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

Mindful Meditation

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative...

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

Mindful meditation can help lower heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and stress.  Instructors from the Healthy Adventures Foundation will lead participants in meditative breathing, a contract/relax exercise, and guided imagery.  At

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

Study and Chill

Monday, May 13, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Song Battle with Librarian DJ D

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged! S...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Have you had a song stuck in your head all week and you just love it? Come share it with librarian DJ D and he will counter with his song pick and then the battle will be judged!

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

Mission Valley Kids Book and Craft Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks. A FREE copy of the month’s book will be offer...

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us every second Monday for an entertaining book club where we’ll discuss a great kids book, do a related craft, and enjoy snacks.

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.

Homework Help

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12.

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

Maker Monday: Soap Garden

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highligh...

Encouraged
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, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab for Maker Mondays, every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4pm. Each session the IDEA Lab team will focus on a different design project and will highlight a piece of technology found within our lab.

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

Teen Game Room

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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.

Tween & UP Graphic Novels & Manga Book Club & Game night

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next 2. Join us with your book recommendations!    

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Event Details:

We'll choose books for the next 2. Join us with your book recommendations!

 

 

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

Evening Book Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Want to connect with other readers?   Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variet...

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

Want to connect with other readers?  

Welcome to Rancho Peñasquitos Library’s Evening Book Club, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with new people, read a variety of books, and engage in interesting discussions.

College Area Planning Board

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Program Type: Community Engagement
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.

Michael Rayner Comedy/Variety Show with Juggling!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Patio - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Michael Rayner, comedian, expert juggler, and oddball face balancer, brings his uniquely energetic brand of humor and hilarity in a show described as "preposterous brilliance" and ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Patio - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Michael Rayner, comedian, expert juggler, and oddball face balancer, brings his uniquely energetic brand of humor and hilarity in a show described as "preposterous brilliance" and "whacky jugglement"!

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

Super Hero Story Time at Comic Con Museum

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 Visit the Comic Con Museum on Free Tuesdays and enjoy a super hero story time with SDPL Librarian Ms. Wendy from the Central Library Children's Department.  Enjoy ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Event Details:

Ages 0-5

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.

Learn to Weave: For Children and Teens Ages 8+

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Homeschool Resource Center at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience require...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Homeschool Resource Center
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild!  This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided.

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

Baby Play & Learn

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  fol...

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities  followed by an open play time.

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

Knitting Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See ...

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

Learn the art of knitting. See how much fun knitting can be. Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring a pair of needles and we'll help get you going; yarn available if needed. See how much fun and gratifying knitting can be!

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

Fun & Games for Seniors

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.

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

Study and Chill

Tuesday, May 14, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

Spring Into STEAM: Expedition to Mars

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Participants will work on building Arduino-based robotic space related projects, while learning about electronics, mechanics, and robotics subsystems in a fun way. Participants wil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Participants will work on building Arduino-based robotic space related projects, while learning about electronics, mechanics, and robotics subsystems in a fun way.

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.

Chess at the Beach

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting.  Do you prefer slow chess, blitz chess, clock or no clock?  ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Lobby - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blocks Party!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! We'll have enough bricks to satisfy everyone's building needs. No prior experience required. This will be a family friendly event, s...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!

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

Teen Game Room

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more. 

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.

Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation with Dr. Stephany Powell

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The San Diego Public Library and Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC) would like to invite the community to attend a presentation by Dr. Stephany Powell to learn more about t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

The San Diego Public Library and Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC) would like to invite the community to attend a presentation by Dr. Stephany Powell to learn more about the mission to combat human trafficking and raise awareness.

Friends of the North University Community Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seminar 1 - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library. Meetings are open to the public and the Friend...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Seminar 1 - North University
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The Friends of the North University Community Library are a nonprofit that supports the programs and initiatives of our home library.

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.

Friends of the University Heights Library Monthly Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission by attending this Zoom meeting. If you would like a Zoom link so that you can participate, pl...

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

Come learn about how the Friends of the University Heights Library support our mission by attending this Zoom meeting.