Week Calendar

Age 8 and up; Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls (and nonbinary students) to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world.

This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments.  This event includes foggy dry ice storms and even mind-boggling vanishing paper!  Students will be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly sh

Welcome to Engineering Adventures, where creativity meets innovation, and learning is as fun as it is educational!

To wrap up our summer reading program, we will use fire, foam, and music to explore the difference between physical and chemical reactions.

Are you a middle schooler interested in 3D design? In this class, learn how to create a custom 3D model using the web-based modeling platform, Tinkercad. 

Learn about the basic foundation of Environmental Sciences! This course builds an understanding of the living world, environmental issues, and sustainability through engaging activities, demos, and instruction. 

In this five-week workshop, students in grades 1-5 will build contraptions out of craft and office supplies to complete interactive, exciting challenges in teams, learning important concepts in engineering and teamwork along the way.

Join Bertrand's Music & Lessons for their community event "Instrument Exploration," tailored to introduce novice musicians to various instruments like flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, and violin.

Explore the science behind natural dyes! In this hands-on program, participants will learn about the cochineal, a small-scale insect that has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red and pink dyes, and other natural dyes.

This program focuses on native North American animals, featuring many from our own beautiful country, with an “at home” conservation theme!

For ages 8-13. Students will be exposed to introductory engineering principles as well as introductory lessons in 3D modeling using the free software, Onshape.

We supply the Legos, you provide the creativity!  Children ages 6-12 are invited to unleash their imaginations and build!  This program will meet on the first and third Monday of each month. 

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

This rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

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 LEGO

Join us for our weekly LEGO Club program! Promoting STEAM and creativity, let your kids express their inner engineer! Designs will be displayed in the children's library stacks.

 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 rocketry camp is for students aged 8-12 who are interested in entering the fun-fueled world of rocketry.

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air.

Python is the best coding language to start with. It’s the most popular programming language, and useful for every kind of programming.

Calling all superheroes!!!!  In celebration of Comic-Con week, join us as we welcome Clicbitz San Diego who will help you tap into -your inner superhero!

Let's play chess!  All ages and skill levels are welcome to play casual games in our relaxed setting. 

You think homework is pressure? Just wait until you learn how the weight of the earth’s atmosphere pushes down on you with the force of two elephants!

Have you ever wanted to make Balloon Animals?

CREATE - SHARE - PLAY!

Science Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.

Kids can enjoy being creative by building with LEGO blocks and DUPLO bricks. It's a great opportunity for exploring with new ideas, as well as sharing concepts and strategies with other attendees.

Join our Library Nature Scouts for a recurring adventure inspired by citizen science!

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.

The Microphone Doctors presents a FUN and exciting Costume & Bubble Dance Party for all ages to rock to during 2025 Summer Reading Program: Level Up!