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

Mah Jongg

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats. Enjoy FREE popc...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Booksale

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San C...

Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

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

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Patio -- Point Loma at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Adult Patio -- Point Loma
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, LGBTQIA+, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Book Club: Poetry on the Patio @ Point Loma will read poems from various years of the San Diego Poetry Annual and discuss the impact the poems have on us.

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.

Digital Navigator

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:45pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Featured
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech expert...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Featured
Event Details:

The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support. Digital Navigators are multi-lingual and are tech experts who are available to answer your "How to ....." questions.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Play Bingo

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come and play Bingo with us.

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

Come and play Bingo with us.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading: Zovargo! Come see our amazing animals

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it. _______________________________________________________ Zovargo: Únase a nosot...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Zovargo: Join us to learn about our great big world and the wild animals that we share with it.

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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.

Journal Jam

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th! Dive into the fun world of journaling with us! Use yo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Wellness
Event Details:

Journal Jam at the Library is every first Monday of the month at 6:00pm! The first session will be on Monday, February 5th!

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

Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures! Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start?  Join SDPL's ne...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!

Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? 

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

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Rancho Bernardo Library! Discover the power of Python programming and learn the fundamentals from expert inst...

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: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness & Movement

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Featured, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, b...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

Aryn Rannazzisi leads a gentle paced class combining breath work and postures (asanas) to promote strength, flexibility and balance. This all-level class will include inversions, back bends and sun salutations.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry in Ocean: A celebration of the Sunset, Surf & the Sea

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for this exclusive event, sponsored by the Friend's of Central Library,* exploring the creative connection between lovers of the Sea and writers of Poetry and Prose. S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us for this exclusive event, sponsored by the Friend's of Central Library,* exploring the creative connection between lovers of the Sea and writers of Poetry and Prose. San Diego Poetry Annual's Mich

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

Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels? Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego l...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Virtual Travel Center (Fifth Floor)
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?

Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!

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 Microphone Doctors

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party eve...

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

Performing songs such as “#FROYOLO” and “Donuts,” this hip-hop/rap/dance/comedy duo must be seen to be believed!  You won’t want to miss this hilarious and fun dance party event!

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

Sign Language Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Explore the Shore! Seal Society of San Diego

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, 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: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, 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.

Thursday at the Movies

Thursday, August 8, 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 feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing Serpico starring Al Pacino and is based on the best selling true account of ...

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 feature films that were adapted from books. Today we will be viewing Serpico starring Al Pacino and is based on the best selling true account of Frank Serpico NYPD by Peter Maas.

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

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators? Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you g...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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

Mah Jongg

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck! Experienced and novice players welcome. Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you. Mah Jong...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!

Experienced and novice players welcome.

Instructor Carol Shapiro will be on hand to teach you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Hangout

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats. Enjoy FREE popc...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Films
Event Details:

Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library every Friday for "Movie Hangout."   Watch family friendly movies where you can lounge on cushioned mats.

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.

PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to ...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Clothing Swap

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Looking for some "new to you" clothes for the fall?  Needing to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?  Join us for a Back to School clothing swap.  Bring up to five...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Looking for some "new to you" clothes for the fall?  Needing to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?  Join us for a Back to School clothing swap.  Bring up to five clothing items for kids or adults and receive up to five new items