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Music of Southeast Asia

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages. From gong ensembles ...

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

Bernard Ellorin, PhD, will explore the music of Southeast Asia, a region known for the conservation of  indigenous, colonial, and post colonial heritages.

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 Performance | an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
West Lawn - 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: West Lawn - 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 "All Ages" group.
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.
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.

Persian Music in the Park

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern ...

Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Kensington-Normal Heights Library for a Free Persian Music Concert in the park. The music will be jazz inspired with a Persian flair. There will be a mix of Eastern and Western Instruments. This is a monthly music series.

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.

2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: FAIVA

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

  2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!   FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA    Grant Muāgututi’a     Vaea A’etonu    &nb...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

 

2023-2024 Concert Series Finale!

 

FAIVA O SĀMOA: AN AFTERNOON WITH FAIVA 

 

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

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.   All ages are welcome.  

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Join Ms Mei as she presents stories and songs and crafts in Mandarin.  

All ages are welcome.

 

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

Kamishibai Around the World

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed...

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds.  Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n

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

Picture This: Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Films
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!   Better Luck Tomorrow:  Justin Lin directed and co-wrote this drama about ...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Films
Event Details:

This May, let's watch films celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage!  

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Art, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your group and meet other fans.

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

Bring your group and meet other fans.

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

Japanese Basket Weaving Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Art
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one. All materials will be provided.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join this workshop, learn the art of Japanese basket weaving, and make one.

All materials will be provided.

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

Adult Program: Intriguing Italy

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing coun...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Join us for a trip through Italy! Enjoy a two-hour adventure as we travel to various sites and cities in Italy to explore the archeology, architecture, and art of this amazing country.

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.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor) at Central Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month while learning to contribute to one of the world's largest online encyclopedia: Wikipedia. With millions of articles, thousands of e...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month while learning to contribute to one of the world's largest online encyclopedia: Wikipedia.

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.

Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles.

Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night. Now twice a month! Practice your Spanish while mingling with others or playing games, like, Lotería, Uno, and Crossword puzzles.

Third Worlds Within: Multiethnic Movements and Transnational Solidarity

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shiley Special Events Suite at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Event Details:

What do anti-racist movements in the United States have in common with similar struggles in other parts of the world? Join UCSD Professor of History Daniel Widener for a lively...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Program Type: Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:


What do anti-racist movements in the United States have in common with similar struggles in other parts of the world?

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 21, 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.

James Hubbell & Sim Bruce Richards: Collaborations

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In celebration of the Visual Arts Program's newest exhibition, The Art & Vision of James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation  now onview at the Central Library's...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of the Visual Arts Program's newest exhibition, The Art & Vision of James Hubbell: Architecture of Jubilation  now onview at the Central Library's Art Gallery through August 4, 2024 - we

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 21, 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.  

Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.

2024 SDPL Short Story Contest - Live Readings & Awards Event

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Neil Morgan Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It's time to celebrate our finalists, the talented and creative writers who have won this year's Short Story Contest! Please join us to learn the identities of our finalists...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Featured, Author Talk, Book Discussion, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Local Author
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:


It's time to celebrate our finalists, the talented and creative writers who have won this year's Short Story Contest!

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

Able Adults Program: Importance of Water and Fiber

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Area - Oak Park at Oak Park Library
Program Type:
Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, LGBTQIA+, Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

An Oasis presentation about healthy diet for Able Adults.

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

An Oasis presentation about healthy diet for Able Adults.

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

Beyond the Playground: Storytime in the Library

Wednesday, May 22, 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. ...

Cancelled
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 22, 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. ...

Cancelled
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.

Zhezhi Paper Folding with SDCHM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Zhezhi (traditional Chinese paper folding):  Recreational paper folding was practiced in China and Japan‭ after paper was first exported by Buddhist monks in the 6th cent...

Encouraged
Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebration Month, Featured, Art, Cultural Appreciation, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Zhezhi (traditional Chinese paper folding):  Recreational paper folding was practiced in China and Japan‭ after paper was first exported by Buddhist monks in the 6th century‭.  ‬Through our workshop‭, participants w

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 22, 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Mandarin Chinese Story Time

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Literature
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

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

Join Ms Canndy as she presents Stories and Songs in Mandarin, followed by play and social time.

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

Baby Sign Storytime!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro at San Ysidro Library
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachu...

Library Branch: San Ysidro Library
Room: Lloyd de Llamas Community Room - San Ysidro
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature
Event Details:

Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.