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

Lego Playtime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with ...

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

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

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

Introduction to programming/coding

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and learn our free computer class! Introduction to programming/coding with different language!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and learn our free computer class! Introduction to programming/coding with different language!

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

Explore the Shore! with the Seal Society of San Diego

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

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 - Astrobiology, plus a recap of April's Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Astrobiology: The Search for Life People have often pondered the question of whether we are alone in the universe. More than seeking intelligent life, a fundamental question is ...

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

Astrobiology: The Search for Life

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zovargo Animal Encounters

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zovargo fosters human-animal connections through unique encounters and interactive programs that inspire conservation stewardship! Sewn into their programs are positive conser...

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

Zovargo fosters human-animal connections through unique encounters and interactive programs that inspire conservation stewardshipSewn into their programs are positive conservation messages to empower audiences so they can h

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Game Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam b...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Why be BORED when there is BOARD Game Club every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00?  Come on down to the Children's and teen area where you will find classic board games as well as steam based games.  Bring your friends - or make new ones.

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 Builders Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders! Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and bui...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

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

Mosquito Storytime with Vector Control Program!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us to learn about mosquitoes, read a story, and make a mosquito headband!

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us to learn about mosquitoes, read a story, and make a mosquito headband!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Explore the Shore!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!

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.

Crafting for Critters

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our...

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: Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

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

Cozy Caterpillar Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.       

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old. 

 

 

 

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.

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4pm each month...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4pm each month...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

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.

Explore the Shore!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call...

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
Event Details:

Do you know what’s living among the shores of La Jolla? In this exciting, hands-on program for children and adults of all ages, we explore the vast ecosystems and animals that call the La Jolla Shores home!

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

Maker Space Workshops

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Age group: Elementary school (grades 1-5) Kids are invited to attend fun workshops involving popsicle sticks, rubber bands, glue, paper, instructor-operated hot glue, etc. to bu...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Age group: Elementary school (grades 1-5)

Kids are invited to attend fun workshops involving popsicle sticks, rubber bands, glue, paper, instructor-operated hot glue, etc. to build things.

Week 1: Spaghetti Towers

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.

Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games. Projects and games include: Snap circuits, wave wires magnetic sta...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.

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

Science Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

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

Chess Club

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and play chess with other families in the area! Level UP Enrichment is hosting a FREE chess club, providing boards, pieces, and one of our great instructors to help you level UP your chess!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OB Garden Swap

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us monthly on the 3rd Saturday for a community garden swap! Bring your extra fruits and veggies, cut flowers, cuttings, seeds, even gardening books or tools to share and pick up something from your neighbors.

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

Earthquakes in Your Backyard | Library NExT

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Examine the geologic activity happening all around you! Examine Southern California's fault systems and look at recent earthquake activity using online tools from the US Geological...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Examine the geologic activity happening all around you! Examine Southern California's fault systems and look at recent earthquake activity using online tools from the US Geological Survey.

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

Block Party - Lego Playtime for Kids

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

This program will not meet on August 19.  It will return on September 16. We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash t...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

This program will not meet on August 19.  It will return on September 16.

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, August 19, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language, then bu...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this program, students will learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language, then build their own game. Software and equipment provided.