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LEGO Builders Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces.  Builders of all ages are welco...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Come build with LEGO and craft the worlds of your dreams! During this hour, drop in to free-build with our fun mix of LEGO and DUPLO pieces. 

Builders of all ages are welcome.

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

Spring Crafts for Kids

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

It's Spring Time! Let's create something fresh and fun!

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

It's Spring Time! Let's create something fresh and fun!

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

Kids Art Club

Saturday, May 18, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Origami Basics

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding. Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding.

Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).

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.

Juggling Club

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required.    Take the elevator to the 9th floor and turn rig...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

We welcome anyone to wants to learn and those who want to juggle with us! No experience or equipment is required. 

 

Take the elevator to the 9th floor and turn right to find the space! See you there!

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

Take & Make Craft Kits for Kids

All Day
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.   Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Swing by the Children's Area on Mondays to pick up a "Take & Make" craft kit for kids featuring a new and unique craft each week.

 

Available while supplies last.

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

San Diego OASIS: Johannes Vermeer

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Recognized for his masterful treatment of paint and use of light and shadow, Johannes Vermeer was one of the great painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Though he mostly painted domest...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Recognized for his masterful treatment of paint and use of light and shadow, Johannes Vermeer was one of the great painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

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

Study and Chill

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every...

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

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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.

LEGO Power Hour

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for LEGO Power Hour! Build your own creations to display in our library.  Program will take place in our study rooms 3 and 4. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your group and meet other fans.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Bring your group and meet other fans.

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

Sidewalk Chalk

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  ...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Children's Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Grab a chalk and draw! We have a rainbow of colors and all shades in between for you to create your one-of-kind colorful art piece to beautify the library's patio.  

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

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one. All materials will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one.

All materials will be provided.

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 - Create Your Own Journal

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

More details coming soon!     Follow us on Facebook for the latest library news! https://www.facebook.com/RanchoPenasquitosLibrary Information and progra...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

More details coming soon!

 

 

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

Crafts for Grown Ups: Resin Necklace

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making cute resin necklaces! Come get creative and make a work of art you can wear home or give as a gift!   All supplies ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month at Crafts for Grown Ups, we'll be making cute resin necklaces! Come get creative and make a work of art you can wear home or give as a gift!  

Picture This!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

A Million Ways to Die in the West As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his newly found courage to the test when her husband, a n...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Program Type: Art, Films, Performing Arts
Event Details:

A Million Ways to Die in the West

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

San Diego OASIS: Browsing Around A Bountiful Garden

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A former browse expert shares details on the use of plants to support wildlife in managed care. Zoo visitors often miss the importance of the plant material provided, from vital fo...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Wellness
Event Details:

A former browse expert shares details on the use of plants to support wildlife in managed care. Zoo visitors often miss the importance of the plant material provided, from vital food to toys, and from furniture to shelter.

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

Crochet-A-Long with Us!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, , Program Includes Kit
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Our Crochet-Along meets every first and third Tuesday of the month starting January 2024. A crochet-along is when a group of crocheters all work on the same project at the same tim...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, , Program Includes Kit
Event Details:

Our Crochet-Along meets every first and third Tuesday of the month starting January 2024. A crochet-along is when a group of crocheters all work on the same project at the same time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Lego Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Study and Chill

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home? Come to the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab every...

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

Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?

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 Play Lab

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs! Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Learn, play, and create with LEGOs!

Children can build with LEGOs and display their creations in the library.

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

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'l...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Stretch your imagination and discover the artist within you've always known existed! Create fabulous crafts! In this program, get detailed instructions on how to make a craft you'll be able to take home!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sketch Night

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Art
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction ...

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

Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to join Sketch Night!  This free virtual drawing program is run by the San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with staff from the Carmel Mountain Ranch, Central, and City Height

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

ToshWerks: Build Your Own Terrarium

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Build your own Terrarium in Up Cycled Containers. Making your own terrarium is fun and surprisingly easy, and equally easy to maintain!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Build your own Terrarium in Up Cycled Containers. Making your own terrarium is fun and surprisingly easy, and equally easy to maintain!

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity.