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Blackout Poetry

All Day 4/1 - 4/5
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Create a poem by blacking out unwanted words from a page of a book or magazine. One award of $50 gift certificate will be given at the end of the week. Completed poetry can be give...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Create a poem by blacking out unwanted words from a page of a book or magazine. One award of $50 gift certificate will be given at the end of the week. Completed poetry can be given to librarian.

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Park

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy stories and songs with Auntie Hazel Storytime will be held at the Mira Mesa Community Park North, located on 8520 ...

Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy stories and songs with Auntie Hazel 

Storytime will be held at the Mira Mesa Community Park North, located on 8520 New Salem St., San Diego, CA  92126. 

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.

SK Crafting Circle - Class 1 - Repurpose a pair of Jeans into a Tote Bag

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Skyline Hills LibraryCrafting Circle CelebratesEarth DayJoin us as Claudia from Sew Loka shows us how to repurpose a pair of jeans into a usable tote bag.Bring an old pair of ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Skyline Hills Library

Crafting Circle Celebrates

Earth Day

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, April 8, 2025 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, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poem in Your Pocket Day

All Day
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day! Select a poem that you like and carry it with you to share with coworkers, family, and friends. The library will have a variety of poetr...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day! Select a poem that you like and carry it with you to share with coworkers, family, and friends. The library will have a variety of poetry to choose from.

 

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 Thursday: Milloo's Mind

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us the celebrate and explore Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month and Arab American Heritage Month. We’ll be reading “Miloo’s Mind” and having a bookmark c...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us the celebrate and explore Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month and Arab American Heritage Month. We’ll be reading “Miloo’s Mind” and having a bookmark craft! 

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

Egg Hunt Extravaganza (Ages 2-5) *OUTDOOR*

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt for toddlers and preschoolers! At 10:30am, join us for a fun craft in the Community Room as we de...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt for toddlers and preschoolers!

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

EcoLogik Earth Month Series: Build-A-Bird Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Balboa at Balboa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Soar into fun!  Discover Bird Adaptations and Design your own unique species with a Build-A-Bird Activity!  This workshop is a fun way to learn about our neighbors in the...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Soar into fun!  Discover Bird Adaptations and Design your own unique species with a Build-A-Bird Activity!  This workshop is a fun way to learn about our neighbors in the sky--for ages 5 and up!

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

Egg Hunt Extravaganza (Ages 6-10) *INDOOR*

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt! At 2:30pm, join us for a fun craft in the Community Room as we decorate our spring-themed goodie...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an eggs-tra special egg hunt!

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.

Aquí estamos: Spotlighting Latine Poets During National Poetry Month with San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This National Poetry Month, let's celebrate the legacy and impact of Latine poets in the U.S. and around the world. Newly appointed San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capó-García will s...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Author Talk, Literature
Event Details:

This National Poetry Month, let's celebrate the legacy and impact of Latine poets in the U.S. and around the world.

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.

SK Crafting Circle - Class 1 - Repurpose a pair of Jeans into a Tote Bag

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Skyline Hills LibraryCrafting Circle CelebratesEarth DayJoin us as Claudia from Sew Loka shows us how to repurpose a pair of jeans into a usable tote bag.Bring an old pai...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness
Event Details:

Skyline Hills Library

Crafting Circle Celebrates

Earth Day

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

Monday Night Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Wellness

Día de los Niños y Libros Celebration

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros connects families and children to books, the joy of reading, and the diversity of cultures in our community. El Día, as it is commonly kno...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

El Día de los Niños, El Día de los Libros connects families and children to books, the joy of reading, and the diversity of cultures in our community.

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, April 15, 2025 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 "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.

Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Join Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications, for Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku. This engaging and interactive presentation will share photo...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Join Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications, for Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku. 

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

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.All ages are welcome. No registration required. 

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

Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

 

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

Crafts for Kids: Children's Day / Book Day

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on March 20 at noon.  Space is limited.Children’s Day / Book Day is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of l...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Sign ups are required and will start on March 20 at noon.  Space is limited.

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

Día Celebration

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, En Español
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Día, Day of the Child/Day of the Book with the Children's Library.  This annual event brings families together to celebrate literacy and youth.  Bilingual stori...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, En Español
Event Details:

Celebrate Día, Day of the Child/Day of the Book with the Children's Library.  This annual event brings families together to celebrate literacy and youth.  Bilingual stories, songs, and a fun make your own piñata craft!  

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

Jellyfish Windsock Spring Craft for Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

All materials are provided, this is a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM, Wellness
Event Details:

All materials are provided, this is a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

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.

Earth Day: Upcycled Book Garden

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day.  Explore the artistry of upcycling and sustainability.  Participants will create a beautiful book garden from upcycled products. For ages 8-16.&...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day.  Explore the artistry of upcycling and sustainability.  Participants will create a beautiful book garden from upcycled products. 

For ages 8-16. 

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.

Library Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an egg hunt INSIDE THE LIBRARY! Kids bring their own baskets and hunt for eggs filled with treats for a mini Spring celebration!

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month
Event Details:

Join us for an egg hunt INSIDE THE LIBRARY! Kids bring their own baskets and hunt for eggs filled with treats for a mini Spring celebration!

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.

Celebrating National Poetry Month: An Open Reading for the Whole Community

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by attending a poetry reading hosted by local poet Charlie Berigan and sponsored by the San Diego Poetry Annual. Read your own p...

Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by attending a poetry reading hosted by local poet Charlie Berigan and sponsored by the San Diego Poetry Annual. Read your own poem or

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Geometric Art Bookmarks

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Legler Benbough Performance Area at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Southwest Asia & North Africa and Arab Heritage Month with us! Make your own geometric-art laminated bookmarks. All supplies provided. For teens ages 12-18. 

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Celebrate Southwest Asia & North Africa and Arab Heritage Month with us! Make your own geometric-art laminated bookmarks. All supplies provided.