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Summer Reading Program Event 2024: Fleet Science Center's Scientific Serenade

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Experience sound with your ears and eyes with our Don't Try This At Home Assembly show as our scientists put on a spectacular performance with audience participation, music and dan...

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

Experience sound with your ears and eyes with our Don't Try This At Home Assembly show as our scientists put on a spectacular performance with audience participation, music and dancing lights.

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

Reptile Show

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us to meet adorable reptiles in a fun, interactive, and highly entertaining show! A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

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, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us to meet adorable reptiles in a fun, interactive, and highly entertaining show!

A City Heights/Weingart Library 2024 Summer Reading Program! 

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: Fun Friday

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Featured, 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: Board Games, Chess, and LEGOs 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...

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, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Lunch is ServedBoard Games, Chess, and LEGOs

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.

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 "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 Program: Art Smarts Conservation Art

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a sea turtle while learning about current conservation efforts. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and register for this year's summ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to paint a sea turtle while learning about current conservation efforts.

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

SRP Forces in Action with the Fleet Science Center

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Middle School Age
Event Details:

Have fun with physics in this fast-paced workshop. Using roller coasters and parachutes, students explore motion, unbalanced forces, friction, velocity, and more. Sponsored by S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Have fun with physics in this fast-paced workshop. Using roller coasters and parachutes, students explore motion, unbalanced forces, friction, velocity, and more.

Sponsored by SRFOL. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Ralph's World Music Show

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a h...

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

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Classics Live: Outdoor Musical Performances

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S....

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the NuMuZ Teen Music Club on the East Lawn for special performances of some well-loved classical music works, including Mozart's Turkish March, and Concerto in A Minor by J.S.

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.

Recycled Glass Jar Art Workshop for Adults

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us and turn an old glass jar into a beautiful vase or pencil holder. All supplies will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us and turn an old glass jar into a beautiful vase or pencil holder.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

CA State Park Ranger Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us at Mira Mesa Library for a special CA State Park Ranger Read Aloud Storytime! Rangers will read stories, discuss free park activities, answer questions and we will live cas...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us at Mira Mesa Library for a special CA State Park Ranger Read Aloud Storytime! Rangers will read stories, discuss free park activities, answer questions and we will live cast a park ranger from one of our many state parks. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wild Wonders: Small Wonders

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Spend some time with a collection of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Handlers will present and discuss the distinct traits of six animals which may include the w...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Spend some time with a collection of Australia’s most popular and exotic small animals! Handlers will present and discuss the distinct traits of six animals which may include the wallaby, sugar gliders, or the blue-tongued skink!

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

Summer STEAM: Maker Space Workshops

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on June 11. This workshop series will meet on June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6. &n...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Space is limited and reservations are required. Signs ups will start on June 11. This workshop series will meet on June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6.  

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.

Summer Reading Show: Ventriloquist Marc Griffiths

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Ventriloquist Marc Griffith wows with his amazing and colorful cast of puppets. 

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ventriloquist Marc Griffith wows with his amazing and colorful cast of puppets. 

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

Teen DIY: Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrubs

Tuesday, August 6, 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:

  Use household items to make bath bombs and sugar scrubs. Create natural dyes to add color to your finish products.   For teens entering grades 6 - 12. No regis...

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:

 

Use household items to make bath bombs and sugar scrubs. Create natural dyes to add color to your finish products.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

National Night Out & "The Princess Bride"

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

National Night Out is an annual event where you're invited to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with people like yourself who care about our ne...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

National Night Out is an annual event where you're invited to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with people like yourself who care about our neighborhood!  On the PB Library's Taylor Greene (park faci

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

Humane Society Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Our friends from the San Diego Humane Society will be here for  this special storytime! Listen to stories about animals. Canine ambassadors will be on hand for participants to...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Our friends from the San Diego Humane Society will be here for  this special storytime! Listen to stories about animals. Canine ambassadors will be on hand for participants to meet. This program is designed for children ages 2-4.

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

California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions! 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 "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.

Ralph’s World Music Show

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dos...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ralph’s World is the mega-fun music show where kids rock and dance to their delight. Ralph engages his young fans with activity songs, story songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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. S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical marks the d...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

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

Animal Show: Zovargo

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Join Zovargo for an educational, interactive, animal program! Learn about the amazing abilities these animals have and how you can help make a difference in the lives of their wild...

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:

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

 

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

Garden Tea Party: A Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A Summer Reading Program. Join us for a garden tea party!  We will be completing a different Summer Reading Challenge badge every month. June 5: Begin a Nature Journa...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

A Summer Reading Program. Join us for a garden tea party! 

We will be completing a different Summer Reading Challenge badge every month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Hullabaloo

Thursday, August 8, 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.  Join us for a foot-stomping, wing-flapping, hand-clapping celebration of song tha...

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, August 8, 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!