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

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

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
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 "All Ages" group.

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.

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

Introduction to Java - Presented by Tech Academy for Girls

9:30am - 11:00am
Middle School Age
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type:
Event Details:

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.

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AAII San Diego

9:30am - 11:30am
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event
Best practices in options investing. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Accordion Club

9:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is not only a great way to find some great books for low prices, but all of the profits go back to support the North Park Library by paying for programs, materials, and more!

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.

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

Children's Garden Clean-Up: Volunteers Wanted

9:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Mission Valley Library
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Patio - Mission Valley
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Event Details:

We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to assist with a special project to revamp a section of the Children’s Garden. Garden Volunteers are needed to help prepare the garden area by pulling dead flowers and moving rocks.

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Citizenship Class

9:30am - 12:30pm
Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library
Room: Community Room - Otay Mesa-Nestor
Description of Event
Free Bilingual Citizenship Classes provided by Montgomery Adult School. Classes are scheduled to be every Saturday beginning 8/4/2018 from 9:30am-12:30pm unless there is a school break.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Booksale

9:30am - 3:00pm
All Ages
San Carlos Library
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Library Branch: San Carlos Library
Room: Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Come and buy some books from the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL)!  We have hardbacks, paperbacks, books on CD, children’s books, and more!  Funds help the San Carlos Branch Library purchase books, programs, and equipment. 

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

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
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Mental Health First Aid

9:30am - 6:00pm
La Jolla/Riford Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Community Room - La Jolla/Riford
Description of Event
Mental Health First Aid is an eight hour course that teaches how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps to identify, understand and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness.
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Stay Healthy During the Holidays-An Ayurvedic Approach

10:00am - 10:30am
Mira Mesa Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library
Room: Community Room - Mira Mesa
Description of Event
How to stay healthy during the holidays using Ayurvedic Medicine (natural form of medicine that uses food as medicine), education regarding what Naturopathic and Ayurvedic medicine is.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Children's Art Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Kensington-Normal Heights Library
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Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library
Room: Children's Area - Kensington
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

A variety of projects emphasizing creativity and individuality will be taught, as well as lessons on the masters and the techniques they used.  Limited to 10 artists; to register please call 619-533-3974.

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

e-Reader Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.
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Gardening Exchange

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Front Plaza - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Wellness
Event Details:

 

Stop and Swap: Seeds, Plants, and More!

Share your bounty! Bring your plants, plant cuttings, seeds, homegrown fruits and veggies, and cut flowers to swap with other local gardeners.

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

SAYA - Wind Instruments

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

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

10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Oasis Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
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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.

Creating Holistic Well Being and Solving Housing Instability in the Black Community

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Wellness
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
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:

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 "Babies/Toddlers" group.

STORY TIME

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Bring in your baby or toddler for a storytime that will help children develop communication skills through storybooks and songs.

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.

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
Event Details:

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!

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.

French Bench

10:30am - 11:30am
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Rancho Peñasquitos
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Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos
Room: Children's Wavy Tables - Rancho Penasquitos
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Led by Clémence, a native French speaker, French Bench is an opportunity for people who already have some French language skills to practice with others who want to improve their fluency. 

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

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
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.
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.

Paws to Read with Love on a Leash

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Event Details:

Come practice your reading or storytelling skills with Finnegan a certified therapy dog with San Diego Love on a Leash!

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

Read to a Therapy Dog

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary School Age
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
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Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
Age Group: Elementary School Age
Event Details:

Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog.

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

Start-Biz Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Older Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Foushee Patio Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Career & College, Community Engagement,
Event Details:

The Start-Biz Club brings experienced business men and women together with young entrepreneurs.

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.

Wagging Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
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Library Branch: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Room: Children's Area - Pacific Beach/Taylor
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Improve literacy skills by reading alound to certified therapy dogs in a FUN and non-judgmental environment.

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.

DIY Holiday Gingerbread House Craft

10:30am - 12:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Mission Valley Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
Program Type: Featured, Art
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come make a deliciously festive gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing, and decorative candies. This program is recommended for children, tweens, and teens. Registration is required below.

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

PLAY-WELL TEK: LEGO ROBOTICS

10:30am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Rancho Bernardo Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library
Room: Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo
Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Featured,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for LEGO® Robotics!

In this introductory robotics class, children will build and program robots using the LEGO® WeDo® system. They will learn basic programming skills and simple engineering concepts.

For youth ages 7-10

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.

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
Event Details:

Community Singers. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. For more information contact Zulma at zmonsalvo@yahoo.com

 

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

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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschoolers
Point Loma/Hervey Library
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Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library
Room: San Salvador Clubhouse
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type:
Event Details:

We are excited to once again have a “reading to children program” here at the Point Loma Library. We welcome Ruff Readers with Ms. Donna and Lula Mae to our library. Lula Mae is a Labradoodle who is very sweet and fun.

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

Signing Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
North Park Library
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Library Branch: North Park Library
Room: Children's Area - North Park
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
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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 "All Ages" group.

ARTS & CRAFTS

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Paradise Hills Library
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Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
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 "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

SAYA - Piano & String Instruments

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
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: , Performing Arts
Event Details:

High school students give free music lessons to children who play the following instruments: piano, cello and violin. Class is currently full for the 2018-2019 school year.

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ESSENTIAL OILS CLASS

11:00am - 12:30pm
Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library
Room: Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin
Description of Event
This is an educational event about how to use Essential Oils and their benefits.
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Mindfulness Workshop & Meditation

11:00am - 12:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Seminar Room A - Mission Valley
Description of Event
Seminar & Meditation This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Morning Story Time with Caroline & Penelope

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschoolers
University Heights Library
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Library Branch: University Heights Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: , Literature
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Meet our new neighbors Caroline and Penelope! Caroline is a social worker and artist. Penelope is a wonderful orange monster who loves to play.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Program Your Future - FRONT END DEVELOPMENT

11:30am - 3:00pm
Teens
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
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Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Library NExT
Event Details:

Free 9 week computer proramming workshop in partnership with UCSD Extension. In this course, participants will learn FRONT END WEB  Development. 

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

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

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Junior Knits (electronic indie pop)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
University Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: University Community Library
Room: Community Room - University Community
Description of Event
A low-key electronic pop music concert for all ages. Featuring original compositions by Alex Coolman.
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.

Patent and Trademark Educational Clinic

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: The StartUp (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Join a Patent Attorney from Procopio, for FREE Patent and Trademark education.

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

Writer's Block

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Community Engagement, , Literature
Event Details:

Have you wanted to join a writing group but are busy on weekdays? Join our weekend writing group, Writer's Block! Grab a pen and a notebook and join us for an hour of writerly fun! Includes a prompt, time to write, and time to share.

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Piano Recital- Chaz Ronald Barcenilla

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Description of Event
Singing Recital
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

The Little Writers Workshop for Grades 3-5

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Middle School Age
Carmel Valley Library
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Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Carmel Valley
Age Group: Middle School Age
Program Type: , Literature
Event Details:

The Little Writers program is a non-profit program for creative writing that aims to communicate a wide variety of techniques to young writers.

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
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,
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author of the Month: Martin Roy Hill: The Butcher's Bill

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

History’s Biggest Heist (and Why Nobody Even Investigated It): The True Events that Inspired Martin Roy Hill’s Award-Winning Thriller, The Butcher’s Bill

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

If you like reading mysteries and are intrigued by crime investigation, then this class is for you! Explore the exciting world of forensics, including DNA evidence, fingerprints and handwriting analysis.

Electronics Bread-Board Design Projects

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

Using various electronic components, students will learn the basics of circuits and build mid-level bread board projects such as a lightsensitive nightlight, railroad crossing signal with timer, a sound effect board, pocket flashlight and much mor

ROCKET SCIENCE: ENGINEERING PAPER AIRPLANES!

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: 9
Event Details:

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun!

 

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

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
Event Details:
Come learn how to record, edit, and produce your very own music tracks!
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
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!

Bike Kitchen: Walk-Up Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Event Details:

Professional bicycle mechanics provide minor repair and basic maintenance assistance on a walk-up basis. Bring your bicycle and receive help with flats, cables adjustments, and other simple fixes. 

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
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:
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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.

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.

Do Your Homework @ the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens
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 readi

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TLCH meeting

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library
Room: Multi-Media Room
Description of Event
Plan for New Year
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Desi / Indian Christmas Event

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library
Room: Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch
Description of Event
A piano performance for Christmas - a small musical.
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.

CSI: La Jolla - A Bio Lab Workshop (Ages 8-adult)

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
La Jolla/Riford Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library
Room: Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford
Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

How do scientists determine the identity of a criminal from a tiny piece of evidence?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afrofuturism Reloaded

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Encouraged
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature, One Book, One San Diego
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

When the cultural critic Mark Dery coined the term “Afrofuturism,” in his 1993 essay Black to the Future, he drew on the radical science fictions of Samuel Delany, Sun Ra, and Octavia Butler and hip-hop deejays who “hacked” turntable

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Airshine Music School Holiday Recital

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Valley Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Mission Valley Library
Room: Community Room - Mission Valley
Description of Event
The annual holiday recital is a performing opportunity for students and teachers at Airshine Music School to play for friends, family and the community. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group.

Kids' Karate and Self-Defense

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join the library and our partner, United States Karate Academy, for a fun session of kids' karate and self-defense. For ages 7-13.

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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Logan Heights Library
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Library Branch: Logan Heights Library
Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement,
Event Details:

Families attend training class then receive a basic desktop computer at no cost. To sign up please call the Logan Heights Branch Library for registration at (619) 533-3968.