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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. 

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

Teen Dungeons and Dragons 101: Learn the Basics

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 222 - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Always wanted to try table top gaming? Come in and learn the Basics of Dungeons Dragons! We welcome all players of varying experiences.  For ages 11-18.  Please ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Always wanted to try table top gaming? Come in and learn the Basics of Dungeons Dragons!

We welcome all players of varying experiences. 

For ages 11-18. 

Please feel free to e-mail me any questions!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machin...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Bring your ideas to life at our Mobile Maker Lab in the Mission Hills-Hillcrest Library. Learn to use various programs and equipment  such as our 3D printer and die cut machine powered by Silhouette Studio.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Hubbell & Sim Bruce Richards: Collaborations

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of the Visual Arts Program's newest exhibition, The Art & Vision of James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation  now onview at the Central Library's...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of the Visual Arts Program's newest exhibition, The Art & Vision of James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation  now onview at the Central Library's Art Gallery through August 4, 2024 - we

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

Piano Class Level 1-2

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Afternoon Crafting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm. Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may r...

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

Join us on the Patio outside the children's room for arts and crafts after school every Wednesday at 2pm.

Activities are designed for school age children.  Young kids may require parent assistance.

 

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

Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

*Lego Club and Arts and Crafts will be on Wednesdays starting April 3rd. Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials a...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

*Lego Club and Arts and Crafts will be on Wednesdays starting April 3rd.

Come the library for Arts and crafts for children 5 and up.  No registration needed and materials are provided.

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.

Craft Program with ToshWerks - Galaxy Slime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Galaxy Slime. All supplies will be provided, but online registration is...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us and local artists Toshwerks for a fun, hands-on DIY crafty project recommended for ages 8 and up: Galaxy Slime.

All supplies will be provided, but online registration is required. Sponsored by SRFOL.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zhezhi Paper Folding with SDCHM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zhezhi (traditional Chinese paper folding):  Recreational paper folding was practiced in China and Japan‭ after paper was first exported by Buddhist monks in the 6th cent...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Zhezhi (traditional Chinese paper folding):  Recreational paper folding was practiced in China and Japan‭ after paper was first exported by Buddhist monks in the 6th century‭.  ‬Through our workshop‭, participants w

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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

Thursday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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, May 23, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Kids Craft Time

Thursday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Art to Scale- Oil Pastels and Flowers

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Make the most out of your school's half day by coming to the library for a hands-on art workshop. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month. This month we will be...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make the most out of your school's half day by coming to the library for a hands-on art workshop. A new medium and new techniques will be used every month.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Craft Circle

Thursday, May 23, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art & Lit: Graphic Tales

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Graphic Tales: Stories of Community and Belonging Step into a world where the magic of storytelling meets the colorful pages of graphic novels!  Words Alive in partnersh...

Encouraged
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Graphic Tales: Stories of Community and Belonging

Step into a world where the magic of storytelling meets the colorful pages of graphic novels! 

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

Crafts for Kids

Thursday, May 23, 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: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage: Japanese Kite Making

Thursday, May 23, 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. Join us for this fun craft with Back From Tombouctou! Japanese Kite Making is a hands-on, interactive activity wher...

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: 36
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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

Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía

Thursday, May 23, 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 h...

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

Cozy Caterpillar Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Early Learning, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.       

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Reading Area - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Featured, Art, Early Learning, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old. 

 

 

 

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 23, 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.