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Worldwide Knit/Crochet in Public Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in June to introduce this fun and engaging activity to people of all ages and abilities. Join us with your WIPs, or learn the basics with a simple project. Other yarny crafts will also be available. Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Lobby - Central Saturday, June 14, 2025 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. San Diego Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Award-winning composer, producer, performer, curator, and UCSD Professor in Computer Music King Britt presents an informative and genre-breaking music travelogue honoring innovators of color who have shaped electronic music’s landscape, spanning genres like Chicago House, Detroit Techno, and Drum & Bass. His course has had many icons Zoom into the class, including Herbie Hancock, George Clinton, Tokimonsta and many more. Registration encouraged In addition to being a sought-after producer, Britt is a leading authority on Afrofuturism in music. His illustrious career includes collaborations with a wide array of iconic artists and creators, such as De La Soul, Madlib, John Legend, and director Michael Mann. His remix portfolio is equally diverse, ranging from James Brown and Solange to Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa. Britt's work integrates modern practices in electronic music with a deep, industry-informed perspective, bridging academic rigor with real-world expertise. He's a recipient of the prestigious Pew Fellowship and has spent over 30 years as a producer, composer, and performer, advancing electronic music on a global scale. Visit our Juneteenth page for more information about the holiday and 2025 library Juneteenth events. San Diego Central Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

A bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. Hora de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Juntos disfrutaremos de canciones, rimas y cuentos. Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor) Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. San Diego Central Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Shop, sip and support a great cause at alice + olivia’s shopping party in partnership with Unbranded for a Fresh Start. Hosted by influencer Dani Schaffer, enjoy champagne, cookies and 10% off your purchase of alice + olivia’s collection of chic and modern designer pieces on June 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at their UTC location. The best part? A portion of the proceeds from the event will support Unbranded for a Fresh Start, a San Diego-based nonprofit program providing free tattoo removal, scar revision and related medical services for survivors of human trafficking. Join us for an evening of high fashion and helping survivors continue their path of healing! RSVP at sandiegostore@aliceandolivia.com. alice + olivia on Facebook / Instagram

Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.

Visit the Central Library IDEA Lab to dye sublimate a keychain, coaster, or pair of socks for dad. All ages welcome. Materials provided while supplies last. IDEA Lab Program Tuesday, June 3, 2025 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/make-it-fathers-day-454606 San Diego Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

On the seventh day of the shutdown, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tells NPR she's working with colleagues from both parties to find common ground and reopen the government.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

Create a piece of art using any medium, inspired by black poets. It will be included in the library’s Juneteenth Zine. - Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor) - Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens San Diego Central Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19. It is the oldest, national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. This year marks the 157th anniversary of when Union Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War ended and that enslaved people were now free. This announcement was more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth offers each of us the opportunity to acknowledge hard truths from U.S. history, celebrate the liberation of the enslaved ancestors of African Americans, and work together to advance racial healing, equity, and justice in our communities. The NAACP has hosted the North San Diego County Juneteenth for over 55 years. This year is particularly notable with it designated as a federal holiday after over 156 years of its existence. Highlights of this year's event promote the importance of education, contributions, and achievement. Highlights of the all-day event are performances, Kidz Zone, Educational - Community Info Outreach, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, and Food & Beverage Vendors. Please join us in celebrating the 157th year of liberation and emancipation. Visit: https://www.nsdcnaacp.org/juneteenth North San Diego County NAACP on Facebook / Instagram