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

Study and Chill: Artful Summer

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat? Unleash your creativity at the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab when you come in during our extended Study & Chill summe...

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

Looking for a cool space to get away from the summer heat?

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.....

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes.  Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc..  Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime & Craft with Ms. Dana

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. Stay for an after-storytime...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.


Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.

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

Cooking Class

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

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

Food assembly and snacks for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Supplies are limited, so it's first come, first served.

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

Library for All: Adult Craft

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Library for All is a monthly arts and  crafts program for adults with special needs.  People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.  Craft suppli...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Library for All is a monthly arts and  crafts program for adults with special needs.  People of all abilities are welcome to participate in this event.  Craft supplies provided, while supplies last.  

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

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

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

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery at San Carlos Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Older Adults
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Crafts for Kids

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts! Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events! Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

Come join us for crafts!

Each week, with featured crafts for holidays and special library events!

Ages 6-11 (Preschool aged welcome with adult supervision)

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: Dinosaur Masks!

Thursday, June 6, 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:

Children's crafts every Thursday at 4pm. International Dinosaur Day is June 1st. Join us this Create-it to craft your very own mask and become a Dinosaur! *Registration Required...

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: 39
Event Details:

Children's crafts every Thursday at 4pm. International Dinosaur Day is June 1st. Join us this Create-it to craft your very own mask and become a Dinosaur!

*Registration Required. 

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

Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART! Join us every Thursday to get creative! ___________________________ ¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hac...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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

Join us every Thursday to get creative!

___________________________

¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!

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

Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4pm each month...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us for a new fun biweekly craft for children on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4pm each month...Let's Get Crafty with Miss Gaby!

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, June 7, 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 "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, June 7, 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: 2
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Watercolor Hangout

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Rediscover the artist within you. Using various watercolor and ink techniques, Eddie Omens will show you how to create a stunning work of art. All levels welcome. All materials pro...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Rediscover the artist within you. Using various watercolor and ink techniques, Eddie Omens will show you how to create a stunning work of art. All levels welcome. All materials provided.

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

Piano Class Level 1-2

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Pending Fall Classes 2024

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

Pending Fall Classes 2024

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

Logan Heights Branch Writer's Club /Club de escritores

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

We need you writers! We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Ech...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

We need you writers! We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. To learn more please call at 619-533-3968 or email:Echavez@sandiego.gov 

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.

Worldwide Knit/Crochet in Public Day

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Worldwide Knit/Crochet in Public Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in June to introduce this fun and engaging activity to people of all ages and abilities. Join us ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Worldwide Knit/Crochet in Public Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in June to introduce this fun and engaging activity to people of all ages and abilities. Join us with your WIPs, or learn the basics with a simple project.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Class with Mel

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston. We will learn fun facts a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Travel the world through different art techniques and styles on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, alongside professional artist Mel Clarkston.

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

Kid's Craft Time

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Visit the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look for...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Visit the library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month and create a terrific craft. From 11:00 to 1:00. All materials provided. Bring a friend. 5th grade and younger. We look forward to seeing you!

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

Saturday Drop In Craft

Saturday, June 8, 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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Adult Craft Program - Creative Journaling

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you are looking for a new crafting opportunity, join us as we create junk journals with lots of fun mixed media components. Bring your (electricity free) craft project(s) and...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

If you are looking for a new crafting opportunity, join us as we create junk journals with lots of fun mixed media components.

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.

Children's Theater: From the Page to the Stage with Cygnet Theater

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join Cygnet Theater for an entertaining and educational show the whole family will enjoy. FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE brings works of literature, from Mark Twain to Charles Sch...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join Cygnet Theater for an entertaining and educational show the whole family will enjoy. FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE brings works of literature, from Mark Twain to Charles Schulz, to the musical stage. Audiences will hear songs from popu