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OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-Static Table

All Day 4/3 - 5/31
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go NANO-Static Table April 3– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is conn...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-Static Table

April 3– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- New Science

All Day 4/3 - 5/31
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go New Science April 3– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

New Science

April 3– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- Einstein Seen

All Day 4/4 - 5/31
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go Einstein Seen April 4– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connecte...

Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

Einstein Seen

April 4– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-Ferrofluid Table, and What does NANO Mean for Us?

All Day 4/4 - 5/31
North University Community Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go NANO-Ferrofluid Table & What does NANO Mean for Us? April 4– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to real...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-Ferrofluid Table & What does NANO Mean for Us?

April 4– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-Reading Table and What’s New About NANO?

All Day 4/4 - 5/31
College-Rolando Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go NANO-Reading Table, and What’s New About NANO? April 4– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San...

Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-Reading Table, and What’s New About NANO?

April 4– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- Face Mask & Bone Density

All Day 4/5 - 5/31
San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go Face Mask & Bone Density April 5– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where every...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

Face Mask & Bone Density

April 5– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- How a Telegraph Works

All Day 4/5 - 5/31
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go How a Telegraph Works April 5– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

How a Telegraph Works

April 5– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- NANO-Magnetic Sand Table

All Day 4/5 - 5/31
Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go NANO-Magnetic Sand Table April 5– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone ...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

NANO-Magnetic Sand Table

April 5– May 31, 2024

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

OnView: Fleet on the Go- Wentzscope

All Day 4/5 - 5/31
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go Wentzscope April 5– May 31, 2024 The Fleet Science Center is a county-wide organization with a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected t...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Fleet on the Go

Wentzscope

April 5– May 31, 2024

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

Spring Into STEAM: Portable Planetarium - Explore the Night Sky

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey inside the portable planetarium! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. This program includes special effects, such as lasers and music. 

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

Library NExT: Fire and Ice

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Students will get up close and personal with erupting volcanoes and frozen icebergs – all without burning or freezing themselves. Learn fascinating and wacky facts, play silly game...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Students will get up close and personal with erupting volcanoes and frozen icebergs – all without burning or freezing themselves. Learn fascinating and wacky facts, play silly games and become an Earth science genius!

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.

S.T.E.A.M. Tuesday: Fingerpuppet Bees

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Art, , Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th. THIS WEEK'S PROJECT:  Finger...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM every other Tuesday with library staff as we take on a unique science or art project!  All supplies provided.  Grades K—5th.

THIS WEEK'S PROJECT: 

Finger Puppet Bees

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, April 30, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.

STEAM Workshop: Under Pressure

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In the Under Pressure workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ever wondered how marine mammals dive to remarkable depths on a single breath? In the Under Pressure workshop, you’ll uncover the incredible adaptations that enable these animals to explore the ocean’s depths.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 30, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders! Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and bui...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO Builders!

Put your engineering and problem-solving skills to the test by taking part in unique LEGO building challenges or let your imagination run wild and build your own special LEGO creations.

Each week's L

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

STEM Crafternoon: Mechanical Mother's Day Card

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Balboa Library
Program Type:
Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Learn about cams and followers as you make a Mother’s Day card that comes to life when you turn the handle. (For ages 5 and up).

Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about cams and followers as you make a Mother’s Day card that comes to life when you turn the handle.

(For ages 5 and up).

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

Introduction to Coding for Kids

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

This 6-week class is designed for students in grades 3 through 8 with little or no prior coding experience. Students will learn how to program in Java, a language that can be ...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

This 6-week class is designed for students in grades 3 through 8 with little or no prior coding experience. Students will learn how to program in Java, a language that can be used to make applications, Web sites, or even games.

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

Kids Robotics Course

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about robotics? Join us for a two-part introductory program! Bruce McCoy, a retired engineer, will introduce kids to robotics. During this session...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about robotics? Join us for a two-part introductory program!

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

*Lego Club and Arts and Crafts will be on Wednesdays starting April 3rd. Come join us for Lego Club on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 4pm - 5pm! The library pr...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

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

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

LEGO Creators Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY! All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo. For children and families...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

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

Little Builders

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years Let's build, create, and play while we grow our little builders minds!!  Come play with Duplo Legos for preschool STEM learning.  Caregiver partic...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years

Let's build, create, and play while we grow our little builders minds!!  Come play with Duplo Legos for preschool STEM learning.  Caregiver participation required.

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.

Perler Bead Craft

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with hea...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

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

Spring Into STEAM: Virtual Explore the Night Sky

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Online/Virtual, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey without leaving your own home! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system.  Presented by F...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take an out-of-this-world journey without leaving your own home! Explore the night sky, visit constellations and galaxies, and learn about our solar system. 

Presented by Full Spectrum. 

For youth ages 9-12.