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DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Homework Help
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignm...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, , Homework Help
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.

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

Tech Help: Introduction to Word: Keyboard and Mouse

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Instruction Details:  Introduction to Word May 4 Word - Keyboard & Mouse May 11 Word I - Intro to Terminology May 18 Word II - Format a Document May 25 Holi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Career & College, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Instruction Details: 

Introduction to Word

May 4 Word - Keyboard & Mouse

May 11 Word I - Intro to Terminology

May 18 Word II - Format a Document

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.

May the 4th Be with You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Calling all Padawans! Celebrate Star Wars Day in the Children's Room at the Central Library.  Enjoy our array of paper crafts, a scavenger hunt, and other activities!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Calling all Padawans! Celebrate Star Wars Day in the Children's Room at the Central Library.  Enjoy our array of paper crafts, a scavenger hunt, and other activities!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Star Wars Day at the Central IDEA Lab

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
IDEA Lab Program at Central Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for Star Wars Day at the Central IDEA Lab! Drop-in any time between 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate with various maker activities. All ages welcome. While supplies last. ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: IDEA Lab Program
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Join us for Star Wars Day at the Central IDEA Lab! Drop-in any time between 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate with various maker activities. All ages welcome. While supplies last.

Schedule of projects:

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.

Garden Exchange

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More! Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

May the 4th Be With You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In honor of Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book day--color a Star Wars coloring page, make a Star Wars craft, and receive a free comic book while supplies last.. May the force be wit...

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

In honor of Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book day--color a Star Wars coloring page, make a Star Wars craft, and receive a free comic book while supplies last.. May the force be with 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.

Dance Pants Fun!*

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Let's help the kiddos get their morning wiggles out with a simple moving and grooving dance program that may feature songs such as "Hokey Pokey," "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Sha...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Let's help the kiddos get their morning wiggles out with a simple moving and grooving dance program that may feature songs such as "Hokey Pokey," "The Wheels on the Bus," "Baby Shark," and more from a varied playlist.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is story time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, songs, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego and Rokenbok Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace. We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can cont...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Korean Pungmul Performance | an AAPI Heritage Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at the library by watching a high-energy, super fun performance. Pungmul is a Korean ...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Celebrate the unique culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at the library by watching a high-energy, super fun performance.

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

Signing Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play! Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event! &nb...

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

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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.

Lego Builders Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Make something extraordinary! DUPLO Legos are available.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Make something extraordinary! DUPLO Legos are available.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

San Diego Oasis: Safety for Seniors At Home

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

To prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence at home, it’s important for seniors to incorporate home safety tips and follow a home safety checklist. Falls are ...

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Older Adults
Event Details:

To prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence at home, it’s important for seniors to incorporate home safety tips and follow a home safety checklist.

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

Spring Into STEAM: Portable Planetarium - Explore the Night Sky

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music. 

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.

Bike Commuting 101 / Fundamentos en desplazamiento en bici

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This interactive presentation covers essential skills for potential or experienced bike commuters. Learn how to ride safely and legally, route planning strategies, basic bike maint...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

This interactive presentation covers essential skills for potential or experienced bike commuters.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

May the 4th Be With You Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Films
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come join us for a big screen presentation of Star Wars: A New Hope, and discover or revisit where the Star Wars story began. George Lucas's Oscar-winning space fantasy about a ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Films
Event Details:

Come join us for a big screen presentation of Star Wars: A New Hope, and discover or revisit where the Star Wars story began.

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday and create a terrific craft. All materials provided. From 11:00-2:00. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you.

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

Lego Free Play

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Area at North Clairemont Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am. Legos will be provided.

Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Saturdays starting at 11:00am.

Legos will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Garden Swap

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:00pm
Patio - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you have extra plants, succulents, cuttings, seeds, fruits, vegetables, pots, or other items? Or do you need some? Bring what you can, and take what you need!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Patio - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Do you have extra plants, succulents, cuttings, seeds, fruits, vegetables, pots, or other items? Or do you need some? Bring what you can, and take what you need!

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

Community Plant Swap!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, surplus harvest or plants that need a new home to swap with other gardeners. All types of plants are welcome—please label if possible. Op...

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

Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, surplus harvest or plants that need a new home to swap with other gardeners.

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.

Mother's Day Crafts

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother's Day by making something special for your mom.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Celebrate Mother's Day by making something special for your mom.

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.

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come in for a free comic book and a Star Wars craft! We will have some special Star Wars guests come in for a visit! Hope to see you here!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come in for a free comic book and a Star Wars craft! We will have some special Star Wars guests come in for a visit! Hope to see you here!

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

Kids Art Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every Saturday! Volunteers will lead today's activity.   For ages 3 and up. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Program date...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for a different craft every Saturday! Volunteers will lead today's activity.

 

For ages 3 and up. No registration necessary. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.