This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Discover U: Cochineal & Natural Dyes Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Discover U: Cochineal & Natural Dyes 2:30pm–3:30pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Zombie Preparedness Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: All Ages Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Zombie Preparedness 5:00pm–6:00pm Paradise Hills Library Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: All Ages Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–4:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–4:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–4:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. View Details Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Automobile Design 3:00pm–5:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–4:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–4:30pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Game Jam 2025 (North) 10:00am–12:00pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–5:00pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Teens" group Automotive Maintenance & Safety Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm North University Community Library Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This program empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Automotive Maintenance & Safety 4:00pm–7:00pm North University Community Library Library Branch: North University Community Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This program empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Game Jam 2025 (North) Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Game Jam 2025 (North) 3:00pm–5:00pm Mira Mesa Library Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Slimetrepreneur Store Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Ready to turn your slime obsession into a creative business adventure? In this fun-filled workshop, kids will learn about inspiring SLIMEtrepreneurs, like YouTube star Carina Garcia, and dive into the world of target marketing. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Slimetrepreneur Store 3:00pm–4:30pm Paradise Hills Library Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Children's Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Ready to turn your slime obsession into a creative business adventure? In this fun-filled workshop, kids will learn about inspiring SLIMEtrepreneurs, like YouTube star Carina Garcia, and dive into the world of target marketing.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Science of Tortillas Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista at Linda Vista Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Explore what goes into making a tortilla! In this hands-on program, learn about the cultural background of tortilla-making as well as the physical and chemical changes that occur as the dough is formed, pressed, and cooked. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Science of Tortillas 1:00pm–2:00pm Linda Vista Library Library Branch: Linda Vista Library Room: LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore what goes into making a tortilla! In this hands-on program, learn about the cultural background of tortilla-making as well as the physical and chemical changes that occur as the dough is formed, pressed, and cooked.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cooking for Teens Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Cooking for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Teens are invited to learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun recipes.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Astronaut Landing Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm MV - Community Room - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age During this out-of-this-world field trip, travel back to 1969 to join the Apollo 11 crew for their historic flight to the moon. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Astronaut Landing 10:30am–12:00pm Mission Valley Library Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Community Room - Mission Valley Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: During this out-of-this-world field trip, travel back to 1969 to join the Apollo 11 crew for their historic flight to the moon.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Little Tech Lab | Taste of Technology Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Explore what makes the tech world run! In this hands-on program, participants will learn how algorithms, design thinking, and wire framing work while increasing their digital awareness and creating their own prototype in Canva. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Little Tech Lab | Taste of Technology 4:00pm–5:30pm San Ysidro Library Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Room: SY - Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Explore what makes the tech world run! In this hands-on program, participants will learn how algorithms, design thinking, and wire framing work while increasing their digital awareness and creating their own prototype in Canva.
This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual Overview of the UC System Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm SDPL Virtual Branch Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses! Register Now Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Virtual Overview of the UC System 4:15pm–4:45pm SDPL Virtual Branch Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Automobile Design Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm San Ysidro Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Automobile Design 6:00pm–8:00pm San Ysidro Library Library Branch: San Ysidro Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Get your imagination flowing and explore the fascinating automobile engineering and design field! You will go on an enlightening adventure that explores the many parts that go into making an automobile work.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Automotive Maintenance & Safety Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm SK - Computer Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This course empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Automotive Maintenance & Safety 11:00am–2:00pm Skyline Hills Library Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - Computer Lab - Skyline Hills Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Embark on a journey to master your vehicle's care with confidence. This course empowers you to understand and manage your car's maintenance, fostering independence and proficiency.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Healthy Living on a Budget Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Emerging Adults Looking for ways to save money? Join us for this informative program to get tips on how to eat, live, exercise and be healthy on a budget.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Healthy Living on a Budget 5:00pm–6:00pm Paradise Hills Library Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Emerging Adults Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Looking for ways to save money? Join us for this informative program to get tips on how to eat, live, exercise and be healthy on a budget.This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual UC Application Process Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm SDPL Virtual Branch Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Prepare for the college application process! Join us for insights on requirements and how to apply for UC schools. Get your pressing questions answered by a representative from UC Berkeley's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. View Details Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Virtual UC Application Process 6:00pm–7:00pm SDPL Virtual Branch Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Prepare for the college application process! Join us for insights on requirements and how to apply for UC schools. Get your pressing questions answered by a representative from UC Berkeley's Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Zombie Preparedness Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Zombie Preparedness 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library Room: PB - Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Zombies are coming! Join us to learn how to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse and other major disasters by exploring tools and resources.
This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual Overview of the UC System Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm SDPL Virtual Branch Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Age Group: Teens Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses! View Details Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Virtual Overview of the UC System 6:00pm–6:30pm SDPL Virtual Branch Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU Registration Encouraged Event Details: Interested in the University of California system, but not sure where to start? Join us for a tour of at all the UC campuses!