Youth Activities Category
A quick reference for youth special events and recurring activities through the end of the year:
Children's Recurring Events 2025
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To wrap up our summer reading program, we will use fire, foam, and music to explore the difference between physical and chemical reactions. This is your chance to learn about endothermic and exothermic reactions in a thrilling, action-packed show. Sure to impress young scientists! An interactive show that is both fun and educational! All ages.
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The Chess Club for ages 18 and under meets in the SCBL Community Room, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Did you know that playing chess can improve logical thinking skills and increase math ability? This is a great class for beginners, as well as for those looking to hone their skills. Continue Reading >
Exciting news for kids! Our library’s children’s section just got a makeover, making it even more inviting and engaging for our youngest readers. Continue Reading >
Library NExT (Network of Education x Training) is now part of the DiscoverU program. With DiscoverU, the San Diego Public Library encourages youth (grades 3-12) and emerging adults (ages 18-25) to explore their interests and achieve their highest potential. Workshops cover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts, college readiness, career preparation and life skills.
Working with partners and other community organizations, Discover U offers a mix of in-person and virtual programming, including college information sessions, engineering activities, camps for entrepreneurs-in-training,... Continue Reading >
The winning authors and titles for the KPBS 2024 One Book, One San Diego were announced August 17, by KPBS. Click One Book, One San Diego for details.
Winners
Adult: “Know My Name: A Memoir,” by Chanel Miller
Teen/Tween: “Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice,” by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
Children: “Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park,” by María Dolores Águila and illustrated by Magdalena Mora
All books are available for the Spanish reader.
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