a fun, interactive, and highly entertaining show! A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us to meet adorable reptiles in a fun, interactive, and highly entertaining show!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 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: Fun Friday

Friday, August 2, 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: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs 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...

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 ServedBoard Games, Chess, and LEGOs

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 "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, August 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, 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 End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with Full Spectrum. San Diego Public Libra...

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, 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 End of Summer Lunch Fun Friday with Full Spectrum.

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.

Summer Celebration with Pony Rides and Petting Zoo

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate the last month of summer before school begins with free pony rides and a petting zoo! We'll have kids crafts too! Bring your sunscreen, hats, and water, as this event wil...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the last month of summer before school begins with free pony rides and a petting zoo! We'll have kids crafts too! Bring your sunscreen, hats, and water, as this event will be hosted outside.

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: Art Smarts Conservation Art

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a sea turtle while learning about current conservation efforts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and register for this year's summ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a sea turtle while learning about current conservation efforts.

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

SRP Forces in Action with the Fleet Science Center

Saturday, August 3, 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:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Have fun with physics in this fast-paced workshop. Using roller coasters and parachutes, students explore motion, unbalanced forces, friction, velocity, and more. Sponsored by S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Have fun with physics in this fast-paced workshop. Using roller coasters and parachutes, students explore motion, unbalanced forces, friction, velocity, and more.

Sponsored by SRFOL. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Ralph's World Music Show

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with an afternoon of music! Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kiddos rock and dance to their delight. Enjoy a healthy dose of good old-fashioned fun and...

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:

Celebrate summer with an afternoon of music! Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kiddos rock and dance to their delight. Enjoy a healthy dose of good old-fashioned fun and pure silliness singing like birds and hopping like frogs!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Classics Live: Outdoor Musical Performances

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S....

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S.