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All Day
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)
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Mock Interviews with the Workforce Development Center

9:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 563 - Central
Description of Event
San Diego Metro Region Career Centers' Mock Interviews by appointment only. Please email terrance@workforce.org(link sends e-mail) to schedule your 30 minute one-on-one coaching session.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Awards Assembly

9:30am - 3:00pm
All Ages
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Awards Assembly

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
Program Type:
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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.

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Community Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Community Room/Taylor Gallery - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Description of Event
Chair Yoga promotes circulation, peace & relaxation.  Please wear comfortable clothes. This class is organized by members of the community. A donation for the instructor is requested.
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: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all levels are welcome to join 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
Program Type:
Event Details:

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 "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.

STEAM Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM Story Time, a story time program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This interactive program will include stories and a hands-on experiment or craft.

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.

Halloween 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 a special Halloween Storytime with your favorite spooky stories!

Little ones can show off their best costumes !

 

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.

Let's Make Music

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Performing Arts, Wellness
Event Details:

Fun and creative activities for children through dance and movement.

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
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Math Circle

11:30am - 1:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type:
Event Details:

Parents and children work together to learn new ways of approaching math problems.  Children will be required to work with other children and adults.  This group is led by Dr. A.

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SDPD Tabling Recruitment

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Metro Career Workshop: Labor Market Information and Websites

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Metro Career Workshop: Labor Market Information and Websites
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College
Event Details:

At this workshop by San Diego Metro Career Center, learn to navigate the best labor market information websites.

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

Local Author: Lou Pechi

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
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: Featured, Literature
Event Details:

Author, Lou Pechi, will discuss his book I Am Lubo.  This is the true story of a Croatian, Jewish boy, growing up before, during, and after the Holocaust.

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.

Wii B' Gamin' Xbox 360

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Event Details:

All ages are welcome. A tournament is featured on each month with prizes for winners.

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:
Event Details:

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 "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 "Adults" group.

Halloween Kids Art Class

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Featured
Event Details:

Join us for a special Halloween themed art class!

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

LEGO Creators Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Denny Sanford Children's Library (1st Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

All "master builders" are welcome to take on a LEGO challenge each session, or build something unique, working together or solo.  For children and families ages 5-12.  2nd and 4th Fridays, 3:30-5:00pm.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
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.

Friday Family Flick

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Featured
Event Details:

Come and join us for a family friendly film every friday.

This week we will be showing "TBD"

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.

Family Halloween Movie

3:45pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Meeting Room - North Clairemont
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie (rated PG).

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.

Painted Rocks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come and paint some rocks at the Tierrasanta Library! Join the Tierrasanta rocks group on Facebook. Post your picture of your rocks.  Bring a small or medium smooth rock.

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 "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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Halloween Carnival

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Wear your costume, make a craft, and take part in Halloween festivities at the library! We will also announce the winners for the no-carve pumpkin decorating contest!

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

4:00pm - 6:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of food, games and prizes!

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.

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.

Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A fun workshop for children and families. Participants will decorate and paint clay skulls for October festivities of Day of the Dead or Halloween.

San Diego Inklings Writers' Group Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Event Details:

Calling all San Diego authors - published or not!  Please join us for our monthly networking session at Central Library.  This month we will have a presentation by RH Gutierrez entitled "Win with Niche Markets".

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Haunted Library

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement
Event Details:

Wear your costume and visit the eerie and spine-chilling Haunted Library, now in it’s 3rd year! Sure to be spooky and give you a frightful scare, this event is recommended for ages 7 and up!