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SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day 2024 Pit Stop

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00am - 10:00am
University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us early in the morning from 7:00am-10:00am in front of the University Heights Branch Library for our Bike Anywhere Day Pit Stop!  We will have snacks, giveaways and a sp...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us early in the morning from 7:00am-10:00am in front of the University Heights Branch Library for our Bike Anywhere Day Pit Stop!  We will have snacks, giveaways and a special photo opportunity!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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

Thursday, May 16, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.  

Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.

 

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

Odi Buddies

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

More details coming soon!

 

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

Yoga Story Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us every other week for baby/toddler yoga and story time. 

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

Join us every other week for baby/toddler yoga and story time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen to Paper Writing Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Writers: 18+, novice and experienced, join us for Pen to Paper Writing Class

Works in Progress: Positive Regard: the Currency of Connection

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event. This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Communit...

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

The San Diego Independent Scholars organization presents a Works in Progress event.
This event is both in person and via zoom. The in-person venue is the North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

Serra Mesa Village (SMV)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Accessibility, 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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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

Crafting for Critters

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our...

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, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Providing enrichment for our animal friends is incredibly important! During this monthly program you can help us make fun and easy enrichment items for homeless animals at our local Humane Society. 

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

North Park Library Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Reading Area at North Park Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting!  This month, the club will be discussing "Accidental Heroes" by Danielle Steel. Pick up a copy of the boo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Adult Reading Area
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Come to the North Park Library for this month's book club meeting! 

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

Study and Chill

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
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
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: 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.
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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

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

All ages are welcome.

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: Miniature Pahiyas House

Thursday, May 16, 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 to explore Filipino heritage and celebrate the colorful Pahiyas festival by crafting your very own miniature Pah...

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: 40
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us to explore Filipino heritage and celebrate the colorful Pahiyas festival by crafting your very own miniature Pahiyas house!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lobby - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Comm...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. 

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

Table Top Games

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Legler Benbough Teen Gaming Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with you...

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

Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends on Wednesdays and Thursdays to play!

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

Teen Game Room

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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 "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.

LEGO Builders Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Come build something amazing! DUPLO Legos are available.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Come build something amazing! DUPLO Legos are available.

Serra Mesa Planning Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Community Engagement
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grace Book Nook

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Expend Shopping

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

Baby Sign Stories

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning,
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks. This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers....

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

Join us weekly for 30 minutes for songs, stories, and sign language followed by 30 minutes of free play and snacks.

This is a free program for parents and their babies/toddlers. 

 

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Aging Successfully Lectures

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Older Adults
Event Details:

Details TBA

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

Details TBA

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, May 17, 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 "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.

Sensory Adventures: Rangoli Rice Craft

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor ski...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development. Bi-weekly on Fridays!