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Chess Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

Goodwill Employment Programs

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Description of Event:

A career advisor with Goodwill Industries will be available for information and inquiries regarding their employment skills development training programs.  Topics include in-p...

Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Lobby - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event

A career advisor with Goodwill Industries will be available for information and inquiries regarding their employment skills development training programs.  Topics include in-person support, training, and skills needed to obtain and retain emp

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

Kids Craft: Father's Day Cards

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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:

Use corrugated cardboard to make an upcycled card! Perfect for Father's Day!   For ages 3 - 11. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Program dates and time...

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:

Use corrugated cardboard to make an upcycled card! Perfect for Father's Day!

 

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

Program dates and times subject to change.

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, June 13, 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 "All Ages" group.

Thursday at the Movies

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of "Classic" films.  In June we will be viewing The Hundred-Foot Journey, starring Helen Miren. Hope to see you there!  

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a screening of "Classic" films.  In June we will be viewing The Hundred-Foot Journey, starring Helen Miren. Hope to see you there!

 

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

Happy Half-Hour

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.  

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Diving with Dolphins: Marine Mammal Diving Adaptions

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ...

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

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

Board Game Afternoon

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess? No probl...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Event Details:

Have someone in your family who wants to learn how to play chess? Join us for our revamped Board Game Afternoon program now with Chess lessons!  Not interested Chess?

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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

Crafts for Kids

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts! Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events! Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts!

Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events!

Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

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.

Create-it Thursday: Celebrating the Philippines Independence Day: 3D Jeepney Craft

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Philippines Independence Day is June 12th! Join us to celebrate with a 3D Jeepney craft! Children’s craft every Thursday at 4pm. Join us every week to learn a different medi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

The Philippines Independence Day is June 12th! Join us to celebrate with a 3D Jeepney craft!

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

Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ___________________________ ¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hac...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Balboa Library Chess Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best o...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!

All ages and levels welcome!

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

Book Group: Searching for Home

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Lib...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion!  Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr

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.

Cygnet Theatre presents From the Page to the Stage!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE is a FREE educational program is a fun and engaging 45-minute presentation designed to inspire a love of reading in both children and adults through...

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

FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE is a FREE educational program is a fun and engaging 45-minute presentation designed to inspire a love of reading in both children and adults through the magic and joy of live theatre.

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

DIY Crafts!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Join us in creating cool personalized, unique items for makers of all skill levels.   All materials will be provided. Program is for ages 12-18 ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Join us in creating cool personalized, unique items for makers of all skill levels.

 

All materials will be provided. Program is for ages 12-18 years old.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kickoff Summer Reading Program: Michael Rayner, Giveaways, Fun activities

Thursday, June 13, 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 join us at the Carmel Valley Library Branch Library to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Summer Reading Program! Families will have an opportunity to enjoy the performance o...

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

Come join us at the Carmel Valley Library Branch Library to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

SRP Musical Instrument Introduction and Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig Newton brings TEN different instruments to your library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Dr...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig Newton brings TEN different instruments to your library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Drum from Africa, Saxophone from Belgium, and much more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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

Head Start's End of School Year Celebration

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00am - 1:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Adults
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Preschoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Baby Dance Party with Dance to Evolve!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve!  We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

We invite you to join our Baby Dance Party, singing and dancing along with Ms. Andrea from Dance to Evolve! 

We will have songs, movement and tons of fun for your babies to dance, play, and interact!