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Saturday Craft Session: Origami Animals

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us for this Saturday Craft Session to learn about and try origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Create some of you...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us for this Saturday Craft Session to learn about and try origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Create some of your favorite animals out of paper! 

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

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Make something extraordinary! 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:

Make something extraordinary! DUPLO Legos are available.

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.

Adult Craft Night - Make a Parol!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on April 8 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up.  Why should kids have all the fun?  Adults ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on April 8 at noon.  Space is limited.  This class is for adults 18 and up. 

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

Kamishibai Story Box

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Ages 0-12 Join Walter from Write Out Loud as he shares Kamishibai Story Box Theater in the Children's Library.   KAMISHIBAI (STORYBOX) brings international folk tal...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Ages 0-12

Join Walter from Write Out Loud as he shares Kamishibai Story Box Theater in the Children's Library.  

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.

Create It! @ the Library

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creati...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Children's Area - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday from 5-5:30pm for Create! At the Library, featuring a new craft each week. This program is for youth aged 5-11, that will develop fine motor skills and creativity. 

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

Adult Craft

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

How to make a Tropical Wreath

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by making a "Tropical" Wreath. Robert will show us how to color a simple wicker wreath, and then how t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us as we Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by making a "Tropical" Wreath.

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

English Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Teen Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Join us for casual, friendly conversation designed to increase participants' comfort with the English language and maybe make new friends.  

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

Anime + Karaoke for Able Adults

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, Films, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Watch Anime with us and appreciate Japanese culture with Karaoke!

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Cultural Appreciation, Films, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Event Details:

Watch Anime with us and appreciate Japanese culture with Karaoke!

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

Beyond the Playground: Storytime in the Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us Beyond the Playground at the Mira Mesa Branch Library for a fun hour of songs and stories with Auntie Hazel.   All ages are welcome. No registration required. ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us Beyond the Playground at the Mira Mesa Branch Library for a fun hour of songs and stories with Auntie Hazel.   All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Beyond the Playground: Storytime in the Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us Beyond the Playground at the Mira Mesa Branch Library for a fun hour of songs and stories with Auntie Hazel.   All ages are welcome. No registration required. ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us Beyond the Playground at the Mira Mesa Branch Library for a fun hour of songs and stories with Auntie Hazel.   All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Happy Readers' Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, , Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Come join us to honor and celebrate AAPI with a Kamishibai Storytime  presented by Storybox Theater. Come join us  for inclusive learning. Everyone is welcome!   ...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, , Literature
Event Details:

Come join us to honor and celebrate AAPI with a Kamishibai Storytime  presented by Storybox Theater. Come join us  for inclusive learning. Everyone is welcome!

 

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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, May 15, 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 "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Healthy Adventures: Cooking Around the World

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation and learn how to cook healthy meals from around the world.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center - Study Tables (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Healthy Adventures Foundation and learn how to cook healthy meals from around the world.

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 "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.

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

AAPI Heritage Month Take Home Craft Distribution

All Day
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Stop by the circulation desk today to pick up a special Take Home Craft for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Available while supplies last. Recommended for ...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Stop by the circulation desk today to pick up a special Take Home Craft for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 

Available while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5+.

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.

GO for a Better World

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

“Go For A Better World” is initiated by a student at The Bishop’s School, focused on bringing the game of Go to seniors to reduce dementia risks. Middle School Age, Teens, Emerg...

Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Wellness
Event Details:

“Go For A Better World” is initiated by a student at The Bishop’s School, focused on bringing the game of Go to seniors to reduce dementia risks.

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults & Adults welcome, too.

 

ArtReach SD - Stained Glass Workshop

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Art Gallery - Central at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Participants in the workshop will be working on adaptive stained glass techniques via painting on textured glass.  Inspired by the works of James Hubbell, participants ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Art Gallery - Central
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants in the workshop will be working on adaptive stained glass techniques via painting on textured glass. 

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.

Japanese Language Class /Clase de Idioma Japonés

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills! If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail....

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Stop in to learn Japanese or improve your Japanese language skills!

If you have further questions regarding to the language class, please contact Cris Fitch at Cris.fitch@gmail.com

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

Lego Builders Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Make something extraordinary! 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:

Make something extraordinary! DUPLO Legos are available.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Origami Basics

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding. Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation,
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Origami: the Japanese art of paper folding.

Materials and instruction provided (while supplies last!).