San Diego Public Library - Central Library
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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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Monday April 29 through July 31
OnView: Voices on the Inside-Poetic Justice
Voices on the InsideCentral Library- Popular Library FairwayApril 29 – July 31, 2024 Voices on the Inside is an interactive art exhibition of self-portrait poetry and photography created by incarcerated artists in collaboration with photographer Lisa Loftus that engages......More
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Monday April 29 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Monday April 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bird Nerds!
Come learn about citizen science and bird watching by creating your own bird watching journal and join on a special scavenger hunt.
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Monday April 29 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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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults
Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-playing game program for adults! Exercise your creativity and imagination in a welcoming, inclus......More
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Picture This!
DriveMonday, April 29, 2024 @ 6 pmA mysterious Hollywood action film stuntman gets in trouble with gangsters when he tries to help his neighbor's husband rob a pawn shop while serving as his getaway driver.R | 100 minutes | Action | 2011 Picture This features free film ......More
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Tuesday April 30 11:30am - 2:30pm PDT
Tech on the Go: Introduction to Excel Series
Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our April series focuses on Excel. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the following format:Hour 1: Hands-on basic technical exer......More
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Tuesday April 30 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Tuesday April 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Teen Tabletop Game Day
If you enjoy tabletop gaming or simply want to give it a try, join us once a month to have fun!. Games will be rotated for each session.
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Tuesday April 30 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 30 6:30pm - 7:45pm PDT
NaPoWriMo Weekly Writing Club
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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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Fantastical Fiction Forum
Welcome to the Fantastical Fiction Forum!We discuss the best of classic and modern fantasy, horror, and science fiction in a friendly, inclusive group. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month.This month, we will discuss The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi. (......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Stay and Play
Ages 0-3Join us for story time, healthy snacks, and play time geared for young children and their caregivers. This special time is dedicated to early literacy, fine motor skills, and problem solving through play. 10:30 Tiny Tales with Ms. Wendy11:00 Snack Time (pl......More
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Wednesday May 1 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 May 1 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 May 2 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 May 2 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Thursday May 2 3:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Linsday Community School Lithograph Exhibit Opening Reception
San Diego Central Library hosts Lindsay Community School students and their lithograph exhibitEnjoy the art of students from Lindsay Community School and listen as they describe the process of creating their displayed lithographs during their opening reception of their ......More
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Thursday May 2 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 May 2 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 May 3 3:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
Anime Club
Enjoy anime? So do we! Join us and watch anime!
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Star Wars Day at the Central IDEA Lab
Join us for Star Wars Day at the Central IDEA Lab! Drop-in any time between 10 AM - 2 PM to celebrate with various maker activities. All ages welcome. While supplies last.Schedule of projects:10:00 - 11:00: Sew felt Porg shoulder pets11:30 - 12:30: Make Star Wars-themed......More
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Saturday May 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Countdown to Stokercon – International Horror Writers Convention
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my, and haints and witches too!The San Diego Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and San Diego Public Library present an event to celebrate StokerCon, the international gathering of horror authors coming May 30 - June 2 in San Diego. Th......More
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Voices on the Inside - Opening Reception hosted by Poetic Justice
Opening Reception for Voices on the Inside.Poetic Justice is a community within and beyond women's prisons, working alongside one another with a shared belief in the power of self-expression to change lives. We provide data-driven, trauma-informed, and gender sensitive ......More
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Sunday May 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
2024 Winter/Spring Concert Series: Irving Flores Jazz Trio
Irving Flores, piano | Mackenzie Leighton, upright bass | Fernando Gomez, drums Join el maestro Irving Flores as he takes you on a journey from his roots in Veracruz to his recent years south of the border and most recently in San Diego. Flores will dazzle the ......More
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Monday May 6 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Candy Sushi
Celebrate Japanese Heritage Month at the Central Library! Join us as we make candy sushi with your favorite sweet treats.Program is for ages 5-12 and a registration is required.
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Monday May 6 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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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Fortune & Glory - SDPL's Role-Playing Game Program for Adults
Explore New Worlds! Embark on Epic Adventures!Have you ever wanted to play role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Join SDPL's new role-playing game program for adults! Exercise your creativity and imagination in a welcoming, inclus......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Swing Dance Under the Dome!
Swing dance comes to the library! Swing Dancing San Diego will lead a free introductory lesson and host a rooftop dance under the Dome! Great fun, great music – and exercise at the same time! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the intoxicating fun of swing dancin......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Picture This!
Gran Torino After a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean Warveteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself. R | 116 minutes | Drama | 2008 Picture This features free film screenings every Monday at 6:00 pm in the C......More
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Philosophy Talk: "Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" @ 50
Are we all just squirrels trying to get a nut?Join Professor Steven Barbone of SDSU’s Philosophy Department for a 50th anniversary discussion of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig, NYT philosophical bestseller and one of the most influential boo......More
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Tuesday May 7 11:30am - 2:30pm PDT
Tech on the Go: Network Safety Series
Free Digital Literacy Classes presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation and the SD Access 4 All Initiative. Our May series focuses on network safety. Classes are held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the following format:Hour 1: Hands-on basic technic......More
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Tuesday May 7 2:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Creative Collective - Arts & Crafts for Adults
Session 7: Community TapestryInspired by the history and visual storytelling tapestries contain, we will make tapestry squares that represent self through fabric college, combined to create one grand tapestry reflecting their community.Creative Collective promotes welln......More
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments. You will have access to learning materials; computers, online research tools, and other digita......More
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Tuesday May 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Teen Trivia: Comics and Lightsabers
Do you enjoy Superheroes, Star Wars, or FREE pizza??We're getting in the Star Wars and Free Comic Book Day spirit—teens ages 12-18 are invited to have fun and celebrate with four rounds of trivia. The top winner of each round receives a prize. Bring a device with intern......More