Qi Gong

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:
Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition.  ...

Nonprofit Academy Workshop Series

9:30am - 4:00pm
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: Career & College,
Event Details:
This series will provide an oppurtunity to explore topics in program development, fundraising, marketing, and financial management. A series of webinar sessions will also be available for attendees and those who are unable to join the workshop sessio...

Malcolm X Birthday Celebration Children's Area

9:30am - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Seminar Room (A-B) - Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts

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!...

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
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature

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
Event Details:
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy!  Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Afterwards, make a fun craft that reinforces the theme of the day and serves as a storytime souvenir!  A...

Baby/Toddler Explore Time

10:00am - 11:00am
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
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:
Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, music, bubbles, songs and more. For babies and toddlers 0-2 years....

Beaks & Feet 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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Starting with hands-on exploration and up-close animal encounters, we’ll then build our own bird fit to survive its natural habitat.Presented by Living Coast Discovery Center. Part of the monthly Big Science for Little People series....

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!...

MEDITATION FOR RELAXATION

10:00am - 11:00am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Event Details:
Reduce stress and cultivate.  Join us starting January 12th for Meditation....

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....

PRESCHOOL STORYITME

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...

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)....

Story Time with Miss Bari

10:30am - 11:00am
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:
Fun stories and songs children will enjoy!...

Storytime Bonanza

10:30am - 11:00am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Preschoolers
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All young children and their caregivers are welcome for stories, songs and rhymes.  Join us for Storytime Bonanza!...

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:15am
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!...

Building Blocks Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Mira Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Introducing a special new story time for Mira Mesa children! Bring your little ones for a morning of stories, movement and music to help their brains grow! Did you know that there are 7 life skills that are especially important for healthy child deve...

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.· A great way to le...

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: , Literature
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Come and have a fantastic time at the library! Enjoy stories, music and rhymes followed by playtime with terrific toys....

Baby and Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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
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Make new friends, hear a story and spend quality time with the baby or toddler in your life at the library!...

Book Presentation & Signing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:
Come in to meet Wanjiru Warama, Author of "Unexpected America" & "Entangled in America".  A writer and philanthropist, Wanjiru Warama was born and raised in British colonial Kenya.  She was educated in Kenya and in the United States of ...

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!...

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. **Brought to you by the Friends of the Allied Gardens/Be...

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*Ages 14 and olderWednesdays and Fridays · 12:45-1:45 p.m. · Commu...

Writing Class

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,

Downtown Chess

1:30pm - 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. Downtown Chess meets every Friday from 1:30-5:30 at the new Central library...

Improving Your Mindset with Meditation

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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:
Join Josette Diaz, RMT, Reiki Master and founder of Guidance to Wellness for guided meditation to help improve your mindset.Learn to understand how you are in charge of your perspective and that you have the power to change it.You will experience a g...

Baby Storytime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Children's 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....

San Diego During WWI

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 how San Diego experienced WWI in its own way – new military bases sprang up in the region, some of which lay the groundwork for future military installations in the region. This presentation will look...

COMMON THREAD: SEW TOGETHER

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Innovation Lab (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us and make pillowcases for donation to local charity groups.  Basic instruction and materials provided....

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
Program Type:
Event Details:
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 reading,...

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!...

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....

Lego Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:
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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!...

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:
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by NaturePG2017 ‧ Fantasy/Action ‧ 1h 35mSurly the squirrel and his animal friends find out that the corrupt mayor of Oakton plans to bulldoze their beloved Liberty Park to make way for an amusement park. Hoping to save the place...

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....

Children's Book Discussion 3rd-6th grades

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Balboa Library
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Library Branch: Balboa Library
Room: Patio - Balboa
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
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Join us for a lively discussion of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. We look forward to seeing you....

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....

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:
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....

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....

Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
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....

Malcolm X Birthday Celebration

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Performing Arts

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....

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....

Adult Coloring Club

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:
Coloring for stress relief?  You Betcha.  Join us of Adult Coloring Club.  Light refrshments....

The Little Sweep

6:00pm - 9:00pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Performance Annex - City Heights
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:
The Little Sweep by Benjamin Britten, is based on Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake. This event will present family art activities, music and singing. This is a production of Bodhi Tree Concerts, a City Heights-based non-profit....