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Jump into the world of animals with Zovargo, and discover how every little thing we do makes a difference for our world! During this interactive program you will learn how we can help to save and speak up for those animals that don't have a voice of their own. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: Children Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info.

Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! Audience: Children For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theater). A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theater, also known as a storybox, and reveals a series of illustrations that tell a tale. Audience: Recommended for ages 3-5. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

For parents of children entering TK-12th grade: Have you been considering homeschooling your child but aren't sure where to start? Join a homeschooling expert who will explain the different aspects and options to consider. This program will begin with a presentation and end with Q&A. Program will be offered twice: once on August 1 at 5:00 p.m. and a second time on August 2 at 1:30 p.m. No registration required.

The Rooftop Cinema Club on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop offers the perfect chance to see a movie under the stars (or in the daylight) if you find yourself with some free time at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. This year, they’re hosting several Comic-Con-friendly films during the week of the convention, as well as regular movies. For more information visit: rooftopcinemaclub.com Sunday, July 23 12:15 p.m. – The Super Mario Bros. Movie 3 p.m. – Love & Basketball 6:45 p.m. – A Star Is Born (2018) 10 p.m. – Halloween

Talleres Caracol is a series of workshops in collaboration with El Centro Cultural De La Raza in Balboa Park. The workshop is geared towards everyone within the community who would like to explore culture through art. Registration is required to accommodate sufficient supplies for the workshop. Please register at tallerescaracol@outlook.com, thank you.

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier, who was charged with paying dozens of girls over many years for sex. He died in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

The Rooftop Cinema Club on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop offers the perfect chance to see a movie under the stars (or in the daylight) if you find yourself with some free time at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. This year, they’re hosting several Comic-Con-friendly films during the week of the convention, as well as regular movies. For more information visit: rooftopcinemaclub.com Saturday, July 22 1 p.m. – Ratatouille 4:30 p.m. – Crazy, Stupid, Love 8 p.m. – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 10:45 p.m. – Scream VI

The Rooftop Cinema Club on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop offers the perfect chance to see a movie under the stars (or in the daylight) if you find yourself with some free time at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. This year, they’re hosting several Comic-Con-friendly films during the week of the convention, as well as regular movies. For more information visit: rooftopcinemaclub.com Friday, July 21 4 p.m. – Encanto 7:15 p.m. – About Time 10:15 p.m. – Pulp Fiction

Join Oceanside Public Library and Glassless Minds for a free live poetry contest on Saturday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Courtyard at 330 N. Coast Highway. The Find Your Voice Poetry Contest is a one round, one poem poetry contest for adults that will offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. and there are 17 spots. The poem does not need to be memorized and should be 5 minutes or less. The event will feature a short set by Rudy K. Francisco, who will also serve as a judge along with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez and Dr. Angélica M. Yañez. Glassless Minds is a local non-profit that has facilitated and fostered constructive emotional outlets and personal expression in an accepting and safe space for teenagers and young adults through a variety of mediums: spoken word poetry, creative writing, poetry, music and visual art for the last ten years. Support for this program is provided by The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library. The Oceanside Public Library aims to empower the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, cultural inclusiveness and openness to new ideas. Related links: Oceanside Public Library on Instagram