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Lego Club

Monday, August 19, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Lego Playtime

Monday, August 19, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Toshwerks

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 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...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
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.

Fun Building the Ultimate gaming PC

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come and enjoy the fun of building the ultimate gaming experience with your PC and learn about electronic and internet safety!

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

Come and enjoy the fun of building the ultimate gaming experience with your PC and learn about electronic and internet safety!

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 20, 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 20, 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 "All Ages" group.

Game Club

Wednesday, August 21, 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 21, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

STEM Crafternoon: Wind-Powered Car

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us to build a toy car that is propelled by the wind. Decide on the size and shape of your paper sail and then test out your design using a small fan. (For ages 5 and up). ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us to build a toy car that is propelled by the wind. Decide on the size and shape of your paper sail and then test out your design using a small fan.

(For ages 5 and up).

 

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the libr...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library provides the Lego for creative free build. Creations are displayed at the library for 2 weeks. All materials must stay at the library.

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

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 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...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
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.

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 Creators Club

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY! All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo. For children and families...

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

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

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

Spin, Pop, Boom

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for this action-packed science show! Explore physical and chemical reactions using fire, foam, and music. Experience endothermic reactions that produce shivering results an...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for this action-packed science show! Explore physical and chemical reactions using fire, foam, and music. Experience endothermic reactions that produce shivering results and exothermic reactions like elephant toothpaste.

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

Noteworthy Puppets Presents S.T.E.A.M. Works Puppet Musical

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ages 0-8 The children's library welcomes Noteworthy Puppets to the Discovery Corner for S.T.E.A.M. Works!  Be captivated by songs and beautiful handmade puppets that tell t...

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

Ages 0-8

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.

Perler Bead Craft

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with hea...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

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

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Thursday, August 22, 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...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
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.

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

Game Jam Jr. 2024

Friday, August 23, 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...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
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.

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

Pirate Science | Library NExT

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ahoy! Life as a pirate isn’t just rough and rugged – it requires scientific ingenuity. In this class, students will learn about the traditional suite of nautical arts, including ce...

Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Ahoy! Life as a pirate isn’t just rough and rugged – it requires scientific ingenuity.

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

Cool Season Veggie Gardening

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Paradise Hills Library Saturday, 8/24/24, at 10:30am for a Cool Season Gardening program and learn about Vegetable Gardening in the Fall. Grow your own nut...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come to the Paradise Hills Library Saturday, 8/24/24, at 10:30am for a Cool Season Gardening program and learn about Vegetable Gardening in the Fall.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Noteworthy Puppets

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical follows whiz kids Max and Julie on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at a Science Fair. Max wants to "...

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

S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical follows whiz kids Max and Julie on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at a Science Fair.

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.

Introduction to Programming with Python

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at the North University Community Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals f...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join The League of Amazing Programmers for an exciting Hour of Code at the North University Community Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert instructors. 

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.

SEWING BASICS - Make an Apron

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

All sewing levels welcome!   New to sewing?  No problem.   No experience necessary.  We will show you the basic skills that can be used in future sewing projects.

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.
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.

Learning Center Open House

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, Career & College, Early Learning, Homework Help, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the opening of our newly updated LEARNING CENTER! Meet our DYH@L coaches, library staff, see all our new resources, and enjoy giveaways and snacks.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Career & College, Early Learning, Homework Help, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate the opening of our newly updated LEARNING CENTER! Meet our DYH@L coaches, library staff, see all our new resources, and enjoy giveaways and snacks.