San Diego Public Library - Central Library
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Thursday March 28 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Little Learners
Sensory and early literacy play for little learners ages 2–5 and their caregivers.Young learners love experiencing the world through their senses. This sensory-based program will have the kiddos splashing, crinkling, pouring and exploring. Adult participation required. ......More
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS4. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Gang Beasts and more.
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. Limited tables will be set up in the courtyard/1st floor......More
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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Friday March 29 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilungual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe
A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.Hora de cuentos bilingüe en ingles y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.
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Friday March 29 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Tour of the Central Library
Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?Join us for a tour of the Central Library! We will meet by the Library Shop on the first floor and proceed to explore what ......More
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Friday March 29 3:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
KPop Club
Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!
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Saturday March 30 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Space Phenomena
Probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light in this phenomenal program on space events! See comets up close as one is formed before your eyes, and take home your very own Space Telescope.Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.Space is limi......More
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Monday April 1 All Day
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Monday April 1 through April 30
Monarch School Student Poems Exhibit: More Odes to Common Things
Monarch School students' books of poems on display at San Diego Central LibraryThe Pauline Foster Teen Center at SD Central Library is hosting an Exhibit of Poems by students from Monarch School published in the students’ More Odes to Common Things book series on April ......More
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Tuesday April 2 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This 5-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you’ll l......More
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Tuesday April 2 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Creative Collective - Arts & Crafts for Adults
Session 5: Block PrintmakingParticipants will learn the process of relief printmaking. Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. Traditional printmaking techniques inc......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Toshwerks: DIY Custom Keychain Charms
Get creative this Spring Break with a fun DIY Custom Keychain Craft presented by Toshwerks. Registration Required.
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Tuesday April 2 5:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club - Downtown (Online and In-Person)
Do you have a passion for comics and graphic novels?Did you know that Comic-Con has been sponsoring graphic novel book clubs over the past few years, mainly in San Diego libraries!The clubs meet in the evening once a month (some clubs skip July, when Comic-Con takes pla......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:45pm PDT
NaPoWriMo Writing Session
Join us this April for NaPoWriMo weekly writing sessions in-person and/or virtually. We are offering a motivating space, writing materials, and a chance to win prizes in for your participation in the NaPoWriMo challenge. This is an opportunity to sit with other aspiring......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Tiny Tales
Ages 0-3Bond with your baby/toddler through books, bounces, fingerplays, and movements.
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Wednesday April 3 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Baby Banter
Ages 0-3Encourage social skills through play while meeting other caregivers.
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Wednesday April 3 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This 5-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you’ll l......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Knit One, Crochet Too
Beginners always welcome. We supply the materials. Individuals with visual impairment and the hard of hearing are encouraged to attend!
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Little Builders
Ages 1 1/2 - 5 yearsLet's build, create, and play while we grow our little builders minds!! Come play with Duplo Legos for preschool STEM learning. Caregiver participation required.
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Thursday April 4 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This 5-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you’ll l......More
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Thursday April 4 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Walk, Talk, Create: A Journey to the New Children's Museum
Ages 5-17, each child under 16 required to have one adult.Be a part of pARTners in creativity with the San Diego Public Library and the New Children's Museum! Walk, talk, and create with Youth Services Librarians, Shampree and Wendy, as we journey from the Central Libr......More
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Thursday April 4 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Make It! Pet Gifts
In celebration of Pet Day (April 11), make a gift for your favorite friend.* Customize a bandana, collar tag, or treat pouch for a dog.Use recycled materials to make a toy flyer, felt mouse or chase toy for a cat.All ages welcome.Materials provided, while supplies last.
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library Courtyard/1st floor Lobby
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm for Courtyard Chess. Downtown Chess meets at the courtyard/1st floor lobby of the San Diego Central Library @ Joan ^ Irwin Jacobs Common. All ages are welcome to join. Limited tables will be set up in the courtyard/1st floor......More
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Teen Game Room
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.
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Friday April 5 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Children's Scissor Practice: April Flowers
Join us in the children's library to practice your scissor skills on some spring flowers!Adult supervision required.
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Friday April 5 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This 5-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you’ll l......More
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Friday April 5 3:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Anime Club
Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!
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Saturday April 6 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Once Upon Un Cuento: A Bilungual Storytime -- Hora de cuentos bilingüe
A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories.Hora de cuentos bilingüe en ingles y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos.
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Saturday April 6 12:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start? This 5-day course is designed for teens excited to learn about starting their own businesses. Through lectures from UC San Diego faculty, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, you’ll l......More
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Sewing Saturdays
Learn entry level operating instructions for computerized sewing machines and beginning techniques. Participants will practice basic stitches and complete a pillowcase.Pillowcases will be donated to Ryan's Cases For Smiles. Find out more at https://caseforsmiles.org/Al......More
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Saturday April 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Book Launch for Neil Gong’s Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics presented by Library Shop SD
UCSD Sociology Professor Neil Gong presents his new book, Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics at a free, open to the public book launch at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. In the book Gong traces the divide between the haves and have-nots......More