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Kensington Publishing

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages, Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Meet your favorite Cozy Mystery authors!  Enjoy delicious snacks and a WIN prizes!  Pick up exciting swag bags and gifts from our marvelous local partners!  ...

Family Sunday Pop-Up with Mingei Museum

12:30pm - 4:45pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Join us for a drop-in family event, hosted by the Mingei Museum. Come and try your hand a creating fantastic art!  ...

Chinese Culture Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event
Everyone are welcomed to come to the club! There will be a Google Slides introducing Taiwan (country), and we will be learning some basic Chinese terms and Pinyin....

A Cup of Creation: Art Class for Adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Each class will utilize a different art technique to inspire the creation of unique pieces.Classes will begin with quiet time for sketching; please bring a small sketch pad. All other supplies provided free of charge....

Free Computer Classes: Introduction to Modeling in Blender 2.8 for 3D Printing (4 part session)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Educational, IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
This intro to Blender 2.8 will focus on how to design 3D models for the purposes of 3D printing. Please note that the process of 3D printing will not take place during these workshops. To learn more on how to access 3D printers, please visi...

Library NExT: Program Your Future

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Meeting Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25)
Program Type: Educational, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
Event Details:
FREE Certificate Programs for High School Students! Parents are welcome to attend with their teens. Students will receive instruction from local industry experts using UC San Diego Extension curriculum. This educational approach provides student...

StreetPass San Diego

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
StreetPass San Diego offers the largest Nintendo Miit Ups in the country! Our local Nintendo enthusiasts meet at least once monthly to share our passion for gaming, exchange StreetPasses, participate in tournaments, and more! StreetPass San Diego is ...

Preschool Storytime

2:00pm - 2:30pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Children's Story Theater - North University
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Join Miss Dayle for stories, songs and lots of fun. This story time is geared for children ages 2-4....

Crafts with Fran

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Children's Area - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Crafts for children. ...

Art Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Event Details:
Colored Pencil Society Art Reception ...

INTRODUCTION TO INDIA INK

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Join us for a 5-week course on the basics of creating art with India ink. Commonly used by comic book artists and illustrators, ink is an excellent medium for all artists. No experience is required and all supplies will be provided in class!  ...

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Educational
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 reading,...

La Jolla World Tea Enthusiasts

2:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
The Jolla World Tea Enthusiasts is a club run by people who love high quality teas, rare teas, exotic teas and teas from around the world. Here, you will not find any instant hot and tea bags. You will find high grade tea prepared with the care, love...

SDSU Community Concerts: Student Chamber Ensembles

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Educational, Performing Arts
Event Details:
The Hausmann Quartet and San Diego State University School of Music and Dance will present a chamber music showcase featuring SDSU undergraduate and graduate student ensembles.  Repertoire will range from Baroque to Jazz!   Photo cred...

Bananagrams Club: A Fast & Fun Word Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: All Ages, Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Gather your family and friends and race against each other to build crossword grids in this anagram game that you’ll go bananas for! Bananagrams is an easy, educational, and fun game that you can either play by yourself or with up to 8 players! Do...

CalFresh Workshop

9:30am - 12:00pm
University Heights Library
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - University Heights
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:
You can apply for nutrition benefits (CalFresh) at the University Heights Library with Feeding San Diego. You do not need an address or a phone number. If you have questions, call (858) 863-6635. Feeding San Diego's CalFresh (SNAP) worksho...

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - Fall Semester

9:30am - 12:15pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Learn English or improve your English skills in this free, non-credit, English as a Second Language (ESL) Class for adults, presented by Palomar College: Multi-level class for adults Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9:30 am -...

Craft Circle Café

9:30am - 1:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Meeting Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Event Details:
If you like DIY craft projects AND socializing with other crafters please join us for Craft Circle Cafe.  Bring your own project - scrapbooking, needlework, knitting, coloring or work on the project being presented. Drop in for a short...

Toddler Storytime

9:45am - 10:30am
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join Mr. Ton as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, puppets, and a lively book or two! 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays. ...

Babies and Books

10:00am - 10:30am
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
This lap-sit storytime encourages bonding and introduces a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme....

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Baby/Toddler Storytime includes stories and songs ...

Monday Morning Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Come and join us for stories, songs, and fun every Monday morning!...

Sign Language Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
North Clairemont Library
Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Join us for a super fun performance that combines American Sign Language with songs, stories, and engaging toys and props....

Spanish Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: Educational, En Español
Event Details:
Come join us for some fun stories and crafts at our Spanish Storytime, happening every first and third Mondays at 10am! ...

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Babies ages birth to one year old and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills....

Tai Chi Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Improve your balance and mobility with slow, controlled movement. For ages 60+....

Toddler Stories & Play

10:00am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills....