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A Book and a Ballerina

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. This hour-l...

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

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

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

Hullabaloo!

Thursday, August 15, 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:

Do you have a kiddo at home that loves music?  Well, this is the program for you!  Hullabaloo is a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of song that honors and entert...

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:

Do you have a kiddo at home that loves music?  Well, this is the program for you!  Hullabaloo is a foot-stomping, wing-flapping celebration of song that honors and entertains kids and families!

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, August 15, 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.

SRP Toddler/Preschooler Finale - Magic & Bubbles w/ Sparkle the Clown!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown...Magic and Bubble show brings laughter, smiles, and bubbles to all ages. Enjoy magic, bubbles, and fun as we celebrate this Summer's Read, Reuse, & Repeat R...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Sparkles the Clown...Magic and Bubble show brings laughter, smiles, and bubbles to all ages. Enjoy magic, bubbles, and fun as we celebrate this Summer's Read, Reuse, & Repeat Reading Program finale!

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

Lifeguard Water Safety Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join the City of San Diego’s Lifeguards for a special storytime, water safety presentation, and more! During this program, they  will discuss our local beach ecosystem, the pr...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the City of San Diego’s Lifeguards for a special storytime, water safety presentation, and more!

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

Summer Reading Club for Kids with Ms. Maureen

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Ms. Maureen is challenging the kids of the Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library to read with her! She has read the books on this list and wants you to do the same. Choose your book...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ms. Maureen is challenging the kids of the Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library to read with her!

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.

Summer Reading Program Event 2024: S.T.E.A.M. Works: The Puppet Musical

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Works, the Puppet Musical, with Noteworthy Puppets.  This fun show comes to life with handmade puppets and original songs.  This summer, we are ...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Early Learning, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Works, the Puppet Musical, with Noteworthy Puppets.  This fun show comes to life with handmade puppets and original 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.

Ruth & Emilia's play : Spaceship

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for the Ruth & Emilia's  play powerful storytelling through their music about the spaceship Read Renew and Repeat theme!

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

Join us for the Ruth & Emilia's  play powerful storytelling through their music about the spaceship Read Renew and Repeat theme!

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.

Teen Lock-in!

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

  Join us for an exclusive evening at the Pauline Foster Teen Center's Teen Lock-In! This annual special event shuts down the library for adults and opens its doors exclusi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

 

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

Summer Reading Program: Back to School Pencil Case with Clicbitz

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

CLICBITZ SEWING BASICS – MAKE A PENCIL CASE Age 12+ (8-11 with adult) All sewing levels welcome! New to sewing? No experience? No problem. Clicbitz Instructor Tracey Herriot wi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Homework Center
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

CLICBITZ SEWING BASICS – MAKE A PENCIL CASE
Age 12+ (8-11 with adult)

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading: Zovargo! Come see our amazing animals

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

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.

Summer Reading at the Kroc Center with Noteworthy Puppets

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the "Build a Better World S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

In S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the "Build a Better World Science Fair." Rap & Hip-Hop are

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.

Summer Reading Program: Noteworthy Puppets (adapted for adults with ASD)

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and register for this year's summer reading program.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and register for this year's summer reading program.

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

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, sh...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Park Ranger Read-Aloud Storytime

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resour...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud session! Engage with Interpretive Rangers, participate in interactive activities, and discover how to access free park resources. Let us bring the park experience to you!

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, August 22, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Noteworthy Puppets: S.T.E.A.M. Works: The Puppet Musical!

Thursday, August 22, 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:

Join us an amazing musical puppet show from Noteworthy Puppets! Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at t...

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:

Join us an amazing musical puppet show from Noteworthy Puppets! Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair.

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

CANCELLED until FALL: Storybox Theatre for toddlers & preschoolers

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called ka...

Cancelled
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Storybox Theatre is a wonderful way to present illustrated stories to youngsters.  Storybox is the American name we have given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storytell

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

Summer Stay and Play

Thursday, August 22, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

A Book and a Ballerina

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps. T...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join City Ballet of San Diego for "A Book and a Ballerina!" Enjoy listening to a read-aloud, hearing from a professional ballerina, and learning some basic dance steps.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noteworthy Puppets: The Puppet Musical- STEAM Works

Thursday, August 22, 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:

Noteworthy Puppets presents S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of th...

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

Noteworthy Puppets presents S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the "Build a Better World Science Fair."&nb

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 "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Barrio Rising by María Dolores Águila

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park—home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.—and just one example of the Me...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park—home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.—and just one example of the Mexican American community’s rich history of resistance and r