Week Calendar

All Day

Voice Out 2025

All Day 5/12–7/24

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Voice Out 2025 - Youth Media Arts & Outside the Lens

Central Library | 2nd Floor Display

May 12, 2025 - July 27, 2025

Table of Contents: A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration

All Day 7/1–8/30

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

SDPL Virtual Branch

Virtual Event

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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Welcoming all collectors and curiosities!

From Pokémon cards to postage stamps, we want to see your collection!

Artist Maggie Yang

All Day 7/17–9/17

All Ages

Rancho Peñasquitos Library

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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library

Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Located in the Community Room and Upper Mezzanine Art Niche

9 am

Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind

9:30am–11:30am

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

La Jolla/Riford Library

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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library

Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford

Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Accessibility, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Event Details:

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being.

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10 am

Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

For those contemplating constructing a family tree, as well as for experienced genealogy researchers.

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

No appointment necessary. First come, first served.

Unmask the Superhero in your Family!

10:00am–4:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Fly up to Special Collections on the 9th floor and begin saving your genealogical tree.

Your heritage depends on YOU!

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai

10:00am–10:30am

All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults

Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch

Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Literature, Program Includes Kit

Event Details:

Presented by Write Out Loud San Diego, "StoryBox" is the American name given to the Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.

Unmask the Superhero in your Family!

10:00am–4:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Fly up to Special Collections on the 9th floor and begin saving your genealogical tree.

Your heritage depends on YOU!

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time

10:00am–11:00am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa

Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature

Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!

Unmask the Superhero in your Family!

10:00am–4:00pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Genealogy Table in Marilyn & Gene Marx Special Collections Center (9th Floor) - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Fly up to Special Collections on the 9th floor and begin saving your genealogical tree.

Your heritage depends on YOU!

Volunteers are there to help guide you in your research.

11 am

Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library: Super Hero Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - 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 super hero stories and songs. Super hero costumes are encouraged.

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Musical Instrument Introduction and Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library

Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

Get ready for foot stomping, toe tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun as Craig Newton brings TEN different instruments to your library. Guitar from Spain, Flute from France, a Drum from Africa, Saxophone from Belgium, and much more!

12 pm

1 pm

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment

1:00pm–4:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Featured, Art, Career & College, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Early Learning, Homework Help, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment

1:00pm–4:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Featured, Art, Career & College, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Early Learning, Homework Help, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment

1:00pm–4:00pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

College-Rolando Library

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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library

Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando

Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Featured, Art, Career & College, Cultural Appreciation, DYH@L Student Camps, Early Learning, Homework Help, Summer Reading Program

Event Details:

DYH@L Presents: Summer Enrichment
Drop in hours: 1pm-4pm

2 pm

Discover U: Cochineal & Natural Dyes

2:30pm–3:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library

Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

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.

3 pm

Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間

3:00pm–3:30pm

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age

Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

Room: PB - 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.

4 pm

Tinker Thursday

4:00pm–5:00pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Skyline Hills Library

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens

Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join us every Thursday and grow your crafting skills at Skyline Hills Branch Library. This week we will be creating Japanese Kites.

Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: AC - Lobby - Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.

5 pm

Adult Crafting Circle: Christmas in July

5:30pm–7:30pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Skyline Hills Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library

Room: SK - Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Celebration Month, Art, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Wellness

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Join Sew Lokas, Textile artist, Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez, and the Skyline Crafting Circle as we craft a little early holiday cheer.

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

5:30pm–7:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Speed Friending for Ages 30+

5:00pm–7:00pm

Adults, Older Adults

Oak Park Library

Registration Encouraged

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Library Branch: Oak Park Library

Room: OK - Main Area - Oak Park

Age Group: Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Business, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Films, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading Program, Wellness

Registration Encouraged

Event Details:

Ready to meet your new friend(s)? Someone who can accompany you through life's journey? Are you brave enough to be seen and share similar interest? Interested in meeting someone who is different from you?

Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor

5:30pm–7:30pm

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

City Heights Performance Annex

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Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex

Room: CT - Black Box Theatre - Performance Annex

Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts

Event Details:

Join El Tesoro Del Folklor at the Annex for free Ballet Folklorico classes! Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

6 pm

Children's Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night and Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm

Elementary School Age

Carmel Valley Library

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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library

Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley

Age Group: Elementary School Age

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español

Event Details:

Bilingual Spanish/English conversation night and Book Club- practice your Spanish while mingling with others, reading books (Graphic Novels in Spanish ) and playing games.

The Blues: 100 Years of American Creativity

6:30pm–7:30pm

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Tierrasanta Library

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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library

Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta

Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Program Type: Cultural Appreciation

Event Details:

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group in Seminar Room

6:30pm–7:30pm

Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults

Mira Mesa Library

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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library

Room: MM - Seminar/Booksale Room - 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.

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Welcoming all collectors and curiosities!

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, aiming to cultivate and balance the body's vital energy, or "qi," to promote health and well-being.

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