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Babies & Books

10:00am - 10:30am
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Logan Heights
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Literature
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Friday Morning Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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
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Come and join us for stories, songs and fun every Friday morning!

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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
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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
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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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
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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.
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Conversation Cafe

10:00am - 11:00am
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Area - Rancho Peñasquitos
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.

MEDITATION FOR RELAXATION

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
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Reduce stress and cultivate.  Join us starting January 12th for Meditation.

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

Weather Watchers science program

10:00am - 11:00am
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Become a meteorologist and find out why weather changes. We’ll even create instruments to measure weather. Presented by Fleet Science Center. Part of the monthly Big Science for Little People series.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Aging Successfully

10:00am - 11:30am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Older Adults
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Can you use some help at home now the then?  Elderhelp is to provide personalized services and information that help seniors remain independent and live with dignity in their own homes.

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

Going to the Dogs

10:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, , Performing Arts
Event Details:

Learn more about the beloved, classic dog stories that were made into film. This program will be held on the third Friday of January, April, July, and October 2018. Please register at the Information Desk or call the RB Branch Library.

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

Miss Fran's Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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).

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

10:30am - 11:00am
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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Preschoolers are invited to listen to stories and sing songs

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STEAM Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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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
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.
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Story Time & Crafts with Miss Bari

10:30am - 11:30am
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
Program Type: 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.

Wee Reads

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

Join us for a fantastic time at the library! Enjoy stories, rhymes & music followed by playtime.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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

Computer Help Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 for informal, one-on-one help regarding your computer, smart phone, and/or tablet.

No advance sign up is 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
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: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

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

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This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Fitness Fun

11:15am - 12:15pm
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Community Yoga

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
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!


Enjoy all levels of Yoga with Rebecca:
*$5 donation
*Bring a yoga mat and water
*Wear comfortable clothing
*Be prepared to remove your shoes

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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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:

Join Mark Brooks, chess Expert, for an afternoon of delightful discussion and simultaneous play as he tackles the very basic foundation of chess success:  how will and imagination affect an individual’s desire to succeed in the ancient game o

This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

**CANCELLED due to unforeseen circumstances.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused.  This event has been rescheduled to Friday, February 2, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm.

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Baby Storytime

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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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.

Old Town to New Town

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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,
Event Details:

Join us as the San Diego History Center discusses the transformation of early San Diego. Before it was the second largest city in California, San Diego was a small Mexican pueblo.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Common Thread: Sew Together

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us and make pillowcases for donation to local charity groups.  Basic instruction and materials provided.

 

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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Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Union Bank Homework Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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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 readi

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

2:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Video Game Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

BOOK FOLDING ART SERIES

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Art
Event Details:

A Two-Part Series, Part One held on January 19 and Part Two on January 26

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

Tech Friday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
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.

Reservation

CR - San Diego River Coalition

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Groups and organizations with a common interest in the San Diego River have come together to form the San Diego River Coalition. The San Diego River Coalition also serves as the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for River Park planning efforts.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roblox Studio Coding

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Career & College,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Lern how to make games!  Discover how to code, add/edit assets, create score taking, and much more!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Friday Family Flicks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

For information on the film

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109624/

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

Lego Builder Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

This is a program for ages 6-12 and Legos are provided for building projects. No registration required and limit of 30 participants. Legos contain small objects and parent’s supervision is recommended.

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

Lego Builder Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

For 6-12 year olds. Legos contain small pieces so caretaker presence is required.

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Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
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 Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.

All ages, children and adults!

MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY

3:30pm - 5:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Community Room - College-Rolando
Event Details:

Despicable Me 3 - In this delightful animated sequel, Gru teams up with his long-lost twin brother, aspiring supervillain Dru, to take down his most-difficult opponent yet: a former 1980s child star-turned-bad guy named Balthazar Bratt.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Friday Afternoon Movie

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Come enjoy the afternoon at the Oak Park Library! Our Friday Afternoon Movies feature new and classic films - just call if you want to know what's playing next! Rated G-PG only.

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

Kids Meet Mandarin

3:45pm - 4:45pm
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:
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Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.

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

Kids Craft Studio

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Drop-In eCollection Support

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

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

Friday Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Round Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Explore a new craft each week!

All ages welcome; younger children may need assistance from an adult.

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

Quilling with Mona

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn the beautiful paper-craft technique of Quilling and create unique works of art.  All materials provided.  Adults 18 and over only; for their safety, no children are allowed. 

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
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
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 "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Yoga en Español

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, 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.

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Neil Morgan Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 221
Event Details:

Plenty of seats available but registration is encouraged for this program.  Please scroll down.