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DIY @ the Teen IDEA Lab: May 4th/Comic Book Day Button Making Party!!

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens! Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab for a special DIY in preparation for May 4th and Free Comic Book Day! We will be making May 4th and comic book themed buttons usin...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Lobby - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens!

Stop by the Teen IDEA Lab for a special DIY in preparation for May 4th and Free Comic Book Day!

We will be making May 4th and comic book themed buttons using recycled comics.

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

Lindsay Community School Lithograph Exhibit Opening Reception

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

San Diego Central Library hosts Lindsay Community School students and their lithograph exhibit Enjoy the art of students from Lindsay Community School and listen as they...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: All Ages, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:


San Diego Central Library hosts Lindsay Community School students and their lithograph exhibit

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, May 2, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Create-It Thursday: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage: Indian Paisley Design Transfer

Thursday, May 2, 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:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're exploring Indian art and culture. Join us to create your own Paisley design! Art and textiles in India have very int...

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: 35
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're exploring Indian art and culture. Join us to create your own Paisley design! Art and textiles in India have very intricate designs.

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

Arts and Crafts: Japanese Carp Windsock /Artes y manualidades: Manga de Viento de Carpa Japonesa

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ___________________________________ Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Is...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

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

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

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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.

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

Spring Into STEAM: Virtual Explore the Night Sky

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey without leaving your own home! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system.  Presented by F...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey without leaving your own home! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. 

Presented by Full Spectrum. 

For youth ages 9-12.

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

Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Board Game Time

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clairemont Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring Friends or family and play one of our many board games or create something with Magna Tiles.

Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring Friends or family and play one of our many board games or create something with Magna Tiles.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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

Thursday, May 2, 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.

Table Top Games

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, May 2, 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. 

Cancelled
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 "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

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Come build something amazing! 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:

Come build something amazing! DUPLO Legos are available.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

San Diego Police Technology Community Presentation

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The San Diego Police Department is hosting police technology presentations for the community. The focus will be an educational experience and an opportunity for the community to pr...

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

The San Diego Police Department is hosting police technology presentations for the community.

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.

SR Planning Group

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Engage your community

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Engage your community

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OPSAM Health Resource table

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby-Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, , Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Free Health Resource Information

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Lobby-Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Accessibility, , Wellness
Event Details:

Free Health Resource Information

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, May 3, 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, May 3, 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! 

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

Signing Storytime

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. The last 10-15 minu...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

A 45-minute Storytime for young children including books and music with the addition of American Sign Language signs with Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.

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

Baby Sign & Play

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks. This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers....

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

 

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

Chair Yoga/Yoga en silla

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, En Español, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.     En English and Espanol.   ___________________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a low impact exercise class to assist with balance, flexibility and stamina.  

 

En English and Espanol.  

____________________________

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, May 3, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Help Classes / Horario de Clases

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.   Community Topics / Temas de la comunidad 5/...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, En Español
Event Details:

The San Diego Futures Foundation is hosting FREE in-person classes for people of all skill levels.  

Community Topics / Temas de la comunidad

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.

Art Smarts: An Art Class for Homeschoolers

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below. For children under...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art class for homeschoolers ages 6 and up. We'll engage in various artforms including drawing and painting. Registration is required below.

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

Free Play Fridays

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required.&...

Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

All young children and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, songs and rhymes. Held outdoors on the grass, bring a blanket or chair.  No Registration required. We hope to see you there!