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Summer Reading Program: The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet features some of San Diego’s best jazz musicians who educate families on the history of jazz, improvisation and its cultural contributions. Attendee...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Rob Thorsen Jazz Quartet features some of San Diego’s best jazz musicians who educate families on the history of jazz, improvisation and its cultural contributions.

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

Puppet Show

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Sherlock Homerun. The timeless lesson that Go for the Gold Don't Be the Kitty will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original ...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for the puppet show Sherlock Homerun. The timeless lesson that Go for the Gold Don't Be the Kitty will be brought to life with handmade puppets and original songs!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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.

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am This class is for adults and teens 13 years old an above. Class will focus on Ballet barre and center combinations. All levels are welc...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Noteworthy Puppets

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical follows whiz kids Max and Julie on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at a Science Fair. Max wants to "...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical follows whiz kids Max and Julie on a Hip-Hop musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure as they strive to take the top prize at a Science Fair.

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

S.T.E.A.M. works: The Puppet Musical

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

In S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the "Build a Better World Science Fai...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

In S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, whiz kids Max & Julie create competing entries in an effort to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the "Build a Better World Science Fair." Rap & Hip-Hop are a metaphor for STEM knowledge in this fun

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Piano Concert Series: Dave Chamberlin

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

ENCORE!

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights l...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

ENCORE! is an enrichment program designed for seniors, made possible by Villa Musica and the National Endowment for the Arts. Select musicians perform monthly at the City Heights library for a lunch time recital.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

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

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Concert by Villa Musica

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a concert performed by one or more faculty members from Villa Musica, a nonprofit music education organization.  

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a concert performed by one or more faculty members from Villa Musica, a nonprofit music education organization.

 

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.

Kamishibai StoryBox Theatre

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. StoryBox combines dramatic storytelling with ...

Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program: Microphone Doctors

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for all ages to rock to during 2024 Summer Reading Program:  Read, Renew, Repeat! &nbs...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for all ages to rock to during 2024 Summer Reading Program:  Read, Renew, Repeat!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Concert Series - alternate date for August

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month at the 4th Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7:15pm except for November, December, and May, which w...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Carmel Valley Library Family Concert Series presents a different artist each month at the 4th Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7:15pm except for November, December, and May, which will be on the third Sunday.. The program will last 45 minutes.

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.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performer...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

SRP Finale: Sparkles the Clown Magic and Bubble Show!

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join the fun at our Summer Reading Program Finale event: Sparkles the Clown’s Magic and Bubble Show!  Sparkles is the silliest and sweetest clown you’ll ever meet, and yo...

Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come join the fun at our Summer Reading Program Finale event: Sparkles the Clown’s Magic and Bubble Show!  Sparkles is the silliest and sweetest clown you’ll ever meet, and you’ll love her magic tricks!  She might even put a child into a

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Full Spectrum: Airbrush Tattos and Foam Party

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Performance

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program Performance

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well! And on the sid...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Dancing Through the Pages

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance throu...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!

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.

San Diego Ballet Free Saturday Morning Dance Classes

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am This class is for adults and teens 13 years old an above. Class will focus on Ballet barre and center combinations. All levels are welc...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Open Adult Ballet Class 10:00am - 11:30am

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Community Engagement, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

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

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

My Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Outdoor Kids Dance Party

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs. Recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Kids and Grownups will twist, sh...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Taylor Greene - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us on the Taylor Greene to sing, dance, and move along to favorite kids songs.