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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Patio - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation.  Tea & coffee provided.  Únase a nosotros en el patio. Traiga su propio libr...

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Patio - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the patio. Bring your own book or as library staff for a recommendation. 

Tea & coffee provided. 

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

Living Well for Adults Series - Adult Craft Program: A Pocketful of Posies

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Crafters will be provided a metal tin, akin to pockets, as their canvas. They'll adorn these tins with their preferred combination of paper, ribbons, and lace, infusing each wit...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Crafters will be provided a metal tin, akin to pockets, as their canvas.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Literacy Program

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Families for Literacy Program This program is designed to break the cycle of intergenerational low-literacy. They do this by teaching low-literate parents and caregivers with pr...

Cancelled
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Families for Literacy Program

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

Tierrasanta Mahjong Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together! Materials are provided

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

A gathering of intermediate & advanced players who want to enjoy a few rounds of mahjong together!

Materials are provided

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

Brain Health for Adults

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

You've heard of neuroplasticity, right?  Learn the top pillars of brain health and best practices to enhance your cognitive, physical, social, and mental wellbeing for optimal...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

You've heard of neuroplasticity, right?  Learn the top pillars of brain health and best practices to enhance your cognitive, physical, social, and mental wellbeing for optimal functioning.

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

Gentle Yoga for Adults - Part of the Living Well for Adults program series

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Community Engagement, , Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience. No registration necessary. Presented by Healthy Adventures. Follow us on Facebook for the latest libra...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
Event Details:

Bring a mat and towel to enjoy a calming and gentle yoga experience.

No registration necessary.

Presented by Healthy Adventures.

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

Creative Writing Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, , Literature
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with oth...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, , Literature
Event Details:

If you have a love for writing and would like to develop your skills, this workshop is an excellent place for you. You will write short stories and poetry, share your work with others and discover other's work.

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.

Unwind and Paint

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for a fun painting class while you enjoy light refreshments. Participants will be directed at each step as they work on completing a pretty piece of art to take home. Simil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for a fun painting class while you enjoy light refreshments. Participants will be directed at each step as they work on completing a pretty piece of art to take home.

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

English Corner (English Conversation)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation
Event Details:

Community members with a basic grasp of English language can have fun themed conversations and build relationships with one another. We will talk about ourselves, our cultures, and more.

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.

Free Ballet Folklorico Classes - Alma del Barrio

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Black Box Theatre at City Heights Performance Annex
Program Type:
Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performer...

Library Branch: City Heights Performance Annex
Room: Black Box Theatre
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of dance instruction for kids and adults. Children and adults from beginners to experienced are welcome to join this amazing group of talented performers to improve their skills.

Beginners: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Qi Gong

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Community Room - University Community at University Community Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique...

Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.  Follow us on Facebook for the ...

Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided. 

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement,
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess! Chess is played by over 600 million peop...

Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!

Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.

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.

Uplift - Kids at Heart Tutoring & ESL

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Free tutoring for K-12 with UPLIFT Kids at Heart Program. Also free ESL classes for parents/adults.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Free tutoring for K-12 with UPLIFT Kids at Heart Program.

Also free ESL classes for parents/adults.

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Mira Mesa Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. All ages, children and adults!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

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.

Perler Bead Craft

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with hea...

Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Science/STEAM
Event Details:

 Let's get creative with Perler Beads! You can make keychains, coasters, necklaces, bracelets, or ornaments by creating any designs using little beads bonded together with heat.  It's easy, lots of fun, and even meditative.

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Patio - North University at North University Community Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners...

Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Patio - North University
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

All ages are welcome.

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

Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab at Logan Heights Library
Program Type:
IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software. Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so...

Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces
Event Details:

The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.

Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!

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.

Cozy Crafting: Crochet Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library
Program Type:
Art,
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art,
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crochet! Any skill level is welcome - we can teach you. Materials will be provided, or bring your own projects.

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

RB Knitting Club: A Creative Social Hour

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library
Program Type:
Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators? Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you g...

Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, do needlework or just spend time with other creators?

Bring your current project to work on, or if new to the hobbies, we'll help you get going!

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

How to Work a Computer--Open Office Hours

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Multi-Media Room at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going! Presented by the San Diego Futures Foundation in conjunction w...

Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop?  These Open Office Hour sessions will help you get going!

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

Blood Drive

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Cass Street Plaza at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Give the gift that keeps on giving!  Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit.  When you donate blood you are making a differenc...

Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Cass Street Plaza
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Give the gift that keeps on giving!  Donate blood when the San Diego Blood Bank's Blood Mobile comes to visit.  When you donate blood you are making a difference in someone's life.

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.

Low Impact Yoga

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, , Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Join Us for low-impact yoga instruction with stretching and breathing techniques. No mats required.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Multipurpose Room - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, , Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Us for low-impact yoga instruction with stretching and breathing techniques. No mats required.

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.

Sensory Adventures: Cherry Blossom Painting

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Nook - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library
Program Type:
Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor ski...

Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Room: Children's Nook - Skyline Hills
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Join us for fun sensory crafts and activities such as sensory bins, puzzles and more! We aim to provide a sensory stimulating environment while supporting cognitive & motor skills development. Bi-weekly on Fridays!