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Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
SDPL Virtual Branch
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
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Jul-Aug
2025
Table of Contents: A Community Collectors' Showcase Open Registration
All Day
7/1–8/30
SDPL Virtual Branch
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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!
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All Ages
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul-Sep
17
2025
Artist Maggie Yang
All Day
7/17–9/17
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
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug-Jan
2025
Uncharted Elsewhere
All Day
8/3–1/4
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Art Gallery - Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Art,
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Uncharted Elsewhere is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Qi Gong: Recharging Body & Mind
9:30am–11:30am
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. These gen
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Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Kamishibai Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
Literature,
Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
10:00am–12:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
The Bardo of Dharmata: The After-Death State - an OASIS San Diego Program, Part of the Living Well for Adults Series
10:30am–12:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch:
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room:
RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
What happens to us and our consciousness when we die? Where do we go?
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Cancelled
All Ages,
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Adults,
Older Adults
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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Aug
8
2025
Fri
Cancelled
StoryBox Theatre: Kamishibai
10:00am–10:30am
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
8
2025
Fri
Genealogy Research: Meet with our volunteer genealogist 10am to Noon
10:00am–12:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Balboa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Kamishibai Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Balboa Library
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Library Branch:
Balboa Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Before TV and comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai, or paper theater. With a wooden box, illustrations, and a great narrator to tell the story, kiddos will be in for a treat!
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This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Babies/Toddlers,
Preschoolers
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library
11:00am–11:30am
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 children's stories and songs. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
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Elementary School Age
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Bilingual Vietnamese and English Storytime in Children's Area
1:00pm–2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Art,
Cultural Appreciation,
Early Learning
Event Details:
Join Ms. Lynn for a bilingual Vietnamese and English picture book storytime, followed by a craft program. The program is for children ages 4-8 years-old. Win a prize.
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Elementary School Age
Linda Vista Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Aug
9
2025
Sat
Science of Tortillas
1:00pm–2:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch:
Linda Vista Library
Room:
LV - Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group:
Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation,
DiscoverU,
Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Explore what goes into making a tortilla! In this hands-on program, learn about the cultural background of tortilla-making as well as the physical and chemical changes that occur as the dough is formed, pressed, and cooked.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Mahjong Club for Adults
2:00pm–4:00pm
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 a game of Mahjong. Materials provided. Mahjong Club meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. Recommended for ages 18+. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Mandarin Chinese Storytime 中文故事時間
3:00pm–3:30pm
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.
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All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Raksha Bandan
3:00pm–4:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
Room:
MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Raksha Bandhan means a bond of love and protection. It is also known as “Rakhi.” It is a popular Hindu festival of India which celebrates the love between a brother and a sister. It is observed on the full moon day.
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All Ages
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Raksha Bandhan/Siblings Day Craft
4:30pm–5:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch:
Carmel Valley Library
Room:
VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:
Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at the Carmel Valley Library.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
North University Community Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
English Corner (English Conversation)
4:45pm–5:45pm
North University Community Library
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Library Branch:
North University Community Library
Room:
NU - 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.
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens
Skyline Hills Library
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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Tinker Thursday
4:00pm–5:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
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Library Branch:
Skyline Hills Library
Room:
SK - Children's Nook - 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 event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center - 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.
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Skyline Hills Library
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
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Adult Crafting Circle: Friends Special Project
5:30pm–7:30pm
Skyline Hills Library
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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
Event Details:
Join Textile Artist, Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez and the Skyine Hills Crafting Circle as we give back to the Friends of Skyline Hills Library with a special project.
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
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor
5:30pm–7:30pm
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.
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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
Preschoolers,
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Create It! @ the Library
5:00pm–5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch:
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room:
MX - 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.
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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
Elementary School Age,
Middle School Age,
Teens,
Emerging Adults,
Adults
City Heights Performance Annex
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
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Free Ballet Folkorico Classes - El Tesoro Del Folklor
5:30pm–7:30pm
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.
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Elementary School Age
Carmel Valley Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Children's Bilingual Spanish Conversation Night and Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
6:30pm–7:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch:
Mira Mesa Library
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 "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)
6:30pm–7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
AC - Sullivan Library Commission Room - Central
Age Group:
Emerging Adults,
Adults,
Older Adults
Program Type:
Featured,
Online/Virtual,
Book Discussion,
Cultural Appreciation,
Literature
Event Details:
Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels? Join the Comic-Con graphic novel book clubs!
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