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OnView: Voices on the Inside-Poetic Justice

All Day 4/29 - 7/31
Popular Library - Fairway at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside Central Library- Popular Library Fairway April 29 – July 31, 2024   Voices on the Inside is an interactive art exhibition of self-portrait poe...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Popular Library - Fairway
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Voices on the Inside

Central Library- Popular Library Fairway

April 29 – July 31, 2024

 

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.

Kuchipudi Dance Performance | an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will host a 20 minute performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh reg...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Performing Arts
Event Details:

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will host a 20 minute performance of Kuchipudi, a traditional dance form originating from the Andhra Pradesh region of India.

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, June 4, 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Pride Month Take Home Craft Distribution

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! Celebrate by picking up a special Pride themed Take Home Craft during LEGO Time!  Take Home Crafts will also be distributed at the circulation desk sta...

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! Celebrate by picking up a special Pride themed Take Home Craft during LEGO Time! 

Take Home Crafts will also be distributed at the circulation desk starting next week on Friday, June 14.

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

Scissor Skills Practice: Father's Day Collage

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting Father's Day craft at the San Diego Public Library, where kids will unleash their creativity by crafting a unique collage using their scissor skills. Don'...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Early Learning
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting Father's Day craft at the San Diego Public Library, where kids will unleash their creativity by crafting a unique collage using their scissor skills.

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, June 11, 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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Father's Day Craft

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Make an awesome one-of-a-kind keychain for that special father figure in your life.  Design and create a unique keychain using our Glowforge laser cutter.  Supplies and m...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Make an awesome one-of-a-kind keychain for that special father figure in your life.  Design and create a unique keychain using our Glowforge laser cutter.  Supplies and materials will be provided. 

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.

How to make a 4th of July Centerpiece

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the Carmel Valley Library, and presenter Robert, as we celebrate Independence day! We will learn how to make a 4th of July Centerpiece. Into our centerpiece, we will incorpora...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join the Carmel Valley Library, and presenter Robert, as we celebrate Independence day! We will learn how to make a 4th of July Centerpiece. Into our centerpiece, we will incorporate flowers, ribbon, festive, holiday materials, and more.

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

Celebrate Juneteenth: Make a Pan-African Flag

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day by making a Pan-African flag painting using red, green, and black paint, white cardstock, clothespins, and cotton balls. For ages 5 and up. No...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day by making a Pan-African flag painting using red, green, and black paint, white cardstock, clothespins, and cotton balls. For ages 5 and up. No registration needed and materials are provided.

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.

PRIDE Rainbow Headbands Craft

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate PRIDE month with the OB Library and ToshWerks and create your own beautiful rainbow flower crown. All supplies will be provided. First come, first served. 

Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Room: Children's Area - Ocean Beach
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Celebration Month, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Celebrate PRIDE month with the OB Library and ToshWerks and create your own beautiful rainbow flower crown. All supplies will be provided. First come, first served. 

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.

Go Skate Day Celebration!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Southern California celebration of skate culture as we raise awareness for Go Skate Day and unite the community in the joy of skateboarding. Enjoy food, paint your ow...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a Southern California celebration of skate culture as we raise awareness for Go Skate Day and unite the community in the joy of skateboarding. Enjoy food, paint your own deck and win some exciting giveaways! For ages 12-18.

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

Pride Month Take Home Craft Distribution

All Day
Linda Vista Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! Celebrate by picking up a special Pride themed Take Home Craft at the circulation desk. Available while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5+

Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

June is Pride Month! Celebrate by picking up a special Pride themed Take Home Craft at the circulation desk.

Available while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5+

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Distribution in Celebration of Juneteenth

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

A limited number of autographed copies of The Juneteenth Story and The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini will be given away. Light refreshments will be provided courte...

Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month
Event Details:

A limited number of autographed copies of The Juneteenth Story and The Juneteenth Cookbook

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.

Dramarama Film Screening with Director

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Author Talk, Films, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month, we will be showing Dramarama, an award winning film about a boy struggling to come out of the closet with this close knit group of theater f...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Author Talk, Films, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month, we will be showing Dramarama, an award winning film about a boy struggling to come out of the closet with this close knit group of theater friends during their last murder mystery slumber party before high s

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

Juneteenth Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

What is Juneteenth? A holiday celebrating when the last slaves in America were finally told that they’d been freed. We’ll be reading two very special stories to learn about and cel...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, En Español, Literature
Event Details:

What is Juneteenth? A holiday celebrating when the last slaves in America were finally told that they’d been freed. We’ll be reading two very special stories to learn about and celebrate the holiday.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program Kick off party

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come and enjoy the Summer reading program kick off party at the city heights community park!

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come and enjoy the Summer reading program kick off party at the city heights community park!

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

Pride Storytime ft. Friidae

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Pride season with a special PRIDE Storytime ft. Friidae! PRIDE Storytime is a family-friendly way of recognizing and celebrating our diversity and indivi...

Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, LGBTQIA+
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Pride season with a special PRIDE Storytime ft. Friidae!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Craft Night: Pride Flower Crowns

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for this month's Family Craft Night as we make rainbow flower crowns in honor of Pride Month!   1 craft per registrant. All supplies provided. If you need t...

Encouraged
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this month's Family Craft Night as we make rainbow flower crowns in honor of Pride Month!  

1 craft per registrant. All supplies provided.

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.

Summer Reading Program presents CA Park Ranger Storytime!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime with our local California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions! Learn about the Park Ranger Profession, hear about state pa...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Literature, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for a special Summer Reading Program Storytime with our local California State Parks Ranger Read-Aloud sessions!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Innovative Fridays: Pride Buttons & Tote Bags

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
IDEA Lab at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Explore our IDEA Lab and learn how to use our Cameo and Silhouette! Join us to celebrate Pride and design your own Pride themed buttons and tote bags!  Open to all ages! *R...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: IDEA Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Accessibility, Featured, Community Engagement, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, LGBTQIA+
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Explore our IDEA Lab and learn how to use our Cameo and Silhouette! Join us to celebrate Pride and design your own Pride themed buttons and tote bags! 

Open to all ages! *Registration Required

 

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, July 2, 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 "All Ages" group.

Let's Play Lotería

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor at Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  ...

Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Let's play Lotería, the classic Mexican game of chance!  Lotería is a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo that is quick, fun, and easy to play!  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

All Ages Craft: Rainbow Sand Art

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement. They will then add deco...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We’re celebrating Pride Month with a special all-ages craft program. Participants will select from 10 different colors of sand to layer into an arrangement.

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, July 16, 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.