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

Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "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.

Computers 101

9:30am - 10:30am
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Need help with the computer?  Come in for one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Knitting Circle

9:30am - 10:30am
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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

 

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

Meditation

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

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

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

Bluegrass Slow Jam

9:30am - 11:00am
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Bluegrass Jams include bluegrass, old time, swing, rags and blues.  we play at a moderate to quick tempo.  Bring your instrument and join us!

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

Tech Academy for Girls

9:30am - 11:00am
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:

Tech Academy for Girls

is bringing their program to the

Rancho Peñasquitos Branch Library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Accordion Club

9:30am - 11:30am
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

The Accordion Club meets at the University Community Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for rehearsal. The public is invited to come and watch as they play!

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

BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME

10:00am - 10:30am
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Tierrasanta Library
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® combines a high-energy cardiovascular workout with pulsating Latin music into a fun, calorie burning experience.

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

e-Reader Help

10:00am - 11:00am
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Main Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
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Receive individual assistance with downloading library E-books to your device.

Every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

Please call or come in to sign up.

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

Zentangle

10:00am - 11:30am
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn relaxing method of drawing beautiful images from structured patterns.  During the process you relax, focus, and get in a state of well being – healing art.

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

Art Class for Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Join us as professional artist Joe Nyiri introduces a fun new project for children each session. Free and all supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.

 

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

Computers 2 San Diego Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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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.
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Computers 2 San Diego Kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
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Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Seminar Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Do you need a computer but can't afford to buy one?  Sign-up for the C2SDK seminar where you will learn how to qualify and apply for a computer.  Registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Face Painting with Sparkles the Clown

10:00am - 12:00pm
Rancho Bernardo Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Snook's Nook Storytime Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Choose from a variety of designs & characters to have painted on your face or arm by Sparkles the Clown.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Computers 2 SD Kids

10:00am - 12:30pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Low income families can take a computer class and qualify for a free computer.  Please visit the website of Computers 2 SD Kids for more information and to see if you qualify.  Space is limited, sign up is required.  Please arrive o

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

Zumba

10:15am - 11:15am
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

Paws for Reading

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

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

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

STEAM Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join us for a special STEAM Storytime program with local author of Nature Adventures, Linda Hawley!

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

Children's Craft Time

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

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

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

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

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

Meditation en Español

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

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

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

Signing Storytime

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

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

Come learn some simple signs and songs at this fun weekly event!

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
College-Rolando Library
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Library Branch: College-Rolando Library
Room: Children's Area - College-Rolando
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Express yourself in art using watercolors, crayons, markers and paints

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

Meditation

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

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

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

Southeastern Live Well Center Information Table

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lobby East 2 (from parking lot)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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.

Summer Reading Program Grand Finale

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Here it is again: the Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Celebration!  The Program was a success this year so we're partying in style!  Kids can enjoy snacks and refreshments, all the while playing video games, mini carnival games, blow

Library NExT: Virtual Reality Programming

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Mira Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the virtual reality technology movement that simulates experiences (like going on a roller coaster) using the Google Cardboard virtual reality viewer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

eReader Walk-in Help

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

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

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.

Kids Krafternoon

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

Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

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

Teen Council

1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

Earn service hours and help the library make decisions about serving teens in our community. Meets once monthly. Free snacks! Ages 12-18. Interested?

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

Acrylic Painting with the Masters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join artist Donna Davis in this fun and instructive class on acrylic painting. Flex your creative muscle! The class is free of charge and all supplies are included. Class size limited to 15 students.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Pauline Foster Teen Center (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Legendary artist Eric “KING CRE8” Walker will conduct a workshop that guides participants through the process of drawing the various fonts and or elements used in graffiti and street art.

Gorging on Geology

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get right up and personal with rocks and minerals and taste yummy treats inspired by Earth’s inner layers. Create desserts representing the three different rock types, and even grow sugar crystals themselves!

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

Introduction to Autodesk Inventor

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rancho Peñasquitos
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Aspiring engineers: Want to learn how to use popular 3-D design software that’s widely used in a variety of engineering fields?

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

Library NExT Presents Beginner's SketchUp

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Valley Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create imaginative computer-based 3-D graphics? Now’s your chance to design a bridge, a house, a monster, or anything else you can dream up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FILM:The Ramallah Concert

1:30pm - 2:30pm
University Community Library
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Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Israel-Palestine Young Classical Musicians

Feature- length films with Daniel Barenboim, followed by moderated discussion

 

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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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Discovery Corner - Denny Sanford Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: , Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Meet animals from around the world and learn how they survive each and everyday.  From deserts to swamps, from hunting to hiding, animals are perfectly suited for the adventures they face in their homes no matter where in the world they live.

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 Arts for Adults and Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Park Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, , Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of book making! Led by Miss Yvonne, you will create your own book-themed craft to take home and treasure! Theme changes monthly.

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

BOOK TALK WITH BARBARA HOULTON

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Beach Library
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Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Ocean Beach local author, Barbara Houlton, has written two volumes describing the life and times at the house known as Villa Surf, which occupied what is now Sunset Cliffs Natural Park south of Ladera Street.  What happened with the house and

Mariachi Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Seminar Room 1 - Logan Heights
Event Details:

Mariachi Ensemble (ages 10+) 

 

 

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Teen Council

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

Need volunteer hours for school?  Join our Teen Council for a fun, community based volunteer program!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library
Room: Community Room - Tierrasanta
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Julie Serences of Tierrasanta presents information about local bees. 

Learn about the natural history of 5 generation of bees.

 

This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

What makes an animal smart? What forces of evolution drive brains to become more complex? Many scientists believe the secret lies in our relationships.

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

Lego Builders Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

No sign-up needed. Appropriate for ages 3 to 8 years.

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

Tech Tutoring

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

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

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An afternoon of parables

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
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.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Jaffe Mountain View Reading Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Featured, Community Engagement, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

New York Times bestselling authors, former federal prosecutor Lis Wiehl and San Diego's own Caitlin Rother, use new research and first-hand interviews to tell the heart-pounding story of Charles Manson’