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Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Description:

The Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays and Thursdays-Saturdays library services are limited to Contactless Pickups only. 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:30pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Spooktacular Days

9:30am - 6:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Three Days of Spooktacular Fun for the Entire Family:

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME!

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Room: Patio - Paradise Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs every Saturday morning on the patio at 10:00AM.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Halloween Fun

10:00am - 11:00am
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled

Knitting & Crochet Friends

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our group of community knitters and crocheters to share knitting and crochet experience and talk about our craft. All skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework?  Need a little help?  Our friendly Coaches will provide assistance!  They'll guide you through math and science assignments, sit with you as you try to sound out words while readi

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Tech Help Program- Drop in Tech Help

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

Do you struggle with technology? We are available to help! Stop-in and get help with your tech questions related to smart devices, computers, social media, streaming/storage services, software/hardware and other related tech gadgets.

Library NExT: Admit One-Session One A.C.T. Test Prep

10:00am - 2:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT
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Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation.

Library NExT: Admit One-Session Two S.A.T. Test Prep

10:00am - 2:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT
Event Details:

Let San Diego Public Libraries assist you in preparing for the transition from high school to college through the Admit One College Prep Academy! Admit One provides an advantage on SAT & ACT test preparation.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Event Details:

Bond with baby through books, songs, and bounces at our lap-sit story time.  

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Dance Pants Party

10:30am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Park Area - Kensington
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Saturday morning dancing is recommended for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Kids will twist, shout and make their moves to musical favorites like "Baby Shark" and more!

Costumes welcome for kids and adults!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Halloween Storytime OUTDOORS

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a Spookalicious Halloween Storytime outdoors!  Listen to some not-so-scary stories & sing some not-so-frightful songs.  Located on the grass behind the library under the trees.

Costumes are encouraged!!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.

Manage Your Future

12:00pm - 3:00pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ready to earn pre-college credit while learning about business management? This virtual series is designed for high school students who are excited to learn about logistics and coordination of activities in a business setting.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Virtual Exploration for a Sustainable World

1:00pm - 2:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

In this workshop, students will gain a deeper understanding of geography, world history and sustainable design through a virtual exploration of world regions using Google Maps and Google Earth.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk - English Conversation Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, En Español
Event Details:

Practice your English skills outside the classroom in a casual, judgment-free environment.

This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Science/STEAM
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Ever wanted to see DNA, the molecule of life? Come to the Discover DNA workshop to conduct an experiment where you'll extract real DNA from strawberries!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Halloween STEAM Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , Science/STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for some not-so-scary fun? Come to Mission Valley Library for Halloween STEAM-powered (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. There will be experiments, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Virtual Physics of Fidget Spinners

3:00pm - 4:30pm
SDPL Virtual Branch
Encouraged
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: SDPL Virtual Branch
Program Type: Online/Virtual, , Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ever wonder why some fidget spinners spin longer or hum louder than others?

This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Library Cinema Presents: Disney's Hocus Pocus

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Films
Event Details:

We are celebrating Halloween a day early at our library with a screening of the Halloween classic: Hocus Pocus! Sit down, relax and embrace the spooky season with this special film event.  Costumes are encouraged but not required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kamishibai (Story Book) Performance

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, , Literature, Performing Arts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai.  (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).  A storyteller stands behind a little wooden theatre and reveals a series of illustrations as he narrates a story, doing all the characte

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Lecture: The Endurance of Frankenstein

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Garth Family Reading Level
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus, has spawned two centuries of adaptations, films, and imitations. It's story seems everywhere.

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The Road Home: A Key of She Choral Concert

5:00pm - 5:45pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event

A choral concert by Key of She, an established all female a cappella singing group. An eclectic repertoire including a sacred Renaissance music to current popular songs. Open to the public at no charge.