Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 6:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.

Babies & Books

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under.  Stay for the bubbles at the end!

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

Friday Morning Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!

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

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.

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

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
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: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace, and relaxation.  Please wear comfy clothes. 

This program repeats on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. 

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

Conversation Cafe

10:00am - 11:00am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting.  Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join in the conversation!

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

Easy eBooks

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Circulation Desk - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

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

Daytime Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

The Daytime Book Club meets the first Friday of each month. A limited number of copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk for checkout.

Read'n View: Book and Movie Discussion Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Event Details:

Love Books? Enjoy watching films? Then come and join us! Participants will be reading select titles and then view corresponding films based on the books. The book & film selected for the month of October is "October Sky".

Reservation

Mental Health First Aid Training - Part 1

10:00am - 2:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Frank Lenfesty Seminar Room - Rancho Bernardo
Description of Event
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hr certified public education program that introduces participants to the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms of specific types of mental illnesses such as; anxiety, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia; builds
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

PRESCHOOL STORTYIME

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Join Mr. Luan as he takes you on an energetic and humorous storytime ride! Songs will be sung, character voices will be many! In this program, the stories really do come to life! Oh, yeah: we do a little dancing too!

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

SIGNS AT PLAY...SIGNING STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.

· Strengthen your bond with baby.

· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.

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

Miss Fran's Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.

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.

Story Time and craft with Miss Cammy

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art, Literature
Event Details:

Entertaining stories and fun crafts for children.

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

Baby and Toddler Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature
Event Details:

Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!

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

Computer Help Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
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Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.

No advance sign up in required!

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

San Diego Continuing Education Class- Writer's Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: , Literature
Event Details:

Learn fundamental and advanced creative writing techniques. Offered by S.D. Continuing Ed

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Trolley Dances

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

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

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

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

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.

Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library Book Sale

11:30am - 5:00pm
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Event Details:

The Friends of the Tierrasanta Branch Library invites you to our monthly book sale! Find a gift for a loved one or treat yourself!

The sale takes place the first weekend of the month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Yoga Storytime

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Miss Abby incorporates simple yoga poses, stories and songs in a fun hour that encourages relaxation and gentle bonding. Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

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

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

We’ve brought the yoga studio to our community!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Members Only Pre-Sale

1:30pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Members can get early access to Fiction and Media materials. Join the Friends of the Library today!

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.

Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Lobby - Central
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, , 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.

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

Baby Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Babies/Toddlers
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type:
Event Details:

A loosely structured baby-led program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby’s growth and discovery of the world around them! Welcome to babies 0-2 years & their caregivers.

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

Yoga Storytime

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Literature, Wellness
Event Details:

**New day and time**  Caregivers and children ages 2-8 are welcome to join us for a playful program that incorporates yoga, music, books and games!

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

Tech Friday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
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If you have tech questions about your phone, tablet or laptop, bring them in and talk to our expert. This informal learning session will help you get the most from your devices.

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

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Event Details:

Wii gaming with your friends, get your game on!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Group

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Seminar Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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.

Arts & Crafts for Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Hands-on projects to inspire creativity! Led by high school students from The Bishops School.

 

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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.

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

Kids Meet Mandarin

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Children's Area - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drop-In eCollection Support

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
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.

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

Garden Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Interested in plants?  Join our Garden Club!

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.

Lego Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
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!

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

STEAM Academy for Kids: Boom! Volcanoes!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Event Details:

 What is a volcano? Why does it erupt? Learn all about eruptions, lava, magma and more!  This program is geared toward kids ages 4-8.

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

Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Learn basic coding in Java and Python.

Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop.

Ages 10 years through 12th grade are welcome.

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

Kids Craft Studio

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Join us for fun crafts. Geared towards children, but all ages are welcome.

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.

Paws to Read

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.

VDT Dance Performance

5:00pm - 11:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Wee Reads Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:30pm - 11:30pm
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Children's Area - Balboa
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes, and music followed by playtime with terrific toys, puzzles and more.