Arts & Crafts for Kids

All Day
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
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Let's get creative!  Color, paint, draw, and create a variety of fun and easy art and craft projects!  Held every Saturday.

Knitting Circle

9:30am - 10:30am
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: Art
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Join our knitting circle for a fun and social knitting experience. Bring your knitting and share stories and knitting tips.

 

Meditation

9:30am - 10:30am
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: Wellness
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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.

Adult Computer Assistance

9:30am - 11:00am
All Ages
Oak Park Library
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Library Branch: Oak Park Library
Room: Main Area - Oak Park
Age Group: All Ages
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Have any computer questions? Come see Mr Bob, he will be glad to help.

Introduction to Java - Presented by Tech Academy for Girls

9:30am - 11:00am
Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos Library
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age
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FREE Introductory Classes in Java presented by Tech Academy for Girls!

Just bring your own laptop and charger! No experience needed.

Recommended for girls in grades 4-8, who are interested in computer science.

IRC Citizenship Class

9:30am - 11:45am
City Heights/Weingart Library
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Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
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CITIZENSHIP TEST

Preparation Course!

  • FREE Citizenship Education Classes!

  • Classes are taught in English.

Ikebana: Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

9:30am - 2:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement to take home! Classes are taught by master artist Jackie Zhang of the Ohara School of Ikebana.

CANCELLED Bridge Club

9:30am - 3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Lounge/ Multi-Media Open Area
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement

Meditation en Español

10:00am - 12:30pm
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: 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.

Zumba : CANCELED

10:15am - 11:15am
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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:

Event canceled! Please join us next week!

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.

Toddler Storytime with Mr. Luan

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Linda Vista Library
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Library Branch: Linda Vista Library
Room: Meeting Room - Linda Vista
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Literature
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Join Mr. Luan as he takes toddlers on an interactive storytime ride using felt boards, fingerplays, songs, maybe some puppets, and a lively book or two!

Button Making

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - Clairemont
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
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Join us every Saturday at 10:30 for button making. Bring your own printed or drawn image or use one of ours! We have 2 1/2” buttons. All ages welcome. Express yourself @ the Library!

Paws for Reading

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
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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,

Voices of the Barrio

10:30am - 12:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Room: Community Room - Logan Heights
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Performing Arts
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Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com

 

Children's Craft Time

10:30am - 2:30pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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
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Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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Isha Kriya - Meditation for Beginners

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Description of Event
Isha Kriya is a simple yet potent process rooted in the timeless wisdom of the yogic sciences.

Lego Builders Club

11:00am - 3:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
North Clairemont Library
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Library Branch: North Clairemont Library
Room: Children's Area - North Clairemont
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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Kids make Lego creations. Be creative and have fun!

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age
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

COOKBOOK CLUB

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
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Bring in your Thanksgiving Day leftovers and the recipe to share with the club!

Kids' Krafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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,
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Come make a terrific craft at your library! (Kindergarten-4th grade)

Movie Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
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Pauline Foster Teen Center will be hosting a Teen Book to Movie Discussion Group on the 2nd and 4rd Saturday of the month.

1st Week: We Read and Discuss the Book

2nd Week: We Watch and Discuss the movie

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Tai Lue Cultural Heritage of USA

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Description of Event
meeting

Everyone Plays @ The Library

1:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Have you heard about the board game revolution?

Join us and find out what it’s all about! Whether you’re already an avid board gamer or are looking to learn, all ages are welcome!

Beat Making

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Recording Studio
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: , Performing Arts
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Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks!

snow globes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art
Encouraged
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Take time out of the stressful holiday season and have fun while creating Snow Globes at the Library!  Snow globes are easy to make and fun to give (or keep!)  All materials will be provided or you can bring a picture or toy of your choi

Tech Tutoring

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
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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.

We Are What We Eat - Documentary Discussions

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
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Food: Delicious Science Series

Game Theory Workshop w/All Girls STEM Society

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to play rock, paper, scissors? Or why your friend always wins when you flip a coin?

Common Thread: Community Quilt Project

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: The StartUp (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
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In celebration with the San Diego History Center's exhibit, LGBTQ+ SAN DIEGO: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, we will be creating quilt squares to commemmorate stories and share experiences.  Join us throughout the month of November.  D

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ENGLISH AND LIFE SKILLS LESSONS

4:00pm - 5:45pm
City Heights/Weingart Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library
Room: Community Room - City Heights/Weingart
Description of Event
English lessons for people whose first language is not English and may be struggling with learning the language. Life skills lessons to help people adapt and have a successful future in America.