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Litera-SEA

All Day1/2 - 1/31
Clairemont Library
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:
Online sign-ups begin January 1st at sandiego.gov/WinterReading. Program runs January 1st-31st. For readers of all ages. Read 5 books or 5 hours to claim your prizes.    Finisher Prizes for all Ages:  SDPL Pencil Case ...

San Diego Museum Month

1/28 @ 11:30am
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2/29 @ 6:00pm
Clairemont Library
Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:
Celebrating its 31st year in 2020, San Diego Museum Month is a beloved local program that offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy half-price museum admission at more than 40 museums in the San Diego area during the month of February. Mu...

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class - Spring 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 -...

SDCCD Piano Classes

9:30am - 12:30pm
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:
Professor Wei has over 30 years of teaching & coaching experience from beginners to advance level. -Explore your musical talent through learning the fundamentals of piano techniques-Learn musical expression/theory & performance/practice ...

Sensory Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
An inclusive story time for ages 0-5 years, of all abilities, especially those with special needs.  Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and free play in a small group setting.  For families with children ages 0-5. ...

Preschool Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6)
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:
Join our Children’s Librarian Miss Luz for stories, songs, fingerplays, and lots of fun!  This Storytime is designed especially for children ages  2-4.   This program meets every Wednesday.  ...

Meditation for a Happy Life

11:30am - 12:30pm
Linda Vista Library
Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Young Adults (13-17), Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Educational, Wellness
Event Details:
A guided meditation based on Buddhist wisdom to find happiness and peace in daily life. ...

Tai Chi

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
This fun low impact class uses martial art movements that increase flexibility, balance, range of motion, relaxation, mental focus, vitality, strength and overall well-being. In this relaxed and noncompetitive atmosphere, each participant w...

ESL - Adult Beginning English for Shy People

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Citizenship and Immigration, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
ESL - Adult Beginning English for Shy People. Geared toward newcomers learning English. ...

SA - KNIT-A-BIT

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Looking to meet up and work with other knitting and crocheting enthusiasts? Come check out Knit-a-Bit, our weekly gathering of creative, crafty yarn workers who are happy to admire your accomplishments (no matter how modest) and assist you with your ...

Japanese Brush Painting Class for Adults

12:00pm - 3:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults (18-25), Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Free classes on Japanese brush style painting with beautiful tones of Sumi-ink. Every Wednesday from January 29, 2020 - June 3, 2020. All are welcome (beginners, seniors, adults). Register in class on Wednesdays.  List of supplies provi...

Aztec Bridge Club (instruction)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Music Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Description of Event
Aztec Bridge Club ...

Homework Club

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Homework help provided for grades K-8. First come, first served.   This is not a library-sponsored event. ...

Homework Help

12:30pm - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12), Young Adults (13-17)
Program Type: Community Engagement, Educational
Event Details:
Get personalized help with English, math, science, and more with one of our friendly,  qualified homework coaches. No registration required. First come, first served. Grades K-12. ...

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...

Kids' Art Studio

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North University Community Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: North University Community Library
Room: Community Room - North University
Age Group: Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Weekly projects are designed to introduce various art techniques and inspire creative process. This program is limited to 20 participants. Registration Required. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the program. ...

Silver Age Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carmel Valley Library
Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga.  Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your  own exercise mat if desired.  No reservations required. ...

OASIS : The Bloody French Revolution 1789-1799

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Point Loma/Hervey Library
Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Educational
Event Details:
In 1789 French revolutionaries were inspired by dreams of Liberty, Fraternity and especially Equality. They overthrew the king, wrote the Rights of Man, and established a republic. After ten years of bloodshed and chaos, the French submitted to a dic...

Homework Help

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Balboa Library
Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Homework Help at Balboa Library.  We are pleased to offer this program for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Our volunteer will assist students with their homework questions.  We look forward to seeing you! ...

After School Happy Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:
Join us after school for a fun and relaxing time.  Every day will have a variety of activities to choose from, such as coloring, puzzles, crafts, legos and more.  Staff might lead a craft or read a story, and there will be activities t...

Craft Time for Kids

2:00pm - 3:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Make a craft to take home!  Good for all ages, but kids under 6 may need parent/adult assistance. ...

After-School Special

2:30pm - 3:30pm
San Carlos Library
Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Event Details:
Join us for funny books, silly songs, friendly faces, and creative crafts!  A great opportunity for kids to learn and socialize in a casual setting.  Every Wednesday except the 1st Wednesday.  Ages 5-10.  ...

Chess Club

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
All levels of Chess players are welcome from beginners to advance. You don't know how to play? Come and learn at Chess Club! ...

Homeless resource table--Vista Hill

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lobby East (from parking lot)
Age Group: Adult, Older Adults
Event Details:
Housing resources, linkages, and short-term case management to those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless. Resources may include Emergency Shelter / Safe Parking, Treatment programs, Transitional / Residential p...

San Diego Continuing Education presents Sumi-e Painting

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Valley Library
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Learn the Japanese art of ink and brush painting, with Sensei Tatsuko Sandin. This program is presented in partnership with San Diego Continuing Education's Emeritus Porgram. ...

Afternoon Anime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Elementary (7-8), Middle Grades (9-12)
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Films
Event Details:
Life is better with anime, so join us every Wednesday for a one hour anime break! We’ll provide the anime and some light snacks, just come and unwind with us! Each week we’ll pick a different series or film to watch, so every week will be different! ...

Yoga Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-readers (3-6), Elementary (7-8)
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:
Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games! ...