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Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Pumpkin.  Can you guess the world's heaviest pumpkin? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with planted pumpkin seeds.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Plant Pals at Lunch at the Library at Balderrama Park

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool Friendly
Event Details:

Join us and plant a seed at Plant Pals: this week's seed is Pumpkin.  Can you guess the world's heaviest pumpkin? Fun for kids of all ages. Each participant will go home with planted pumpkin seeds.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

San Diego Rescue Mission Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

With a location based in Oceanside, San Diego Rescue Mission helps restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty or addiction through faith-based emergency services, residential rehabilitation programs, children’s ser

This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group

Paws to Read

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (ages 6-11)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Academic Support

School aged children have an opportunity to meet specially trained dogs and read their favorite stories to them. This reading program can improve reading skills of children who might otherwise be intimidated to read in front of adults. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Cafecito: English Practice

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Study Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

This program is for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing skills

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Pathways to Citizenship - Prep Hour

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Citizenship Class
Event Details:

Pathways to Citizenship will provide ESL & Citizenship tutoring. Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization. Come get information to help navigate the pathway to Citizenship.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Books & Brew: The Truth is Out There!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults (ages 18+)
Off-site
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our 3-part summer edition of Books and Brew. This summer, we'll be exploring the strange and unexplained within the horror genre. Books and Brew is now meeting now at South O Brewing Co.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Vista Community Clinic Parent and Child Health Program Tabling

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Adults (ages 18+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about services and resources provided by Vista Community Clinic Parent and Child Health Programs. Find their table in the Library Courtyard.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Toddler-Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children (ages 0-5)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Storycorner
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Children, ages 2-5, and their caregivers, will delight in listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in finger plays . Storytime is designed to inspire children as they explore the wonderful world of books and develop early literacy, motor and social skills.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library

11:00am–11:45am
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group

Cuentos Para Niños

11:30am–12:00pm
Children (ages 0-5)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime

Acompaña nos  para el programa que incluye cuentos y canciónes. Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus familias.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library at Joe Balderrama Park

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Games and Grub for Teens

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Game Night
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Join us each Thursday during Lunch at the Library at the John Landes Community Center Library to play with our Switches, VR Headsets, board games, and more!

For ages 10-17. No registration required!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group

Next Chapter Book Club Summer Party

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (ages 18+)
READS Learning Center
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: READS Learning Center
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club, READS Learning Center
Registration Required
Event Details:

A read-along book club for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Readers and non-readers are welcome to join!

Join us in-person at the READS Learning Center for a fun afternoon party with food, music, and activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

Cafecito: English Practice

5:15pm–6:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Adult Education, Conversation Group, READS Learning Center

This program is for adults learning English and improving basic reading and writing skills

Come practice English and have fun! Join us for coffee, conversation and friendly faces!

Ven a divertirte practicando Inglés! Únete a nosotros para tomarte un cafecito y encontrar nuevos amigos! 

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library

11:00am–11:45am
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group

LEGO Brick Building

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM

Can you construct the tallest building? How about the strongest? Can you build something entirely new? Join us for some LEGO® fun and surprise us with what  you can create.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
John Landes Community Center Library
Library Branch: John Landes Community Center Library
Room: John Landes Community Center Courtyard
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

Lunch at the Library at Joe Balderrama Park

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Off-site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off-site
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Food Distribution

Meals are provided FREE to ALL CHILDREN 18 years of age and younger.

NO Registration/ NO Identification/ NO Income Qualification/ NO Paperwork 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "Older Adults (ages 50+)" group

San Diego Rescue Mission Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Foundation Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+), Older Adults (ages 50+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

With a location based in Oceanside, San Diego Rescue Mission helps restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness, abuse, poverty or addiction through faith-based emergency services, residential rehabilitation programs, children’s ser

This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens (ages 13-17)" group

VCC Step 1 Program Tabling

1:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn from a VCC representative about Step 1, an Alcohol and other Drugs prevention program for youth ages 12-18. 

This event is in the "Children (ages 0-12)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (ages 8-12)" group

LEGO Brick Building

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Mission Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Branch Library
Room: Mission Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children (ages 0-12), Children (ages 0-5), Children (ages 6-11), Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/ STEM

Can you construct the tallest building? How about the strongest? Can you build something entirely new? Join us for some LEGO® fun and surprise us with what  you can create.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Puzzlepalooza COURTYARD BOOKING

3:00pm–6:00pm
Civic Center Library
Library Branch: Civic Center Library
Room: Civic Center Library Courtyard