Name: The Literary Lens: Book vs Film
Start: 2024-05-25T15:15:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-25T17:45:00-07:00
Location: Mission Hills Library

Being with the Bowls Sound Bath/Open Mic

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library

Description of Event:

Being with the Bowls is a movement / event that aims to implement deep healing, freedom, social justice, through sound healing and different art forms for the people to partake in...

Skyline Hills Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Description of Event

Being with the Bowls is a movement / event that aims to implement deep healing, freedom, social justice, through sound healing and different art forms for the people to partake in including an art show case and an open mic session.

Matt Damon in an astronaut suit. "Bring Him Home" written over him.

The Literary Lens: Book vs Film

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:45pm

Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Films

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join us for The Literary Lens! A new book/film club where we'll watch a film one month and then discuss the book the following month. We'll focus on the differences and...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Films

Event Details:

Join us for The Literary Lens! A new book/film club where we'll watch a film one month and then discuss the book the following month. We'll focus on the differences and similarities between the two mediums, and also which version we th

Chess Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Foushee Patio Room at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Foushee Patio Room

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement

Event Details:

All levels of players are welcome. There will be instruction for beginners and opportunities for kids to play against other kids at their own level. Geared to Grades 1-5.

Photo with Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann

Concert: Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen! Returning to the PB Library's Concert Series, pianist Mike Wofford and flaut...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon concert with the Holly Hofmann-Mike Wofford Trio featuring Rob Thorsen!

Spring Into STEAM: Living in Space

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacew...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space flight! Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and make your very own Spacewalk Challenge!

Presented by Mad Science.

The Creative Path

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult Reading Area at North Park Library

Program Type:

Art

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Calling all artists! The Creative Path offers an opportunity for artists who draw, paint, write, knit, crochet, build, embroider, quilt, bead, macrame, sculpt, make music or any co...

Library Branch: North Park Library

Room: Adult Reading Area

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Art

Event Details:

Calling all artists!

Tyler Tafolla - Movin' Right Along: A Tribute Concert

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights! Join Musical Theatre Composer & Performer Tyler Tafolla and some of San Diego's most sensational, Muppetati...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: Black Box Theatre

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

It's time to play the music! It's time to light the lights!

COME-UNITY Book Circle /Círculo de libros COME-UNITY

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discover...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join distinguished maestra, community advocate and a member of the Friends of San Diego Public Library: Francia Pinillos as she helps cultivate a brave space for discovery and action.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Hora del Cuento Bilingüe: Español)

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Children's Story Theater - North University at North University Community Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 1-3. ¡Úna...

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Children's Story Theater - North University

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Toddler Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

Family Crafting & Games /Manualidades y Juegos Familiares

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

Early Learning,

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create. __________________...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Community Room - Logan Heights

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Early Learning,

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafting fun! Supplies will be on hand for this regular drop in program so the whole family can create.

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The Skin of Our Teeth: A "Special Event Breakthrough Workshop" of Breakthrough Workshop Theatre

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Performing Arts

Age Group:

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Recipient of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Written by Thornton Wilder Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH is a Puli...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Performing Arts

Event Details:

Recipient of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Written by Thornton Wilder

Directed by BWT Founding Artistic Director Ira Bauer-Spector

Piano Concert Series: Dave Chamberlin Plays Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Program Type:

Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, fir...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library

Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is excited to announce a piano concert series in collaboration with David Chamberlin. The program is FREE and open to the public with first come, first served seating.

HOLIDAY

All Day

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Closing

Branches:

Point Loma/Hervey Library

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Closing

Branches:

SDPL Virtual Branch, Central Library, Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, Balboa Library, Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, Carmel Valley Library, City Heights/Weingart Library, City Heights Performance Annex, Clairemont Library, College-Rolando Library, Kensington-Normal Heights Library, La Jolla/Riford Library, Linda Vista Library, Logan Heights Library, Mira Mesa Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Mission Valley Library, Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, North Clairemont Library, North Park Library, North University Community Library, Oak Park Library, Ocean Beach Library, Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Paradise Hills Library, Point Loma/Hervey Library, Rancho Bernardo Library, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Carlos Library, San Ysidro Library, Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, Skyline Hills Library, Tierrasanta Library, University Community Library, University Heights Library, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, Outreach

Dance Pants

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Program Type:

Community Engagement,

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Community Engagement,

Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-school age kids, this simple dance program will feature popular songs. Families, it’s time to get your groove on!

Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance aw...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library

Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!

3D Printer, Idea Lab, Design, Laptop, House, White Background

Teen IDEA Lab

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library

Program Type:

IDEA Labs/Makerspaces

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens

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: Middle School Age, Teens

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!

Lego Club

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - North University at North University Community Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in o...

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: North University Community Library

Room: Community Room - North University

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Come build your creations while making new friends! All Legos will be supplied by the North University Community Branch Library. Your creation may even be featured in our display case!

Ms. Carrie reading a picture book in front of a rainbow of butterflies.

Virtual Tuesday Morning Storytime with Ms. Carrie

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

SDPL Virtual Branch

Program Type:

Literature

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills. When you register for this storytime, you will receive an email...

Encouraged

Virtual Event

Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Literature

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join Ms. Carrie, on Zoom, Tuesday mornings for virtual stories, songs, and fun that foster early literacy skills.

Wild Wonders Animal Presentation: The Emerald Forest

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Children's Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library

Program Type:

Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Visit with the mysterious rainforest dwellers of South America! This theme contains a pre-set assortment of 6 animals, and may include a kinkajou, boa constrictor, iguana, or armad...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library

Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Visit with the mysterious rainforest dwellers of South America! This theme contains a pre-set assortment of 6 animals, and may include a kinkajou, boa constrictor, iguana, or armadillo!

Music and Motion

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm

Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Age Group:

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skill...

Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library

Room: Community Room - Mountain View/Beckwourth

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Event Details:

Come join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Music and Motion! This program is designed to introduce babies and toddlers to music, dance and instruments. We will learn new motor skills, shake our sillies out and sing at the top of our lungs.

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library

Program Type:

Wellness

Age Group:

Older Adults

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness t...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Older Adults

Program Type: Wellness

Event Details:

Mind-Body Fitness for Older Adults is a restorative and contemplative class designed to promote physical and emotional balance, release stress, and create greater inner awareness through Hatha Chair Yoga.

Shark, seal, fish, kelp, and snorkeler all underwater

Under Pressure: An Underwater Animal Adventure for Ages 8-11

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library

Program Type:

, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age

Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In this free workshop presented by the National Marine Mammal Foundation, you’ll uncover the...

Encouraged

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library

Room: Community Room - Mission Valley

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: , Science/STEAM

Encouraged

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath?

Tech on the Go: Network Safety Series

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our May series focuses on network safety. Classes are held every Tue...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Event Details:

Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our May series focuses on network safety. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the following format:

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