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Oceanography Storytellers

11:30am - 12:30pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Featured, Educational
Event Details:
Meet real ocean scientists as they read ocean-related children's books and teach about the wonders of the ocean!   Brought to you by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography. ...

Aloha Ukulele Strummers

11:30am - 1:00pm
North University Community Library
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Event Details:
Aloha.  This event is not a class but a strum-a-long.  If you know basic ukulele chords, come join us.  Music will be provided. We will play familiar songs, Hawaiian songs, oldies, and new songs to learn. Bring your uke, a smile and st...

AARP Tax Assistance

11:30am - 3:30pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
The AARP will be providing free tax help for taxpayers with low to moderate income on Fridays, February 7 - April 10. Taxpayer clients may come in on any Friday, between February 7 - April 10, and sign in on the sheet fo...

FREE Tax Preparation with AARP

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:
Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help.  Generously provided by AARP.  This free tax preparation service gives special attention to taxpayers over the age of 60 but is also open to taxpayers of all ages with low and moderate incomes. Mondays...

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community! Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca: *$5 donation *Bring a yoga mat and water *Wear comfortable clothing *Be prepared to remove your shoes *Ages 14 and older Scheduled on Wednesdays and...

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, En Español
Event Details:
Let's speak Spanish!  Improve your Spanish Language skills by conversing with other learners and native speakers in a friendly, casual setting.  All skill levels are welcome.  ...

Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Learn fundamental and techniques for writing kids’ picture books, chapter books and young adult novels. ...

Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: 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, Wellness
Event Details:
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego. Downtown Chess meets every Friday from 1:30-5:30 at the new Central library...

Holistic Caring -CBD Education

2:00pm - 3:00pm
San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Elisabeth Mack founded Holistic Caring in 2016 as a concierge medical cannabis consultation service helping educate and support patients. Elisabeth professionalizes medical cannabis by equipping professionals and providers with the knowledge to have ...

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,...

Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Event Details:
Join Mr. Chris as we game using X-box and Wii formats. Monthly competitions with prizes as well! ...

Build-a-Skill

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Performance Area
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces, Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Get a hands-on experience working on a DIY project chosen by IDEALab staff as you learn a new skill.  ...

Puppetry Fridays: A Show from the books of Dr. Seuss

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Featured, Educational, Performing Arts
Event Details:
Join us every Friday in February 2020 to celebrate the art of puppetry!  Presented by the San Diego Guild of Puppetry, each Friday will be a different program, all free and for ages 7-12 years.   For today's presentation, see you...

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
University Community Library
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Video Game Fridays - Come play video games on the Nintendo Switch with your friends....

Lego Builders

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Meeting Room - Mira Mesa
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Builder?  Join us for open Lego time on Friday afternoons and let your creativity flow. ...

Lego Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25)
Event Details:
Join us for Lego Builders Club and build your own creation to display in our library. ...

Lego Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Legos are provided for building projects. No registration required and limit of 30 participants. Legos contain small objects and parent’s supervision is required. ...

Lego Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Science/STEAM
Event Details:
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun! ...

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All ages, children and adults! ...

Children's Book Discussion for 3rd - 6th graders

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Read a different book selection each month and then join us on the patio for a very lively book discussion!  February's book selection is “Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks” by Jason Reynolds.  Copies available f...

Drop-In eCollection Support

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Park Library
Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection. Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis. ...

Topics and Tea

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 222 - Central
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational, Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Join us as we sip refreshments and have open discussions about hot topics, current events, and world issues throughout history. Together we will create new bonds, set goals, and strengthen and empower one another for greatness! For ages 12-18 year...

MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Cats PG 2018 ‧ Adventure/Comedy ‧ 1h 45m   Cape, a restless, curious and smart yellow kitten, lives in a high-rise apartment with his father Blanket and a lively parrot named Mack. Cape dreams of adventure outside of his sheltered ho...

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Educational, Literature
Event Details:
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence. ...

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Logan Heights Library
Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:
Hatha Yoga con rutinas yóguicas para el control de la respiración, y prácticas de meditación para mejorar  la salud física, emocional, mental y espiritual. ...

Adult Coloring Club

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Coloring for stress relief?  You betcha.  Join us at the Adult Coloring Club.  Light refreshments. ...

Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday. ...