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Teen DIY: Soap Making

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own soap! Soap will need to set overnight. Participants can pick up their finished bar of soap the next day, July 10th   For teens entering gra...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own soap!

Soap will need to set overnight. Participants can pick up their finished bar of soap the next day, July 10th

 

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.

Puppet Making Workshop with the San Diego Guild of Puppetry

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

San Diego Guild of Puppetry members will lead us in the creation of our very own pool noodle puppets!  Make your very own creation come to life in this fun creative works...

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

San Diego Guild of Puppetry members will lead us in the creation of our very own pool noodle puppets!  Make your very own creation come to life in this fun creative workshop!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noteworthy Puppets presents STEAMworks: The Puppet Musical!

Tuesday, July 9, 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:

Noteworthy Puppets delivers high quality original puppet musicals featuring live singing. Artist Kevin Noonchester brings his Broadway and Disney experience to deliver S.T.E.A.M.wo...

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:

Noteworthy Puppets delivers high quality original puppet musicals featuring live singing. Artist Kevin Noonchester brings his Broadway and Disney experience to deliver S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical!

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.

Amazing Dana Magic Show

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

“San Diego’s Best Family Magician” is bringing a hilarious and fun-filled magic show to our library!  Age-appropriate for the whole family, and audience participation is encou...

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

“San Diego’s Best Family Magician” is bringing a hilarious and fun-filled magic show to our library!  Age-appropriate for the whole family, and audience participation is encouraged!

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 10, 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.  ...

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 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. 

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.

Free Summer Lunch!

Wednesday, July 10, 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, Emerging Adults, Adults
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 Family Arts: Nature Art....

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
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 Family Arts: Nature Art.

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

Animal Show Presented by Wild Wonders

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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:

Meet exotic animals from all over the world with this program from Wild Wonders.  You'll see them up close and personal and hear about the important roles they play in their n...

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:

Meet exotic animals from all over the world with this program from Wild Wonders.  You'll see them up close and personal and hear about the important roles they play in their native environment.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Special Event - Literature Comes to Life "Dogbreath"

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Details coming soon...

 

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

Hooray Miss Marae: Flap! Flutter! Fly!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Hooray Miss Marae presents “Flap! Flutter! Fly:” An interactive arts program featuring playful original music, singing puppets and silly characters who embark on a journey to save ...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Hooray Miss Marae presents “Flap! Flutter!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Michael Rayner

Thursday, July 11, 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.  Michael’s show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “wacky ju...

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, July 11, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Ralph's World Music Show

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kids can rock and dance while enjoying fun, interactive songs. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, danc...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is a mega-fun music show where kids can rock and dance while enjoying fun, interactive songs.

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.

Storytime with local Author Angela Porter

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime with local author Angela Porter!

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, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime with local author Angela Porter!

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

The Big Ventriloquist Show

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area - San Carlos at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths is here! Audiences say Marc’s shows are different because there is an inspirational message under all the fun. In a new show full of big ...

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

Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths is here! Audiences say Marc’s shows are different because there is an inspirational message under all the fun.

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

SRP Sing-a-Long Storytime with Ms. Kim!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month in July this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity! Perfect for the family and little ones of all ages, to ...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Caroline de Llamas Children's Area - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month in July this summer for a music filled storytime including a simple craft activity! Perfect for the family and little ones of all ages, to sing-along and enjoy some great stories!

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, July 11, 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.
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: Mesa Colony Community Group

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, 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: Presentation from Mesa Colony Community Group A revamped community council is being formed for the College Area, separate from the College Area Community P...

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, Art, Community Engagement, Films, Literature, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is Served: Presentation from Mesa Colony Community Group

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

Summer Reading Program: Ralph's World Music

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Grammy nominated Ralph Colvert brings his family-friendly "Ralph's World" rock and roll show to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library!  The LA Times has called him “The Paul McCar...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Grammy nominated Ralph Colvert brings his family-friendly "Ralph's World" rock and roll show to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library!  The LA Times has called him “The Paul McCartney of his genre… his songs are real, quirky and imaginative."&nbs

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

Kids Craft: Magazine Strip Animals

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Cover animal outlines in magazine strips to make cool critters!   For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Program dates and times subject to ...

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

Cover animal outlines in magazine strips to make cool critters!

 

For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Program dates and times subject to change.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mad Science Show TA - DA!

Thursday, July 11, 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:

Summer Reading Program Performance

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

Summer Reading Program Performance

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 Flower Pounding Workshop with ArtReach

Thursday, July 11, 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:

Students will learn about natural pigment and printmaking through flower pounding, the processes of pressing or smashing a natural plant or flower into a piece of fabric to create ...

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:

Students will learn about natural pigment and printmaking through flower pounding, the processes of pressing or smashing a natural plant or flower into a piece of fabric to create a photogenic print through the natural pigment within the plant.

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

Spin, Pop, Boom with Mad Science

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Mad Science will use fire, foam, and music to help us learn about the different chemical reactions in this thrilling, action-packed show that is sure to impress young scientists!

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Mad Science will use fire, foam, and music to help us learn about the different chemical reactions in this thrilling, action-packed show that is sure to impress young scientists!

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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Zovargo Animal Show

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal show!  Learn about animal conservation, their amazing abilities, and how you can help make a difference in the lives ...

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

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal show!  Learn about animal conservation, their amazing abilities, and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild cousins!

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

Amazing Dana Magic

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

Join us for Dana's magic show on conservation, sustainability, and recycling! Dana's magic show is a memorable and interactive experience. Don't miss it!  A City Heights/We...

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

Join us for Dana's magic show on conservation, sustainability, and recycling! Dana's magic show is a memorable and interactive experience. Don't miss it! 

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program!