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All Day
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Branches:
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tran_BJ_60th Party

6:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the San Diego Public Library Monthly Book Sale

9:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
University Heights Library
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the San Diego Public Library will be hosting its next book sale at the University Heights Branch Library at 4193 Park Blvd (at Howard Ave), San Diego 92103. Enter at the Sprouts parking lot entrance.

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

Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am–2:30pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home!
Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

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

Dance Pants Bash!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime!  We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Knitting and Crochet Circle

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join the knitting and crochet circle. Improve your skills in these traditional art forms.  Bring your project for social crafting!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mandarin Chinese Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Join us for Mandarin Chinese stories and songs with Ms. Canndy at the Community Room in the Mira Mesa Library. All ages are welcome! Th storytime will be on the 3rd Saturday of the month (subject to change).

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

Stay and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Come join us for Stay and Play! Parents and caregivers with young children can come and meet their neighbors! Age-appropriate toys and games will be provided for the little ones to play with.

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

RB FOL Meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

RB FOL board meeting.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Saturday Drop In Craft

10:00am–1:00pm
Elementary School Age
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Visit the library on Saturday & create a terrific craft. All supplies 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
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Garden Exchange

10:00am–3:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, Veggies, Fruits, Flowers and More!

Too many zucchinis? Lots of cut flowers? Succulents getting too big? Fruits and Veggies galore? Ordered too many radish seeds?

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan (IN-PERSON)

10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

These Storytimes, good for kids ages 4 to 6, are fun, kinetic, and humorous experiences!  I make it a point not just to read books, but to perform them as well!

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

Saturday Story Time in the Park

10:30am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
Event Details:

Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego and Rokenbok Club

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Library Branch: Mountain View/Beckwourth Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 10am-noon for Lego and Rokenbok Club! Patrons will be able to build at their own pace.

We will provide a lego square to build on and patrons can continue to build on it week after week. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Pro Basketball | Cool Careers

10:30am–12:00pm
Elementary School Age
Mission Valley Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Step into the shoes of a Pro Basketball player--with a STEAM twist! In this high-energy workshop, participants will explore the science behind the sport by investigating energy, force, and motion.

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Accessibility, Literature
Event Details:

Enjoy some sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer from Signs at Play!

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

 

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

Paws & Tales Reading Program

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with a fluffy friend! Participants learn how to be safe around animals as they improve their reading skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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

Board Game Café

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Learning Center - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of board games and fun as you enjoy freshly brewed coffee or tea from a local business!

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

Lego Free Play

11:00am–1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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

Healthy Cooking

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Linda Vista Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Join us for some fun in the kitchen! Participants will learn and practice their cooking skills while making simple and fun kid-friendly recipes.

This is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Concert in the Park

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: All Ages, 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 event is in the "All Ages" group

RB Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Rancho Bernardo Library
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how to play and are looking for the perfect place to play? Join us every Saturday for a fun game of chess with friends at Rancho Bernardo Library!

 

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

Amantes de la Lectura. Novelas Hispano-Americanos en Español

2:00pm–4:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, En Español
Event Details:

El club de lectura será dirigido por la Sra. Toni Lampell, maestra en estudios hispánicos por la Universidad Francisco Marroquin de Guatemala.

This event is in the "Teens" group

SAT Test Prep

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
City Heights/Weingart Library
Registration Encouraged
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College, DiscoverU
Registration Encouraged
Event Details:

Get ready for the SAT!

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

The La Jolla/Riford Library offers open chess play every Saturday from 4:00-5:00pm where players can drop-in and play with others in the Children's Area.

 

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