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

"Watch the Skies!" Megagame

9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

The Library is excited to host our second MEGAGAME! This re-boot of our “Watch the Skies!” megagame of 2015 event has been re-designed by the talented folks at The Puzzalarium.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Computers 101

9:30am - 10:30am
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details:

Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

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

Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

According to the Mayo Clinic, "If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace."  Every Saturday except the 1st Saturday of the month.

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

Knitting Circle

9:30am - 12:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

 

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

Citizenship Class

9:30am - 12:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Free Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School.

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

Introduction to Inflatables

9:30am - 12:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Middle school level - Workshop Format - FREE Class

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San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Basic Road Safety Class

9:30am - 1:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event
Not comfortable on the road? Get ready for your commute as we cover general bike safety, legal rights and responsibilities, and emergency maneuver skills. Course includes 1.5 hour classroom learning, 1 hour on-bike and 2 hour drills/on-road riding.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 5:30pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Stock up on great fiction for all ages, pick up a great cookbook or find some music you've never tried before- all at great prices.  Proceed benefit the UC Library!

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.
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Money As You Grow Book Club Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Parents and children are welcome to come enjoy money-related story time and discussion, craft activities, games, and more.  

Build a strong foundation for your child’s financial future!

 

 

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

Zumba

10:00am - 11:00am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Zumba craze! Find out what makes this fun workout such a hit. A towel and bottled water are recommended for our Zumba sessions.

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Congress of History

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Description of Event
History Conference Planning. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free ACT Practice Test

10:00am - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career & College,
Event Details:

Gain experience taking a full-length practice test under realistic conditions to better understand the test and measure your performance before the real exam. Presented by C2 Education La Jolla. Free for all students.

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:00am
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Children's Storytime Nook - Linda Vista
Event Details:

Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

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

Arts & Crafts for Kids

10:30am - 11:30am
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

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.

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

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

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Children can read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs.  “Paws for Reading” is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence in reading out loud.  All therapy dogs are provided courtesy of Love on a Leash,

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

Children's Craft Time

10:30am - 2:30pm
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Room: Emily Brightwood Children's Area - Mission Hills/Hillcrest
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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

Copy of Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:

Sign language fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with Ms. Jennifer Duncan!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

ARTS & CRAFTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Fun crafts for the whole family! Anything from various paper crafts to making slime! All ages welcome! Younger children may need assistance from parents.

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.

Guitar Classes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Adult Guitar Classes

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

Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Featured, Wellness
Event Details:

This yoga class is suitable for beginners but will offer modifications and variations that challenge advanced students.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Trolley Dances

11:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Performing Arts
Event Details:

The one-of-a-kind Trolley Dances are back at the Central Library! Come and see these 8-minute dance performances in the Lobby between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Performances will be performed approximately every 45 minutes.

This event is in the "All Ages" 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.

Game Day!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

Play your favorite board games at the Logan Heights Library. Featured games include Battleship, Mancala, Uno, Checkers and many more.

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

Group Guitar Classes

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Childrens Group Guitar Classes

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Guide Dog Teams and Puppy Dreams

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Come  and meet our special guests, Ethel and Fandango!  Our Guide Dog Teams will be here to share stories and fun activities.  Puppy Trainer, Pat, will tell us how special puppies are trained to become seeing eye dogs. 

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

Meditación

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, En Español, Wellness
Event Details:

Prácticas de meditación para disminuir la presión, el estrés y mejorar la salud total.

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.

Picture This: Bless Me, Ultima

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Watch the film adaptation of Rudolfo Anaya’s acclaimed novel about a young boy whose life is changed by Ultima, the aged medicine woman who moves in with his family.  The film will be followed by a discussion of the book & film.  (20

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

The beautiful and award-winning Mission Valley Branch Library opened its doors on July 20, 2002.  Come celebrate fifteen years of opportunity, discovery and inspiration!  Join us for birthday cake, carnival games, a bouncy house and rema

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

Science Saturday - Physics of Fidget Spinners

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Library NExT
Event Details:

Learning about the physics of fidget spinners will help you unlock the laws that shape our universe! Explore energy tension, gravity and the secrets of what makes a spinner spin.

The Physics of fidget spinners

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ever wonder why your friends fidget spinners spins longer than yours?  Why some spinners are louder than others?  In this workshop, the physics of fidget spinners become tangible, unlocking a world of intuition!  Join us to explore

Introduction to Circuits using Makey-Makey

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Skyline Hills Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Do electronics and bananas go together? Absolutely! Learn how to create fun circuits using Makey-Makey circuit boards that can be expanded and accentuated with everyday items like a banana, tin foil or a bouncy ball.

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

Tech Tutoring with Rebecca

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

Calling all adults! Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Do you need guidance in how to best use your tablet or phone? Would you like support setting up your email or exploring library services? We're here to help!

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

Tech Tutoring with Rebecca

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand your technology skills? Do you need guidance in how to best use your tablet or phone? Would you like support setting up email or exploring library services? We're here to help!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

eReader Walk-in Help

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Event Details:

Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. Quick tips & helpful hints to get the most out of your downloads. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop.

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Girl Scout Information Meeting for new families

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Description of Event
Information Meeting with fun craft activities for families who would like to learn more about Girl Scouts in Mira Mesa! This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library.
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.

Kid's Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Drop in and make a fun craft at your library.

Math Olympiad Squad

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Event Details:

For students grades 6-8.  Do you enjoy math and are eager for a new challenge?  Learn new math concepts and strategies known for math competitions.  Prepare for math Olympiads and contests.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rock Band

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Rock Band

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Vegetarian & Vegan Eating

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to eat like a Vegan or Vegetarian?  Join us for an informative class that includes instructions on how to cook a dish.

Friends Book Sale

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Make Your Own Inflatables: Paper

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Tierrasanta Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured, , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore the fascinating world of bubbles! Discover the intersection of engineering, architecture, art and nature through amazing experiments with bubbles and inflatables.

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.

Book/Film Discussion: Bless Me, Ultima

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Bless Me, Ultima is Rudolfo Anaya’s acclaimed novel about a young boy whose life is changed by Ultima, the aged medicine woman who moves in with his family.  A discussion of the novel will follow a screening of the film (presented from 12:00-

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

Lego Builders Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Kids make a Lego creation that will be displayed in the library. Be creative and have fun! No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Council-Volunteer Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you want to help your community?  If you are a teen and are looking for a volunteer opportunity come to our meeting to see if this is the right volunteer opportunity for you!

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

Tech Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Need help understanding how to use your tablet or mobile phone? Bring in your device for hands-on, one-on-one help to answer general questions about your device. Learn how to access SDPL’s digital content and other eResources.

 

Bingo for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Event Details:

Join us for Bingo and win prizes! For ages 5-12. 

Sabor Caliente, Hispanic Heritage Festival

3:00pm - 7:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Event Details:

Outdoors, in the park and from the performance stage, Sabor Caliente is a Family Friendly Music, Art, Dance and Culture celebration. There will be DJs, bands and visual art on display.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival

4:00pm - 10:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

In Vietnamese tradition, the Mid-Autumn Festival, which occurs around August 15th in Lunar Calendar Year, is a festival to celebrate children of all ages.

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Dance program

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Description of Event
An Indian classical dance bharatanatyam recital .
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.

Introduction to Girl Scouts

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Discover the adventure of joining Girl Scouts!

Parents and daughters are welcome.