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Bridge: Learn the Game from a Master

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions aroun...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Would you like to learn a card game that is challenging for your mind while also providing a rewarding social experience with your friends? Bridge has been played by millions around the world since it took its current form about a century ago.

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

Code with HER: Coding Culture: Chamorro Lantern (AAPI)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Free to participate! Every participant will be able to go home with a take-home, programmable LED lantern! In this workshop, participants will learn about the Chamorro culture f...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Free to participate! Every participant will be able to go home with a take-home, programmable LED lantern!

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

Glam Up: PROM

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Simple ways for teens/young adults to elevate their look for prom or any formal event. (Ages 16-21)

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Simple ways for teens/young adults to elevate their look for prom or any formal event. (Ages 16-21)

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Opening Reception for Art Exhibit "A Study of Shapes & Patterns in Nature" by Julie Bradbury Bennett

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Opening Reception: May 4 from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Reception includes light refreshments and a painting demonstration by the artist with time for Q&A.

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

Opening Reception: May 4 from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Reception includes light refreshments and a painting demonstration by the artist with time for Q&A.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Mother's Day Event /Evento del Día de la Madre

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Films
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come and make a craft for your mother, family member, or special person in your life! We're providing the crafts, just come in and get ready to create a beautiful piece! Celebrate,...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Films
Event Details:

Come and make a craft for your mother, family member, or special person in your life! We're providing the crafts, just come in and get ready to create a beautiful piece! Celebrate, enjoy and relax all while watching a film!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Admit One: SAT Test Prep

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
, Library NExT
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on S...

Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Library assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT and ACT test preparation.

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

Star Wars Party

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, , Literature, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

May the 4th Be With You at the library on Star Wars Day.  Join us for an afternoon of fun.  Local artists Toshwerks will be on hand to guide us in making fun Star Wars cr...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, , Literature, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

May the 4th Be With You at the library on Star Wars Day.  Join us for an afternoon of fun.  Local artists Toshwerks will be on hand to guide us in making fun Star Wars crafts.    All in attendance are encouraged to wear Star Wa

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Super Hero Craft

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite Superhero costume and join us on Saturday, May 4th from 2-3pm to decorate your own Superhero door hanger, while supplies last. Open to everyone.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Event Details:

Dress up in your favorite Superhero costume and join us on Saturday, May 4th from 2-3pm to decorate your own Superhero door hanger, while supplies last. Open to everyone.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

RB Chess Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends a...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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.

Star Wars Day Celebration / Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Films
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day & Free Comic Book Day! From 2:00-4:00pm watch a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope. Enjoy popcorn and refreshments during the screening. After the fi...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Films
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars Day & Free Comic Book Day!

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.

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime. ...

Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Chinese stories and songs with Miss Canndy.  This program is for children, but all ages are welcome.  Please note that this is not a bilingual storytime.  This program will be held on the first Saturday of the month in t

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.

Dancing With Dignity Performance

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Decl

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.

Discovery Concert Series

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Winecreek Ensemble: "May The Fourth Be With You" The Winecreek Ensemble is a group of volunteer hobby musicians whose mission is dedicated to transforming orchestral musical wor...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Winecreek Ensemble: "May The Fourth Be With You"

The Winecreek Ensemble is a group of volunteer hobby musicians whose mission is dedicated to transforming orchestral musical works into intimate performances

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

Spring Into STEAM: Stellar Star Projector

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector.  Presented by Toshwerks For youth ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us and discover which stars you were born under. We’ll capture the Constellations and create your very own custom star projector. 

Presented by Toshwerks

For youth ages 9-12.

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.

Friction: Wet Felting Basics With Yasmine K. Kasem and ArtReach

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

About the Workshop: Wet felting is a process of creating an artwork through intentionally tangling and matting wool together involving friction, fat and heat. This transformativ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About the Workshop:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Play Bingo! Star Wars edition

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Come and play a special edition of Star Wars Bingo with us..

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

May the 4th be with you! Come and play a special edition of Star Wars Bingo with us..

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

Chess Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford 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: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
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.

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

Hangout Hub

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub! You can: · Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your crea...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Unwind, hang out, and meet friends at PQ library's new Hangout Hub!

You can:

· Enjoy assorted board games, adult coloring pages, puzzles, even Legos to unleash your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Countdown to Stokercon – International Horror Writers Convention

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my, and haints and witches too! The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and San Diego Public Library present an event to...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:


Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my, and haints and witches too!


The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and San Diego Public Library presen

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.

Dancing With Dignity Performance

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dancing With Dignity invites you to ask what does dignity mean to you? How do you embody dignity? What might inhibit...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Inspired by the the Universal Decl

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.

Ascend to Kemet Festival

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Outdoor Amphitheater - City Heights Performance Annex
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Wellness
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.

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

Sunday, May 5, 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.

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

Villa Musica -Violin Classes

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica! Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm RSVP is required. Villa Musica will l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Violin classes with Villa Musica!

Violin ages 7-9, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Violin ages 10-12, 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Level 2, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voices on the Inside - Opening Reception hosted by Poetic Justice

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Opening Reception for Voices on the Inside. Poetic Justice is a community within and beyond women's prisons, working alongside one another with a shared belief in the power of s...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Opening Reception for Voices on the Inside.